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Sophie Cline

Sophie Cline

Dec 11, 2011

Sophie Cline, age 100 of Appleton, formerly of Shawano, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Appleton. Born on September 20, 1911 in Stanley, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antoinette (Puzan) Baron. Sophie was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Appleton. Sophie is survived by: 3 children, Paul Cline of New Berlin, Dennis (Shirley) Cline...

Wilmar Carl Westphal

Wilmar Carl Westphal

Dec 8, 2011

Wilmar Carl Westphal, age 92 of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Shawano, surrounded by his wife and family hearing the song "Angels We Have Heard on High". Born on March 12, 1919 in Appleton, he was the son of the late William R. and Helen (Popp) Westphal. Wilmar lived his whole life on the Bonduel dairy farm...

Joan Mae Keshena Harte

Joan Mae Keshena Harte

Dec 7, 2011

Joan Keshena Harte, of Keshena, joined the spirit world on December 7, 2011. She was the great great-granddaughter of Chief Keshena and like him, she dedicated herself to fight for Menominee land and rights. She was born in Keshena on March 28, 1924 and moved to Chicago after graduating from high school where she met and married John Harte. She...

Edward Mark Miller

Edward Mark Miller

Dec 7, 2011

Edward M. "Bosco" Miller, age 55 of Neopit, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Appleton. Born on September 5, 1956 in Keshena, he was the son of Verna (Beauprey) and the late Fred "Bud" Miller. On October 9, 1987 he was united in marriage to Lois McGeshick in Keshena. Edward worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprise for 31 years and...

Delores "Pootsal" Grosskopf

Delores "Pootsal" Grosskopf

Dec 6, 2011

Pootsal Grosskopf joined her husband, Wally, the love of her life, in eternity on December 6, 2011. She was married to Wally on June 26, 1948. Pootie was much loved by her five children and eighteen grandchildren: Scott and Edi Grosskopf, Shawano and their children Mitch (Erin), Ali and Sol; Wally Gay and Dan Samp, Venice, Florida and their children...

Donald G. Mooney

Donald G. Mooney

Dec 3, 2011

Donald Gene Mooney, age 81 of Shawano, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at his home. Born on December 26, 1929 in Clarkfield, MN, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Ethel Mooney. On January 9, 1947 Donald enlisted with the United States Army and served until 1948. He then enlisted in the...

Barbara Ann Brandstatter

Barbara Ann Brandstatter

Dec 3, 2011

Barbara Ann Brandstatter, age 59 of Green Bay, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2011 in Green Bay. Born on August 25, 1952 in Chippewa Falls, she was the daughter of Alta (Webster) and the late Frank Brandstatter. Barbara worked as a small engine mechanic at Qualheims in Shawano. Previously she had worked as a home health aide, a waitress at...

Dolores J. Brunner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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