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Ronald Drage

Ronald Drage

May 4, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Ervin Drage, age 89, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, after a long illness.  Ron was born in the town of Waukechon in Shawano County on April 7, 1933, to the late Ervin and Elda (Westerfeld) Drage.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Eleanore "Ellie" Stanke,...

Roger E. Hartwig

Roger E. Hartwig

May 2, 2022

Roger E. Hartwig, age 75 of Green Bay, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born in Bonduel, WI, to the late Emil and Dora (Wolf) Hartwig on May 23, 1946. Roger married his best friend and lifelong love Joy Genke on December 18, 1966, in Gillett, WI. Roger graduated from Bonduel...

Michael J. Sherman

Michael J. Sherman

May 2, 2022

Michael James Sherman, age 45 of Shawano.  He was born on June 13, 1976, to Kimberly A. Sherman in Berwyn, Illinois.  Michael enjoyed working on and painting cars.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his children.

Michael is survived by: his children, Maddie and Macie and brother, Ken Sherman.

Nancy L. Steigman

Nancy L. Steigman

May 1, 2022

Nancy Louise Steigman, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 in her home. She was born on December 11, 1953 to the late Louis and Ludmilla (Vengrin) Spino in Hartford, Connecticut. Nancy was united in marriage to Mike Steigman on July 19, 1971 in St. Louis Missouri. She worked at the Chrysler Auto Plant for...

Jerry A. Grosskopf

Jerry A. Grosskopf

Apr 29, 2022

Jerry A. Grosskopf, age 60, of Bowler, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, in Madison.  Jerry was born in Shawano, WI on January 6, 1962, son of the late Harvey and Rita (Greskoviak) Grosskopf.  He graduated from Bowler High School and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Madison where he graduated with a Bachelor...

Darlene R. Richards

Darlene R. Richards

Apr 25, 2022

Darlene R. "Dolly" Richards, age 79, of Gresham, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Pines in Embarrass, WI, from complications of a broken hip. She was born February 10, 1943, in the Town of Seneca, the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Stoehr) Watters. She was united in marriage on October 1, 1983,...

Irma Timmons Brunner

Irma Timmons Brunner

Apr 22, 2022

Irma Timmons Brunner, age 92, passed away at her home in Shawano on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1929, to the late Emil and Irma (Lawrence) Nelson. Irma was married to Mel Timmons on June 30, 1951 in London Mills, Illinois. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage and raised three children before...

Tracy A. Kessen

Tracy A. Kessen

Apr 21, 2022

Tracy A. Kessen, age 53, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1968, to Barbara (Birdsall) Jolin and the late William Jolin in Oshkosh. Tracy graduated from Oshkosh West High School. She was united in marriage to Robert "Sarge" Kessen on August 31, 1991, in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death...

Donna M. Friebel

Donna M. Friebel

Apr 20, 2022

Donna M. Friebel, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Gresham. Donna was born on May 18, 1938, to the late Edward and Bertha (Van Rossum) Van Domelen in Little Chute. On October 6, 1957, she was united in marriage to Merlyn J. "Merle" Friebel in Little Chute. She enjoyed crocheting and loved animals....

Peggy & Ray Lemieux

Peggy & Ray Lemieux

Apr 20, 2022

Raymond "Ray" Lemeiux passed away in Florida on August 2, 2020. Ray was born on June 6, 1950. He is survived by his daughter, Dawnmarie (Mike) Lemieux-Jacoby and a grandson, Mikey.

Peggy Lynn Lemieux, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Green Bay. Peggy was born in Milwaukee on April...

Milton A. Mcpherson

Milton A. Mcpherson

Apr 20, 2022

Milton A. McPherson, age 71, of Rhinelander, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1951, to the late Alfred and Mildred (Dickie) McPherson in Keshena. Milton attended Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He worked for the Potawatomi Tribe for over twenty...

William A. Doxtator

William A. Doxtator

Apr 19, 2022

William A. Doxtator, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  Bill was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on January 13, 1936, son of the late William and Ethel (Welch) Doxtator. After high school Bill served in the United States Army.  After his honorable discharge from the Army Bill worked for many years as an...

James Reiter

James Reiter

Apr 18, 2022

James "Jim" "Pokey" Reiter, passed away on April 18, 2022, after battling a rare neurological disorder for over 10 years. Jim was born January 8, 1951 to the late James and Lorraine (Beauprey) Reiter. He graduated from Ripon College in 1973 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics & Sociology/Anthropology. He also earned a Master's degree from Silver Lake College...

Lawrence I. Krause

Lawrence I. Krause

Apr 15, 2022

Lawrence I. Krause, age 93, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, in Shawano. He was born on July, 12, 1928 to the late Louis and Laura Krause in Belle Plaine of Shawano County. Lawrence lived most of his life in Shawano and worked at the Shawano Paper Mill for 47 years. On June 27, 1953, he...

Daryl Bzdawka

Daryl Bzdawka

Apr 14, 2022

Daryl Edward Bzdawka, age 81, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Florida. He was born on May 2, 1940, to the late Edward and Irene (Horbinski) Bzdawka in Milwaukee.

Daryl was a man who enjoyed life and cherished spending it with his wife of 53 years, Muriel. He loved to travel with her, taking trips...

Darrell J. Madosh

Darrell J. Madosh

Apr 12, 2022

Darrell J. Madosh, age 68, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Darrell was born on April 14, 1953, in Keshena to the late Clifford Madosh, Sr. and Ella (Sanapaw) Madosh. On January 14, 2014, Darrell was united in marriage to Louise "Baby Lou" Madosh. They have been blessed for the past 25 years...

Patricia E. Zimmermann

Patricia E. Zimmermann

Apr 10, 2022

Patricia Evelyn Zimmermann, age 101, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Peshtigo. Patricia was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota on March 17, 1921, to the late Leo J. and Eva Belle (Herrick) Raiter. Patricia worked as a stewardess for the railroad, transporting sick people from Chicago to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In September of...

Joyce Engel

Joyce Engel

Apr 8, 2022

Joyce H. Engel, age 105, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Shawano. She was born on September 8, 1916, to the late Melvin and Olive (Goodchild) Lund in Shawano. On June 17, 1936, Joyce was united in marriage to Roy F. Engel at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lunds. Roy preceded her in death in 1997 after sixty-one...

Wayne Sparks

Wayne Sparks

Apr 8, 2022

Wayne Sparks, age 55, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Green Bay. He was born on August 29, 1966, to the late Leslie and Marcelene (Miller) Sparks in Shawano. He was an avid Packer fan and loved his rock and roll. Wayne enjoyed motorcycles and bicycles and was always wearing his leather jacket. He enjoyed...

Linda L. Passon

Linda L. Passon

Apr 7, 2022

Linda Passon, age 67, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in New London. She was born on May 6, 1954, to Lawrence Krause and the late Violet (Heling) Krause in Shawano. Linda was a graduate of Shawano High School with the class of 1972. She was united in marriage to Eugene R. Passon on...

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