Obituaries

Apr 17, 2023

Betty Klosterman, age 95, passed away peacefully on Monday April 17, 2023 at ThedaCare in Shawano. She was born January 4, 1928 in Shawano and was one of the four daughters born to Adolph and Leone (Born) Klosterman. Betty earned her botany degree from UW Madison. She went on to work for Employers Insurance of Wausau in their investment...

Apr 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" Schlender, of Bonduel, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, April 15, 2023, having attained the age of 92 years, 5 months, and 18 days.  Robert was born on October 28, 1930, on the Schlender Homestead near Tigerton, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Alma (Beyersdorf) Schlender.  He was born again in the waters of Holy...

Apr 14, 2023

Lorena "Tia Moe" "Lore" Rebolledo Wensel, age 38, of Shawano, passed away on Friday April 14, 2023, in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on September 7, 1984, in Mexico to Raul and Olivia (Oviedo) Lopez. She was united in marriage to Christopher Wensel on October 17, 2017, in Shawano. Lorena was an extremely vivacious and endearing woman....

Apr 14, 2023

Laura Voyles, age 56, passed away at her home in Shawano, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday April 14, 2023. Laura was born in Orange, California on May 25, 1966, daughter of Walt Conkey and the late Bobbie Jo (McCall) Conkey. On April 21, 2007, Laura was united in marriage to Danny Voyles in Gillette,...

Apr 13, 2023

Judith Manthei, age 76, of Cecil, passed away on Thursday April 13th, 2023.  Judith was born in Shawano on March 21, 1947, daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Olson) Kallies.  Judy graduated from Gillett High School.  On December 29, 1968, Judy was united in marriage to Donald Manthei at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.  Judy...

Apr 12, 2023

Suzette M. "Suzi" Summers, age 77, passed away on April 12, 2023, at home surrounded by those she loved and held close to her heart. She was born Suzette Marie Pamonicutt on December 21, 1945, in Keshena to the late Martin and Yvonne (Waukau) Pamonicutt.  Suzi was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit....

Apr 10, 2023

Emerson Hull left this life for his eternal rewards with his Lord on Monday, April 10, 2023. Emerson was born in Shawano on January 10, 1936, to the late Ward and Jenny (Denn) Hull. Em attended a rural country primary school and graduated from Shawano High School. He then attended Northeast Technical School to become a certified heavy duty...

Apr 9, 2023

Matthew Erwin "Matt" "Mattchu" Van Buren, age 50, passed away on Sunday April 9, 2023, in Shawano after a courageous 10 ½ yearlong battle with cancer. Matt was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on March 4, 1973, to Erwin and Karen (Eckley) Van Buren.  In 1991, Matt graduated from Shawano High School and went on to further his education at...

Apr 8, 2023

William Arthur "Willy" Jolly, age 61, passed away on Saturday April 8, 2023, in Shawano. Willy was born on March 3, 1962, to the late Herbert and Barbara (Ratliff) Jolly in Eagle River. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and loved to eat what he made. Willy was a kind soul and extremely compassionate. He always extended a helping...

Apr 8, 2023

Guy Jaszewski, age 55 of Appleton, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on April 8, 2023.  Guy was born in Milwaukee on February 20, 1968, son of the late John and Judy (Swosinski) Jaszewski.  Guy grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Bayview High School.  He worked as a consultant in the IT industry.  He was a talented...

Apr 7, 2023

Patti Gayle Schroeder, age 69, passed away on Friday April 7, 2023, at her home in Shawano. Patti was born on March 12, 1954, to the late Archie and Inez (Singer) Schroeder. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1972. After high school Patti attended U.W. Stevens Point. She lived in North Carolina for 10 years before...

Apr 2, 2023

Richard Fredrick "Dick" Laehn, age 80, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023, in Shawano. Dick was born on May 19, 1942, to the late Fredrick and Ruby (Seehafer) Laehn in Shawano. On November 4, 1967, he was united in marriage to Sandra "Sandy" Mathison at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. He entered the U.S....

Apr 2, 2023

Joan F. Fischer, age 84, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023, at her home in Cecil. Joan was born on April 16, 1938, to the late Harold and Irene (Klevesahl) Schultz, in Shawano. She graduated from Bonduel High School. On September 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Jack Fischer in Green Valley. Joan was...

Mar 31, 2023

Anita Hartman, age 92, passed away on Friday March 31, 2023, at her home in Shawano. Anita was born in Shawano on February 10, 1931, to the late Edward and Seraphina (Krubsack) Hartman. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1949. Anita continued her education at UW-Oshkosh where she majored in English with minor in economics and history. She...

Mar 27, 2023

Donald Berglin, age 89, of Shawano, formerly of Green Bay and Winchester, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023.  Don was born in Green Bay on August 10, 1933, son of the late Melvin and Gertrude (Timmers) Berglin.  On June 13, 1959, Don was united in marriage to Carole Hanop.  The couple spent 63 wonderful years of...

Mar 25, 2023

Michelle Kelley, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 25, 2023, in Shawano. Michelle was born in Shawano on July 3, 1975, to Faron Bailey and Jacquelyn Kelley.  Michelle could light up a room with her contagious laugh and great sense of humor. She loved spending time with her large family and was usually laughing with...

Mar 24, 2023

Jeffrey Carl Koske, age 63, passed away on Friday March 24, 2023, after a fiercely fought 3+ year battle with lung cancer.

Jeffrey was the youngest, born on November 20, 1959 to the late Alice (Berg) and Paul Koske in Advance, WI. Being the baby of the family, his youth was spent getting into trouble...

Mar 24, 2023

Ervin Leonard Brede, age 87, passed away on Friday March 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family in Cecil. Ervin was born on September 19, 1935, to the late Frank and Rose (Kloes) Brede, in the Town of Washington, at the home farm where he lived his whole life. He graduated from Bonduel High School...

Mar 21, 2023

Sandra M. Carlson, age 82, passed away at her home on Tuesday March 21, 2023, in Shawano. Sandra was born on October 16, 1940, to the late Ernest and Marcella (O'Conner) Tomashek in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School. Sandra enjoyed playing softball until she was 50 years old and fishing with family. She was a...

Mar 20, 2023

Elmer W. "Porky" Zimmerman, age 92, passed away at home in Pella on Monday, March 20, 2023. Elmer was born on August 7, 1930, in the Town of Waukechon, Shawano County, to the late William and Hildegarde (Fredrick) Zimmerman. After graduating from school Elmer was drafted into the United States Army and served his country honorably in...