Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

Steven C. Engel, age 62, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home in Shawano. He was the son of the late Charles and Jermaine (Schultz) Engel, born on January 15, 1960 in Green Bay. Steven graduated from Shawano High School and was active in baseball at all levels in his younger years. He worked...

Jul 12, 2022

Gary J. Collins, age 84, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in his wonderful home of Oakhaven, a caring and loving assisted living residence in Shawano, WI.  Gary was born in Milwaukee on June 13, 1938, son of the late Donald and Eunice (Hage) Collins.  He was the first born and an...

Jul 12, 2022

June L. Hanstedt, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Shawano. She was born in Shawano on May 23, 1926 to the late Richard and Luella (Dobbs) Dickow. Her family moved to Gresham when she was 2 years old where she attended public school and graduated from Gresham High School in 1943. June moved...

Jul 11, 2022

Alice A. Alfheim, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Shawano. She was born on October 24, 1939, to the late John and Elba (Wockenfus) Hafferman in Shawano. Alice was a graduate of Bowler High School with the class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Gerald H. Alfheim on November 30, 1957,...

Jul 8, 2022

Agnes M. Smith, age 87, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2022.

Jul 5, 2022

Marie Elaine Denomie, age 80, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Shawano. She was born on January 24, 1942 to the late Merritt "Nick" and Amy (Gardner) Miller in Tomah. Marie graduated from Gresham High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Harvey Denomie, Jr. in Milwaukee in 1967. He preceded...

Jul 4, 2022

Bonnie M. Hohn, age 83, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, in Green Bay. She was born on Jan 22, 1939, to the late Oley and Alice (Sullivan) Richards in Gresham. Bonnie graduated from Gresham High School with the class of 1957. She married her high school sweetheart, Harlan Hohn on October 29, 1960, at Zion...

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...