Obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

James W. Luepke, age 80, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, in Shawano surrounded by family. James was born on October 31, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Ruth (Lawrenz) Luepke. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1960. After high school James proudly served in the United States Army where he...

Oct 23, 2023

Melvin "Marv" James Pyatskowit, age 58, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, in Green Bay. Melvin was born on November 15, 1964, to the late Walter Pyatskowit in South Branch. He attended Menominee High School and played basketball while there. Melvin enjoyed being out in the woods and shoreline fishing. He worked as a self-employed logger...

Oct 20, 2023

Nora Ann Bruley, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Friday October 20, 2023, surrounded by family. Nora was born on September 15, 1954, in Menominee, Michigan to the late William and Ann (Zak) Bruley, Sr. In her free time, she enjoyed watching a good romance movie, going on nature walks and was a connoisseur of coffee....

Oct 16, 2023

James Leighton "Jim Bro" Rockman, age 20, passed away on Monday October 16, 2023, in Appleton surrounded by his family. James was born September 2, 2003, in Shawano to Gary Rockman and the late Michelle Kelley. He graduated from Menominee Indian High School. James worked at the Menominee Tribal Enterprise as a lumber sorter.

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Oct 16, 2023

Eugene Thomas Tessmann, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday October 16, 2023, in Shawano, surrounded by family. Gene was born on June 20, 1944, son of Henry Edwards and Shirley Mae (Noyes) Edwards. After the death of his biological father, Gene was later adopted and raised by Otto Tessmann. Gene grew up in Racine. After high...

Oct 16, 2023

Allan Krueger, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Appleton.  Allan was born in Shawano on February 9, 1950, son of the late Fred and Lenora (Laude) Krueger.  Allan grew up in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School.  He worked as a welder for many years before retiring.  In his younger...

Oct 15, 2023

Betty Jane Hensel, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on October 15, 2023, in Neenah surrounded by her family. Betty was born on April 14, 1938, in Gorum, Louisiana to the late Ospil and Leoma (Coutee) DeLacerda. On June 18, 1954, she was united in marriage to Ronald Hensel in Fort Meade, Maryland. Ronald preceded Betty in...

Oct 14, 2023

Buckell G. Hacker, passed away at his home in Shawano, October 14, 2023, at the age of 57. Buck was born August 3, 1966, to Gary W. Hacker and Devera D. (Marcks) Hacker in Shawano, Wisconsin. Buck graduated from Shawano High School before joining the US Navy. Buck would eventually come back to Shawano, where he worked...

Oct 10, 2023

Creade Vernon Stueck, age 87, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2023, in Green Bay. Creade was born on November 11, 1935, in Shawano to the late Reinhold and Rebecca (Gauthier) Stueck. Following high school in 1954 he joined the United States Army and receiving his honorable discharge in 1956. On July 6, 1957, Creade was united...

Oct 9, 2023

Marion H. Peters, age 82, of Bowler passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, in Clintonville. Marion was born on December 29, 1940, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to the late Merle and Marion (Strnad) Gangler. She graduated from beauty school. On August 27, 1960, Marion was united in marriage to Albert Peters at Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church in Morgan Siding....

Oct 9, 2023

Angela Rose Smith, age 31, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 9, 2023, at her home. Angela was born on May 25, 1992, in Shawano to Janice (Caldwell) Smith and the late Bernard Smith, Sr. Angela graduated from Menominee High School in 2010. She worked as a waitress at the Menominee Casino. Angela loved her children, and...

Oct 8, 2023

Gary Richard "Sneak" Kuhn, age 81, passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023, in Shawano. Gary was born on October 19, 1941, in Shawano to the late Alfred "Pug" and Catherine (Hoffman) Kuhn, Sr. Following high school Gary was drafted into the United States Army in 1959 and received his honorable discharge in 1969. Gary worked in...

Oct 8, 2023

Alvin A. Krueger, Jr., age 82, passed away on Sunday October 8, 2023, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Alvin was born on April 3, 1941, in Keshena to the late Alvin A. and Ida (LaRock) Krueger, Sr. On August 16, 2002, Alvin was united in marriage to Frieda Matchopatow. Alvin worked as a logger for most of his life.  ...

Oct 7, 2023

Virginia Rose "Rosie" (Neconish) Waupoose, age 85, passed away on Saturday October 7, 2023, surrounded by family, at her home in Keshena. Rose was born on April 21, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Freeman and Madeline (Hanks) Neconish. On December 13, 1959, Virginia was united in marriage to LeRoy J. "Budge" Waupoose. She lived and...

Oct 7, 2023

Tamra Kay "Tam" Czarapata, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 7, 2023, at her home in Bonduel. Tam was born on August 8, 1950, in Shawano to the late Walter and Konkordia (Fischer) Moesch. She was baptized on September 10, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Tam graduated from Bonduel High School in 1968. On...

Oct 7, 2023

Myrna Caldwell, age 79, passed away on Saturday October 7, 2023, in Neenah. Myrna was born on May 23, 1944, in Shawano, to the late Ralph and Matilda "Edna" (Gauthier) Lyons. Myrna graduated from Antigo High School. Myrna was united in marriage to Melvin on December 17, 1977, in Neopit. Melvin preceded her in death March 11, 1995. Myrna...

Oct 6, 2023

Judith Ann Menning, age  84 , passed away in the early hours of Friday October 6, 2023, at the Cottages Memory Care Unit in Shawano. She was born on January 16, 1939, in Shawano, the daughter of Fredrick and Hildegard (Mueller) Bocher and grew up and attended grade school in Cecil. She attended Shawano High School and...

Oct 5, 2023

Lenwood James "Lenny" Christ, age 80, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2023, at his home. Lenwood was born on June 6, 1943, in Keshena to the late Arthur and Mary (Moses) Christ. Following high school Lenny enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for three years and received an honorable discharge. He...

Oct 4, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Deuster, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on October 4, 2023.  Dolores was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 18, 1930, daughter of the late Walter and Emily (Gierlinski) Hafemeister.  Dolores grew up and graduated from high school in Milwaukee.  In her younger years she was an avid roller skater and tennis player.  On August...

Oct 3, 2023

Terry Rand Chicks, age 73, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2023, surrounded by family in Milwaukee. Terry was born on July 1, 1950, in Shawano to the late Clarence and Sarah (Miller) Chicks. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church in Gresham. Terry graduated from Franklin High School in 1968 and attended UW...