Karl Frank Wudtke
Nov 13, 2023
Karl Frank Wudtke of Shawano, 80, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, with family by his side. After nine years, he is joyfully reunited with his beloved wife and fellow adventurer Hope, who predeceased him on October 7, 2014. Together again, Karl and Hope have set out on a new expedition to forge a new chapter,...
Renai Louise Penass
Nov 10, 2023
Renai Louise Penass, forever thirty, began her journey to our Creator where she was welcomed with open arms by loved ones that had gone before her on November 10, 2023, in Neenah, WI. Â Renai was born to Emily (Tourtillott) Thunder and the late Alan "Moon" Penass on November 19, 1992, in Shawano, WI. Â Renai was a lifelong...
Melvin Martin “Woweaska" Verhaagh, Jr.
Nov 9, 2023
Melvin Martin "Woweaska" VerHaagh, Jr., age 54, of Lac Da Flambeau, passed away on Thursday November 9, 2023, in Oconto Falls. Melvin was born on October 30, 1969, in Antigo to Diana Thunder and the late Melvin VerHaagh, Sr. He graduated from Menominee High School in 1988. Melvin was a blackjack dealer at the Menominee Casino and...
Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Strauss
Nov 7, 2023
Kenneth Raymond "Ken" Strauss, age 80, passed away in his home on Tuesday November 7, 2023. Ken was born on August 10, 1943, in Shawano to the late Alfred and Lucille (Sweitzer) Strauss. He was a lifelong citizen of Shawano and worked primarily for local companies throughout his career. Ken worked for FWD, Webers, Heritage Hardwoods, Hotz...
Timothy Shawn Mcdowell
Nov 7, 2023
Timothy Shawn McDowell, age 59, passed away on Tuesday November 7, 2023, in Oconto Falls. Timothy was born on May 22, 1964, to Edward McDowell and the late Joan (Cox) McDowell. He lived his first six years in Patchogue, New York, then moved with his family to a dairy farm in Venice Center, NY. After graduating from...
Kurt E. Koth
Nov 6, 2023
Kurt E. Koth, age 55, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by family in Green Bay. Kurt was born on October 24, 1968, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, son of the late Oscar and Jean (Hocking) Koth. On June 18, 1994, Kurt was united in marriage to Karen Gigl in Shawano. Kurt worked as a Welder for...
Christina Lawe
Nov 4, 2023
Christina Lawe, age 80, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023, surrounded by family in Appleton. Christina was born on January 19, 1943, in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Weso) Wynos. She was united in marriage to John Lawe. Christina was a teacher at the Menominee Head Start for over 30...
Jack Rusch
Nov 4, 2023
Jack A. Rusch, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Â He was born in Shawano on March 28, 1938, to the late Carl and Lila (Olson) Rusch. Jack attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic grade school and Shawano High School. He continued his education at Vocational School where he learned to become a machinist....
William "Bill" Heling
Nov 4, 2023
Farm boy to Federal Aviation Administration Safety Inspector. William "Bill" Heling led, in his words, an exciting and rewarding life. Bill passed away on November 4, 2023. Â Born at home in Lessor Township on February 29, 1940, first son of Maynard and Alice Heling. At the age of three, he drove a tractor for stone picking. At...
Cruz Richard "Setaemewinaeniw" Castro
Nov 4, 2023
Cruz Richard "Setaemewinaeniw" Castro, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Cruz was born May 29, 1954, in Keshena to the late Santos and Elsie (O'Connor) Castro. He worked for Menominee Transit and enjoyed the company of his riders. Cruz was best known for his crazy sense of humor and his enormous sense of...
Jill Ellen Awonohopay
Nov 4, 2023
Jill Ellen Awonohopay, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Neenah. Jill was born on February 29, 1968, in Shawano to the late James and LaFern (Crowe) Awonohopay. She graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee. Jill worked at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee. She later then moved to Neopit and worked as...
Timothy J. Hughes
Nov 3, 2023
Timothy J. Hughes, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 3, 2023, at his home in Cecil. Timothy was born on November 30, 1962, in Shawano to the late James and Barbara (Abernathy) Hughes. He had a long career at Worldwide Signs. Timothy's skills at shooting darts were to be considered at the professional level. He...
Donald H. Baumgartner
Nov 3, 2023
Donald H. Baumgartner, age 91, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by family in Shawano. Donald was born on February 20, 1932, in the Town of Red Springs to the late Ernest and Esther (Fritz) Baumgartner. In 1946 he was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church by Rev. Utech. In 1954 Donald enlisted in the...
John Charles Salzmann
Oct 31, 2023
John Charles Salzmann, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 31, 2023, at his home in Shawano. John was born on April 29, 1950, in Shawano to the late Roy and Elfiera (Eggert) Salzmann. He attended and graduated from Shawano High School. On June 6, 1970, he was united in marriage to the love of his...
Arvilla Mae Leroy
Oct 30, 2023
Arvilla Mae LeRoy, age 73, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Born on July 12, 1950, in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Kennedy and Mary "Bogue" (Dickie) LeRoy. Arvilla attended Gresham High School and then continued her education in cosmetology school. She was well known and always available to give haircuts around the...
Nancy Helen Heller
Oct 26, 2023
Nancy Helen Heller, age 83, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on January 24, 1940, in Bonduel, daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Urban) Boettcher. On October 31, 1962, Nancy was united in marriage to Donald Heller. The couple spent 56 wonderful years together before Donald...
Bruce M. Tousey
Oct 24, 2023
Bruce M. Tousey, age 59, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday October 24, 2023, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Bruce was born on March 24, 1964, in Tigerton to Dewey and Bette (Rudesill) Tousey. He lived all of his life on the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation. In 1990, Bruce started working for North Star Casino as a security guard until medical retirement....
James W. Luepke
Oct 23, 2023
James W. Luepke, age 80, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, in Shawano surrounded by family. James was born on October 31, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Ruth (Lawrenz) Luepke. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1960. After high school James proudly served in the United States Army where he...
Melvin James "Marv" Pyatskowit
Oct 23, 2023
Melvin "Marv" James Pyatskowit, age 58, passed away on Monday October 23, 2023, in Green Bay. Melvin was born on November 15, 1964, to the late Walter Pyatskowit in South Branch. He attended Menominee High School and played basketball while there. Melvin enjoyed being out in the woods and shoreline fishing. He worked as a self-employed logger...
Nora Ann Bruley
Oct 20, 2023
Nora Ann Bruley, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Friday October 20, 2023, surrounded by family. Nora was born on September 15, 1954, in Menominee, Michigan to the late William and Ann (Zak) Bruley, Sr. In her free time, she enjoyed watching a good romance movie, going on nature walks and was a connoisseur of coffee....
