Obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

Matthew R. Bergeon, age 62 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.  He was born on May 8, 1960, to the late Glenn Bergeon and Frieda (Dickenson) Bergeon.  Matthew was united in marriage to Robin Raber.  He worked at the Menominee Casino for over 30 years and was a hard worker who was loyal and...

Jan 5, 2023

Wayne Scott Peterson, age 50 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1972, in Shawano, to Ward R. Peterson, Sr. and Cherie (Erdmann) Peterson. Wayne graduated from Shawano High School in 1991. He pursued his education in the automotive technician area of study at NWTC. His true passion...

Jan 5, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Richard Wage, age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Green Bay. Joe was born in Milwaukee on April 19, 1940, the son of Joseph and Charlotte (Herring) Wage.  He was born and raised in Milwaukee and worked at Briggs & Stratton for over 30 years as a pot melter.  After his retirement,...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Louise Waupoose, age 50 of Keshena, began her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her home. She was born to Clifford and Beatrice Olson, Sr. on September 15, 1972 in Chicago, IL. Mary was a graduate of the Chemawa Indian Boarding School in Oregon. She worked for Menominee Head Start for...

Jan 4, 2023

Angeline "Angie" (Giese) Ebert, age 84, formerly of Gresham, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Clintonville. Angie was born on August 24, 1938 in the Town of Seneca to Frank and Minnie (Bratz) Giese. She was a graduate of Bowler High School and worked for many years at Stier's Hardware in Gresham.

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Jan 3, 2023

Virginia "Ginger" Smigelski, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home in Gillett. She was born in Keshena on May 15, 1938, to the late Al and Cecelia (Cardish) Lyons. On August 11, 1975, Ginger was united in marriage to Joseph Smigelski in Green Bay. Ginger was the "QVC Queen" and enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2023

Lois M. (Geer) Mossholder, age 75 of Pulaski, passed away January 2,2023 with family by her side at Bellin Hospital. She was born January 24, 1947 to the late Donald and Lorena (Winter) Geer. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1965. She married Larry A. Mossholder at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of...

Dec 31, 2022

Doris Elaine Blanchard, age 99, of Shawano, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Doris was born on January 12, 1923, to the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Sanville) Rudebeck in Two Rivers. On December 27, 1941, Doris was united in marriage to Edwin C. Blanchard in Manitowoc. Doris was a Green Bay Packer shareholder...

Dec 31, 2022

Kevin John Shilts passed away peacefully after a brief illness with his family by his side at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI on December 31, 2022. He was born July 22, 1966 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Marjean (McCready) Shilts and Gary Shilts, Sr. He was one of seven children.

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Dec 30, 2022

Aremina Leigh Dodge, age 31, entered the spirit world on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Shawano on May 30, 1991, daughter of Gary and Colleen (Fox) Dodge, Sr. Aremina was a loving person who often cared for others. Her home was always open for someone in need. She loved singing, writing, dancing, and spending...

Dec 29, 2022

Donna Jean Weisnicht, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Shawano. Donna was born in Shawano on April 11, 1939, to the late Clifford and Marion (McMurray) Krause, Sr.  On October 28, 1957, Donna was united in marriage to Willis F. "Huntz" Weisnicht. The couple was truly in love, and they celebrated 63 wonderful...

Dec 28, 2022

Gerald M. "Gary" Polum, Jr., age 65, of Shawano, passed away on December 28, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 29, 1956 to Evelyn (Bekowski) and the late Gerald M. Polum, Sr. in Stevens Point. Gary graduated from Stevens Point High School with the class of 1975 and went on to NWTC where he...

Dec 27, 2022

Donna Marie Veigh, age 73 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Donna was born on April 18, 1949, in Nashotah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Phyllis (Kuehn) Paske, and the late Alvin Paske. After being introduced to a "bad boy" with a big heart, Donna and Thomas Allen Veigh quickly fell...

Dec 26, 2022

Gertrude "Trudy" Fanny Morgan, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was born on February 23, 1943 to the late Alfred and Eva (Doxtator) Morgan in Red Springs. Trudy was a kind, loving and generous person who took in people in need. Every weekend she could be found dancing at the casino...

Dec 25, 2022

Marjorie "Margie" Reimer, age 96 of Bowler, passed away in Shawano on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was born on May 4, 1926, in Morgan, WI, to the late Herbert and Ella (Gardner) Stick. Margie lived in Milwaukee and Wausau before returning home to Bowler. She was a member of the Church of the Wilderness.

Dec 25, 2022

Elaine M. Montour, age 95 of Shawano, died on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Elaine is the daughter of the late Edward and Myna (Chartier) Dahlke. She was born on November 25, 1927, and was raised in Wausau, Wisconsin. At an early age, the family moved to Shawano. Elaine attended St. James Lutheran School and Shawano High School....

Dec 25, 2022

Samuel "Sam" Carl Yazzie, Sr., age 72, or Keshena, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Shawano. He was born on February 9, 1950 to the late Richard and Ora (Begay) Yazzie in Table Mesa, NM.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria; children, Jason (Elon) Yazzie, Samuel Yazzie, Jr. and Joshua...

Dec 24, 2022

William Joseph De Puy, age 63, passed away at home on Saturday, December 24, 2022.  William was born on August 23, 1959, to the late George and JoAnn (Knapp) De Puy in Sterling, IL.  On February 2, 1980, William was united in marriage to Kathleen Mae Bohms in Rock Falls, IL. Kathy preceded him in death on...

Dec 23, 2022

Patricia Donlea "Pat" Green, age 70 of Gresham, passed away on Friday December 23, 2022.  Pat was born on December 7, 1952, to the late Gerald B. and Ellen M. (Donlea) Green in Elgin, Il.  My sister Pat was a kind, caring, and highly intelligent woman. She was an artist and horticulturalist in her own right. She...

Dec 23, 2022

Kenneth Elmer Muenchow, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 in Shawano. He was born on November 10, 1935 to the late Elmer and Loretta (Staab) Muenchow in Milwaukee. Kenneth lived by the motto, "Honor and Duty" and served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marines. He was united in marriage...