Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

David J. Mastalir, 65, of Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born January 13, 1959, to Catherine and the late Edward Mastalir. Dave was born and raised in Kewaunee. He attended school at Holy Rosary and Kewaunee High School. Dave's work ethic kept him busy, and he was in high demand to...

Dec 8, 2024

Gary Lee McDaniels, age 81, of Bowler passed away on Sunday December 8, 2024, in Wausau. Gary was born on June 1, 1943, to the late Marjorie Stick. Gary enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly. He enjoyed his time living in Arizona and his many trips to Mexico. Gary was a talented...

Dec 1, 2024

Lucille L. Wolf, age 92, of Shawano, was called home on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Lucille was born on September 7, 1932, to Werner G. and Augusta E. (Schutt) Braun in Belle Plaine, WI. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmo C. Wolf with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Elmo preceded...

Nov 30, 2024

Ann C. Van Der Linden, age 86, of Shawano passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at her home. Ann was born on December 20, 1937, in Brown County, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Katherine (Rottier) Calaway. On June 21, 1958, she was united in marriage to Carl George Van Der Linden in De Pere, Wisconsin....

Nov 23, 2024

Ricky Ray "Kizer" Retzlaff, age 73, of Shawano,  passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at his home. Kizer was born to the late Edgar and Lorraine (Rambo) Retzlaff, Sr., on December 14, 1950, in Shawano. On February 7, 1981, he was united in marriage to Mary Hardy at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cecil. Kizer was...

Nov 22, 2024

Mark Anthony LaTender, "Hoss", age 57, passed away on Friday November 22, 2024, in Keshena. Mark was born on August 4, 1967, in Shawano, to Simon and Carol (Vigue) LaTender. Hoss's passion throughout his life was sports. As he got older, Hoss focused on sports trivia and had an impressive wealth of knowledge regarding sports facts. He...

Nov 20, 2024

Calvin L. "Crummy" Klitz, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN. Calvin entered the world on an icy morning weighing only three pounds. He was sent to the Neo-Natal Center for 30 days until he gained some weight. From early on Calvin was affectionately known as Crummy. He graduated from St. Lawrence...

Nov 19, 2024

Kesehanakaut (Thunder Clouds Moving In) Tucker started his journey into the spirit world on Tuesday November 19, 2024, in Wausau, born to Tricia Lyons and Seth Tucker. We will meet again soon; we love you little one.

Kesehanakaut is survived by his parents; brother, Daniel "Awaetok" Hawpetoss; paternal grandparents, Llewellyn Tucker and Danielle...

Nov 17, 2024

Beatrice Sophie "Bea" Moede, age 94, passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024, in Neenah. Bea was born on January 7, 1930, in the Town of Grant to Fred and Lydia (Hass) Suehring. She graduated from Marion High School in 1948. Bea also graduated from Langlade County Normal and later received her bachelor's in education from the...

Nov 17, 2024

Becky Jean Behnke, age 68, of Shawano, passed away Sunday November 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. Becky was born on January 21, 1956, in Chicago to the late John and Hazel (Johnson) Wozniak. In 1983, she moved to Shawano. Becky's main passion was cooking and used her talent working at restaurants and bars. She was skilled at playing...

Nov 17, 2024

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Nov 16, 2024

Lawrence Arnold "Larry" Gueller, age 83, of Keshena passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 16, 2024, at his home. Lawrence was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on August 3, 1941, son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Jensen) Gueller.  After graduating from high school Larry earned degrees in History and English from U.W. Oshkosh. Following college Larry enlisted...

Nov 16, 2024

Martha "Marty" Elizabeth Gerdt was born on March 2, 1938, in Gary Indiana. She was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crown Point, Indiana. Marty worked as a CNA during high school at St. Mary's Hospital in Gary, Indiana, and graduated from Crown Point High School in 1956. After High School she received a...

Nov 15, 2024

Lisa Louise Komanekin, age 64, of Neopit, passed away peacefully on Friday November 15, 2024, surrounded by family members in Keshena. Lisa was born on June 19, 1960, in Shawano to the late James and Marjorie (Tourtillott) Komanekin, Sr. She attended the Inter Mountain School in Utah. Lisa worked as a childcare provider at a local daycare...

Nov 15, 2024

Betty J. Schiel, age 93, passed away on Friday November 15, 2024, in Bowler, Wisconsin. Betty was born on June 12, 1931, in Red Springs to the late Stephen and Thelma (Davids) Putnam. Our mother always had said she was blessed with good genes. She always looked younger than she was, lived an interesting life and had...

Nov 13, 2024

RobinSue Allhiser Schneider, 75, of Shawano, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on February 17, 1949, the daughter of the late Henry and Doris (Strauss) Allhiser.  RobinSue pursued a career in nursing during and directly after high school, graduating in 1969 from Fox...

Nov 11, 2024

Orion Storm Rusch, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024. Orion was born May 13, 1996, in Appleton to John Rusch and Jeni (Rougeux) Rusch. He graduated from Connections Academy and went on to attend heavy equipment school. Orion later changed his course to the paper printing industry and became a printing press operator. He...

Nov 9, 2024

Frances Elaine Voight, aged 73, passed away on Saturday November 9, 2024, at her home in Shawano. Frances was born on November 18, 1950, in Superior, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William "Brightstar" and Dolly (Johnson) Liberty, Sr. Fran graduated from Superior High School and on March 21, 1970, she was united in marriage to Dean Voight,...

Nov 8, 2024

Ella M. Bruette, age 65, of Shawano, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Shawano, WI.  Ella was born on January 4, 1959 daughter of the late Karen B. Peters. She attended school in Keshena and was married to George Bruette in South Branch who proceeded her in death.

She enjoyed working at...

Nov 8, 2024

Richard "Dick" Lawrence Smith, age 76, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 8, 2024. Born in Mankato, MN, on November 5, 1948, to the late Richard and Mildred (Enter) Smith, he is survived by daughter Shaine (Stu) Schnurman; son Adam Smith; brother Jerry Smith; sister LuAnn Barrows; and grandchildren Anna and...