Obituaries

Aug 26, 2022

Robert "Bob" Hohn, age 78, of Gresham, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022, in Neenah. He was born on July 27, 1944, in Shawano, to the late Elmer and Ruth (Moesch) Hohn. He was a graduate of Gresham high school. Bob was the owner and operator of the Whisky Wells, aka "Side Bar" since 1996 and was a...

Aug 26, 2022

Arvin A. Pyawasay, age 72, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, in Neenah. He was born on November 27, 1949, to the late William M. Pyawasay, Sr. and Jacqueline (Menore) Pyawasay in Keshena. On October 12, 1974, Arvin was united in marriage to Vera Colovic in Cudahy, WI. Arvin worked as a print press operator and later as...

Aug 23, 2022

Dorothy Louise Owen, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Green Bay. She was born on September 13, 1922, to the late William and Sophia (Hoffman) Grosskopf in Shawano. On November 30, 1940, she was united in marriage to Roger J. Owen in Shawano. He preceded her in death June 28, 1984. Dorothy was...

Aug 23, 2022

Kay Frances Schroeder, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at her home in Shawano. She was born on July 24, 1951 to the late Myron and Frances (Foster) Herrick in Tomahawk. Kay graduated from Minoqua High School and established her own cleaning business. She was united in marriage to Dennis Schroeder on April 4,...

Aug 22, 2022

Evelyn K. Bowman, age 66 of Bowler, passed away in Milwaukee on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born in Keshena on October 16, 1955, the daughter of the late Quinton and Evelyn (McGee) Bowman.  Evelyn lived in Milwaukee most of her life, spending her later years in Bowler, on the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation. She had a...

Aug 22, 2022

Thomas "Tom" L. Clayton, age 76 of Clintonville, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was born on April 23, 1946, to the late Lewis and Pearl "Betty" (Barden) Clayton in Shawano.  Tom enlisted and served in the United States Navy.  Tom was united in marriage to Carol Adams on May 17,...

Aug 19, 2022

Wayne Roland Johnson, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home in Cecil. Wayne was born in Laona, Wisconsin on March 7, 1936, to the late Harry and Esther (Medenwaldt) Johnson.  Wayne had one brother, Norman J. Johnson, who passed away on May 16, 2011.  At the age of one, his family moved...

Aug 14, 2022

Helen Rose Thunder, age 54, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, in Pulaski. Helen was born in Antigo on February 22, 1968 to Priscilla (Shawano) Thunder and the late Dewey Thunder. Helen enjoyed the outdoors and riding in the woods. She loved to visit with friends and family whenever possible.

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Aug 13, 2022

Gene "TT" Basil Cloud, Jr., age 38, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Keshena. Gene was born on March 20, 1984, in Shawano to Wendy Waubanascum and the late Gene "Breezy" Cloud, Sr. Gene attended Menominee High School, Beloit Memorial High School, and then the College of Menominee Nation, graduating with degrees from the welding...

Aug 12, 2022

David W. Floring, age 64 of Keshena, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. He was born on August 15, 1957, to Marie M. Warrington and the late Donald J. Floring in Hinsdale, IL. David graduated from Highschool in Hinsdale and later moved to the Menominee reservation. David was a hard worker and owned and operated Rustic...

Aug 12, 2022

Kim "Ace" Heindel, age 52 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022.  He was born on January 27, 1970, to Gary and Rose (Verhagen) Heindel in Kaukauna.  He graduated from Freedom High School in 1988.  Later in life, he attended and graduated from Fox Valley Technical College.  Kim was united in marriage to Carolyn...

Aug 10, 2022

Debra Brisk, age 55, of Keshena passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1966 to the late William Wiggins and Delia "Dolly" (Brisk) Kohel in Milwaukee. Debra graduated high school in Chicago. She has been in Keshena for the past thirteen years. Debra lived her life following traditional Menominee ways. She...

Aug 9, 2022

William Grant "Bill" Gleason, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on November 13, 1935, to the late Adelbert and Mellisina (Wivell) Gleason in Hibbing, MN. After high school Bill enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for seven and a half years in Germany, England...

Aug 8, 2022

Larry Lee Behnke, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home in Bonduel. He was born on May 3, 1954, to the late Edward and Phyllis (Schutt) Behnke in Shawano. Larry graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1972. He worked as a handyman in the Shawano and surrounding areas. Larry...

Aug 8, 2022

Bruce H. Dunlap, age 67 of Shawano, passed away on August 8, 2022.  He was born on September 7, 1954, in Black River Falls to the late Howard and Amy (Olson) Dunlap.  He graduated from Hudson High School in 1972.  Bruce lived in Black River Falls, Chippawa Falls, Hudson until moving to Shawano.  He worked for Shawano...

Aug 8, 2022

Frances Kay Moreno, age 67 of Keshena, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born in Keshena on September 20, 1954, to the late Orles and Marie Edna (Frechette) Caldwell. Kay was raised mostly in Milwaukee, where she graduated from high school and called home, until relocating to the Keshena/Shawano area. She loved making people...

Aug 5, 2022

Robert "Bob Big Red" Kort, age 61, of the Town of Wescott, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 from injuries sustained during an auto accident in Outagamie County. He was born on August 14, 1960 to the late Vincent and Geraldine Kort in Shawano. Bob graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1979. His...

Aug 4, 2022

Marjorie M. Reedy, age 80, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Gresham. She was born on October 11, 1941 to the late Arlene (Flauger) Cerveny and James J. Cerveny, Sr. in Shawano. Marjorie graduated from Bowler High School in 1959. On February 6, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert E. Reedy Sr....

Aug 2, 2022

Patrick Lee "Pat" Ernst, age 65, of Green Bay, passed away on August 2, 2022, in Green Bay. He was born on November 21, 1956, to the late Elmer and Alice (Jeske) Ernst in Shawano. Pat worked for Sofidel America in Green Bay for the last 17 years. He liked collecting things including bobbleheads and sports memorabilia....

Aug 2, 2022

Roland "Dobie" Chester Dobratz, aged 92, of Shawano peacefully departed this earth for his heavenly home on August 2, 2022. Born in Shawano on November 28th, 1929, to Walter and Mabel (Brusewitz) Dobratz, Dobie graduated from Shawano High School in 1947 and went on to play football at the University of Wisconsin — Whitewater. However, he had...