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
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
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
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
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. Â He also worked as a pit boss...
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
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
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...
