Obituaries

Jul 23, 2024

James C. "Jim" Beitzel, passed away July 23, 2024.  Jim was born to duck hunt and fish and did so with a passion until the end.  He was born September 23, 1935, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he fished trout and salmon from his 12 ft hand painted camo duck boat.  Jim...

Jul 23, 2024

Gail Anthony Corn Jr., age 77, of Neopit, passed away on July 23, 2024, in Green Bay. Born on July 2, 1947, in Keshena, to the late Gale Corn Sr. and Margaret Caldwell. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan. Gail was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. In his free...

Jul 20, 2024

Jeffrey Charles Kirchner, aka "Gentleman Jeff", age 62, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on July 20, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1962, to the late Jerome and Maxene (Kushman) Kirchner in Green Bay. Jeff graduated from Pulaski High School in 1980 and attended the University of Bemidji. Jeff was in the ROTC...

Jul 20, 2024

Mary Lynne Fuhr, age 78, passed away on July 20, 2024, at her home in Shawano. Lynne was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 9, 1945, to the late Carl and Marie (Gabelbauer) Hauge. Lynne grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Following school she worked as a telephone switchboard operator where she met her future husband. On June...

Jul 19, 2024

Vance S. Gruetzmacher, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Shawano. He was born on December 27, 1943, to the late Fred "Fritz" and Leone (Klitz) Gruetzmacher in Shawano. Vance graduated from Shawano High School and in the fall of 1962, he enrolled in the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. After two years he...

Jul 19, 2024

Brandon M. Anker, age 27, of Black Creek, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2024 . Born on May 13, 1997, in Shawano, to Michelle (Kobs) Anker and the late Troy Anker. Brandon's presence could light up any room. His sense of humor and jokes were unmatched, and his ability to quote a movie for an occasion...

Jul 19, 2024

Phyllis Jean Tincher, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 in Green Bay. She was born on December 6, 1936, to the late Bruno and Alma (Schroeder) Albrecht in Springvale Columbia County, WI. Phyllis graduated from Cambria High School and went on to work as the secretary for the State of Wisconsin in Madison and...

Jul 18, 2024

Yvonne Kirchenwitz, 88, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 18, 2024.  Yvonne was born in the Town of Morgan, Oconto County, Wisconsin on September 4, 1935, daughter of the late Lebrecht and Grace (Pellow) Olderman.  Yvonne grew up in the Gillett area and graduated from Gillett High School with the class of 1953. On August...

Jul 17, 2024

Verna Irene Weisnicht, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Shawano. Verna was born on October 11, 1935, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, daughter of the late Oscar and Eleanor (Brutlag) Schultz. On September 15, 1951, she was united in marriage to Melvin Weisnicht in Shawano. The couple spent 68 years together before Melvin's passing...

Jul 15, 2024

Leon Robert Kabat age 85, passed away on Monday July 15, 2024, in Shawano, WI.  Leon was born on October 12, 1938, in Manitowoc, WI to the late Leonard and Myrtle (Kieselhorst) Kabat.  He graduated from Lincoln High School. On August 13, 1960, Leon was united in marriage to Barbara Joan Schipper in Manitowoc. In June 1961...

Jul 12, 2024

Marian Jane Pape, age 85, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, in Shawano. She was born on August 27,1938, to the late Lavern and Elvira (Gerbig) Richter in Clintonville, WI. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1956 and was the owner of Oak Drive Kiddie Care Center, the first state licensed family day care center...

Jul 12, 2024

Lloyd "Lee" Anthony Ebert, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, in Shawano. He was born on January 2, 1942, to the late Lloyd and Rosella (White) Ebert in Green Bay, WI and grew up in Briarton, WI. Lee attended Bonduel High School and St. Norbert College. He was united in marriage to Karen A....

Jul 12, 2024

Annie Kaquatosh, age 61, of Milwaukee, passed away on July 12, 2024, in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on September 12, 1962, to Mitchell and Mary (Waupekenay) Kaquatosh. She was a kind soul that always tried to be helpful and compassionate to others. She wanted her children to have the best lives that they possibly could. Annie...

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...