Obituaries

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...

Feb 16, 2024

William "Bill" Cantwell, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday February 16, 2024. Bill was born on January 20, 1935, in Shawano. He was the son of the late Dr. Arthur and Alice (Davis) Cantwell, Sr. Bill attended school in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1953. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where...

Feb 16, 2024

Donna Judith Rasmussen, age 91, passed away on Friday February 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on June 22, 1932, in Kenosha to the late William and Mildred (Waldo) Walker. On July 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to Eugene Rasmussen in Bristol, Wisconsin. The couple spent 66 wonderful years together before Eugene's...

Feb 13, 2024

Phyllis M. Caldwell, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born in Keshena, Wisconsin on February 6, 1949, to the late Orles and Marie Edna Caldwell.

Phyliss was a Packer fan, and her favorite quarterback was Brett Favre. (Don't argue with her about it). She was...

Feb 12, 2024

Gloria Ann "Nana" Schroeder, age 73, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on Monday February 12, 2024. Gloria was born on September 14, 1950, in Green Bay, daughter of Dorothy (Burmeister) Hanstedt and the late Eldridge Hanstedt. Gloria graduated from Pulaski High School. Through the years she worked as a machine operator for several different companies, eventually...

Feb 11, 2024

Ervin Carl Bartz, age 93, of Shawano peacefully entered Heaven on February 11, 2024, as the Lord's Prayer was being recited to him surrounded by his family. Ervin was a person with a quick wit, living his life to the fullest with laughter and vitality, making friends wherever he went.

Erv grew up...

Feb 9, 2024

Ralph Alfred Laine, Jr, age 81, of Pulaski, passed away on Friday February 9, 2024, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Ralph was born on September 12, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ralph and Irene (Stefanski) Laine, Sr. He spent most of his childhood in Chicago until moving to Shawano where he graduated from Shawano...

Feb 8, 2024

Edward O. "Ed" Kunchick, age 64, of Bowler, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024. Ed was born on January 24, 1960, in Orange, California, son of the late Edward R. "Bud" and Lucinda Lee (Norman) Kunchick. Ed was a hard worker and worked in the construction business for many years doing plaster.  He was the epitome...