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James A. Gianoli

James A. Gianoli

Jun 4, 2012

James Anthony Gianoli, age 69 of Shawano, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at his home with his wife by his side. Born on September 11, 1942 in La Crosse, he was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy (Eckert) Gianoli. After graduating from high school, James furthered his education with a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree. He...

William L Pyawasit

William L Pyawasit

Jun 2, 2012

William L. "Giizhik" Pyawasit, age 33 of Zoar passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his home. Born on August 26, 1978 in Antigo, he was the son of Myron and Doris (Mitchell) Pyawasit. Giizhik was a member of the Class of 1998, Menominee Indian High School and had been a cultural teacher at the Keshena Primary School. He...

Randall D. Vele

Randall D. Vele

Jun 2, 2012

Randall David Vele, age 48, walked on Saturday June 2, 2012 at his home. Randy was born on November 5, 1963 in Milwaukee, son of the late Adrian "Kanum" and Elda (Stick) Vele. He was the ninth of nine children. Randy lived his life working for his family and was well-renowned for his carpentry skills. Randy is survived by: his...

Robert C. Wegner

Robert C. Wegner

May 28, 2012

Robert Charles Wegner, age 68 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at his home. Born on December 27, 1943 in Shawano, he was the son of the late William and Helen ( Haufe) Wegner. After attending Shawano High School, Robert enlisted with the United States Navy and served for 4 years aboard the USS Independence...

Kevin J. Dodge

Kevin J. Dodge

May 28, 2012

Kevin J. Dodge, age 50 of Appleton, passed away on May 28, 2012 in Appleton. Born on October 18, 1961 in Shawano, he was the son of Richard "Dick" Dodge and the late Sandra J. "Sandy" (Stuewer) Dodge. Kevin graduated from the University of WI-Madison in 1985 and recently worked as Director of Financial Services at U.S. Venture for over...

Sylvester J. Criscione

Sylvester J. Criscione

May 28, 2012

Sylvester Jerome Criscione, age 80 of Shawano, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on January 5, 1932 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Sam and Ellen (Glick) Criscione. Sylvester was raised in Mattoon and enlisted with the United States Army on January 28, 1949. After service, Sylvester worked for the Appleton...

Christina M. Forsyth

Christina M. Forsyth

May 26, 2012

Christina Forsyth, of Shawano, was called away from us at the young age of 33 on Saturday May 26, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on December 7, 1978 in Shawano, she is the daughter of Jack and Charlene (Forsyth) O'Brien. Christina was a very gifted beader, she made beautiful jewelry and Native American beadwork. She was an avid Packer fan...

Clarence B. Swiecichowski

Clarence B. Swiecichowski

May 25, 2012

Clarence Bernard Swiecichowski, age 79 of Shawano, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on September 3, 1932 in the Town of Lessor, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mary (Humecke) Swiecichowski. After graduating from high school, Clarence enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for nearly two years...

Irene R. Robinson

Irene R. Robinson

May 24, 2012

Irene Reneta Robinson, age 89, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Shawano Medical Center after struggling with congestive heart failure. Born on May 22, 1923 in Thorpe, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephina (Przybylski) Kinas. On July 16, 1949 she was united in marriage to Earl D. "Curly" Robinson in Las Vegas, NV....

Thomas A. Veigh

Thomas A. Veigh

May 22, 2012

Thomas Allen "Big Tom" Veigh, age 65 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Outagamie County as a result of an automobile accident. Born on September 26, 1946 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Joseph Veigh and Clara (Zabinski) Schmidt. After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted with the United States Marines to serve his...

Bernita G. Voight

Bernita G. Voight

May 21, 2012

Bernita Given "Bea" Voight, age 89 of Shawano, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 21, 2012. Born on January 22, 1923 in Manchester, Iowa, Bea was one of eight children born to Thomas B. and Theresa (Simon) Given. She left home in her early teens and moved to Chicago where she met and married the love of...

Ronald R. Voigt

Ronald R. Voigt

May 20, 2012

Ronald R. Voigt, age 72 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls. Born on November 22, 1939 in the Tigerton area, he was the son of the late Edwin and Helen (Goretski) Voigt. Ronald grew up and attended school in the Shawano area. His family later...

Evelyn A. Bowman

Evelyn A. Bowman

May 20, 2012

Evelyn A. Bowman, age 84 of Bowler passed away at the Langlade Memorial Hospital in Antigo on Sunday, May 20, 2012 after a short illness. Born on September 22, 1927 in the Town of Red Springs, she is the daughter of the late Ambrose and Pauline (Peters) McGee. Evelyn married Quinton Bowman in Waukegan, IL who preceded her in death...

James Allen Boivin, Sr.

James Allen Boivin, Sr.

May 17, 2012

James Allen "Bubzy" Boivin, Sr., age 76 of the Menominee Indian Reservation, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Shawano. Born on October 8, 1935 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Julius and Geraldine (Cota) Boivin. After graduating from high school, James enlisted with the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War....

Elaine Marie Schiessl

Elaine Marie Schiessl

May 14, 2012

Elaine Marie "Tub" Schiessl, age 82 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Maple Lane Health Care Center. Born on March 5, 1930 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late George and Ida (Weber) Buss. Elaine was a graduate of Bowler High School. On September 4, 1954 she was united in marriage to...

Dennis J. Fromnes

Dennis J. Fromnes

May 13, 2012

Dennis J. Fromnes, age 58 of Colorado, passed away in Colorado. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Kay L. Waupoose

Kay L. Waupoose

May 11, 2012

Kay Waupoose, age 50, of Shawano, formerly of Kansasville, WI passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 in Shawano. Born on July 18, 1961 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Alexander J. Waupoose II and Clara (Tucker) Ponfil. After graduating from Union Grove High School and attending UW Parkside, Kay spent her career in sales and also tended...

Junis Mancel

Junis Mancel

May 11, 2012

Junis "June" Mancel, age 85 of Shawano, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 in Shawano. Born on August 5, 1926 in the Town of Waukechon, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Splittgerber) Beyer. On May 30, 1948 she was united in marriage to John W. Mancel at the St. John's Lutheran Church in the Town of...

Susan A. Dentice

Susan A. Dentice

May 10, 2012

Susan A. Dentice, age 63 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on June 4, 1948 in Brookfield, she was the daughter of the late Royal and Lorraine Dermady. On November 6, 1993 she was united in marriage to John Dentice. Susan loved raising Irish Setters and had several that were Champion...

Orville Jerome Otradovec

Orville Jerome Otradovec

May 10, 2012

Orville Jerome Otradovec, age 79 of Little Chute, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Appleton. Born on April 29, 1933 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Mathias and Genevieve (Pecore) Otradovec. On September 14, 1959 he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Fernandez at St. Joseph's in South Branch. Orville worked at WI Tissue and...

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