Obituaries

Jul 7, 2024

Mary A. "Grub" Ninham, age 68, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024, in Appleton. Mary was born on December 16, 1955, in Keshena to the late Joseph and Stella (Caldwell) Smith, Sr. She was united in marriage to Mike Ninham in Keshena. The couple spent 16 wonderful years together before Mike's passing in 2010. Grub was...

Jul 7, 2024

Donald S. "Donnie" Baumgartner, age 71, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024, at his home in Shawano. Donnie was born on May 15, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois to the late Clarence and Bernadine (Pease) Baumgartner. On June 30, 1973, he was united in marriage to June Sauer in Elgin, Illinois. Donnie worked as a truck driver...

Jul 5, 2024

Michael Barton Asenbrenner, 56, of Green Bay, WI passed away from this life on Friday, July 5th, 2024, after losing his battle with liver disease. His father and sister had been continually at his side, and he was in the prayers of many.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife Tina, mother...

Jul 5, 2024

Patrick Robert Kerry, age 62, of Gresham passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, in Appleton. Patrick was born on April 28, 1962, in Shawano to the late John and Doris Kerry. He graduated from Shawano High School and then went on to join the United States Army. On October 16, 1999, Patrick was united in marriage...

Jul 4, 2024

Charlotte Arlene Beyersdorf, age 94, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Shawano. Charlotte was born on April 28, 1930, in Marinette, daughter of the late Otis and Irene (Fox) Bohardt. On May 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Merrill Beyersdorf. The couple spent 62 years together before his passing in 2010. Charlotte was...

Jul 4, 2024

Curtis Michael Wheeler, age 43, sadly left our world on July 4, 2024, after losing his battle with ALS. Curtis was born on December 11, 1980, to Roxann Kahl and Allen Wheeler in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He enjoyed making Native American crafts, knives and dream catchers. Curtis liked making leather pouches. He loved working with his hands...

Jul 4, 2024

Donald R. Braatz, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in King WI. Donald was born on December 19, 1936, in Shawano to the late Rupert and Dorothy (Rusch) Braatz. Following school Don enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably as an Ammunitions Specialist until retiring from...

Jul 4, 2024

Edward C. "Eddie" McDowell, born October 13, 1934, in New Haven, CT, died on July 4, 2024. He was 89.

Eddie grew up on the south shore of Long Island in New York State, the fifth child of sixteen. He graduated from Patchogue High School in 1952 and soon after married his true...

Jul 4, 2024

Donald P. Collins, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Private Family Services were held.

Jul 4, 2024

William "Sākanakwat" Waupochick, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Shawano. William was born on June 4, 1937 in Keshena, son of the late Antoine and Virginia (Fredenberg) Waupochick. After graduating from Shawano High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point for one year. He served his country proudly in the United...

Jul 2, 2024

Debra Duerst, age 57, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Green Bay. Born on October 8, 1966, to Mary (Drezdzon) Murawski and the late Joseph Wage in Milwaukee, WI. She was united in marriage to Bruce Duerst on September 23, 1995, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2020.

Jun 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Hayden share news of his death on June 29th, 2024, at age of 68.  A firecracker to the end, cancer extinguished his light while he was surrounded by loved ones in his home. Paul was a loving husband and father; retired mill worker (Weber Veneer and Plywood);...

Jun 27, 2024

Scott Allen "Scooter" Hill, age 58, of Shawano, fought a long hard battle from lung cancer starting in 2016, he passed away in the early morning of Thursday June 27, 2024, from complications of treatments. Scott was born on November 2, 1965, in Shawano, to the late Darwin and Janice (Peterman) Hill. On a summer night at...

Jun 27, 2024

On June 27th, 2024, surrounded by family, Servando Luis Almaguer "J.R." peacefully started his journey to the Spirit World. Affectionately known by family and friends as "J.R. and Junior." J.R. is an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. His Menominee name is "Naemaehkiw Awaehsaeh" Thunder Bear, and a Bear Clan member.

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Jun 26, 2024

Bobby Joe Sanapaw, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 26, 2024, in Keshena. Bobby Joe was born on August 8, 1985, in Shawano to Barbara Fish and the late Joseph Sanapaw, Jr. In the summer of his senior year of high school, he met Ashley Peters, who was in her senior year of high school....

Jun 25, 2024

Richard Louis "Dick" Steinburg, age 76, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024, at his home in Shawano. Dick was born on January 12, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul L. and Delores "Laurie" (Steffen) Steinburg. On August 17, 1974, he was united in marriage to Gloria Lemmens in Clintonville, WI. Dick enlisted into the...

Jun 23, 2024

Marie Elizabeth Brown, age 94, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on June 23, 2024, at her home in Shawano. Marie was born on February 24, 1930, in Bruce Crossing, Michigan to the late Matthew and Esther (Joupperi) Korri. She worked as a machine operator at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee and was proud to be able to...

Jun 21, 2024

Gerald Morris Owen, age 60, of Shawano, passed away on June 21, 2024. He was born on April 30, 1964, to  Barbara (Suhm) Owen and the late Morris Owen in Elk Grove, IL. Early in his childhood, Gerald and his family moved to Shawano where he lived the majority of his life.  From the moment Gerald could hold a...

Jun 17, 2024

Allen "Tinner" Richard Miller, age 91, of Bowler, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 17, 2024, in Shawano. He was born on April 10, 1933, to the late Roy and LuAnna (Tousey) Miller in the town of Red Springs. Tinner was united in marriage to Kathryn "Kay" Petesch on February 17, 1962, in...

Jun 17, 2024

Alexander Joseph "Alex" Waupoose III, age 63, passed away on Monday June 17, 2024, in Shawano. Alex was born on July 5, 1960, in Keshena to the late Alexander and Clara (Tucker) Waupoose, Jr. He spent his younger years on the Reservation then moved to Kansasville, Wisconsin. Alex graduated from Union Grove High School in 1978 and...