Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Ruben "Hot Rod" Hoffman, age 80, rode off into the sunset on February 23, 2024, when he peacefully took his last breath. Ruben was born on November 21, 1943, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Anton and Loraine (Pevonka) Hoffman. At the age of 14, he set pins at the local bowling alley in...

Feb 20, 2024

Robert J. Novak, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Shawano. He was born on March 11, 1942, in Milwaukee to the late Anton and Elizabeth (Gatewood) Novak. Robert was united in marriage to Telka Ninham on August 5, 1994. Telka preceded him in death on August 3, 2014. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran...

Feb 20, 2024

Deborah  Marie "Deb" Hafner, age 72, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Appleton. Deb was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 27, 1951, daughter of the late Leonard and Cecelia (Felckowski) Zinda. Deb grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Riverside High School.  After high school she moved to Shawano. On July 3, 1971, she...

Feb 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel VanDeLoo, age 85, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, who bravely battled a debilitating illness that ravaged his body.  He leaves behind a legacy of hard work & love for home and family, that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him....

Feb 17, 2024

Mary Alice Weso, age 75, of Zoar, passed away on Saturday February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on November 4, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Thomas and Viola (Reinhart) Jackson. On June 3, 1973, she was united in marriage to Gerald "Oogie" Weso in Keshena. The couple spend 47 loving years...

Feb 16, 2024

William "Bill" Cantwell, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday February 16, 2024. Bill was born on January 20, 1935, in Shawano. He was the son of the late Dr. Arthur and Alice (Davis) Cantwell, Sr. Bill attended school in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1953. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where...

Feb 16, 2024

Donna Judith Rasmussen, age 91, passed away on Friday February 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Donna was born on June 22, 1932, in Kenosha to the late William and Mildred (Waldo) Walker. On July 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to Eugene Rasmussen in Bristol, Wisconsin. The couple spent 66 wonderful years together before Eugene's...

Feb 13, 2024

Phyllis M. Caldwell, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born in Keshena, Wisconsin on February 6, 1949, to the late Orles and Marie Edna Caldwell.

Phyliss was a Packer fan, and her favorite quarterback was Brett Favre. (Don't argue with her about it). She was...

Feb 12, 2024

Gloria Ann "Nana" Schroeder, age 73, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on Monday February 12, 2024. Gloria was born on September 14, 1950, in Green Bay, daughter of Dorothy (Burmeister) Hanstedt and the late Eldridge Hanstedt. Gloria graduated from Pulaski High School. Through the years she worked as a machine operator for several different companies, eventually...

Feb 11, 2024

Ervin Carl Bartz, age 93, of Shawano peacefully entered Heaven on February 11, 2024, as the Lord's Prayer was being recited to him surrounded by his family. Ervin was a person with a quick wit, living his life to the fullest with laughter and vitality, making friends wherever he went.

Erv grew up...

Feb 9, 2024

Ralph Alfred Laine, Jr, age 81, of Pulaski, passed away on Friday February 9, 2024, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Ralph was born on September 12, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ralph and Irene (Stefanski) Laine, Sr. He spent most of his childhood in Chicago until moving to Shawano where he graduated from Shawano...

Feb 8, 2024

Edward O. "Ed" Kunchick, age 64, of Bowler, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024. Ed was born on January 24, 1960, in Orange, California, son of the late Edward R. "Bud" and Lucinda Lee (Norman) Kunchick. Ed was a hard worker and worked in the construction business for many years doing plaster.  He was the epitome...

Feb 8, 2024

Judith A. "Judy" Anker, age 84, of the town of Richmond, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1939, in Shawano to the late Melvin and Florence (Martzke) Hoffman. On August 6, 1979, Judy was united in marriage to Howard Anker in Shawano. Her whole world was her cats followed by...

Feb 3, 2024

Mary Therese Schweitzer, age 70, passed away on Saturday February 3, 2024.  Mary was born in Sheboygan on August 8, 1953, to the late Frank and Doris (Helf) Mikolic.  She was united in marriage to Gregory Schweitzer and was blessed with having one son, her pride and joy as she always said, Nicholas Schweitzer.  Mary spent nearly half her...

Feb 1, 2024

Kole John Robert Kellogg, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 1, 2024, in Shawano. Kole was born on Thursday February 1, 2024, in Shawano to Wendy Spaulding and Justin Kellogg.

Kole is survived by his parents, Wendy and Justin; maternal grandmother, Peggy (Jerry Schoenheide) Spaulding; aunts and uncles, Dylan Krueger, Tayler (Jazmyn) Kellogg,...

Jan 30, 2024

Daniel Anthony Freeman, Sr., age 30, of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 30, 2024. Daniel was born on November 23, 1993, in Shawano to Constance "Connie" Freeman and Harold Kelley. He was a member of the graduating class of 2013 from Menominee Indian High School. Daniel lived in Menominee County most of his life. Daniel...

Jan 30, 2024

Arnold Cavazos graced us with his entertaining personality and strong presence 67 years ago. He was born on August 25,1956, in Bakersfield California to his parents Arturo and Josefina Cavazos.

Arnold was a character. As such he played many roles in his lifetime. He was so many different things to so many people....

Jan 30, 2024

Gordon James Waupekenay, Sr., age 70, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024. Gordon was born in Keshena on January 27, 1954, to the late Joseph and Cecilia (Neconish) Waupekenay. In 1972, Gordon graduated from Shawano High School.  He was united in marriage to Pamela Teller on December 1, 1972.  Following high school, Gordon enlisted in the...

Jan 30, 2024

Shirley M. Hoffman, age 95, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Bowler, Wisconsin on December 28, 1928, daughter of the late Eldred Cecil and Mary Bell (Harning) Hull. Shirley graduated from Bowler High School. After high school, Shirley worked as a waitress at the Veteran's Home in...

Jan 30, 2024

Renee Marie Vigue, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana in her home. She was born in Shawano, Wisconsin, on September 17, 1955, to the late Edward George Vigue and Lois Frechette House.

Renee's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and friends. She...