Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Wiseman, age 64, passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023, in Shawano. Cindy was born on February 14, 1959, in Racine Wisconsin, to the late Wesley and Donna (Klopstein) Wiseman, Sr.  Cindy worked as a seamstress for a short time and cooked at numerous restaurants over the years with a few factory jobs in...

Jul 9, 2023

Patricia B. "Pat" "Koko" Roberts, age 86, passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023, in Keshena surrounded by her family. Pat was born on September 18, 1936, in Keshena to the late Louis "Pat" and Evelyn Barbara (Phillipi) Vigue. She graduated from High School in Chicago then went on to earn her bachelor's degree at the University...

Jul 8, 2023

Thomas Stanley "Shorty" Wegner, age 69, of Oconomowoc passed away on Saturday July 8, 2023. Shorty was born on October 1, 1953, in Milwaukee to the late Richard and Myrtle (Millard) Wegner. On August 7, 1976, he was united in marriage to Victoria "Vicki" Marquette in Shawano. Shorty was a member of the Hot Rod Car Club....

Jul 2, 2023

Daphne Lynn Allery, of Keshena, age 42, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Neenah. Daphne was born on April 23, 1981, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to Jerry and Barbara (Penass) Allery. She graduated from Shawano High School, then went on to earn her teaching degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Daphne worked at Kids in the Country...

Jun 30, 2023

Duane H. Eggert, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 30, 2023. Duane was born on January 17, 1949, in Shawano to the late Harvey and Eena (Salzmann) Eggert. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1967. In Duane's younger years he played in a polka band named the Blue Mountain Boys. He farmed on the...

Jun 28, 2023

John Henry Heck, 68 passed away June 28, 2023.  John is the son of the late Harvey and Velda (Morrow) Heck.  John was born on March 10, 1955, in Shawano, WI.

John was born with cerebral palsy and was confined to a wheelchair most of his life. This did not stop John from living a fulfilling life....

Jun 27, 2023

William Louis "Bill" Gresen, age 65, of Rhinelander passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2023, in Woodruff, Wisconsin. Bill was born on April 5, 1958, in Green Bay to the late Wallace and Marie (Gentz) Gresen. He enrolled in Waukesha technical college and studied auto body. Bill then worked at Northern Rail Car in Oak Creek for...

Jun 26, 2023

Larena Marie "Rena" White, age 89, of Neopit, passed away on Monday June 26, 2023, in Shawano. Rena was born in the Town of Red Springs on January 22, 1934, daughter of the late Walter and Adelaide (Martin) Jacobs.  Rena graduated from Bowler High School and on April 25, 1953, she was united in marriage to the love of...

Jun 24, 2023

Annette M. Wahsquonaikezhik, age 67, passed away on Saturday June 24, 2023, in Keshena. She was born on May 5, 1956, in Shawano to the late Frank and Evangeline (Dodge) Nunway. Annette worked as a CNA for a majority of her life. She was united in marriage to Ernest Wahsquonaikezhik Sr. who later passed away on November...

Jun 24, 2023

Jennifer Marie Johnson Wild, 52, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Through surgeries and cancer treatments over the last several years, Jen maintained a positive attitude. As 2 Corinthians 1 describes, she went through hardships, and she comforted others because of the hope and strength she found through those experiences....

Jun 23, 2023

Joseph L. Tilkens, age 62, passed away on Friday June 23, 2023, in Shawano. Joseph was born on January 19, 1961, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Lyle and Judy (Stordeaur) Tilkens. He worked 30 years in New York, before returning to the Shawano area in 2019. Joseph spent his free time hunting and fishing.

Jun 21, 2023

David S. Gaza, age 80, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023, following a 12 year, valiantly fought, battle with cancer, after unselfishly participating in a clinical trial that afforded him 11 years of remission, but the "Big C" is a battle that is never won. David was born in Milwaukee on November 19, 1942,...

Jun 20, 2023

Marilyn Joan Neubauer, age 91, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Racine, Wisconsin on July 10, 1931, to the late Dr. Fredrick and Norma (Willms) Bahl. While employed at Twin Disc, Marilyn met Allen, the love of her life.  Allen would drive her home every day...

Jun 19, 2023

Alice Louise Glatz, age 63, of Cecil, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023, in Shawano after a courageous battle with cancer. Alice was born in Shawano on October 28, 1959, to the late Leonard and Lois (Radtke) Sumnicht. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1977. Alice received an associate degree in accounting at Green Bay...

Jun 15, 2023

Anthony Glen "Tony" Sparks, age 53, passed away on Thursday June 15, 2023, in Shawano. Tony was born on October 29, 1969, in Shawano to the late Leslie and Marcelene (Miller) Sparks. On June 11, 1994, he was united in marriage to Patricia "Patty" Waupoose. He enjoyed his job as a slot technician at the Menominee Casino....

Jun 14, 2023

Dustin J. Giese, age 35, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, with his mother by his side, due to complications from a stroke.  He was born on February 17, 1988, in Shawano to Wanda (Herrmann) and the late Fred Giese.  Dustin loved singing karaoke, going to the Shawano County Fair and...

Jun 11, 2023

Randy L. Thomas, age 64, of Crandon, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023, in Madison. Randy was born in Cook County, Illinois on February 24, 1959, son of the late Frank E. and Joan (Neconish) Thomas, Sr. Randy grew up in Chicago where he enjoyed learning and practicing martial arts in his youth.  Following school, he...

Jun 10, 2023

Roger James Annamitta, age 88, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023, in Little Chute.

A graveside service for Roger will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday June 23, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery with Fr. Hanz Christian officiating.

Jun 10, 2023

Beverly Jean Pyatskowit, of Shawano, formerly of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Shawano. She was born on November 20, 1966, in Shawano, to the late Walter and Delores (Peters) Pyatskowit. She graduated from high school in Green Bay, and pursued her education at the University of Arizona, where she earned a degree in...

Jun 8, 2023

Arnold "Bunk" Tepiew, Jr., age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 8, 2023, in Neopit. Bunk was born on August 14, 1980, in Shawano, son of the late Arnold and Zillah (Wayka) Tepiew, Sr. Bunk graduated from College of Menominee Nation in 2009. He had a great sense of humor, loved making people laugh, and often...