Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Kurt E. Koth, age 55, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by family in Green Bay. Kurt was born on October 24, 1968, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, son of the late Oscar and Jean (Hocking) Koth. On June 18, 1994, Kurt was united in marriage to Karen Gigl in Shawano. Kurt worked as a Welder for...

Nov 4, 2023

Christina Lawe, age 80, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023, surrounded by family in Appleton. Christina was born on January 19, 1943, in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Weso) Wynos. She was united in marriage to John Lawe. Christina was a teacher at the Menominee Head Start for over 30...

Nov 4, 2023

Jack A. Rusch, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.  He was born in Shawano on March 28, 1938, to the late Carl and Lila (Olson) Rusch. Jack attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic grade school and Shawano High School. He continued his education at Vocational School where he learned to become a machinist....

Nov 4, 2023

Farm boy to Federal Aviation Administration Safety Inspector. William "Bill" Heling led, in his words, an exciting and rewarding life. Bill passed away on November 4, 2023.  Born at home in Lessor Township on February 29, 1940, first son of Maynard and Alice Heling. At the age of three, he drove a tractor for stone picking. At...

Nov 4, 2023

Cruz Richard "Setaemewinaeniw" Castro, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Cruz was born May 29, 1954, in Keshena to the late Santos and Elsie (O'Connor) Castro. He worked for Menominee Transit and enjoyed the company of his riders. Cruz was best known for his crazy sense of humor and his enormous sense of...

Nov 4, 2023

Jill Ellen Awonohopay, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Neenah. Jill was born on February 29, 1968, in Shawano to the late James and LaFern (Crowe) Awonohopay. She graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee. Jill worked at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee. She later then moved to Neopit and worked as...

Nov 3, 2023

Timothy J. Hughes, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 3, 2023, at his home in Cecil. Timothy was born on November 30, 1962, in Shawano to the late James and Barbara (Abernathy) Hughes. He had a long career at Worldwide Signs. Timothy's skills at shooting darts were to be considered at the professional level. He...

Nov 3, 2023

Donald H. Baumgartner, age 91, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by family in Shawano. Donald was born on February 20, 1932, in the Town of Red Springs to the late Ernest and Esther (Fritz) Baumgartner. In 1946 he was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church by Rev. Utech. In 1954 Donald enlisted in the...

Oct 31, 2023

John Charles Salzmann, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 31, 2023, at his home in Shawano. John was born on April 29, 1950, in Shawano to the late Roy and Elfiera (Eggert) Salzmann. He attended and graduated from Shawano High School. On June 6, 1970, he was united in marriage to the love of his...

Oct 30, 2023

Arvilla Mae LeRoy, age 73, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Born on July 12, 1950, in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Kennedy and Mary "Bogue" (Dickie) LeRoy. Arvilla attended Gresham High School and then continued her education in cosmetology school. She was well known and always available to give haircuts around the...

Oct 26, 2023

Nancy Helen Heller, age 83, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on January 24, 1940, in Bonduel, daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Urban) Boettcher. On October 31, 1962, Nancy was united in marriage to Donald Heller. The couple spent 56 wonderful years together before Donald...

Oct 24, 2023

Bruce M. Tousey, age 59, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2023, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Bruce was born on March 24, 1964, in Tigerton to Dewey and Bette (Rudesill) Tousey. He lived all of his life on the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation. In 1990, Bruce started working for North Star Casino as a security guard until medical retirement....

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...