Obituaries

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...

Jul 26, 2024

Marguerite "Marge" Frascona, age 91, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at Delnor Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1932, in Chicago, the daughter of Sylvester and Catherine (Waukechon) Volpe. In 1956 Marguerite married Sam and they were married for almost 44 years.  They resided in Geneva, where they...

Jul 26, 2024

Karen Ann Ebert, age 82, passed away suddenly on July 26, 2024, in Shawano. She was born on August 4th, 1941, to the late Edmund and Florelda (Eckes) Kraemer in Stanley, WI. Her parents were cheese makers at a number of locations in Wisconsin, spending her early childhood in Rio Creek, later moving to Pulaski where she...

Jul 25, 2024

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lundmark, age 72, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024. He was born on July 29, 1951, in Amery, Wisconsin to the late Earl and Patricia (Elliott) Lundmark. Jeff graduated from Shawano High School in 1969. Subsequently he successfully completed Ranger School and served in the Vietnam War for two years. Jeff...

Jul 25, 2024

Judith Ellen Sousek, age 78, of Leopolis passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024, in Appleton. Judith was born on August 31, 1945, in Caroline, Wisconsin to the late, Herbert and Lucille (Wollin) Schewe. She graduated from Marion High School in 1963. On December 6, 1964, Judith was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Warren...

Jul 25, 2024

Robert James "Bobby" Waukau, age 78, passed away on Thursday July 25, 2024, at his home in Keshena. Bobby was born on November 6, 1945, in Keshena, Wisconsin to the late William Waukau and Gertrude (Kohel) Van Price. He graduated from Shawano High School. On November 27, 1992, Bobby was united in marriage to Diana Gauthier in...

Jul 24, 2024

Christopher Michael "Chris" Bear, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 24, 2024, at his home in Zoar. Chris was born on December 13, 1956, to the late Merle Warrington and Theresa Bear in Madison, Wisconsin. On July 3, 1987, he was united in marriage to Bernadette Pamanet in Neopit. Chris enjoyed being outdoors either hunting,...

Jul 24, 2024

Laurel Anne Marquardt, age 64, of New Franken, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday July 24, 2024, at her home. Laurel was born on March 10, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Lois (Biendarra) Marquardt. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1978 and graduated from University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 1982 receiving her accounting degree....