Obituaries

Jan 11, 2025

Clyde R. Strehlow, Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Clyde was born on October 12, 1939, in the Town of Red Springs, Shawano County, son of the late Clyde W. and Mildred (Lechterman) Strelow, Sr. Clyde served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. On September 17, 1966,...

Jan 11, 2025

"Jeano" Gloria Jean (Vele) Bruette, age 74, of Bowler entered the spirit world January 11, 2025. Jeano was born on March 16, 1950, in Keshena, daughter of Adrian "Kanum" Vele and Elda (Stick) Vele. She graduated high school in Milwaukee and continued her education at the College of Menominee Nation. Jeano enjoyed her life as a mother...

Jan 10, 2025

Derrick R. LaTender "D" Mawǣhsaeh – Little Wolf, age 39, of Antigo passed away January 10, 2025. Derrick was born on September 16, 1985, in Shawano, son of Kim and Lynette (Fisher) LaTender. He attended Shawano High School and graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 2004. Derrick had a strong work ethic and started working at...

Jan 8, 2025

Justin Allen Schrubbe, age 43, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Milwaukee. Justin was born April 20, 1981, in Holdridge, Nebraska. He worked and lived in Milwaukee most of his life. Justin loved fishing, going up North, and riding his bike.

Justin is survived by his daughter, Taylor Schrubbe; mother Ronda and...

Jan 1, 2025

Lois Elaine Venden, age 65, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Shawano. Lois was born on January 25, 1959, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to the late Kyle and Dorothy (Elmquist) Venden. She lived and grew up on the Venden Family Farm in Green County, Wisconsin. She attended the Blanchardville School System. Later, she earned her GED and a degree...

Jan 1, 2025

Darlene K. Bahr, age 75, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Appleton. Darlene was born on May 13, 1949, in Iola, Wisconsin, daughter of the late David and Stella (Paulson) Bahr. The Bahr family moved to Shawano in 1959 and built Bahr's Minnow and Bait Shop.  Darlene graduated from Shawano High School with...

Dec 28, 2024

Xavier Markus Peters, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 28, 2024, in Shawano. Xavier was born on March 4, 2003, in Green Bay to Jodi Peters and the late Bertram Gill. He had a big personality with a great sense of humor that would light up a room and didn't have a serious bone in...

Dec 27, 2024

Gregory S. "Greg" Kidwell, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 27, 2024, in Shawano. Greg was born on March 2, 1973, in Millington, Tennessee to Rosemary (Loos) Kroening and the late William Kidwell.

Greg is survived by his mother, Rose (Eugene) Kroening and step-brother, Terry (Donna) Kidwell.

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Dec 26, 2024

Lore Prien, 98, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Shawano Place Assisted Living.

She was born August 26, 1926, in Sheboygan, WI, to the late Herman and Erna Voss. They moved to the United States from Germany in 1926 in hopes of a better life where they had 3 children. In 1932, the...

Dec 26, 2024

Janice Fay Ecker, age 74 , passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Shawano. Janice was born on March 16, 1950, in Shawano to the late Lawrence and Velma (Suehring) Pringnitz. She graduated from Tigerton High School in 1968. On September 23, 1978, Janice was united in marriage to Conrad Ecker in Split Rock. She worked many...

Dec 22, 2024

Victoria A. "Vickie" Paiser, age 74, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Shawano. Victoria was born on August 8, 1950, in Appleton to the late Robert and Sondra (Meyer) Ross. While in high school, Vickie met William "Bill" Paiser and on February 15, 1969, Bill and Vickie were united in marriage in Gresham. Vickie worked...

Dec 22, 2024

Itola I. "Babe" Stewart, age 90, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Babe was born on September 28, 1934, in Stambaugh, Michigan to the late Wallace and Hazel (Flauger) Buettner.

Babe is survived by her children, Denise (Sam) Buyukli, LaRon "Butch" (Diane) Laska, Waldine (Basil) Okimosh and Lydell "Pete"...

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Joseph Johnson, age 64, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024, in Madison. Robert was born on May 19, 1960, in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Karen (Severson) Johnson. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly. In 1978, Robert was united in marriage to Linda (Martin) in Milwaukee; she passed...

Dec 20, 2024

Jerry Grosskreutz, age 71, of Shawano passed away on Friday December 20, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born on September 7, 1953, at Smoky Hill Air Force Base in Selena, Kansas, to the late Roger and Norma (Olson) Grosskreutz. On March 13, 1976, he was united in marriage to...

Dec 20, 2024

Rhonda Rae Bowman gained her angel wings on December 20th, 2024, in Shawano, Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless lives touched.

Rhonda was 75 years young, and an extraordinary individual cherished by all who knew her and lovingly remembered by her significant other for over fifty years, Robert "Bob"...

Dec 17, 2024

James "Jim" F. Warren Jr. age 89, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2024, in Appleton. Jim was born on December 7, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to James and Sophia Warren. He graduated from Greendale High School and attended college at Marquette University. Jim worked at his father's sporting goods store in Milwaukee and later at Laacke...

Dec 15, 2024

Dorothea Jane Lindner, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Oakhaven Assisted Living in Shawano. She was born on December 21, 1941, in Shawano, Wisconsin to Hubert and Sylvia (Debban) Lindner. She was baptized at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church on January 18 and was confirmed on March...

Dec 14, 2024

Elizabeth R. Larson, age 85, of Shawano, Wisconsin. Elizabeth who was known as "Betsy" passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024, in De Pere, Wisconsin. Betsy was born on January 28, 1939, in Windham, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Foster Herbert and Virginia Evelyn (Pike) Richards. She grew up on a dairy farm, the third oldest...

Dec 14, 2024

Bailey Joseph Kolaske, age 26, of Bonduel, passed away from the result of a vehicle accident on Saturday morning, December 14, 2024. Born in Appleton, on October 3, 1998, to Dawn (Griesbach) Kolaske and William "Billy" Kolaske III. Bailey graduated from Pulaski High School in 2017. Bailey's life was centered around farming. If he wasn't working on...

Dec 14, 2024

David Brian Szymanski, 69, of Bonduel, Wisconsin, passed away on December 14, 2024. Born on April 10, 1955, in Milwaukee, he was the son of Chester and June Szymanski (Bohlman).

David graduated from West Milwaukee High School and later built a career in the construction, maintenance, and painting industries, where he was well-respected...