Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

Roderick Lee Blumreich, age 74, entered eternal life on August 18, 2023, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Roderick was born on June 3, 1949, in Keshena, to the late Fredrick Tebeau and Helen Blumreich. He served his country honorably in the United States Army.  Roderick worked in the security industry for many years.  He loved music, he regularly listened...

Aug 17, 2023

Chelsea Joanna Hickman, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Shawano. Chelsea was born on Wednesday August 16, 2023, in Shawano, the infant daughter of Adam and Katharina (Wiebe) Hickman.

Chelsea is survived by her parents, Adam and Katharina; siblings, Adonijah Ezekiel, Carolyn Renee and Brayden...

Aug 16, 2023

Bernice M. Reinert, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin after a short illness. She was born on July 24, 1931, in Leopolis, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Phyllis (Cerveny) Ashenbrenner. Bernice grew up in Gresham, Wisconsin, graduated from Gresham High School where she was already expressing...

Aug 15, 2023

Lavon M. Schanandore, age 72, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2023, in Seymour. Lavon was born on June 6, 1951, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Doris (Chevalier) Schanandore. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, beadwork, gardening, and anything that brought her outdoors. Lavon was a generous, kind, gentle, and friendly woman and will...

Aug 15, 2023

Rayann Sky Draghi, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2023, in Keshena. Rayann was born on September 17, 2002, in Shawano to Leona (Maulson) Draghi and the late Raymond Draghi, Sr.  Rayann graduated from Menominee Indian High School and worked as a teacher's assistant at Menominee Head Start.  In her free time, she enjoyed going...

Aug 15, 2023

On August 15, 2023, Benjamin "Nailbender" Warrington started his journey to meet up with his mother, father, brother and so many friends. Ben was a Veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Michigan where he met his wife Betty Brown of 64 years. After the military they moved home to the Menominee Reservation where...

Aug 15, 2023

On August 15, 2023, the universe finally won the battle to kill Patrick Tribbey. For the majority of his life, he joked that the universe was trying to kill him; from getting married three times to actual physical harm. From birth on August 2, 1970, the attempts that the devious and relentless universe put forth started slowly...

Aug 14, 2023

Our hearts are saddened that on Monday August 14, 2023, in Shawano our brother George (Penāēhsyah) Korn has begun his final journey. George Korn Jr. was born on February 1, 1960, to George and Cecilia (Penass) Korn. George was a private but gentle soul.  George enjoyed his home on the Menominee Reservation and all the joys it...

Aug 14, 2023

Mary "Emma" Lynn Knope age 71 passed away August 14, 2023.

Mary resided on Wood Duck Way in Keshena for 22 years. She was born on August 9, 1952, at the Keshena Hospital and was the only survivor of triplets as well as the only known triplet birth at the Keshena Hospital, born...

Aug 14, 2023

Ruth Russell, age 81 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born in California on October 23, 1941, to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Jones) Otto. Ruth was married to Julian Russell who preceded her in death in 1988. Ruth lived in the Ladysmith area for several years, before she moved to the...

Aug 14, 2023

Anthony J. Stuewer, age 60, of Bonduel passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, in Green Bay after a short battle with cancer.  Tony was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on July 17, 1963, son of Leon and Donna (Opperman) Stuewer.  Tony grew up in Bonduel and graduated from Bonduel High School.  On May 14, 1988, Tony was...

Aug 13, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Ervin Natzke passed away on August 13, after 9 decades of service to his community, his church, and his family.

Ken was born on Nov. 22, 1931, the son of Ervin and Irma Natzke. His early life was spent on the family farm near Bonduel, before moving to a dairy farm...

Aug 13, 2023

Kyle Douglas Green, age 28 of Bonduel, WI, formerly of Reedsburg, passed away on August 13, 2023 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Kyle was born on June 2, 1995 in Reedsburg, WI, the son of William and Tamara (Rockweiler) Green.

Kyle was raised in the Reedsburg area and frequented Cazenovia to...

Aug 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward C. "Mickey" Vincent, Jr. on Sunday August 13, 2023. He left this world on his own terms while on hospice at Shawano Health Services Nursing Home. Ed was born on May 8, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Edward and Harriet (Stefanski)...

Aug 12, 2023

S. Verna Fowler, age 81, passed away on August 12, 2023, at her home in Keshena. Verna was born on July 1, 1942, in Keshena to the late Sanford and Louise (Pecore) Fowler Sr. She graduated from Shawano High School then went to college at Silver Lake College. Verna graduated from the University of North Dakota in...

Aug 12, 2023

Carol I. Newton, age 85, passed away on Saturday August 12, 2023. Carol was born on April 9, 1938, in Keshena to the late Isaac and Jennie (Duquain) Jacobs. She went to Shawano High School and graduated high school from Haskell, Kansas. Carol graduated college with a degree in CPA. She worked for numerous years at Hewitt...

Aug 11, 2023

Kelin "Kelly" VandenPlas, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 11, 2023, at his home. Kelly was born on April 20, 1960, in Green Bay to the late James and Carole (VandenHeuvel) VandenPlas. Kelly grew up in Green Bay and graduated from Preble High School. He was a hard-working quiet man and was well liked. He...

Aug 7, 2023

Bennie Fern Hooker, age 81, passed away on Monday August 7, 2023, with his wife by his side. Bennie was born on April 19, 1942, in Arlington, Texas to the late Lambert and Lillie (Leach) Hooker. On November 21, 1975, he was united in marriage to Donna Bedford in Fort Worth, Texas. The couple were inseparable for...

Aug 6, 2023

David Gill Mynning, age 92, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023, in Gillett. David was born on September 27, 1930, in Superior, Wisconsin to the late Phillip and Edna (Gill) Mynning.

Private family services were held.

Aug 4, 2023

Michael L. Pamanet, age 41, passed away in an automobile accident on Friday August 4, 2023. Michael was born in Shawano on September 16, 1981, son of Lawrence Peters and Judith Pamanet. Mike graduated from Menominee Indian High School. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, shanging, and camping. Michael loved his children with his whole heart, he...