Obituaries

May 10, 2024

Barbara Alice Nelson nee Geringer, age 72, passed away on Friday May 10, 2024, at her home in Shawano. Barbara was born on September 19, 1951 in Milwaukee the daughter of John and Idabell (Schwenkner) Geringer. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Allen J. Geringer.  Barb was a loving and giving person...

May 9, 2024

Judith A. Kazik, age 85 of Gillett, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  Judy was born in Green Bay, on December 17, 1938, to the late Melvin and Juliet (Hildebrandt) Ness.  She met Eugene when she was only 15 years old.  Eugene intended on taking Judy's sister out, but God had a different plan....

May 9, 2024

Nancy Ellen Jaeger, age 83, passed away at her home in Gillett on Thursday May 9, 2024. Nancy was born on September 27, 1940, in Oconto Falls, daughter of the late Ray and Ruth (Nass) Temple. On April 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Wilmer Jaeger at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pulcifer, Wisconsin. They...

May 8, 2024

Elroy James Schmidt, age 60, passed away on May 8, 2024, in Clintonville. He was born on April 5, 1964, in Shawano, to the late Clarence and Verniece (Zwieg) Schmidt of Bonduel. Elroy was raised on the family farm. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1983. He was a...

May 7, 2024

Heather L. Bergner, age 37, of Omro, passed away from injuries received in a car accident on May 7, 2024, in Winnebago County. She was born on May 24, 1986, to Michael Bergner and Tami Otto. She graduated from Gillett High School and attended NWTC for two years. Heather worked for EVCO Plastics in Oshkosh. In her...

May 6, 2024

Shane A. "Shane-E-Man" Latender, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 6, 2024, in Keshena, Wisconsin. He was born on May 7th, 1996, in Shawano, WI to John "Hub" Latender and Linda Sue Penass.  He graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 2014, where he enjoyed playing baseball. During and after high school he also played...

May 6, 2024

Brandon John Gardner, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 6, 2024, at his home in Luxemburg, Wisconsin. Brandon was born on April 6, 1982, to Terri Jo McDaniels and the late Brook Gardner. On July 8, 2012, he was united in marriage to Laura Bartels. Brandon had a love for vintage tv shows and oldies...

May 6, 2024

James A. "Jim"  Eggert, age 82, of Rothschild, Wisconsin found peace on Monday, May 6, 2024. Jim was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on January 18, 1942, son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Schulz) Eggert. Jim graduated from Shawano High School in 1960. He went on to college and graduated from Central State College (UWSP) with a...

May 5, 2024

Terri L. Hendricks, age 66, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Terri was born on June 19, 1957, in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Devonne (Mjanes) Frisinger and the late Rodney Frisinger. On April 30, 1983, she was united in marriage to Richard Hendricks in Oconto Falls. Terri was a great woman and a wonderful...

May 4, 2024

Warren Harry "Corny" Schmidt, age 88, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved the most, which was watching the races at the Shawano Speedway on Saturday May 4, 2024. Corny was born on September 23, 1935, in Gresham, Wisconsin to the late Raymond and Laura (Ready) Schmidt, Sr.. He grew up and started school in the Gresham...

May 4, 2024

Sharon "Peggy" Dodge-Bond of DePere, age 77, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in DePere, Wisconsin. Peggy was born in Keshena on March 13, 1947, daughter of the late Robert "Sonnyman" and Bertina Dodge. Peggy was proudly born and raised on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Neopit, Wisconsin. On July 19, 2001, she was united in marriage...

May 4, 2024

Roy L. McDaniel, Jr., age 79 of Kewaunee, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died on May 4, 2024. Born on November 11, 1944, in Westin, West Virginia, he is the son of the late Roy Lee (Rosella) McDaniels, Sr.  In 1966, Roy was united in marriage to Gail Frances Couture, who preceded him in death on September 12,...

May 3, 2024

June Ann Qualheim, age 87, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday May 3, 2024, in Shawano. June was born on January 22, 1937, in Jump River, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Delphine (Benware) Brassard. She graduated high school in Cadott, Wisconsin. On October 22, 1955, June was united in marriage to Gerald L. Qualheim...

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...