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Robert Tucker

Robert Tucker

Feb 17, 2012

Robert "Bobby" Tucker, age 83 of Keshena, entered the spirit world on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on December 24, 1928, he is the son of the late Raphael and Josephine (Crawford) Tucker. On May 2, 1968, Bobby was united in marriage to Donna M. "Kenahkiw" Katchenago, who preceded him in death on January 17, 2012. Bobby...

Alta Mary Gunderson

Alta Mary Gunderson

Feb 17, 2012

Alta M. Gunderson, age 95 of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Shawano. Born on March 19, 1916 in Waupaca, Alta is the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Olson) Rasmussen. Alta graduated from Shawano High School in 1934 and Shawano Teacher Training in 1935. Alta also graduated from Oshkosh State College with her BA in...

Bernard A. Muraski

Bernard A. Muraski

Feb 16, 2012

Bernard A. Muraski, age 68 of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Shawano after a five year battle with multiple myeloma. Born on June 7, 1943 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Angeline (Paiser) Muraski. After graduating from Shawano High School, Bernard enlisted with the United States Army to serve his country. On...

Peter F. White

Peter F. White

Feb 16, 2012

Peter F. White, age 82 of Neopit, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home. Born on February 11, 1930 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Warrington) White. After graduating from high school, Peter proudly served in the United States Army. On April 25, 1953 he was united in marriage to Larena "Rena"...

Randy E. Pranke, Sr.

Randy E. Pranke, Sr.

Feb 10, 2012

Randy E. Pranke, Sr., age 54 of Bowler, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at the U.W. Hospital in Madison. Born on May 7, 1957 in Tigerton, he was the son of Edwin Pranke and the late Delores (Malueg) Pranke. Randy worked as a buyer/seller for Pranke Brothers' Auto Wrecking. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his...

Herbert E. Rycroft

Herbert E. Rycroft

Feb 10, 2012

Herbert E. Rycroft, age 57, of the Town of Wescott, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. Born on April 14, 1954 in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Myers) Rycroft. Herb attended Cornell University and in 1979, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. On November...

E. John Devries

E. John Devries

Feb 10, 2012

E. John DeVries, age 63 of Shawano, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on September 12, 1948 in Wascott, he was the son of the late Emmett and Mary (Wozny) DeVries. After graduating from White Lake High School, John served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was a Purple...

Dawn I. Dewitt

Dawn I. Dewitt

Feb 9, 2012

Dawn I. Dewitt, age 48 of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Born on September 9, 1963 in Los Angeles, CA, her birth parents were Lois Winifred First and the late Clyde Growing Thunder. She was later adopted by Mary (Showers) Dewitt and the late Richard Dewitt. Dawn grew up in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from high...

Brian J. Schmeling, Sr.

Brian J. Schmeling, Sr.

Feb 9, 2012

Brian James Schmeling, Sr., age 51 of Clintonville, passed away Thursday, February 09, 2012 in Shawano. Born on August 10, 1960 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late James and Joyce (Valentine) Schmeling. Brian was a smart, generous man as well as a wonderful dad and great brother. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him....

Philip George Haas

Philip George Haas

Feb 8, 2012

Philip George Haas, 82, passed away peacefully under the loving care of his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Doug Baril in Townsend on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Born in Kaukauna on December 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Edmund and Charlotte (Davis) Haas. Phil married the former Dolores Ann Buechler of Kimberly who preceded him in death...

Edna J. (Marquardt) Lieg

Edna J. (Marquardt) Lieg

Feb 6, 2012

Edna J. (Marquardt) Lieg, age 85 of Shawano, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in Shawano surrounded by her loving family. Edna was determined to live long enough to see the results of Super Bowl XLVI and to find out if her numbers won. Born on December 25, 1926 in the Town of Washington near White Clay Lake, she was...

Willis B. Lamberies

Willis B. Lamberies

Feb 5, 2012

Willis B. Lamberies Willis B. Lamberies, age 82 of Gresham, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 2, 1929 in the Town of Richmond, he was the son of the late Edward and Erna (Buettner) Lamberies. Willis was united in marriage to Bernice Opperman on February 11, 1948 in Dubuque, IA....

Donald J. Pecore

Donald J. Pecore

Feb 5, 2012

Donald J. "Pinky" Pecore, age 72 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on August 5, 1939 in Keshena, he was the son of the late George and Cora (Peters) Pecore. Donald lived in the Neopit area most of his life where he worked at the Menominee Tribal Enterprise Lumber Mill. He was...

Ruth Ann Wallrich

Ruth Ann Wallrich

Feb 5, 2012

Ruth Ann Wallrich, age 86, of Naples, FL, formerly of Shawano, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at AVOW Hospice Center in Naples, FL. Ruth was born on December 29, 1925 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel (Stier) Hoeper and step-mother, Anne (Paiser) Hoeper. Ruth was a 1943 graduate of the Shawano High School. She attended...

Erma A. Fritz

Erma A. Fritz

Feb 3, 2012

Erma A. Fritz, age 88 of Tigerton, Wisconsin passed away February 3, 2012 at her home. It was her wish that she be able to stay in her home until she was taken to her final resting place. Erma was born September 01, 1923 in Caroline, to Albert and Selma (Frank) Mueller. On December 18, 1943 she was married to...

Sylvia J. Gehm

Sylvia J. Gehm

Feb 2, 2012

Sylvia J. Gehm, age 86 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at a local nursing home, just one week after the death of her husband, William Gehm. Born on April 13, 1925 in Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Dora (Nuske) Dallmann. She was united in marriage to William Gehm on October 12, 1946....

Frank A. Bukowiec

Frank A. Bukowiec

Jan 30, 2012

Frank A. "Sonny" Bukowiec, age 70 of Cecil, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. Born on August 14, 1941 in Green Bay, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (LaCount) Bukowiec. Frank married the former Karen Vossekuil whom preceded in death on May 17, 2003. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and had a passion...

Steven J. Arnold

Steven J. Arnold

Jan 29, 2012

Steven J. "Kepāēmenekonaw" Arnold Steven J. "Kepāēmenekonaw (He takes care of us all)" Arnold, age 58 of Keshena, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 after a long illness. Born on December 4, 1953 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Vernon and Evelyn (Weso) Arnold. After graduating from high school, Steven attended the University of WI-Stevens Point where...

William C. Gehm

William C. Gehm

Jan 26, 2012

William C. Gehm, age 88 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on March 13, 1923 in the Town of Waukechon, he was the son of the late William and Hildegard (Radloff) Gehm. After Hildegard's death when Bill was quite young, his father married the former Anna Johnson. Bill was united in marriage...

Quentin Joseph Beauprey

Quentin Joseph Beauprey

Jan 24, 2012

Quentin J. Beauprey, age 81 of Zoar, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at his home. Born on March 16, 1930 in Menominee County, he was the son of the late Luke and Susan (Amob) Beauprey. Quentin was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Korean War. On October 8, 1977 he was united...

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