Obituaries

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...

Jun 10, 2024

Our beautiful, loving wife, mother and grandma passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She fought a battle against cancer that no one should have to fight, but did it with incredible courage, dignity, and grace.

Ann was born on June 6, 1940, in Appleton,...

Jun 7, 2024

Clayton Douglas Drew, age 56, of Keshena passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 7, 2024. Clayton was born on April 19, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois to Clayton Neconish and Karen Turney.  He was later adopted by the late Christopher and Margaret Drew. On July 1, 1995, he was united in marriage to Keyo Samuelson in Green Bay....

Jun 6, 2024

Cheryl Ann Ketchum, age 73, was called home on Thursday June 6, 2024, in Shawano. Cheryl was born on July 2, 1950, in Wisconsin to the late Anton and Loraine (Pevonka) Hoffman. In her free time, she knitted, sewed and quilted, she was an absolute perfectionist when it came to crafts. Cheryl enjoyed canning and baking her...

Jun 6, 2024

Anita "Jean" Miller Hensley was born May 5, 1959, and passed away in the afternoon on Thursday, June 6th unexpectedly in her home.

She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin but spent the majority of her life in Mesa, Arizona. Later moving to Grandview, MO to be closer to her children and grandchildren. While...

Jun 6, 2024

Evelyn Esther Homan, age 95, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024, in Shawano surrounded by family. She was born on October 10, 1928, at her family home in the Town of Washington to the late Robert and Helene (Schmidt) Polzin. Evelyn resided at her birthplace for her entire 95 years. On June 2, 1957, she was...