Obituaries

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...

Dec 10, 2023

Harvey James "The Mohican Machine" Kosowski, age 46, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Michigan. Harvey was born on April 13, 1977, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Nokomis High School in Maine in 1995 and went on to earn his associate degree from College of Menominee Nation. He worked in law enforcement for 20...

Dec 8, 2023

Forrest Lee House, age 75 , passed away on December 8, 2023, in Appleton. He was born on April 17, 1948, to the late Charles and Alma Mae (Nunway) House. He graduated from the college of UW Milwaukee and worked as a social worker for the Milwaukee County for many years until he retired in Keshena. Forrest...

Dec 7, 2023

Walter S. "Bug" Rupar II, age 64, of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born on July 7, 1959,  in Racine, WI, to the late Walter and Doris (Hall) Rupar Sr. He worked many years as a supervisor and machine operator. Walter was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt in his...

Dec 4, 2023

Karen L. "Tatāhkesewiahkiw" Martin, age 75, passed away surrounded by family on Monday December 4, 2023, in Shawano. Karen was born on June 28, 1948, in Keshena to the late James and Marjorie (Tourtillot) Komanekin. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. On July 2, 1966, she was united in marriage to Lawrence O. Martin, Jr....

Dec 3, 2023

Faye Ellen Miller, age 61, of Shawano passed away suddenly on Sunday December 3, 2023, at her home. Faye was born on March 23, 1962, in Shawano. She was the youngest daughter of the late Walter and Francis (Armitage) Miller. Faye grew up on her parent's dairy farm in Cecil. She also raised her only child, Sandy...

Dec 3, 2023

Rose Ann Fuhrmann, age 95, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023, in Shawano. Rose was born on April 8, 1928, in Hilbert, Wisconsin to the late Norbert and Leona (Schuler) Thomas. In 1946, in Appleton she was united in marriage to Wallace Fuhrmann. Wallace preceded Rose in death in 2009. Rose was a homemaker in the...

Dec 2, 2023

Stephan H. "Steve" Duley, age 65, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023, in Neenah. Steve was born on June 19, 1958, in Lockport, Illinois. He was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Monaghan) Duley. Steve worked as a small motor machinist throughout Illinois before having health problems. He was a tinkerer and could fix...

Nov 29, 2023

Brenda Lee Kobs, age 60, passed away at her home on Wednesday November 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on November 20, 1963, in Carolton, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Louise (Hammel) Wheeler. In her free time, she loved watching Gilligan's Island, Mama's Family, Leave it to Beaver, Sanford...