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Alexis D. Gille
Jan 10, 2026
Alexis D. Gille, age 26, of Birnamwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 10, 2026. Alexis was born on March 3, 1999, in Janesville, Wisconsin to Phillip Gille and the late Kelly Truitt. She received her GED from North Central Technical School. Alexis moved to Ohio after school for a while before making the return to Wisconsin...
Vicki Lee Brull
Jan 8, 2026
Vicki Lee Brull, age 67, of Legend Lake, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Vicki was born on April 11, 1958, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Donald and Charlotte (Wells) Endries. Vicki graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She went...
Clifford Paul Church
Jan 7, 2026
Clifford Paul Church, aged 76 (known by many as CC) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence in Bowler after a courageous battle with cancer. Clifford was born in Milwaukee, WI to Dewey Wilbur Church and Colleen (Huff) Bailey, served in the US Army 1972-1978, and received a Technical Diploma from the College...
Kenneth Eggert
Jan 7, 2026
Kenneth C. "Kenny" Eggert, age 92, of Cecil passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026. Ken was born on December 29, 1933, in the Town of Green Valley, son of the late Michael and Seraphine (Ratz) Eggert . He graduated from Bonduel High School and went on to work as a dairy farmer for all of his life. On...
Emmett James Kaquatosh, Sr.
Jan 6, 2026
Emmet James Kaquatosh, Sr., age 79, of Keshena passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home. Emmett was born on July 6, 1946, Keshena to the late Mitchell and Mary (Waupekenay) Kaquatosh. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1964 and attended NWTC and Fox Valley Technical College. On July 17, 1976, Emmett was...
Valenica Alvarado
Jan 6, 2026
Valencia Mae Alvarado, was born and passed on January 6, 2025, in Shawano. She was born with love into this world from her mother, Kateri Alvarado, and her father, Jackson Webster. She has entered into the gates of heaven and will be deeply missed.
Valencia is survived by: her parents; her siblings, Josiah...
Gary Habeck
Jan 6, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Gary Walter Habeck, age 78. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Meng Unity Hospice in DePere. He was born in Wausau, on September 24, 1947, to the late Walter and Joyce (Piatek) Habeck. Gary lived a life centered on family, friendship and loving the outdoors. He...
Lester "Butch" Hein
Jan 5, 2026
Lester Raymond "Butch" Hein, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at home. Born on March 13, 1944, in Shawano to the late Raymond and Adeline (Schmeisser) Hein. After graduating from Shawano High School with the class of 1962, he went on to continue his education in Barber School. Later Butch worked at the...
Donna M. Dobbs
Jan 4, 2026
Donna M. Dobbs, age 85, of Shawano passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026, in Appleton. Donna was born on January 1, 1941, Waupaca to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Slomska) Patzer. On April 8, 1961, she was united in marriage to James A. Dobbs in Shawano. Donna loved to shop, very detail oriented and enjoyed being...
Carol Elaine Brede
Jan 2, 2026
Carol Elaine Brede entered her heavenly home on Friday January 2, 2026, having reached the age of 87 years. Carol was born on August 23, 1938, in the Township of Bear Creek, Clintonville to Carl and Rosetta (Winter) Witzke the youngest of seven children. She was baptized into the Christian faith on September 4, 1938, by Rev....
Yvette Lynn Malone
Jan 2, 2026
Yvette Lynn Malone, age 60, of Bowler passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Shawano, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and countless cherished memories. Yvette was born on March 4, 1965, in Milwaukee to the late Robert "Dick" Lasher and Eva Evon Malone. Yvette was united in marriage to Randean Granquist September 20, 1989....
Judith Ann Larock Long
Jan 2, 2026
Judith Ann LaRock Long, age 81, of Green Bay passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Judith was born on September 21, 1944, in Keshena to the late Joseph and Sophie (Warrington) LaRock. Judith lived in Green Bay for most of her life. She retired from Brown County Aging...
Marilyn Ann Wudtke
Jan 2, 2026
Marilyn Ann Wudtke, age 87, of Bonduel passed away on Friday January 2, 2026, surrounded by family at her home. Marilyn was born on June 27, 1938, in Shawano to the late Albert and Minnie (Klosterman) Luepke. When she was in high school Marilyn was a cheerleader, enjoyed bowling, was in the homemakers groups and attended a...
Marcella May Degener
Dec 30, 2025
Marcella May Degener, age 93, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025, in Clintonville. Marcella was born on February 10, 1932, in the Town of Belle Plaine to Louis and Laura Krause. She was united in marriage to Roland Degener May 7, 1951, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. They shared 40 wonderful years together...
Maria R. Grignon
Dec 27, 2025
Maria R. Grignon, age 63, of Appleton passed away on Saturday December 27, 2025, with family at her side. Maria was born on February 15, 1962, in Illinois. She had lived in Oregon and California; spending precious moments at the ocean front. Maria lived in the Appleton area for the past 24 years. She most enjoyed time...
Chyrl Irving
Dec 25, 2025
Chyrl Alma (Lepscier) Irving, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day after a brief illness. Born to the late Richard and Myrtle (Grignon) Lepscier on March 28. 1944, in Keshena. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1962 and later met and married her husband Wendell on June 3, 1967. He later preceded her in death on February 7, 2004....
Bernard Brisk
Dec 22, 2025
Bernard Brisk, age 63, passed away on Monday December 22, 2025, in Shawano. Bernard was born on March 30, 1962, in Cook County, Illinois to the late William Wiggens and Delia Brisk. In his younger years he was a Golden Gloves boxer for Howard Mac. He was an active fisherman who truly lived his life to the...
Robert August Engel, Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Robert August Engel, Jr., age 88, passed away on Monday December 22, 2025, in Shawano. Robert was born on September 11, 1937, in Shawano to the late Robert A. and Gertrude (Gralow) Engel, Sr. He attended Forest School through 8th grade and graduated from Shawano High School Class of 1955. On May 29, 1965, Robert was united...
Dean Geer
Dec 19, 2025
Dean Michael "Deano" Geer, age 66, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Born on March 18, 1959, to the late Norman and Marjorie (Reynolds) Geer in Oshkosh, WI. He was united in marriage to Lynn Shelby in 2015. She later passed away in 2023. Dean was always cheerful and a happy-go-lucky type of man. Dean's kindness...
Henry L. Berner, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Henry L. Berner, Jr., age 97, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025, in Shawano. Henry was born on October 23, 1928, in Dallas, TX to Henry L. and Eugenia "Jean" (Young) Berner, the oldest of 5 children. Raised in Antigo, WI, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison graduating in 1951 with a degree in...
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