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Ronnie Lee Malueg

Ronnie Lee Malueg

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...

Russell Jeffrey Beaster

Russell Jeffrey Beaster

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...

Betsy Pederson-Hill

Betsy Pederson-Hill

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...

Steven J Schultz

Steven J Schultz

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...

Tammi Lynn Cruz

Tammi Lynn Cruz

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...

Elda Marie Brisk

Elda Marie Brisk

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...

Hattie Grosskopf

Hattie Grosskopf

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...

Richard William Prochaska

Richard William Prochaska

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...

Donald Grueb

Donald Grueb

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...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rosenow

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rosenow

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...

Kathleen E. Van Price

Kathleen E. Van Price

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...

Wilfred Keith Madosh

Wilfred Keith Madosh

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...

Dennis G. Reinert

Dennis G. Reinert

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)...

Donna Lynn Dorn

Donna Lynn Dorn

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...

Jean L. Kralovetz

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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