Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

Lawrence A. Schroeder, age 84, passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2023, at his home in Shawano. Lawrence was born in Shawano on February 5, 1939, to the late Albert and Irene (Montoure) Schroeder Sr. Lawrence grew up in Shawano and had many fond memories of spending time at the family cottage on Shawano Lake. On June...

Jun 6, 2023

David Joseph Jensen, age 77, passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2023, in Shawano. David was born in South Bend, Indiana on March 19, 1946, to the late Roy and Helen (Skoog) Jensen. He graduated from High School in South Bend, Indiana in 1964. David served his country proudly in the National Guard. On September 20, 1966,...

Jun 4, 2023

Sheldon Malone, age 83, passed away on Sunday June 4, 2023, at his home in Bowler. Sheldon was born in Tomah, Wisconsin on January 31, 1940, to the late Arthur and Cleo (Welch) Malone. Sheldon grew up on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation. He started his working life at a young age as a logger with his father. On...

Jun 2, 2023

Chester W. "Chet" Gooding Jr., age 79, passed away Friday June 2, 2023, in Shawano. Chet was born on July 21, 1943, to the late Elaine (Kottke) and Chester W. Gooding Sr., in Fort Riley, Kansas. On December 2, 1967, he was united in marriage to Johnnie Milsap in Shawano. Johnnie preceded him in death on July...

May 30, 2023

Laurie Ann Boivin, age 58, passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023, in Milwaukee. Laurie was born on September 3, 1964, to the late David and Melva (Kinney) Boivin in Milwaukee. Laurie lived in Milwaukee all her life where she was a member of the Catholic Church.

Laurie is survived by her brothers, Michael (Carolyn) Boivin of...

May 30, 2023

Patricia Ann Kohn, age 67, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023, at her home in Bonduel in the presence of her husband after a short battle with cancer. She was born December 11, 1955, in Appleton, to the late Malon and Dorothy (Krueger) Poppy of New London. She was raised and resided in New London most of her...

May 29, 2023

Ronnie Lee Malueg, age 77, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Shawano. Ronnie was born on December 8, 1945, to the late Earl and Arlene (Flauger) Malueg in Antigo, Wisconsin. On November 23, 1967, Ronnie was united in marriage to Helene "Cookie" Curtis, the love of his life, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town...

May 29, 2023

Russell "Russ" Jeffrey Beaster, age 70, passed away on Monday May 29, 2023, in Shawano. Russ was born May 14, 1953, to the late Arthur and Evelyn (Gorecki) Beaster in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jackie Krahn, August 12, 1972, in West Allis, WI. Russ was dedicated to his work while...

May 29, 2023

Betsy P. Pedersen-Hill, age 89, of Legend Lake, passed away May 29, 2023. Betsy was born on July 5, 1933, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Robert and Polly (Eaton) Pittman.  On June 19, 1954, she was united in marriage to Richard Pedersen.  Richard preceded her in death on March 6, 1995.  Betsy worked as a first-grade...

May 28, 2023

Steven J. Schultz, age 57, of Shawano passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023, in Neenah. Steven was born on September 21, 1965, to Betty (Henke) Strelow and the late Glenn Schultz in Milwaukee. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1983. Steven served a short time in the US Army. He returned to Shawano and worked...

May 28, 2023

Tammi Lynn Cruz, age 50, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2023, in Keshena. Tammi was born on October 4, 1972, to the late Robert and Donna (Katchenago) Tucker in Shawano. Tammi graduated from Menominee High School in 1990. On August 2, 1995, she was united in marriage to Daniel Cruz. Tammi was co-owner for Cruz Trucking...

May 25, 2023

Elda Marie Brisk, age 65, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023, in Shawano. Elda was born on April 30, 1958, in Keshena and was raised by Dewey and Gertrude Hill. She was an avid Packer fan. Elda enjoyed cooking for her family and made the best fry bread in town! She flourished at being a grandma...

May 25, 2023

Hattie Grosskopf, age 100, passed away May 25, 2023. She was born January 13, 1923 to August and Louise (Breutzman) Keup. On October 6, 1945, Hattie married Robert "Bob" Grosskopf. Hattie wore many hats (although she hated actual hats): she grew up on a farm in Pella during the Great Depression and was able to drive a...

May 23, 2023

Richard William Prochaska, age 70, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, in Shawano. Richard was born on October 21, 1952, to the late William and Irma (Malish) Prochaska in Antigo, Wisconsin. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1970. On October 30, 1976, he was united in marriage to Gail Novak. Richard worked for the Wisconsin Central/ Canadian...

May 23, 2023

Donald R. Grueb, age 89, passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023, in Shawano. Donald was born on December 14, 1933, to the late Fred and Hattie (Zimdars) Grueb in the Town of Richmond. On August 8, 1959, Donald was united in marriage to Donna Sperberg in Red River. Donald served his country proudly in the United States...

May 21, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rosenow, age 66, of Mountain,WI, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on April 9, 1957, to the late Ervin and Mary Lee (Biese) Rosenow in Kaukauna, WI. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1975. After several years of working as a claims adjuster, Jeff...

May 21, 2023

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Van Price, age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Shawano. Kathy was born on November 17, 1951, to the late Aldon and Evelyn (Gartman) Mielke in Merrill, Wisconsin. On March 26, 1975, she was united in marriage to James Van Price in Antigo. Kathy was a talented cook and baker making...

May 20, 2023

Wilfred Keith "TC Man" Madosh, age 68, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023, in Shawano. Wilfred was born on January 8, 1955, to the late Clifford and Ella (Sanapaw) Madosh Sr. in Keshena. Wilfred worked at MTE most of his life, first as a sawyer and then as a machine operator.  He also worked as a pit boss...

May 19, 2023

Dennis G. Reinert, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday May 19, 2023, at Birch Hill Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving wife of 71 years, Bernice (Ashenbrenner) Reinert and his children, Denice (Reinert) Waldhuetter from Menomonee Falls, WI and David Reinert from Portland, OR. Dennis was born on May 5, 1928, to the late George and Verna (Lotto)...

May 19, 2023

Donna Lynn Dorn, age 52, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 19, 2023, in Appleton after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Donna was born in Chilton, Wisconsin on June 9, 1970, daughter of Marian (Fisch) Dorn and the late Dennis Dorn. Donna spent her early years in St. John followed...