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Dolores J. Brunner
Dec 2, 2011
Dolores J. Brunner, age 77, of Shawano passed into The Lord's loving arms on Friday, December 2, 2011. Born on October 30, 1934 in Shawano, Dolores is the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Dillenburg) Raasch. In 1975 she moved to Green Bay where she was employed by Proctor and Gamble. Upon retiring, Dolores moved to Kimberly and later...
Gerald O. Vele
Nov 28, 2011
Gerald Orrin Vele, aged 55, walked on Monday November, 28 2011 at his home in Wausau. Jerry was born on February 1, 1956 in Milwaukee, son of Elda (Stick) Vele and the late Adrian "Kanum" Vele. He was the fifth of nine children. Jerry lived in the Wausau area for many years. He enjoyed working as a handyman and helping...
David L. Besaw
Nov 28, 2011
David Besaw, aged 67, went on home on Monday November, 28 2011 at his house due to complications of his heart. Dave was born on May 4, 1944. His parents were Bernard and Ella (Bowman) Besaw. Dave was the youngest of twelve children. Indian health has been the major focus for over 40 years of Dave's life as he was...
Ronald J.A. Mcdonough
Nov 27, 2011
Ronald J.A. McDonough, age 69, of the Town of Underhill, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his home. Born on April 1, 1942 in Northville, MI, he was the son of John McDonough and the late Evelyn (Walstrom) McDonough. Ronald spent his younger years in Michigan where he excelled in high school football and track. After graduating from high...
Charlene W. Mattern
Nov 27, 2011
Charlene W. Mattern, age 80 of South Branch, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Suring. Born on February 3, 1931 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Mary (Waupoose) Warrington. On December 26, 1996 she was united in marriage to William L. Mattern. Charlene worked as a Communications Specialist for Sumitomo Corp. of America in...
Ryder Jr. Martz
Nov 25, 2011
Ryder Jr. Martz, may the angels lead you into paradise. On November 25, 2011 Ryder was born into this world and sadly departed from it. Ryder was not with us long but he will be forever in our hearts. He is survived by: his twin sister, Lahkota Dawn Martz; his parents, Kurt Martz and Bobbi Schultz of Cecil; siblings, Tyler...
Alvin E. Bishop
Nov 21, 2011
Alvin Eugene Bishop, age 78 of Pella passed away Monday November 21, 2011 at a local nursing home. Alvin was born on May 31, 1933 in the Town of Lessor, the son of the late Arthur and Bonita (Pedersen) Bishop. On April 27, 1957 he married the former Barbara Behm in Weyauwega, WI. He served his country in the US...
Carroll P. Stephens
Nov 20, 2011
Carroll P. Stephens, age 86 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 20, 2011. Born on October 26, 1925 in Peekskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Wilhelmina (Warm) Conway. She married Roy Stephens, Sr. on February 11, 1945 in Fort Pierce, FL. Roy preceded her in death on November 17, 1998. Carroll had lived...
Frances J. Aderman
Nov 19, 2011
Frances J. Aderman, age 85 of Shawano, died Saturday, November 19, 2011. Born on June 10, 1926 in Shawano, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Frieda (Martens) Sperberg. On October 6, 1951 in Shawano, Frances was united in married to Russell Aderman who preceded her in death on April 26, 1992. Frances is survived by: 3 sons,...
David F. Boivin
Nov 18, 2011
David Boivin, age 72 of Milwaukee, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 in Milwaukee. Born on September 21, 1939 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia (Peterson) Boivin. On May 28, 1960 he was united in marriage to Melva Kinney in Neopit. After marriage, the couple made their home in the Milwaukee area where David...
Ruth A. Scherf
Nov 16, 2011
Ruth Ann Scherf, age 86 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Shawano. Born on August 5, 1925 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Ewald and Margaret (Strutz) Beilfuss. Ruth lived most of her life in the Shawano area where she worked for 16 years as a machine operator at Weber Veneer & Plywood. She...
Emgard A. Zimdars
Nov 16, 2011
Emgard Alma Zimdars, age 96 of Leopolis, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at a local nursing home. Born on April 3, 1915 in the Town of Pella, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Graper) Zahn. On July 15, 1939 she was united in marriage to Herbert Zimdars at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Marion. The...
Norma R. Grosskreutz
Nov 15, 2011
Norma R. Grosskreutz, age 78 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Shawano. Born on January 9, 1933 in Lunds Corner, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mildred (Haefs) Olson. On April 20, 1968 she was united in marriage to Clifton Grosskreutz in Shawano. Clifton preceded her in death on September 7, 1976. Norma proudly...
Carl Dennis Mcpherson
Nov 14, 2011
Carl Dennis McPherson, age 51 of Green Bay, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011. Born on March 28, 1960 in Keshena, he is the son of the late Alfred H. and Mildred (Dickie) McPherson. Dennis lived in Green Bay for most of his life and will be sadly missed by his many friends. He was a bowler in the Special...
Walter Whalen
Nov 13, 2011
Walter Whalen, age 86 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at a local nursing home. Born on June 14, 1925 in MN, he was one of 11 children. Wally was recruited by the United States Air Force on Sept. 30, 1943 and served his country for 4 years. He later worked as a sales rep,...
John J. Genske
Nov 12, 2011
John J. Genske, age 82 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Green Bay. He was born on September 1, 1930 in the Township of Mukwa, Waupaca County to the late John Alfred and Blanche Lydia (Lambrecht) Genske. John served his country in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952 as an Electronic Technician stationed...
Marion Gangler
Nov 12, 2011
Marion Gangler, age 88 of Gresham, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Shawano. Born on July 10, 1923 in Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Cora Strnad. Marion lived most of her life in Gresham. On July 22, 1939 Marion was united in marriage to Merle Gangler and the couple farmed in the Town...
Colby James Nett
Nov 12, 2011
Colby Nett, premature son of Charles and Sarah (Melander) Nett of Bonduel, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Wauwatosa. Survivors include: his brother Carson; grandparents, Ray and Pam Melander of Merrill and Robert and Mary Nett of Pulaski; great grandparents, Jane Buechel of Marshfield, JoAnne and Donald Melander of Hammond, and Zita Stinemates of Fond du Lac; as well...
Lyle Harley Dumke
Nov 12, 2011
Lyle Harley Dumke passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 12, 2011, following a short battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia and heart failure. He was born on March 3, 1935 in Clintonville to Charles and Edna (Winge) Dumke and lived in the Tilleda/Bowler area most of his life. Lyle graduated from Bowler High School in...
Leonard J. Wolf
Nov 8, 2011
Leonard J. Wolf, age 96 of Shawano, was called to his heavenly rest on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Born on March 15, 1915 in the Town of Belle Plaine, he was the son of the late Emil and Amelia (Kuhn) Wolf. Leonard grew up in the Belle Plaine area where he attended Grass Lake School and St. Martin's German School....
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