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Patricia J. Tourtillott

Patricia J. Tourtillott

Jan 16, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Tourtillott, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Patricia was born on May 9, 1940, in Keshena to the late Isaac and Augustine (Duquain) Jacobs. On September 24, 1960, Pat was united in marriage to Donald Tourtillott in Neopit. They were married for 44 years before Don preceded her in death in 2004....

Sally Ann Dillenberg

Sally Ann Dillenberg

Jan 15, 2022

Sally Ann Dillenberg, age 79, passed away on January 15, 2022. Sally was born on March 28, 1943, to the late Albert and Lorraine (Schardt) Dillenberg in Shawano. She attended school in Shawano where she lived her entire life in the family home. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, caring for the birds, wildlife, and furry friends....

Cindy Grignon

Cindy Grignon

Jan 14, 2022

Cindy R. Grignon, age 58, of Howard, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Green Bay. She was born on December 6, 1963 to the late Jack Miller and Vernie Quinney-Waubano in Shawano. Cindy attended and graduated from Shawano High School. She later moved to the Fox Valley where she provided professional cleaning services for public...

Eugene F. King

Eugene F. King

Jan 13, 2022

Eugene Frederick King, Sr., age 73, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay with his son, Carl, wife, Priscilla and his closest companion, his dog, Diamond nearby.08/19/1948

Gene was born in Keshena, August 19, 1948. He lost his mother at the age of 13, the oldest of...

Xavier Cardish

Xavier Cardish

Jan 13, 2022

Xavier Cardish was born and passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  The infant son of Emily Knope and Jayden Cardish.

Xavier is survived by: his parents, Emily and Jayden; grandparents, Earl Knope, Kellie Bohm, Ryan James and Sabrina Miller; and aunts and uncles, Gracie, Jada, Jaidalynn and Kale.

Lonnie C. Peterman

Lonnie C. Peterman

Jan 12, 2022

Lonnie C. Peterman, age 49, of Gillett, formerly of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Green Bay.  Lonnie was born in Shawano on April 13, 1972, to Joanne (Rueckert) Peterman and the late Lonnie L. Peterman.  Lonnie grew up in Bonduel and graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1990.  On April...

Carol M. Soufal

Carol M. Soufal

Jan 12, 2022

Carol M. Soufal, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Carol was born in Shiocton on September 28, 1932, to the late Harold and Thelma (Bessett) Steward. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 1950 and then went on to Theda Clark Nursing School where she became an LPN. On September 9, 1953, Carol was...

Percy J. Lawrence

Percy J. Lawrence

Jan 12, 2022

Percy Joe "Kenewsaeh" Lawrence started his journey home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Appleton, Wisconsin at the age of 85. He is reunited with the love of his life, Loretta (Wilber) Lawrence. He was born on January 26, 1936, in Lawton, Oklahoma to the late Joshua and Martha (Murphy) Lawrence. He was raised by his late...

Ruth Lohnes

Ruth Lohnes

Jan 8, 2022

Ruth Ann (Neconish) Lohnes

"Maza Winyan" (Dakota Name: Iron Woman)

Ruth Ann (Neconish) Lohnes, age 81, of Fargo, ND (Formerly of Saint Michael, ND) began her journey on the early afternoon of Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, with her family by her side.

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Wanda Mae Collins

Wanda Mae Collins

Jan 8, 2022

Wanda Mae Collins, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Wanda was born in Shawano on January 30, 1951, to the late Howard and Helen (Krueger) Hintz. She was a wonderful woman who was very easy to talk to and was like a mom to many. She was selfless, hardworking, determined and loving. Wanda...

Laura L. Martin

Laura L. Martin

Jan 7, 2022

Laura Lee "Butchie" Martin (Suniyan-ikwe), age 51, began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was born to Karen (Komanekin) and the late Lawrence Martin, Jr. on September 27, 1970. Butchie was accomplished in a variety of medical specialties including phlebotomy, dental assistant, and chiropractor work. She also worked for TC –...

Norma B. Elsner

Norma B. Elsner

Jan 7, 2022

Norma B. Elsner, age 91, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Dorothy (Martin) Meyer.

She is survived by her children, a son-in-law, a step-granddaughter, a sister, nieces and nephews.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband and parents....

Donald K. Packard

Donald K. Packard

Jan 4, 2022

Donald K. Packard, age 80, of Shawano, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away in Shawano on Tuesday, January 4 th , 2022.  Donald was born in Shawano on July 22, 1941, to the late Melvin and Lucille (Rueckert) Packard.  He served in the military and worked as a machinist and a building maintenance superintendent until retiring.

Judith A. De Karske

Judith A. De Karske

Jan 4, 2022

Judith A. (Judy) De Karske, age 80, of Weasel Dam and Pelican Lake, passed away on Jan. 4, 2022, finishing Act II of her "Book of Judy." She is now in her final Act, in paradise with her Lord and Savior, and Mitch whom she has missed for so long.

ACT I...

Rhonda Caldwell

Rhonda Caldwell

Jan 4, 2022

Rhonda Carol Caldwell, age 75 of Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Born on December 9, 1946, in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Joseph John and Myrtle (Boivin) Caldwell. On November 19, 1979, Rhonda was united in marriage to Eugene Boivin, Sr. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. She was an assistant...

Steven A. Belzer

Steven A. Belzer

Jan 2, 2022

Steven August Belzer, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Appleton. He was born on April 7, 1936, to the late Gerald and Lillian (Vollmer) Belzer. Steve graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. He served in the Navy Reserve followed by service in the Army. On February 27, 2013, Steve was united in marriage...

Tammy L. Kitson

Tammy L. Kitson

Jan 1, 2022

Tammy Lynn Kitson (Lyons), age 48 of Keshena, Wisconsin, began her spiritual journey on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Tammy was born on May 15, 1973, to the late Gertrude "Mindy" Horrighs and adopted by the late Lucille Lyons (Tomow) and Henry "Hank" J. Lyons, Sr. Tammy was united in marriage to David "Scair"...

Ronald Neconish

Ronald Neconish

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald Neconish, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Berlin, WI.  He was born on July 27, 1936, to the late Freeman and Madeline (Hanks) Neconish, in Keshena.  He graduated from high school in 1955.  Ron worked for Neenah Foundry for several years.  Ron enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, making crafts and...

Fred L. Zimmer

Fred L. Zimmer

Dec 31, 2021

Fred Luke Zimmer, age 74, of Legend Lake, Keshena, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 with his loving wife Amy by his side.  Fred was born in Cook County Illinois on July 2nd, 1947 to the late Bernhardt C. and June Blossom Lolita (Stoike) Zimmer.  Fred grew up in Illinois and after high school he attended...

Timothy Cook

Timothy Cook

Dec 31, 2021

Timothy Cook, age 52, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021. Tim was born on July 22, 1969, in Cudahay, Wisconsin to Ruth Balistreri and James Cook. Tim was raised throughout Barron County and later resided in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Tim was known as the leader of the pack at his family-owned...

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