Obituaries

Mar 20, 2024

Joseph Patrick "Joe" Stone, age 79, passed away on Thursday March 20, 2024, in Shawano. Joe was born on August 2, 1944, in Antigo, son of the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Funck) Stone. On June 4, 1966, Joe was united in marriage to Sharon Emmerling in Racine. The couple moved to Milwaukee in 1968 where they lived,...

Mar 19, 2024

Mark A. Klosterman, age 61, of Freedom, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at HCA West Marion Hospital, Ocala Florida. The illness was a constant battle of the MSA for several years. He was born on April 29, 1962, to Marvin and Althea (Stern) Klosterman in Peru, Indiana. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church...

Mar 19, 2024

Logan Nicolas Beauprey, "Nesh-Zubinas", meaning Two Thunderbirds, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born on December 25, 2000, in Shawano, to Eugene Stone Jr. and Tasha Beauprey, raised and fathered by Deon White. He attended Menominee Indian High School and lived most of his life on the Menominee Reservation. Logan enjoyed...

Mar 16, 2024

Scott Lee Weishoff, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Shawano. Scott was born on December 15, 1955, in Appleton, to LaVerne Weishoff and the late Kathleen (Jensen) Weishoff. He graduated from Appleton West High School and continued his education at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Scott was married on August 24, 1992, in Reno,...

Mar 13, 2024

George T. Dillenberg, age 76, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday March 13, 2024, in Appleton. George was born on November 14, 1947, in Fort William, Ontario, Canada to the late Louis "Pete" and Alice (Held) Dillenberg. The family moved back to the Shawano area in 1953 from Canada. He worked at Club Continental in...

Mar 12, 2024

Keith James Wetzel, age 44, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, in Green Bay. Keith was born on April 19, 1979, in Green Bay, to the late Noel and Charlene (Bellin) Wetzel. He was employed at Lakeland Industries. Keith enjoyed singing, watching Nascar, wrestling, baseball, outdoors, hunting, fishing, and was a very proud Green Bay Packer...

Mar 8, 2024

Leatha Ann Grinhaug, age 75, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, at her home in Keshena surrounded by her family. Leatha was born on February 10, 1949, in Keshena to the late Alex and Sarah (Warrington) Waupoose. She attended Shawano High School from 1963 until 1966, then graduated from Gresham High School in 1967. Leatha received...

Mar 6, 2024

Frances A. Kakwitch, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Shawano. Frances was born in Keshena on April 17, 1943, daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Waupoose) Waubanascum, Sr. On May 21, 1965, Frances was united in marriage to Warren Kakwitch at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. Warren preceded her in death...

Mar 5, 2024

Betty L. Richards, age 81, of Shawano, passed away at Evergreen Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Betty was born in Shawano on December 19, 1942, to the late Arnold and Lora (Stibbs) Splitgerber. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1960.  On June 10, 1961, she was united in marriage to Thomas Richards at St. James Lutheran...

Mar 4, 2024

Joseph Henry "Joe" Zurawski, age 82, of Gillett, passed away at his home on Monday, March 4, 2024.  Joe was born in Chicago on April 24, 1941, son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Mirek) Zurawski. Joe was a proud American and served his country honorably in the United States Army.  He was united in marriage to...

Mar 3, 2024

Theresa "Terrie" Bray Stinski, age 65, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024. Terrie was born on December 20, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia to James "Jimmy" and Mary

(Whiteman) Bray. She graduated from Kempsville High School in Virginia. Terrie has been a resident in Wisconsin for over 30 years. She...

Mar 2, 2024

Marcelino "Nino" Heredia, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 2, 2024, in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. Nino was born on August 9, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois to Aleta (Fish) Menore and the late Clifford Olson, Sr. He graduated from high school in Chicago. Marcelino lived in Denver, CO, and Milwaukee, WI for many years. Nino...

Feb 29, 2024

James G. VandenBrook, age 91, of Bonduel, was taken into the Lord's hands on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  James was born in Green Bay on August 29, 1932, son of the late George and Ida (Dingeldein) VandenBrook, Sr.  Jim graduated from Bonduel High School.  On September 24, 1955, Jim was united in marriage to Patricia A. Posselt...

Feb 25, 2024

Rachel Jean "Rach" Kuszewski, age 28, passed peacefully on Sunday February 25, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by her family. Rach was born on March 10, 1995, in Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Matthew and Cynthia (Steffen) Kuszewski. She graduated from Oak Creek High School in 2013 and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UW Oshkosh...

Feb 25, 2024

Katherine Emma "Kathie" Raasch, age 78, was called home to her Savior on Sunday February 25, 2024, in Appleton. Kathie was born in Shawano on May 19, 1945, to the late Karl and Mary (Jensen) Hafemann. She graduated in 1963 from Shawano High School and married her high school sweetheart, Gerald B "Gary" Raasch on April 24,...

Feb 23, 2024

Ruben "Hot Rod" Hoffman, age 80, rode off into the sunset on February 23, 2024, when he peacefully took his last breath. Ruben was born on November 21, 1943, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Anton and Loraine (Pevonka) Hoffman. At the age of 14, he set pins at the local bowling alley in...

Feb 20, 2024

Robert J. Novak, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Shawano. He was born on March 11, 1942, in Milwaukee to the late Anton and Elizabeth (Gatewood) Novak. Robert was united in marriage to Telka Ninham on August 5, 1994. Telka preceded him in death on August 3, 2014. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran...

Feb 20, 2024

Deborah  Marie "Deb" Hafner, age 72, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Appleton. Deb was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 27, 1951, daughter of the late Leonard and Cecelia (Felckowski) Zinda. Deb grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Riverside High School.  After high school she moved to Shawano. On July 3, 1971, she...

Feb 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel VanDeLoo, age 85, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, who bravely battled a debilitating illness that ravaged his body.  He leaves behind a legacy of hard work & love for home and family, that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him....

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Alice Weso, age 75, of Zoar, passed away on Saturday February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on November 4, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Thomas and Viola (Reinhart) Jackson. On June 3, 1973, she was united in marriage to Gerald "Oogie" Weso in Keshena. The couple spend 47 loving years...