Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

Dawn Kay Miller, age 68, passed away on Saturday January 6, 2024, in Shawano. Dawn was born on November 12, 1955, in Shawano to the late Merton and Jane (Little) Miller.

Dawn is survived by her siblings, April (Joe) Heindl, Sam (Fran) Miller, Michelle (Greg) Brewer, Sherry Ann (Dan) Edick and Carla Miller....

Jan 6, 2024

Michael Edward Dodge, age 84, passed away surrounded by family on January 6, 2024, in Ocala, FL. He was born on February 23, 1939, to the late Sherburn and Janette (Krietzer) Dodge in Shawano, WI.

All who knew Mike knew him as a true gentleman. Always willing to give of himself to make...

Jan 3, 2024

Mary Beth LaMarche, age 79, passed away on Wednesday January 3, 2024, at her home in Shawano. Mary Beth was born on November 17, 1944, to the late Mac and June (Zems) McKay in Rhinelander. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1962. Mary Beth received a degree in being an x-ray technician from Mercy Hospital in...

Jan 2, 2024

Anna L. Boivin, age 64, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Anna was born on December 3, 1959, to the late John and Dorla (Wayka) Boivin.

Anna is survived by her Innovative Service family, Brianna Kay, Dawn Fontaine, Chole Kissinger, Luethel Wells, Jamie Jazdzewski, Alissa Hannan and many others...

Jan 2, 2024

Charlene Penny Brunke, age 61, passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2024, at her home in Shawano. Charlene was born on August 4, 1962, in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Rose (Turney) Brunke. She played softball in high school. Charlene was an avid Packer fan and loved sports of all kinds. She loved being in the water and...

Jan 2, 2024

Eugene "Ducky" Lee Luepke, age 77, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.  He figured it would give him a much better view to continue managing the Brewers from afar as he fell just short of getting the nod to replace Craig Counsell.  His trade was crafted through many years in the Bonduel...

Dec 30, 2023

Louis Arthur "Neege" Washinawatok, Jr., age 91, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2023, surrounded by family at his home in Keshena. Neege was born on October 8, 1932, in Menominee County to the late Louis and Arline (Eastman) Washinawatok, Sr. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1950 then joined the United States Air Force. Neege...

Dec 30, 2023

William J. "Willy" Bullock, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. William was born on March 30, 1958, in Oshkosh to the late William and Phyllis (Cheesebro) Bullock. On October 28, 2000, Willy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Heling at Immanuel Lutheran Church White Clay Lake.  Willy had a...

Dec 28, 2023

Jay O'Brien, age 61, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023, at his home in Shawano. Jay was born in Racine on June 6, 1962, to the late Gerald and Judith (Herman) O'Brien. Jay graduated from high school in Racine. He worked in construction with his father, uncle and brothers for several years and most recently worked...

Dec 28, 2023

Philip Glenn Lang, Sr., age 92, passed away on Thursday December 28, 2023, at his home. Philip was born on January 6, 1931, in the Township of Seneca to the late Frank and Dorothy (Felts) Lang. He graduated from Bowler High School. Philip was stationed in Europe while in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict...

Dec 27, 2023

On December 27, 2023, we lost our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Paul Dale Dibley was a man of faith, family and community. Paul was born on August 16, 1950, in Milwaukee to the late Chester and Elizabeth (Purdy) Dibley. His brother John was born a couple years later completing their little family. They were raised with...

Dec 27, 2023

When it comes to my mother there was one thing that stuck out more than anything: resilience. She was a strong determined woman who would do anything for her children and in the past 6 years her grandchildren and they effectively called her Grammy. Her world revolved around her grandsons up until her last breath. Delores Jean...

Dec 26, 2023

Steven Paul Bosman, 77, of Gresham, Wisconsin, went home to Jesus on December 26, 2023. Steve was born on May 5, 1946 to Heiman and Marie (TeGrootenhuis) Bosman in Baldwin, Wisconsin. He was an older brother to Glenda, Rose, and Tim. After graduating from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1964, Steve went on to serve in the Marines...

Dec 24, 2023

Karl E. "Butch" Barkow, Sr., age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 24, 2023. Born on June 25, 1945, in Germantown, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and Rose (Spohn) Barkow. He graduated from Shawano High School and completed two years at NWTI. He was a truck driver for 36 years for H.C. Prange. On April 13,...

Dec 23, 2023

Maureen (Mitzi) Zuleger, age 79 of Bonduel, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2023, at her home. She was born September 1st, 1944, to the late Alex and Loretta (Zuehlsdorf) Stern. Her baptism and confirmation were performed at Friedens Lutheran Church town of Hartland by Rev V J Weyland on September 24th, 1944.  Mitzi confirmed her faith to the...

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...