Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

John C. Papendorf, age 79, of Marion, passed away in Neenah on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. John was born in Caroline, Shawano County, on April 17, 1942, to the late Charles and Alvina (Pankow) Papendorf. John grew up on the family's dairy farm and attended Marion school. After high school he moved to Kenosha where he worked...

Nov 16, 2021

Donald "Tom" Joseph Johnson, age 86, of Waupaca, passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1935, in Keshena, to the late James and Eva (Peters) Johnson. After high school Tom went on to serve his country admirably in the Airforce and was honorably discharged. After being discharged, Tom went on to...

Nov 15, 2021

Eva V. Wudtke, age 86, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, in Shawano. Eva was born in Bowler on January 2, 1935, daughter of the late Henry and Ora (Huntington) Jones. Eva was united in marriage to Donald Wudtke.  She worked as a seamstress with Zwickers Knitting Mill in Shawano for many years. Eva...

Nov 15, 2021

Debra A. "Lil Deb" Gerken, age 67, of Tigerton, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Debbie was born in Shawano on October 26, 1954, to the late Donald and Evelyn (Tischauser) Jahnke. On August 9, 1991, Deb was united in marriage to Dave Gerken in Shawano. Deb was a very social person and over the years...

Nov 15, 2021

William "Kuzco" Beauprey (Mato Wihanble) Dreaming Bear made his spiritual transition to be with Creator on November 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Kuzco died of Agent Orange herbicide poisoning after voluntarily enlisting in the U.S. Navy and on to Vietnam at the age of seventeen. He received the Bronze Star, National...

Nov 14, 2021

Dolores M. Conner, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born on March 24, 1943, to the late Karl and Lorena (Sheshequoan) Munson in Keshena. On November 19, 1977, Dolores was united in marriage to Olin Connor in Kenosha. She loved gardening, jigsaw puzzles, and sewing. Dolores was a loving mother...

Nov 14, 2021

Nathen "Nate Dog" Karl Wynos Sr., age 48, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday November 14, 2021, in Green Bay. He was born on February 21, 1973, in Shawano, to Wayne Wynos Sr. and Mary Lou Webster. Nathen was a simple and kind man with a huge heart and would give the shirt off his back if...

Nov 13, 2021

Harvey C. Dillenburg, 74, passed away unexpectedly at the home he shared with his beloved wife Joyce on Saturday, November 13th, 2021. Harvey was born in Shawano County to Charles and Esther (Kunschke) Dillenburg. Harvey was a loving man and has left a gentle giant-sized hole in the hearts of those who survive him. Harvey was a...

Nov 13, 2021

Ervin H. "2115" Reinke, age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born on January 28, 1932, to the late Albert and Hertha (Wudtke) Reinke, Sr. On August 22, 1956, Ervin was united in marriage to Genevieve "Gena" DeBauch in Gillett. Ervin farmed the very land where he was born all his life. Ervin...

Nov 13, 2021

Nancy Lee Werner, 90, of Shawano, WI, passed away on November 13, 2021 in Appleton, WI. She was born May 6, 1931 in Elgin, IL, a daughter of William H. and Ruby (Lester) Schultz of Bartlett, IL.  Nancy graduated from Elgin High School with the Class of 1949 and Northwestern Nursing College in Evanston, IL with the...

Nov 12, 2021

Darrell Len Erickson, age 60, of the Town of Red Springs, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Darrell was born in Shawano on July 8, 1961, the son of Lloyd D. and Emma Jane (Welch) Erickson. Darrell served in the United States Army National Guard. Darrell was better known as "Santa", and in true Santa fashion,...

Nov 10, 2021

Joe Walter Naumann, 91, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano, WI.  Born June 18, 1930, to Frank and Hulda Reimer in Land O' Lakes, WI.   Joe was adopted by his parents John and Amanda Naumann after his birth parents passed away in an automobile accident in 1936.  A life-long Cecil,...

Nov 10, 2021

John F. Williams, age 77 of the Town of Red Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his home.  He was born on October 13, 1944, to the late Byron Eugene and Naomi Belle (Johnson) Williams in Green Bay.  John was united in marriage to Dee M. Kubichek on July 13, 1984, at First Methodist...

Nov 10, 2021

David L. Wetzel, 85, of Baraboo, passed away on November 10, 2021.  Dave was born in Gresham, Wisconsin on August 2, 1936, son of the late Edwin and Olga (Kroll) Wetzel. Dave graduated from Gresham High School and in January of 1956 enlisted in the United States Navy. On May 7, 1959, Dave was united in marriage...

Nov 8, 2021

Jessie Jean Damveld, age 84 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.  Jean was born on July 24, 1937, to the late Lyle and Gertrude (Mc Bride) Jensen, in Leighton Township in Allegan County, Michigan.  Jean was united in marriage to David Damveld on June 30, 1956, at St. Theresa Church Wayland, MI.   The couple...

Nov 7, 2021

Junior Louis Jahnke passed away peacefully on Sunday November 7, 2021, at the age of 91.  Junior was born on July 13, 1930, in Shawano to the late Emil and Rose (Hoffmier) Jahnke.  July 13 th was also the birthday of his dad Emil which led to his name Junior.

Junior married the...

Nov 7, 2021

Wendy Ann Metz, age 64, of Green Bay, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1957 in Green Bay, to Elaine (Lembcke) Welter and the late Charles Welter. She was united in marriage to Christopher Metz.  Wendy worked for most of her life as the church secretary for the Bethel Baptist Church in...

Nov 6, 2021

Yolanda "Yodie Tousey" Heath, age 30, of Keshena WI passed away in Marshfield, WI on November 6, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1991, in Shawano, to Linda (Tousey) Heath and the late Dennis Heath. Yolanda graduated from Menominee Indian High School with the class of 2010. She enjoyed cooking, doing many arts and crafts, and going on...

Nov 6, 2021

Lawrence Jay Sperberg left the physical in union with his heavenly father on November 6, 2021. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea.  He worked for Murphey Construction before opening his own business, L.J. Sperberg Construction in 1971. He was very active in his community, was a strong God-fearing Christian, and loved his...

Nov 6, 2021

Kenneth M. "Ken" Cook, age 55 of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born in Sheboygan on March 10, 1966, to Kay (Rabideaux) Cook and the late Michael Cook Sr. Ken graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School. He served his country as a U.S. Marine and had over 26 years in law enforcement...