Obituaries

Mar 11, 2022

Daniel "Boonie" J. Wayka, Sr., age 61, of Keshena, passed away on Friday March 11, 2022 in Milwaukee. He was born on March 9, 1961, in Shawano, to the late Ernest, Sr. and Louise "Marie" (Waupoose) Wayka. Boonie attended Gresham High School and later earned his HSED. Boonie spent most of his life on the Menominee reservation. In his...

Mar 11, 2022

Wanda Lou Habeck, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born on July 12, 1948, to the late Arnie and Mildred (Bartlett) Lampinen in Shawano. Wanda graduated from Shawano High School in 1966. She was united in marriage to Robert K. Habeck on October 19, 1968, in Bonduel. She worked at...

Mar 11, 2022

Michael V. Pamonicutt Sr., age 55, of Green Bay, passed away on Friday March 11, 2022, in Green Bay. He was born on November 28, 1966, in Keshena, to the late Milton Madosh and Frances Pamonicutt. He was raised by the late Virginia and Merle Pamonicutt Sr. Michael was a graduate of Flandreau Indian High School in South Dakota....

Mar 10, 2022

Peter D. Ascher, PhD, age 81, of Bowler, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Shawano. He was born on January 4, 1941, to the late Felix J. and Rose M. (Sperberg) Ascher in Shawano. Peter was a professor of horticulture and genetics at the University of Minnesota until his retirement. He was very involved in...

Mar 9, 2022

Stephen "Steve" Allen Neumeyer, age 59, of Shawano, formerly of Clarks Mills, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on May 31, 1962 to the late Alphonse and Mary (Brunmeier) Neumeyer. He graduated from Valders High School and was a dedicated worker at Woodport Doors. He enjoyed the Vic Ferrari...

Mar 5, 2022

Jodi Simono, age 48, of Gillett, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022.  Jodi was born in Shawano on September 18, 1973, daughter of Mary (Caldwell) Helsinger and the late Charles "Chuck" Helsinger, Sr.  Jodi is a graduate of Menominee Indian High School.  On August 29, 1998, she was united in marriage to Robert Simono at St....

Mar 4, 2022

Jerome Michael "Honeyboy" Waupoose, age 71 of Keshena, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Manawa.  Jerome was born in Keshena on March 16, 1950, to the late Alex and Sarah (Warrington) Waupoose, Sr.  After High School Jerome enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country in Vietnam before receiving an honorable discharge. ...

Feb 28, 2022

George L. "Uncle George" King, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Shawano. George was born in Kenosha on April 29, 1952 to the late Ivan and Lucille (Hanson) King. George was a great chef who worked in numerous restaurants in California and Wisconsin. He was famous for his Friday night fish fry. He...

Feb 27, 2022

Mary Hapke, age 75, of Wittenberg, WI, passed away on February 27, 2022 at Manawa Community Living Center, in Manawa WI. She was born to the late James and Freda (Jenkins) Osburn, on January 16, 1947, in Dow, IL. They moved to Bowler, WI area in 1959. Mary graduated from Bowler high school in 1965.She married Wayne L. Hapke...

Feb 25, 2022

George F. Reif, age 87, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1934 to the late Harry and Mary (Blythe) Reif in Antigo, WI. George was united in marriage to Barbara Fensky in Neenah on August 31, 1957. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict....

Feb 25, 2022

Loren Marie Lyons, age 32, started her journey on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Milwaukee, WI.   She was born on June 9, 1989, in Shawano, WI to Alaina M. Lyons and George "Big Boy" Frechette.  Loren graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 2007.  She worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Milwaukee area.  Loren loved spending...

Feb 22, 2022

Allen "Al" Marohl, age 83, of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.  Al was born on August 30, 1938 to the late Chas and Anita (Schultz) Marohl.  Al served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1961.  On February 3, 1962, Al was united in marriage to the love...

Feb 18, 2022

Robert "Bob" L. Shaw, age 47, passed away on February 18, 2022. He was born on September 24, 1974, to the late Thomas Shaw and Karla Kohn in Appleton. He attended grade school in Shawano and then went to Green Bay for his high school education. Robert was always known to be a hard worker. He loved to listen...

Feb 18, 2022

Jodi Dufay, age 56, of Shawano, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, February 18, 2022. Jodi was born in Shawano on December 26, 1965, daughter of the late Robert and Sheila (Jones) DeMarb. Jodi graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1984. She worked as a teacher's aid at Shawano Middle School for...

Feb 17, 2022

Grant Giovanni Webster, infant son of Kateri Alvarado and Bronson Webster, Jr., started his journey into the spirit world on February 17, 2022.  Grant was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2022, in Green Bay and he brought an unbelievable amount of love into this world in such a short time.

Grant is...

Feb 16, 2022

Judith "Judy" Rae Porter-Kitson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Shawano. She was born on April 25, 1942 to the late Joseph I. and Rachel Porter in Oconto Falls. On September 17, 2017, Judy was united in marriage to Neil Kitson in Keshena at the Assembly of God Church. She owned her own...

Feb 15, 2022

Shirley Ann Otto, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in Appleton.  Shirley was born in Shawano on August 1, 1936, daughter of the late John W. and Erna (Bergner) Peters.  Shirley graduated from Shawano High School in 1954.  On June 11, 1960, Shirley was united in marriage to Donald C. Otto at Peace Church...

Feb 15, 2022

Charles D. "Chuck" Schill, Jr., age 79 of Shawano, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  Charles was born in Milwaukee on December 24, 1942, son of the late Charles "Carl" and Elenore (Stasiewski) Schill, Sr.  On February 13, 1965, Chuck was united in marriage to Margaret A. Brauer at Zion Lutheran Church in...

Feb 14, 2022

Robert Wayne Little, age 51, of Green Bay, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born on December 12, 1970, to Robert D. Little and the late Lorraine (Waubano) Little in Shawano. Robert graduated from Bay Port High School and attended college in Milwaukee. He worked in construction in the Green Bay area. Robert was...

Feb 11, 2022

Tami Jane Schneider, age 51, of Cecil, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Appleton. She was born on December 13, 1970 to Ronald Erdmann and the late Jane (Westphal) Erdmann. Tami was a graduate of Shawano High School and attended NWTC in Shawano. She was united in marriage to John Schneider on July 31, 1999....