Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Ralph Amor Welch, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1928, to the late Elmer and Melinda (Williams) Welch in Red Springs. He grew up in Red Springs. Ralph worked in Sturgeon Bay in the cherry and apple orchards driving tractors. He joined the army and served in Germany...

Dec 29, 2021

Samuel "Sam" Alan Peters, Sr., age 38, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Sam was born in Antigo on April 18, 1983, to Wayne Peters and Deann Slater. Sam was a self-employed heating and cooling technician. He was an extremely smart man who could fix just about anything. He was always happy to help others and...

Dec 29, 2021

Donald Clarence Otto, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in Neenah. He was born on October 31, 1936, to the late Clarence and Irene (Schroeder) Otto in Shawano. Donald graduated from Gresham High School in 1954. He served in the United States Air Force. On June 11, 1960, he was united in marriage with...

Dec 28, 2021

Mary Louise Shepard, age 84, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1937, to the late Frank and Maryann (Caldwell) Tomow in Keshena. She was united in marriage to Ira Shepard in March of 1958. Mary was a cook and drove bus at local schools. She enjoyed sewing and...

Dec 25, 2021

Shirley Kay Greely, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Shawano. She was born on May 9, 1941, to the late George and Virginia (Harney) Robinette in Anderson, Indiana. Shirley was united in marriage with Daniel L. "Dan" Greely on February 8, 1982, in Waynesville, Missouri. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and fishing. Shirley...

Dec 24, 2021

Jerry Weisnicht, age 61 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 24, 2021. Jerry was born on May 12, 1960, to Ardella (Kroening) and the late Marvin Weisnicht. He attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from UW Stevens Point. Jerry was united in marriage to Diane Spitzberger on June 20, 1981. He was the Administrator...

Dec 23, 2021

Russell Rebholz, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Waukesha. He was born on March 6, 1934, to the late Charles and Florence (Roberts) Rebholz in Wales, Wisconsin. On May 7, 1955, Russell was united in marriage with Sylvia Baumbach until she passed away on March 19, 1999. Russell was a supervisor...

Dec 23, 2021

Sharon Marie Reinert, age 71, of Tigerton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 23 rd , 2021.  Sharon was born in Shawano on March 15 th , 1950, to the late John and Joyce (Schmidt) Reminger, Sr. Sharon grew up in Leopolis and graduated from Marion High School.  On November 26 th , 1976,...

Dec 21, 2021

Anderson John Ninham, Jr., age 49, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in Madison. He was born on October 13, 1972, to the late Denise (Tucker) and Anderson Ninham, Sr. in Green Bay, and stepfather, Clifford Madosh, Jr., the father who raised him. Anderson graduated from Menominee High School in 1990 and attended college in Chicago receiving a...

Dec 20, 2021

Thomas A. Brunner was called home December 20, 2021, as was his Christmas prayer, while residing at Country Villa Assisted Living in Pulaski, WI. He was born January 10, 1937, to Arthur and Elinor Brunner of Leopolis, WI.

Tom will be most remembered for his love of dairy farming and his community service....

Dec 19, 2021

Joanne Marie Ackermann, age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Shawano. She was born on February 18, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter to the late Edwin and Martha (VonSpreecken) Olson. Joanne graduated from Wayzata High School and has an Associates Degree from Minnesota School of Business and Laboratory Technique. She was employed by...

Dec 19, 2021

Gina Joan McMaster, 61, of Granite Canon passed away December 19, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior. Gina was born April 14, 1960, in Shawano, Wisconsin to Robert and Leatrice (Askdal) Patterson. She married James Michael McMaster on July 29, 2013, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Gina received a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of...

Dec 16, 2021

Margie Charley (Hawpetoss) Marion, "Grammies", 68, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  She was born on January 6, 1953 in Rehoboth, New Mexico, the daughter of Frank Charley and Grace T. Billy.  She was a member of the Navajo Dine Nation.  She spent her teenage summer years with her sister...

Dec 15, 2021

Gary L. Bohm, age 65, of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Gary was born in Shawano on August 13, 1956, to the late Cennie W. "Sam" and Lucille L. (Handstedt) Bohm. On September 16, 1978, Gary was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christine Lhotte, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Dec 15, 2021

Alvin J. Mathew, age 83, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Alvin was born in Wolcott, Indiana on January 17, 1938, to the late Clarence and Melina (Tourangeau) Mathew. After high school, Alvin served in the United States Army for two years before receiving his honorable discharge.  He was united in marriage to Rita...

Dec 14, 2021

Bonnie Louise Smet, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Shawano. She was born on May 10, 1957, to Nona (Wood) Rath-Simons and the late Mearl Rath in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Bonnie lived in Shawano for the past 10 years and enjoyed birds, especially her three parakeets, knitting, and puzzles.

She...

Dec 12, 2021

David John Reinheimer died peacefully on December 12, 2021, at his home in Cecil, WI. He was born on February 26, 1937, to Byron and Irene (Beversdorf) Reinheimer in Shorewood. Dave's great grandfather, John Reinheimer, was one of the first settlers in eastern Shawano County, arriving in 1875 when it was still Indian country.

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Dec 12, 2021

Richard Lawrence Dickie, Sr., age 80, passed away in Shawano on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1940, to the late Theodore and Lillian (Gristeau) Dickie in Keshena. He was united in marriage with Audrey Hayes until she passed away on May 5, 2014. Richard was in Golden Gloves Boxing 1948-1950. He was...

Dec 12, 2021

Kallie Grace Dewey was born and passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. The infant daughter of Dylan D. Dewey and Alexis L. Hicks in Shawano.

She is survived by her parents, one sister, Kara, grandparents: Brian (Mary) Dewey, Trish (Roger Buckley) Dewey, David (Kelly) Hicks, Godparents: Blade Roberson, Kevin Purdun, and Charlee...

Dec 11, 2021

Charles Leighton Hough, 85, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away, Saturday, December 11, 2021. Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was born 1936 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Charles Leighton Hough, Sr. and Henrietta (King) Hough. Growing up near Lake Winnebago and the Fox river, Chuck discovered his passion for fishing, stealing away to cast a...