Obituaries

Aug 21, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Putnam, born October 17, 1945, to the late Stephen and Thelma (Davids) Putnam, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2024, surrounded by family. He battled a combination of health issues. Joe served in the US Army from 1963-1965, in the 561st Engineer Company in Thailand building roads during a...

Aug 18, 2024

Barbara A. Laux, age 79, died in Bonduel on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Barb was born in Leopolis, on November 11, 1944, the daughter of the late Elmer and Jane (Brunner) Mehlberg. On January 31, 1978, in Menominee, Michigan, Barb was united in marriage to Roger Laux, who preceded her in death on January 3, 2002.

Barb...

Aug 18, 2024

Beverly Ann Garcia was born on December 28, 1932, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, daughter of Louis Giannunzio Sr. and Yola May (Anderson) Giannunzio. On December 22, 1951, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Garcia in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Beverly and Benjamin lived their early years in Madison, WI, where Beverly kept a lovely home for her husband and...

Aug 16, 2024

Barbara E. Hopfensperger nee Beier passed away after a brief illness at the age of 68 in Milwaukee on August 16, 2024. Barbara was born June 9, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Gerald H. Beier and Margaret (Erdman) Beier. She attended Milwaukee schools, until moving to Shawano with her parents in 1973. She graduated from...

Aug 15, 2024

Milton P. Rusch, age 93, passed away on Thursday August 15, 2024, surrounded by family in Bonduel. Milton was born on July 7, 1931, in a farmhouse on Wedge Road in the Town of Hartland, Shawano County, the son of the late Adolph and Minnie (Boerst) Rusch. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Bonduel. Milton was baptized and...

Aug 14, 2024

Robert "Bob" Dominic Johnson, age 87, of Gresham passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024, at his home. Bob was born on August 4, 1937, in Milwaukee to the late George and Dorothy (Hope) Johnson. He attended Pulaski High School in Milwaukee where he excelled in track and field, specializing in pole vaulting. On May 3, 1958, he was...

Aug 14, 2024

Robert Joseph "Bob" Jung, age 84, of Bonduel passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024, in Shawano. Robert was born on September 30, 1939, in Round Lake, Illinois to the late Joseph M. and Margaret (Stoffel) Jung. On May 15, 1971, he was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Durr in Cary, Illinois. The couple spent a wonderful 40...

Aug 13, 2024

Gail Lynn "Kesoqkiw" Sun Woman Sechrist, age 65, of Luxemburg passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2024. Gail was born on October 19, 1958, in Keshena to the late Ronald "JI" Frechette and Janet Waubanascum. She graduated from the Intermountain Tribal School in 1978. Gail worked at the Menominee County Human Services for many years. She served...

Aug 12, 2024

Jeffrey David "Paemapameh" Grignon, age 59, of Keshena, passed away on Monday August 12, 2024, at his home. Jeff was born on November 27, 1964, in Shawano to the late Mary Louise Grignon. He graduated from Shawano High School and was an all-star in cross country, basketball and baseball. Jeff was a traditional knowledge keeper for the...

Aug 10, 2024

Lawrence "Larry"  Wilke, age 83, of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  Larry was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on July 28, 1941, son of the late James Huntington and Esther Wilke.  Following high school Larry enlisted in the United States Military, serving his country honorably for 25 years before retiring.  Larry held numerous jobs...

Aug 8, 2024

Christopher Lee Clache, age 47, of Cecil, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 8, 2024. Chris was born on October 11, 1976, in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Carlos "Pee Pa" and Lorinne (Wojahn) Clache. Chris graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School where he was active in football, track, powerlifting, wrestling and choir. Chris went...

Aug 7, 2024

Lee Lemke age 98, of Cecil Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Shawano, Wisconsin. Lee was born on January 19, 1926, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to the late  Elmer and Bessie (Breed) Lemke. He was the only brother to his sisters: Betty, Sandy, & Luanne. Lee graduated from Appleton High School and aspired to build...

Aug 4, 2024

Dustin L. Lewis, age 41, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Green Bay. Dustin was born on October 5, 1982, in Shawano, born to mother, Brenda (Martens) Koske, and fathered by Dana Boivin. Dustin cherished his family. Whether it was spending time at his grandma's house, or playing pranks and joking...

Aug 4, 2024

Jean Breitzman, age 80, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Shawano. Jean was born in the town of Howe, Oconto County, on April 14, 1944, daughter of the late Paul and Doris (Sovinski)  Tuschy. After graduating high school, she went on to receive her LPN degree from Bellin College of nursing.  After...

Aug 4, 2024

Romaine Marie Delabrue, age 81, passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024, at her home in Neopit. Romaine was born on June 5, 1943, in Keshena, to the late Joseph and Marie (Grignon) Neconish. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1963. Romaine was united in marriage to Orland Delabrue on April 11, 1964, in Neopit. She...

Aug 3, 2024

Steven Fischer, age 64, of Cecil, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2024, and is now resting peacefully in the arms of God. He was born on July 21, 1960, in Shawano to the late Marvin and Helen (Boerst) Fischer. He graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1978. Steve was raised on the Fischer...

Aug 1, 2024

John Allen Metoxen, age 80, passed away on Thursday August 1, 2024, at his home in Shawano surrounded by his family. John relied on his faith and knew where he was going.

John was born on April 19, 1944, in Oneida, to the late George and Mary (King) Metoxen. On June 25, 1966,...

Jul 30, 2024

Terry Ray Polley, age 68, of Leopolis, Wisconsin was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior on July 30th, 2024. Terry attended Marion High School and went on to join the United States Air Force. He devoted 38 years of his life to the service. Throughout those years, Terry achieved numerous awards and promotions. He...

Jul 28, 2024

William Brisk, age 63, passed away on Sunday July 28, 2024, at his home in Keshena. William was born on October 10, 1960, in Milwaukee, to the late William Wiggins and Delia Kohel. William attended the College of Menominee Nation, graduating with a bachelor's degree. He lived in the Chicago area for 35 years before moving to the Keshena...

Jul 26, 2024

Maxine Ida Moede, age 93, of Shiocton, passed away on Friday July 26, 2024, in Seymour, Wisconsin. Maxine was born on August 26, 1930, in Town of Maine, Outagamie County to the late Dewey and Edna (Achtner) Strong. She graduated from Shiocton High School in 1948. On May 1, 1954, Maxine was united in marriage to the...