Obituaries

Sep 3, 2023

Scott Patrick Dervin, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 3, 2023, in Neopit. Scott was born on January 27, 1976, in Oshkosh, to the late Jerome Waupoose and Darlene Dervin. He loved being outdoors, fishing and riding motorcycles. Scott was an excellent drawer and tattoo artist.

Scott is survived by his...

Sep 1, 2023

Mark A. Gray, age 67, passed away on Friday September 1, 2023, in Shawano. Mark was born on August 28, 1956, in Milwaukee to the late Jesse and Patricia (Henderson) Gray. He lived in Milwaukee most of his life. Mark is a descendant of the Menominee Tribe. He enjoyed listening to music especially rock and roll and...

Aug 31, 2023

Gary G. Svendsen, age 78, passed away Thursday August 31, 2023, in Suring. Gary was born on May 22, 1945, in Green Bay to the late Gordon and Dewella (Thiex) Svendsen. He was the Service Manager of North Country Homes. His maintenance know-how kept the place running for years and ensured his timecard always read 12+1 instead...

Aug 29, 2023

Elfrieda Buettner left this earth on the morning of August 29, 2023, to join her daughter, Julie, in heaven.  Elfrieda Elsie Gertrude Gueths was born October 2, 1932, in the Town of Richmond at the home of her parents, Arthur and Caroline "Lena" (Sommers) Gueths. She was baptized (October 23, 1932) and confirmed (April 14, 1946) at...

Aug 29, 2023

Scott Steven Weisnicht, age 66, of Shawano, passed away at his home on Tuesday August 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Scott was born on July 12, 1957, in Shawano to the late George and Edna (Debben) Weisnicht. He attended school in Pulaski. On April 9, 2005, he was united in marriage to Mary Schmidt in the Town of...

Aug 28, 2023

Kathleen H. Egan (Hammill) was born March 30 1949 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Anita Hammill (VanVreede) and John Hammill.  The sun set on Kathy's time with us on Monday, August 28th at sunset.  She faced many health challenges bravely and was a breast cancer survivor for over 25 years.  Ultimately she passed away from congestive heart failure.  ...

Aug 27, 2023

Evanelle "Boo" Sanapaw (Kakwitch), age 76, of Keshena passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Evanelle was born on March 17, 1947, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch, Sr. On August 13, 1966, she was united in marriage to Joseph Sanapaw, Sr., in Marinette, Wisconsin. Joseph preceded Evanelle...

Aug 26, 2023

Jerre Dale Cummings, age 86 of Shawano, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 26, 2023, with family by his side. Jerre was born December 18, 1936, in Wisconsin Rapids, a son of the late Harry and Harriet (Turner) Cummings. As a young boy, Jerre had a paper route. He used his money to purchase a new Schwinn bicycle...

Aug 25, 2023

Lee Arlin White Sr., age 89, passed away surrounded by family on Friday August 25, 2023, in Shawano. Lee was born on April 26, 1934, in Keshena to the late Louis L. "Si" and Arline (Eastman) White. He graduated from Shawano High School and went on to serve his country when he entered the United States Army. On August...

Aug 25, 2023

Mary Rose Miller, age 57, of Bowler, passed away surrounded by family on August 25, 2023, in Wausau. She was born on April 16, 1966, to the late Leonard "Jack" and Glenore "Betty" (Beauprey) Miller Jr. in Pontiac, MI. She attended Bowler High School and graduated in 1984. On August 3, 1985, she was united in marriage to the...

Aug 24, 2023

Sister Jeanette Mary Trost, age 97, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2023, in Embarrass, Wisconsin. Jeanette was born on January 18, 1926, in Manitowoc to the late Walter and Catherine (Pinger) Trost. She left her home parish of St. Paul to enter Holy Family Convent at age 14 and was teaching by age 19. Jeanette graduated...

Aug 22, 2023

Reynold James "Gutta" McPherson, age 79, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023, in Waupaca. He was born on November 9, 1943, in Keshena to the late Alfred and Mildred (Dickie) McPherson. Reynold worked at the Menominee Indian lumber mill for many years. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit.

Aug 22, 2023

John A. Kassube, age 45, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023. John was born on September 17, 1977, in Shawano, son of Mark Pyawasay and the late Kandace Kassube. In his free time, John enjoyed being outdoors in nature, spending time in the woods and fishing. John was a talented artist, and loved tattooing. More than...

Aug 18, 2023

Roderick Lee Blumreich, age 74, entered eternal life on August 18, 2023, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Roderick was born on June 3, 1949, in Keshena, to the late Fredrick Tebeau and Helen Blumreich. He served his country honorably in the United States Army.  Roderick worked in the security industry for many years.  He loved music, he regularly listened...

Aug 17, 2023

Chelsea Joanna Hickman, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Shawano. Chelsea was born on Wednesday August 16, 2023, in Shawano, the infant daughter of Adam and Katharina (Wiebe) Hickman.

Chelsea is survived by her parents, Adam and Katharina; siblings, Adonijah Ezekiel, Carolyn Renee and Brayden...

Aug 16, 2023

Bernice M. Reinert, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin after a short illness. She was born on July 24, 1931, in Leopolis, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Phyllis (Cerveny) Ashenbrenner. Bernice grew up in Gresham, Wisconsin, graduated from Gresham High School where she was already expressing...

Aug 15, 2023

Lavon M. Schanandore, age 72, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2023, in Seymour. Lavon was born on June 6, 1951, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Doris (Chevalier) Schanandore. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, beadwork, gardening, and anything that brought her outdoors. Lavon was a generous, kind, gentle, and friendly woman and will...

Aug 15, 2023

Rayann Sky Draghi, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2023, in Keshena. Rayann was born on September 17, 2002, in Shawano to Leona (Maulson) Draghi and the late Raymond Draghi, Sr.  Rayann graduated from Menominee Indian High School and worked as a teacher's assistant at Menominee Head Start.  In her free time, she enjoyed going...

Aug 15, 2023

On August 15, 2023, Benjamin "Nailbender" Warrington started his journey to meet up with his mother, father, brother and so many friends. Ben was a Veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Michigan where he met his wife Betty Brown of 64 years. After the military they moved home to the Menominee Reservation where...

Aug 15, 2023

On August 15, 2023, the universe finally won the battle to kill Patrick Tribbey. For the majority of his life, he joked that the universe was trying to kill him; from getting married three times to actual physical harm. From birth on August 2, 1970, the attempts that the devious and relentless universe put forth started slowly...