Obituaries

Jul 1, 2022

Steven Paul Cady, age 58, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1963, to the late Lloyd and Virginia (Spengler) Cady in Rhinelander. Steven graduated from Shawano High School in 1981 and lived most of his life in Shawano. He worked for the Shawano Police Department washing and detailing police cars....

Jun 29, 2022

Blaize Anthony Olson, age 27, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2022 in Shawano. He was born on July 11, 1994 to Bert Leslie Olson and Rossanna Kenote. Blaize graduated from Menominee Indian High School. He specialized in welding and worked for many places in the trade. Blaize was straight outta Schoolview and loved "swimming"...

Jun 29, 2022

John Edward Schultz, Sr., age 81, Town of Wescott, Shawano County, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Appleton. He was born on July 2, 1940, to the late Clarence and Mabel (Duell) Schultz in Underhill. On September 30, 1961, John was united in marriage to Carol J. Kuhn in Pulcifer. He worked for many years...

Jun 28, 2022

Roger Barr, Shawano, 73, passed away on Monday, June 27, in Langlade County, while doing one of the activities he loved—trout fishing. Roger was born in Lancaster, Wisconsin on Nov. 25, 1948 to the late William and Jeanette (Moran) Barr. He attended Lancaster High School. Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971. He was...

Jun 26, 2022

Teresa Joy Brandt, age 61, passed away in her home on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Cecil. She was born on January 26, 1961, to the late Henry and Marilyn (Frankard) Brandt in the Town of Pleasant Valley, Iowa. Teresa was united in marriage to Charles Alexander Sheppard on March 18, 2021. She loved art, writing, and...

Jun 25, 2022

Betty Jane Balcer, age 86, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1935, to the late James and Mary Callen in Illinois. In 1969, Betty was united in marriage to Stanley Robert Balcer. She loved to play bingo at the Civic Center and watching Hallmark movies. Betty enjoyed gardening...

Jun 23, 2022

Robert F. Van Handel, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 23 rd , 2022 at his home in Shawano.  Bob was born in the Town of Vandenbroek on September 25, 1934, son of the late Joseph and Harriet (Hietpas) Van Handel.  After high school Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country honorably...

Jun 21, 2022

Lela Marie McMillan, age 33, of Bonduel, started her new adventure on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Shawano. She was born on August 19, 1988, to Georgia Simpson and the late Michael McMillan in Denver, CO. Lela enjoyed arts and crafts and loved cars and animals of all kinds. She was very much a cowgirl and loved...

Jun 20, 2022

Verna F. (Mastey) Strupp, 100, of Cecil (Advance), passed away at home on Monday, June 20, 2022.  She was born on September 23, 1921, daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes (Szymanski) Mastey and was one of 13 children.  She was a graduate of Pulaski High School.  On July 23, 1941, she was united in marriage to...

Jun 18, 2022

Allan R. Wilke, Sr., age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Shawano. He was born on November 23, 1925 to the late William Wilke, Sr. and Edna (Zeroith) Wilke in Lena. He graduated from Gillett High School with the class of 1943. Allan served in the United States Army in World War II. He...

Jun 15, 2022

Ladd H. Baumgart, age 88, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born to the late Aloise "Lloyd" and Pauline (Sturke) Baumgart on July 7, 1933. Ladd was a safety engineer throughout his career. He served in the United States Army. Ladd's favorite pastime was golfing.

He is survived...

Jun 15, 2022

Megan Madonna-Jo Kelley, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Green Bay. She was born on September 4, 1996, to Toby Alan and Tammy Jo (Horner) Kelley at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Megan graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 2015. She was heavily involved with Special Olympics throughout her life....

Jun 7, 2022

Daniel C. Brown, age 59, passed away at his home in Gillett on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born to the late Richard "Dick" and Norrine (Nape) Brown on April 1, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. Daniel graduated from Anitoch High School in Illinois. He worked at Gander Mountain as well as in the heating and cooling...

Jun 5, 2022

Andrew "Drew" D. Larsen, age 73, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Shawano Health Services with his daughter at his side. Drew was born in Shawano on July 18, 1948, to the late Andrew and Doris (Prodell) Larsen and graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1966. Drew took over his father's electrical...

Jun 4, 2022

Edison Joseph "Eddie" Mahkuk III of Minneapolis, MN, passed away in Minneapolis on June 4, 2022. Eddie was born in Minneapolis on April 10, 1985, to the late Edison Joseph Mahkuk, Jr. and Glenda Askenette. He loved his daughter with all his heart and was a good friend and brother. He will be deeply missed.

Jun 1, 2022

Kathleen "Kate" L. Luepke, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home in Bonduel. She was born on March 27, 1949, to the late Elmer and Beulah Braun and attended high school in Green Bay.  On October 18, 1980, Kate and Eugene "Ducky" began their 41-year marriage in Bonduel where they also...

May 31, 2022

William "Bill" F. Luepke, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Shawano. Bill was born in Bonduel on December 16, 1936, to the late Harold and Hilda (Boettcher) Luepke. Bill worked in a feed mill for twenty years before running his own dairy farm. Most of his life, he enjoyed bowling and was inducted...

May 30, 2022

Manton "Matt" Wallace Zernicke, age 85 of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Born in Shawano, on April 11, 1937, he is the son of the late Elmer and Ella (Fischer) Zernicke. Matt graduated from Bonduel High School, before enlisting in the United States National Guard. On November 28, 1957, Matt was united in marriage...

May 29, 2022

Ataloa M. Wadzinski, age 84, of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Rose Mary Manor in Mattoon. She was born on February 22, 1938, to the late Myron and Genevieve (Herbes) Miller in Tomah. She lived for several years in Sturgeon Bay where her father worked in the shipyard. When she was in second...

May 26, 2022

Sara Cecilia Mann, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Wolf River CBRF. She was born on June 7, 1933, to the late Joseph and Theresa (Whitney) Jeffery in Menominee. On June 8, 1962, Sara was united in marriage to Terry A. Mann in Milwaukee. Throughout her life, Sara had a variety of skills...