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Mary Louise Grignon

Mary Louise Grignon

Oct 18, 2021

Mary Louise Grignon, age 83 of Keshena, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1938, in Keshena to the late Raymond and Josephine (Nahwahquaw) Grignon, Sr. Mary attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Shawano High School and went on to Milwaukee Vocational School. Mary worked at Menominee Tribal Offices, and then became...

Herthal B. Larsen

Herthal B. Larsen

Oct 17, 2021

Herthal Larsen passed away on October 17, 2021, at the age of ninety-seven. Herthal was born September 11, 1924, the daughter of William and Gladys (Wilson) Krueger. She was the oldest of four children.  Herthal attended Shawano area schools and graduated from Shawano High School. She was a cheerleader, played in the band, and was...

Shirley M. Kieckhafer

Shirley M. Kieckhafer

Oct 17, 2021

Shirley Marie Kieckhafer (nee: Mayefski), age 69, passed away on October 17, 2021, with her daughters by her side. Shirley was born on December 4, 1951, to the late Reinhold "Butch" and Arlene (Vanden Elsen) Mayefski in Neenah, WI.

Shirley lived a full life and never slowed down - even after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis...

Leroy Francis Sanapaw, Sr.

Leroy Francis Sanapaw, Sr.

Oct 13, 2021

LeRoy Francis Sanapaw, Sr., age 47, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  He was born on May 26, 1974, to Evanell (Kakwitch) Sanapaw and the late Joseph Sanapaw in Shawano.  He attended Menominee Indian High School in Keshena. LeRoy hung drywall for Flea Drywalling for several years. He enjoyed going to the casino and...

Michelle R. Malone

Michelle R. Malone

Oct 11, 2021

Michelle Rose Malone, age 43, of Green Bay, passed away on October 11, 2021.  Michelle struggled with drug addiction for many years and although she fought fiercely, she lost the battle. Michelle was born in Algoma on October 11, 1978, to Martin and Barbara (LeMieux) Malone. Michelle is a graduate of Bowler High School. She was very...

Rev. Dr. Gerald Ray Wick

Rev. Dr. Gerald Ray Wick

Oct 10, 2021

Rev. Dr. Gerald Ray Wick, "Jerry" to all who knew him, 84, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Cardinal Ridge Residential Care in Howard where he had been living the past several months.

He was born November 8, 1936 in Plymouth, the...

Samuel A. Mahkimetas

Samuel A. Mahkimetas

Oct 9, 2021

Samuel A. "Mack" Mahkimetas, age 53 of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly from an auto accident on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born November 28, 1967, to the late Howard F. and Regina C. (Skenadore) Mahkimetas in Shawano. Sam graduated from Menominee High School. He worked at the Menominee Casino and enjoyed going to other casinos as...

Caroline Dolores Caldwell

Caroline Dolores Caldwell

Oct 8, 2021

Caroline Dolores Caldwell, age 78, of Neopit, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021.  Caroline was born on April 28, 1943, to the late Ernest and Louise (Waupoose) Wayka, Sr.  She was united in marriage to Rollan Caldwell in July of 1957, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. She loved to play poker, two card,...

Fred N. Bowersock

Fred N. Bowersock

Oct 7, 2021

Fred Norris Bowersock, 83, of Gresham passed away on Thursday, October 7 th , 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center. Fred was born on May 25 th , 1938 in the town of Lima, OH to Eva Bowersock, who preceded him in death. On November 28 th , 1958, Fred was united in marriage to Lucy (Hass) Bowersock....

Ruth E. Hartleben

Ruth E. Hartleben

Oct 7, 2021

Ruth E. Hartleben, age 90, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her home.  Ruth was born on August 18, 1931, in Bonduel to the late Emil and Dora (Wolf) Hartwig. She graduated from Bonduel High School.  Ruth was united in marriage to Orville Hartleben, her sweetheart since 1948, on October 21, 1950,...

