Obituaries

Dec 4, 2023

Karen L. "Tatāhkesewiahkiw" Martin, age 75, passed away surrounded by family on Monday December 4, 2023, in Shawano. Karen was born on June 28, 1948, in Keshena to the late James and Marjorie (Tourtillot) Komanekin. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. On July 2, 1966, she was united in marriage to Lawrence O. Martin, Jr....

Dec 3, 2023

Faye Ellen Miller, age 61, of Shawano passed away suddenly on Sunday December 3, 2023, at her home. Faye was born on March 23, 1962, in Shawano. She was the youngest daughter of the late Walter and Francis (Armitage) Miller. Faye grew up on her parent's dairy farm in Cecil. She also raised her only child, Sandy...

Dec 3, 2023

Rose Ann Fuhrmann, age 95, passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023, in Shawano. Rose was born on April 8, 1928, in Hilbert, Wisconsin to the late Norbert and Leona (Schuler) Thomas. In 1946, in Appleton she was united in marriage to Wallace Fuhrmann. Wallace preceded Rose in death in 2009. Rose was a homemaker in the...

Dec 2, 2023

Stephan H. "Steve" Duley, age 65, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023, in Neenah. Steve was born on June 19, 1958, in Lockport, Illinois. He was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Monaghan) Duley. Steve worked as a small motor machinist throughout Illinois before having health problems. He was a tinkerer and could fix...

Nov 29, 2023

Brenda Lee Kobs, age 60, passed away at her home on Wednesday November 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on November 20, 1963, in Carolton, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Louise (Hammel) Wheeler. In her free time, she loved watching Gilligan's Island, Mama's Family, Leave it to Beaver, Sanford...

Nov 28, 2023

Ira M. Shepard, age 91, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023. Ira was born on March 10, 1932, in the Town of Red Springs. He was the son of the late Harry and Grace (Yokkum) Shepard. Ira enlisted in the United States Military and served his country proudly in the Marines, Army, and Air Force before...

Nov 28, 2023

Thomas Ivan Plier, age 76, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023, in Gillett. Thomas was born on June 18, 1947, in Oconto Falls, son of the late Ivan and Joyce (Duame) Plier. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1965. He enlisted and served in the United States National Guard and received his honorable discharge. Tom...

Nov 28, 2023

Joesph Michael "Joe" Hoffman, age 71, unexpectedly passed away at his home on November 28, 2023. Joe was born on July 14, 1952, to James and Clarice (Thurk) Hoffman of Mayville, Wisconsin and graduated from Mayville High School in 1971. After high school, he moved to Maiden Lake in Mountain, Wisconsin near his grandparents George and Lolita...

Nov 28, 2023

George O. Mohawk, Sr., age 85, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023, surrounded by his family in Appleton. George was born on May 15, 1938, in the Town of Red Springs son of the late Milford "Riley" and Elizabeth "Liza" (Welch) Mohawk, Sr.  George enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly for...

Nov 26, 2023

Joyce R. LaViolette, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, November 26, at her home. Joyce was born the first daughter of Thomas and Hilda (Friedman) Kozlowski in Little Suamico, Wisconsin on November 26, 1942, during a blizzardy day. Joyce was raised on the family farm. On May 1, 1965, she was united in marriage to Jerry LaViolette...

Nov 25, 2023

Harlan Eugene Martin, age 94, who was a barbershop singer, went to join his favorite foursome the Father, Son and Holy Spirit on Saturday November 25, 2023. Harlan was born on May 14, 1929, in Amherst, Wisconsin, the second born son of the late Vernon and Selma (Loberg) Martin. He grew up in Amherst the son of...

Nov 24, 2023

Lola Mae Kaczor, age 90, of Cecil, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Appleton. She was born on July 25, 1933, to the late Frank and Martha (Danke) Griswold. She graduated from New London High School and continued her education at the technical college in Appleton. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Donald...

Nov 24, 2023

Karen Marie Koth, age 51, passed away on November 24, 2023, at her home in Shawano. Karen was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on December 21, 1971, to Michael and Elizabeth (Rankin) Gigl. Karen graduated from Southwest High School in Green Bay and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin Green...

Nov 23, 2023

Lois Marie Bleser, age 80, passed away at her home on Thursday November 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. Lois was born on November 4, 1943, in Mukwonago, Wisconsin to the late Clinton and Marietta (Jones) Liddicoat. On April 1, 1989, she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Bleser in Cecil. Lois and Jim enjoyed living...

Nov 22, 2023

Guido Paul Furloni, age 82, passed away surrounded by his family at Shawano Health Services on Wednesday November 22, 2023. Guido was born on May 23rd, 1941, in Kenosha Wisconsin to the late Ulysses and Jenny (nee Meo) Furloni. He was raised in Kenosha and graduated from Bradford High School. After graduation, Guido started working with American...

Nov 22, 2023

Ruben A. Hein, age 93, passed away on Wednesday November 22, 2023, surrounded by family at his home on Bass Lake in Gillett. Ruben was born on June 1, 1930, in the Town of Howe, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Elsie (Schmidt) Hein. Ruben enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably in...

Nov 22, 2023

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ welcomed Eugene Frank Schreiber home to be with his loving wife Shirley. He was 95 years old.

Eugene (Grandpa Fonz) was born on June 7, 1928, to Ervin and Viola (Rueckert) Schreiber in Boozetown. He was baptized on August 5, 1928, at Immanuel Lutheran Church-White Clay...

Nov 20, 2023

Robert Charles "Bob" Decker, age 68, passed away on Monday November 20, 2023, in Appleton. Bob was born on December 16, 1954, in Illinois to the late Charles and Dessielea (Hahn) Decker, Sr. He attended high school in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bob grew up in Rome, Wisconsin. He served his country proudly in the United States Army....

Nov 20, 2023

Jeannine D. Keshena, age 94, of Shawano, passed away on Monday November 20, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1928, to the late Irvin and Margaret (Waukechon) O' Connor. Jeannine graduated from Shawano High School and later attended Nursing School in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Gordon F. Keshena on November 15, 1947, who...

Nov 17, 2023

Robert H. "Bob" Young, age 78, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Friday, November 17, 2023. After nine years, he is joyfully reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Bonnie. Bob was born in Shawano on June 26, 1945, to the late Harold and Florence (Fritz) Young. He grew up in...