Obituaries

May 1, 2024

Charles Jacob "C.J." Franklin, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 1, 2024, in Shawano. C.J. was born on December 6, 1994, in San Antonio, Texas to Harold "Randy" and Shelly (Higdon) Franklin. He worked at American Metal Finishing in Green Bay, Wisconsin. C.J. loved to make and see others laugh. In his free time, he...

May 1, 2024

Lorraine Leona Adella Retzlaff, age 95, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024, in Shawano. Lorraine was born on May 16, 1928, in the Town of Belle Plaine to the late Theodore and Meta (Zwieg) Bartz. On September 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ruben W. Retzlaff at St. Martin Lutheran Church in the Town...

May 1, 2024

Troy Daniel Zeeman, 50, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Shawano on May 1, 2024.

Troy was born January 3, 1974, to Leanna Zeeman and the late Daniel Behnke. He attended Shawano Schools and was employed as a pressman at The Shawano Leader and part time at Christensen Publishing and Printing.

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Apr 29, 2024

James "Koko" "Blue Sky" Menore, age 60, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024, at his home in Keshena. Koko was born on July 10, 1963, in Shawano to the late Alexander "Menot" and Corrine "Toots" (Gauthier) Menore, Sr.  He worked at the Menominee and Ho-Chunk Casinos as a blackjack dealer for many years. Koko was an...

Apr 28, 2024

Brian Allen Lange, age 52, passed away surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Shawano. Brian was born on January 11, 1972, in Shawano to Allen Lange and the late Peggy (Buhrandt) Lange. Graduated from UW Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in accounting, he continued his long...

Apr 27, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Aloysius Brown, age 73, of Keshena, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday April 27, 2024, in Green Bay. Born on May 16, 1950,  in Keshena to the late Audrey Elva Waukau. Ron served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Earlene Wescott. Ron continued to live in Keshena...

Apr 23, 2024

MaryAnn E. Zernicke, age 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday April 23, 2024, in Shawano, Wisconsin. MaryAnn was born on September 23, 1931, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin to the late Edgar and Nelda (Whimler) Blanke. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 1950. On June 7, 1952, MaryAnn was united in...

Apr 23, 2024

Richard Glenn Dreyer, age 88, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024, surrounded by family in Shawano. Richard was born on February 25, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Gerhardt W. and Myrtle (Wasmund) Dreyer. Out of high school he went into the United States Navy and was stationed in Hawaii, Japan and Hong Kong and...

Apr 22, 2024

Phyllis A. Gruel, age 88, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Shawano.  Phyllis was born May 8, 1935, to the late Leonard and Viola (Hoefs) Lemberg in the Town of Hartland, Shawano County. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1953. Phyllis worked retail for Kmart in Green Bay for 42 years. She...

Apr 18, 2024

Lucy A. Moon, age 69, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Shawano. Lucy was born on April 16, 1955, at the Perrin Airforce Base in Grayson County Texas to the late Roger and LuluBelle (Stardy) Moon. Lucy entered the career of home health aide in 1978 until 2008. Helping others was her pride and joy....

Apr 18, 2024

Kala Kay Lowery, age 63, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2024, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Kala was born on April 21, 1960, in West Allis, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Lulabelle (Welch) Klemp. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, crocheting traveling, gambling and baking. Kala was a strong willed nonjudgemental woman who held on until the end. She...

Apr 17, 2024

Mary Suzanne "Suzie" Habeck-Schafelke, age 84, passed away on April 17, 2024.  Suzie had a strong faith and was truly excited to reunite with her son Bobby and her daughter Cindy in heaven.  Suzie was born on September 15, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Lloyd and Madge (Linquist) Jung.  Suzie worked a rural postal route...

Apr 17, 2024

Mark Anthony Pyawasay, age 68, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mark was born on May 29, 1955, in Keshena to the late Lloyd M. Gauthier and Carole J. Pyawasay. He graduated from high school. Mark worked in home building construction for many years. He served his...

Apr 17, 2024

Mary Wastel, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Shawano. She was born on June 17, 1943, in Shawano,

Private services and burial will be held at a later date. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 15, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" Hull, age 88, was born on October 26, 1935, daughter of late George and Anna (Stezenski) Dillenburg returned to her heavenly father on Monday April 15, 2024. She attended a rural country school for her primary education and graduated from Shawano High School. In 1955, Ellie graduated from Theda Clark Practical Nursing School in Neenah...

Apr 14, 2024

David Jerome "Dave" Blunk, age 73, of Lac Du Flambeau passed away on Sunday April 14, 2024, in Minocqua. Dave was born on September 3, 1950, in Shawano to the late Clarence and Anne (Dillenburg) Blunk. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1968 then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin...

Apr 13, 2024

Barbara Bergum, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on March 12, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Robert and Kay (Canton) Larson. She graduated from Green Bay East High School then went on to work at Proctor and Gamble. On September 16, 1989,...

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 13, 2024 in DePere, Wisconsin at the age of 86. Pat was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on August 1, 1937 to the late Milton and Clara (Norton) Krueger.  Pat graduated from Shawano High School and later studied Hospitality Management at...

Apr 12, 2024

Darlene Jane Reif, age 90, passed away on Friday April 12, 2024, in Shawano. Darlene was born on June 5, 1933, in Gresham, Wisconsin to the late Jule and Meta (Duwe) Petrich. She went to Morgan Siding School. On November 3, 1951, Darlene was united in marriage to Billie Gordon Reif in the Town of Red Springs....

Apr 11, 2024

Brenda K. Miller, age 80, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 11, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Brenda was born on March 12, 1944, to the late Benjamin and Katherine (Otto) Pecore in Shawano. She frequently reminisced about growing up in Neopit and considered the Menominee Tribal community her home. Brenda graduated from...