Christopher W. Matchopatow

Christopher W. Matchopatow

Oct 4, 2021

Christopher "Chris" Wayne Matchopatow, age 54, of Keshena, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, October 4, 2021.  Chris was born on August 30, 1967, to Sue Beauprey and the late Fredrick Matchopatow, Sr., in Shawano.  He attended Manawa High School.  During high school he played football and basketball.  Chris was a NASCAR and Packer fan.   He was known...

Kenneth L. Askenette

Kenneth L. Askenette

Oct 4, 2021

Kenneth L. Askenette, Sr., age 57, of Neopit, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Kenneth was born on July 6, 1964, to the late Marvin "Steve" and Joyce (Wayka) Askenette, Sr. in Shawano. He attended St. Anthony's grade school and graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 1981. During high school, Kenneth played basketball and baseball. Growing up...

Randell Koszarek

Randell Koszarek

Oct 2, 2021

Randell James "Moe" Koszarek, age 62, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Randy was born on July 3, 1959, to the late Michael and Delores (Waupoose) Koszarek in Milwaukee, WI.  He graduated from Hamilton High School in Sussex in 1977. He remained in the area where he worked as a CNC machinist until his recent retirement...

Carleton D. Bingham

Carleton D. Bingham

Oct 1, 2021

Col. Carleton Dille "Bing" Bingham, PhD of Cecil, Wisconsin, a multi-faceted man of outstanding leadership and integrity, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021, at his home.  He was the son of the late Carleton and Dorothy (Dille) Bingham. Bing was blessed with the wonderful union of 26+ years with the love of his life -...

Annawon R. Peters

Annawon R. Peters

Sep 29, 2021

Annawon Robert Peters was born and passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, in Shawano.  Annawon is the son of Carol Peters and William Tomow.

Annawon is survived by: his parents, Carol and William; siblings, Dakota, William, Jr., and Kenesa; grandparents, Garnet Peters, Christopher Bissonette, Jonathan Torres, Angela Tomow; great grandmother, Ella Bruette;...

Rosella M. Rosina

Rosella M. Rosina

Sep 29, 2021

Rosella M. Rosina, 87 years old, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, with her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Alfred S. Rosina of Marquette, at her side. After retiring from Northern Michigan University in 2000, Rose enjoyed gardening, reading, beading beautiful jewelry, and spending time with her family. Rose is also...

Bernard Rodney Prusik

Bernard Rodney Prusik

Sep 28, 2021

Bernard Rodney Prusik, "Bernie", died at Shawano Medical Center from complications brought on by the new COVID variant. Though vaccinated, his age, 81, and poor health worked against him.

Bernie was born on August 27, 1940, to the late Bernard Adolph and Jeanette (Kupsky) Prusik in Shawano. When he was young, Bernie loved sports, especially basketball. He...

Jordan D. Walsh

Jordan D. Walsh

Sep 28, 2021

Jordan Daniel Walsh, age 30, of Underhill.  His soul departed this world on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Jordan was born on February 18, 1991, to Peggy (Walsh) and Michael Fritz in Harvey, IL. He graduated from Bremen High School in Midlothian, IL.  After graduation, he attended Harper College in Illinois. Jordan moved to Underhill four years ago....

Eugene M. Schultz

Eugene M. Schultz

Sep 27, 2021

Eugene M. Schultz, age 76, of Shawano, departed this life on September 27, 2021, at Shawano Place Assisted Living. Eugene was born on January 15, 1945, to the late Melvin and Edna (Wetzel) Schultz in Shawano. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill and attended Shawano High School. He was employed with...

Jon L. Kallio

Jon L. Kallio

Sep 27, 2021

Jon L. Kallio, age 80, passed peacefully into glory with family by his side on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the Cottages on Golden Pond in Shawano, WI.

Jon was born in Worcester, MA on November 30, 1940. One of his earliest memories was listening to the radio and hearing the news of WWII, which made a...

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