Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2024

Terrence Sobiesczyk, age 80, passed away on Monday June 17, 2024, in Pulaski. Terrence was born on February 24, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward Sobiesczyk. He spent many years working at a drumming company.

Terrence is survived by his niece, Victoria; her children, Jacqueline, Vanessa, Amanda, Anastasia, Gueniveve, Stanley and...

Jun 16, 2024

Leon Henry Pluedeman, age 82, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Green Bay. He was born on October 14, 1941, to the late Henry and Esther (Bendickson) Pluedeman in Bonduel, WI. He graduated from Bonduel High School and worked as a farmer for many years. He also was the grounds keeper for the Lunds Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Leon...

Jun 16, 2024

Daniel L. Cruz, age 66, of Keshena, joined the love of his life when he passed away on June 16, 2024.  Daniel was born in Racine County on October 4, 1957, son of the late Felipe and Elaine Cruz.  Daniel worked in the Keshena area for most of his life.  He owned and operated Cruz Trucking and...

Jun 12, 2024

Joachim Martin "John" Bark, age 86, passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024, in Shawano. John was born on November 10, 1937, in Elbing, East Prussia, Germany to the late Hans and Lydia (Dost) Bark. On August 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to Janice "Jan" Schulz at St. Pius Catholic Church in Appleton. John was...

Jun 11, 2024

Bruce Heling, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Green Bay after a courageous battle with ALS.  Bruce was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on October 8, 1948, son of the late Milan and Lorraine (Debban) Heling.  Bruce was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel in November of 1948.  He attended St. James...

Jun 10, 2024

Michael James King, age 60, passed away on Monday June 10, 2024, at his home in Keshena. Michael was born on August 26, 1963, in Antigo to the late James and Ruth (Frechette) King. He worked many years as a slot technician at the Oneida and Menominee Casino. On February 10, 1996, Michael was united in marriage...

Jun 10, 2024

Julius Wnuk, age 94, of Bonduel, went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Julius was born in Little Suamico, Wisconsin on January 31, 1930, to the late Steve and Josephine (Shudrowicz) Wnuk.  He was baptized on February 16, 1930, by Rev. P. Borowski and his sponsors were Joannes Bistun...