Obituaries

Apr 17, 2024

Mark Anthony Pyawasay, age 68, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mark was born on May 29, 1955, in Keshena to the late Lloyd M. Gauthier and Carole J. Pyawasay. He graduated from high school. Mark worked in home building construction for many years. He served his...

Apr 17, 2024

Mary Wastel, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Shawano. She was born on June 17, 1943, in Shawano,

Private services and burial will be held at a later date. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 15, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" Hull, age 88, was born on October 26, 1935, daughter of late George and Anna (Stezenski) Dillenburg returned to her heavenly father on Monday April 15, 2024. She attended a rural country school for her primary education and graduated from Shawano High School. In 1955, Ellie graduated from Theda Clark Practical Nursing School in Neenah...

Apr 14, 2024

David Jerome "Dave" Blunk, age 73, of Lac Du Flambeau passed away on Sunday April 14, 2024, in Minocqua. Dave was born on September 3, 1950, in Shawano to the late Clarence and Anne (Dillenburg) Blunk. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1968 then went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin...

Apr 13, 2024

Barbara Bergum, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on March 12, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Robert and Kay (Canton) Larson. She graduated from Green Bay East High School then went on to work at Proctor and Gamble. On September 16, 1989,...

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 13, 2024 in DePere, Wisconsin at the age of 86. Pat was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on August 1, 1937 to the late Milton and Clara (Norton) Krueger.  Pat graduated from Shawano High School and later studied Hospitality Management at...

Apr 12, 2024

Darlene Jane Reif, age 90, passed away on Friday April 12, 2024, in Shawano. Darlene was born on June 5, 1933, in Gresham, Wisconsin to the late Jule and Meta (Duwe) Petrich. She went to Morgan Siding School. On November 3, 1951, Darlene was united in marriage to Billie Gordon Reif in the Town of Red Springs....

Apr 11, 2024

Brenda K. Miller, age 80, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 11, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Brenda was born on March 12, 1944, to the late Benjamin and Katherine (Otto) Pecore in Shawano. She frequently reminisced about growing up in Neopit and considered the Menominee Tribal community her home. Brenda graduated from...

Apr 10, 2024

Jean Marie "Jeannie"  Rudie, age 79, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Jeannie was born on June 7, 1944, in Shawano to the late Merlin and Marcella (Nischke) Breitzman. She was a member of the 1962 graduating class of Bonduel High School. In Jeannie's younger years she was an avid golfer and bowler. She loved...

Apr 9, 2024

Allen P. Copsey, age 67, passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024, in Marinette, Wisconsin. Allen was born on August 21, 1956, to the late Everett and Maria (Antonia) Copsey in Amsterdam, Holland. He graduated from Shawano High School. Allen worked as a long shoreman before becoming a general manager for 4400 Packaging. In his free time,...

Apr 8, 2024

Judith "Judy" Gaza (nee: Karklus; a/ka Karl), age 78, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024, in De Pere, Wisconsin. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 1, 1946, to parents Anthony Karklus and Virginia Karklus (nee Kurtz). On June 26, 1999, Judy was united in marriage to David Gaza. The couple spent 24 wonderful years...

Apr 7, 2024

Loren E. Small, Jr., age 91, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024, in Shawano. He was born on February 7, 1933, in Washington D.C., to the late Loren E. and Margaret (Suttles) Small, Sr. Loren served his country proudly in the United States Marines. On May 5, 1984, he was united in marriage to Louella Corn...

Apr 6, 2024

Floyd R. Ross, Jr, age 68, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024, in Shawano. Floyd was born on August 16, 1955, in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Floyd and Marie (Matz) Ross, Sr. He enjoyed bowling and walking anywhere he could.

Floyd is survived by his siblings, Marvin (Deborah) Ross-Tousey and Jeanette...

Apr 5, 2024

Dennison Melvin "Denny" Sager, age 82 of Shawano, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday April 5, 2024. Denny was born on October 2, 1941, to the late Willard and Joyce (Bruch) Sager of Black Creek, Wisconsin. He grew up in Black Creek and met and married his high school sweetheart, Roberta "Bobbi" Wassenberg and...

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3, 2024, Mary Jo Brunner, age 88, passed away with her loving family around her and now is safe in the hands of Jesus. Mary Jo was born on August 30, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joe and Florence Garska. The last of four children. The day before her first birthday the family moved to...

Apr 2, 2024

Donald L. Reinke, age 98, of Bonduel, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 2, 2024. He was born on his maternal grandfather's farm in the town of Lebanon, Waupaca County to Edwin C. and Freda (Brown) Reinke. Donald married Joan C. Devine on October 23, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Apr 2, 2024

Donna R. Kroening, age 87, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on April 2nd, at Shawano Health Services Care Facility. She was born on August 16, 1937, to Gertrude and Ralph Kroening, and was baptized at Stony Hill Church by her grandfather, Reverend F. G. Cassens, in December of 1937.  Donna's ultimate love was music.  She was an...

Apr 1, 2024

Richard Timothy Wegner, 76, was called to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 1, 2024, at 7:05am at Birch Hill Nursing home in Shawano. He was born on September 9, 1947, in Sheboygan, to his parents, Rev. Mark and Gladys (Koeppe) Wegner. He was the third oldest of four children, Jaqueline,...

Apr 1, 2024

Sam Buckett, age 43, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family in April of 2024, in Wisconsin. He was born to the late John and Susan (Resch) Buckett in Wisconsin. Sam graduated from Marion High School. He continued his education at Lawrence University, where he met his soon to be wife, Amy Gammon. After graduating from...

Mar 27, 2024

Pamela Miller, age 63, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2024, in Bowler. Pamela was born in Milwaukee on January 12, 1960, daughter of the late James and Stella (Swiner) Teg. On July 1, 1989, Pamela was united in marriage to Roger Miller in Vernon, WI.  Roger preceded Pamela in death on December 29, 2017. Pamela worked...