Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

William J. "Willy" Bullock, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. William was born on March 30, 1958, in Oshkosh to the late William and Phyllis (Cheesebro) Bullock. On October 28, 2000, Willy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Heling at Immanuel Lutheran Church White Clay Lake.  Willy had a...

Dec 28, 2023

Jay O'Brien, age 61, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023, at his home in Shawano. Jay was born in Racine on June 6, 1962, to the late Gerald and Judith (Herman) O'Brien. Jay graduated from high school in Racine. He worked in construction with his father, uncle and brothers for several years and most recently worked...

Dec 28, 2023

Philip Glenn Lang, Sr., age 92, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023, at his home. Philip was born on January 6, 1931, in the Township of Seneca to the late Frank and Dorothy (Felts) Lang. He graduated from Bowler High School. Philip was stationed in Europe while in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict...

Dec 27, 2023

On December 27, 2023, we lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Paul Dale Dibley was a man of faith, family and community. Paul was born on August 16, 1950, in Milwaukee to the late Chester and Elizabeth (Purdy) Dibley. His brother John was born a couple years later completing their little family. They were raised with...

Dec 27, 2023

When it comes to my mother there was one thing that stuck out more than anything: resilience. She was a strong determined woman who would do anything for her children and in the past 6 years her grandchildren and they effectively called her Grammy. Her world revolved around her grandsons up until her last breath. Delores Jean...

Dec 26, 2023

Steven Paul Bosman, 77, of Gresham, Wisconsin, went home to Jesus on December 26, 2023. Steve was born on May 5, 1946 to Heiman and Marie (TeGrootenhuis) Bosman in Baldwin, Wisconsin. He was an older brother to Glenda, Rose, and Tim. After graduating from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1964, Steve went on to serve in the Marines...

Dec 24, 2023

Karl E. "Butch" Barkow, Sr., age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 24, 2023. Born on June 25, 1945, in Germantown, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Rose (Spohn) Barkow. He graduated from Shawano High School and completed two years at NWTI. He was a truck driver for 36 years for H.C. Prange. On April 13,...

Dec 23, 2023

Maureen (Mitzi) Zuleger, age 79 of Bonduel, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2023, at her home. She was born September 1st, 1944, to the late Alex and Loretta (Zuehlsdorf) Stern. Her baptism and confirmation were performed at Friedens Lutheran Church town of Hartland by Rev V J Weyland on September 24th, 1944.  Mitzi confirmed her faith to the...

Dec 23, 2023

Dallas James "Dal" "Towaehkanakwat" Latender, 37 years young, passed away unexpectedly and started his journey to the Spirit World on Saturday December 23, 2023, in Keshena. Dallas was born June 17th, 1986, in Shawano to Carrie Latender and the late Gus Peters.

Dallas was raised on the Menominee Reservation all of his life,...

Dec 23, 2023

Stephen Anthony Crow, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 23, 2023, in Middle Village. Stephen was born on June 17, 1986, in Shawano to Curtis and Virginia (Caldwell) Crow, Jr. He graduated from Menominee High School. Stephen was a talented freelance artist; you could find murals and artwork in several tribal buildings and in private...

Dec 22, 2023

Richard William "Dick" Schardt, age 75, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 22, 2023. Dick was born on October 11, 1948, in the Town of Wescott to the late William and Carol (Nass) Schardt. On June 8, 1968, Dick was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Peterson at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano....

Dec 20, 2023

Ronald Bennett "Ron" Cassata, age 61, of Cecil, passed away at home on December 20, 2023. Born on July 15, 1962, in Elmhurst, IL, raised by Roger and Gayle (Mansfield) Hall.  Ron had many different interests, which included nature and the outdoors. Ron especially liked hunting, fishing, and camping. Ron was a sports enthusiast. In his youth,...

Dec 20, 2023

Harold Theodore "Ted" Rudie, Jr., aged 85, passed away on Wednesday December 20, 2023, in Shawano surrounded by family. Ted was born on April 10, 1938, in Phelps, Wisconsin to the late Harold T. and Lempi (Paakkonen) Rudie, Sr. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1956. Ted took the farm short course at the University of...

Dec 19, 2023

Jerry Joseph Becker, age 85, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023, in Shawano. Jerry was born on December 16, 1938, in Shawano to the late Joseph and Mathilda (Priem) Becker. On October 1, 1977, he was united in marriage to Patti Kmecheck at St. Michael Catholic Church in Suring.  He worked as a dairy farmer for...

Dec 15, 2023

Betty J. Wendland, age 91, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, in Shawano. She was born on June 2, 1932, in Cecil, Wisconsin to the late Emil and Frieda (Kuehl) Buss. Betty graduated from Bonduel High School. On September 26, 1953, she was united in marriage to Melvin Wendland at Friedens Lutheran Church in Bonduel. The couple spent 69...

Dec 15, 2023

Darlyne C. Wright, age 83, passed away on Friday December 15, 2023, in Appleton. Darlyne was born on September 28, 1940, in Baronnett, WI, to the late Guy and Ruby (Richson) Pierson. She graduated from Cumberland High School. Darlyne worked at St. Paul Police Department as a secretary for many years. She was a huge baseball and...

Dec 14, 2023

Santana Marie Hawpetoss, age 17, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, in Gresham. Santana was born on January 17, 2006, in Shawano to parents Aptickasic (Danielle Peters) Hawpetoss and Jessica Zepeda. Santana was a Senior at Menominee Indian High School. She enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball, spending time with her nieces, and hanging out with her...

Dec 14, 2023

Margaret Ann Goranson, age 67, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at home in Gresham. She was born in Winona, MN, on July 7, 1956, to the late Laverne and Ruth (Box) Mitchell. She grew up in Minnesota for most of her life and primarily worked as a taxi driver. She was united in marriage to...

Dec 13, 2023

Wayne LeRoy Hapke, age 78, of Wittenberg, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at his home. He was born to the late Rudy and Ardelle (Zeinert) Hapke on December 18, 1944, in Birnamwood, Wisconsin. Wayne graduated from Bowler High School in 1963. He served in the United States Army from 1963 until 1966. Wayne...

Dec 10, 2023

Brandon James Chapin went to be one of God's Angels in heaven on  Sunday, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the young age of 31. He was born on September 3, 1992, to Peggy and Randy Chapin at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. Brandon had battled a brain tumor (Hypothalamic pilocytic astrocytoma) since the age...