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Jean L. Kralovetz
May 14, 2023
Jean L. Kralovetz, age 88 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born in Bonduel on July 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Rudolf and Laura (Johanna) Sorenson. Jean's early life was spent in Bonduel, and fondly recalled many memories growing up on the "Home Farm" on Valley Road. She was a graduate...
Carol M. Schneider
May 13, 2023
Carol M. Schneider, age 66, of Cecil, passed away after a long and brave battle with kidney failure on Saturday May 13, 2023, in Appleton. Carol was born on July 8, 1956, to the late Norman and Margaret (Rungle) Herms, in Shawano. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1974. She farmed with her former husband...
Paul A. Towler
May 12, 2023
Paul A. Towler, age 68, passed away on Friday May 12, 2023, in Appleton. Paul was born in Okauchee, Wisconsin on April 9, 1955, to Celine (Renzelmann) Towler and the late Victor A. Towler, Sr. Paul graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis and on September 7, 1974, he married his high school sweetheart,...
Barbara Bodensack
May 11, 2023
Barbara L. Bodensack, age 80, passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023, in Shawano. Barbara was born on February 2, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Margie (Henry) Allen, in Viroqua, WI. On August 6, 1966, she was united in marriage to Horst Bodensack in La Crosse. The couple raised their family in Menomonee Falls. Horst...
Margaret Elfe
May 10, 2023
Margaret Elfe, age 92, of Suring, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Bonduel. Margaret was born in the Town of How, Oconto County on February 4, 1931, daughter of the late Albert and Lillie (Pahlow) Rakow. On September 3, 1949, Margaret was united in marriage to Elliot A. "Fritz" Elfe at St....
Audrey Mae Marohl
May 9, 2023
Audrey Mae Marohl, age 91, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2023. Audrey was born in Green Bay on September 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Hitzke) Gerondale. She was baptized on October 13, 1931, and confirmed April 15, 1945, at Zion Evangelical United Brethren...
Michael J. Olson
May 6, 2023
Michael J. "Mike" Olson, age 64, passed away on Saturday May 6, 2023, in Oconto Falls. Mike was born on November 27, 1958, to Morva L. "Midge" (Mayer) and the late Duane D. Olson, in Japan. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1977. Mike loved doing yardwork, gardening, cooking, collecting and reading many books. His...
Audrey Schommer
May 5, 2023
Audrey June (Zuleger) Schommer, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Appleton. She was born on October 27, 1938 in Shawano County, Wisconsin, to the late Carl and June (Wanie) Zuleger. Audrey grew up on the family farm in rural Bonduel; after graduating from Pulaski High School she worked at Aid Association for...
Dewey Church I
May 4, 2023
Dewey Bruce Church I, age 74, of Bowler, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Neenah. He was born on October 7, 1948 in Shawano, to the late Dewey W. Church and Colleen I. (Huff) Bailey. Dewey Graduated from Thunderbird Academy. Dewey served two tours in Vietnam while in the United States Army. He further attended and...
Cynthia "Cindy" Staniforth
May 3, 2023
Cynthia "Cindy" Staniforth, age 64, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023, at her home in Shawano. Cindy was born on September 4, 1958, to the late Clifford and Olive (Volden) Perry. She graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1976. On July 20, 1984, she was united in marriage to Pat Staniforth, in Shawano. Cindy worked at...
Ernest "Sonny" Gene Vogelsang
May 2, 2023
Ernest Gene "Sonny" Vogelsang, age 87, passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023, in Shawano. Sonny was born on March 30, 1936, to the late Otto and Erma (Seeger) Vogelsang in Visalia, California. He served his country proudly. On July 15, 1961, Sonny was united in marriage to Marie Peters, in Morgan Siding. Maria preceded him...
Laura Ann Marvin
May 2, 2023
Laura Ann Marvin, age 57, passed away on Tuesday May 2, 2023, in New London. Laura was born on November 15, 1965, to the late Edward and Etta (Osborn) Marvin in Long Beach, California. She was born and raised in California and moved to Wisconsin in 1999. Laura enjoyed gardening, cooking, singing, and listening to music....
Wayne "Bunker" Pecore
Apr 28, 2023
Wayne "Bunker" Pecore, age 87, of Keshena, passed away at his home with family by his side on Friday, April 28, 2023. Wayne was born in Keshena, Wisconsin on June 17, 1935, son of the late Hazel (Kitson) King and the late Ben Pecore. Bunker was raised by his mom and the Kitson family. On May...
Gary Scott Williams Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Gary Scott "Gwiigwa'aage" Williams Jr. aka Sonny Man, age 29, of Middle Village, passed away on Thursday April 27, 2023, in Keshena. Gary was born on May 12, 1993, to Irene (Max) (Wilber) Chevalier and Gary Williams Sr., in Shawano. He graduated from Spotted Eagle High School in Milwaukee. Gary enjoyed playing video games, doing scratch...
Ruth Marion Meyer
Apr 22, 2023
Ruth Marion (Pergande, Barker) Meyer, age 86, of Oshkosh, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Oshkosh. Ruth was born in Milwaukee on April 3, 1937, to the late Elmer and Frieda (Voss) Pergande. On May 25, 1956, Ruth was united in marriage to Donald Barker in Milwaukee. Ruth enjoyed her time...
Michael Lee Watters
Apr 22, 2023
Michael Lee "Mike" Watters, age 69, passed away on Saturday April 22, 2023, in Shawano. Mike was born on August 3, 1953, to the late Levi and Priscilla (Tober) Watters, in Milwaukee. Mike graduated with the class of 1971 from Bowler High School. He worked at many places including Buss's Cheese Factory, Pike Construction and the...
Gregory "Mike" Lepscier
Apr 21, 2023
Gregory "Mike" M. Lepscier, age 73, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023 in Green Bay. He was born on May 25, 1949, to the late Richard and Myrtle (Grignon) Lepscier in Keshena. Mike graduated in 1967 from Shawano High School before entering the United States Army. He served his country proudly during the Vietnam Conflict...
Delephine Sandra Mosey
Apr 21, 2023
Delephine Sandra Mosey, age 71, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023. Sandy was born on Tuesday, April 15, 1952, to Emil and Dorothy (Polack) Mosey. She was "Ma Moz" or "La-La" to countless people, she took care of everyone around her and was full of love and laughter. Sandy was a fun...
Richard "Rich" Vigue Jr.
Apr 20, 2023
Richard J. "Rich" Vigue Jr. passed away Thursday April 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on July 9, 1942, to the late Richard and Wilma (Tebeau) Vigue at the Keshena Hospital. Rich proudly served in the United States Marine Corps 1963 to 1966. Following his...
Robert Samuelson
Apr 17, 2023
Robert "Bert" John Samuelson, age 61, passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday April 17, 2023 in Keshena. He was born on April 24, 1961 to the late Barbara Grignon in Shawano. Bert worked as a carpenter and was extremely talented in his craft. He was always a hard worker. Bert enjoyed spending time at the casino...
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