Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

David R. Winter passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, at his home after a short illness, with his family present.

He was the son of Attorney Douglas Winter and Ruth (Reichmann) Winter, Shawano-Gresham School District educator.  His progenitors included early 17th Century New England immigrants, Revolutionary War Veterans and some of Shawano...

Sep 24, 2021

Richard G. "Rick" Thompson, age 80, died peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021.  Rick was born in Shawano on July 4, 1941, to the late Ken and Lucille (Wilgenburg) Thompson. On April 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Janice Monroe. Rick worked for Dearco in Shawano through his high school years and returned to Dearco...

Sep 22, 2021

Vernon Otto "Bun" Church, age 80 of the Stockbridge Munsee reservation, passed away at home on September 22, 2021.  Vern was the oldest son born to Priscilla (Beilke) and George "Elmer" Church on the Stockbridge Munsee reservation.  Vern lived on the reservation during his early years, moving with his family to Milwaukee during the Relocation era.  He...

Sep 22, 2021

B everly Ione Glisch, age 74 of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Beverly was born on August 17, 1947, to the late Lloyd and Ione (Brushel) Neumann in Milwaukee. She had a career in sales in the steel industry. In 1977, Beverly was united in marriage to Jerrold "Jerry" Glisch in Waukesha. She enjoyed...

Sep 18, 2021

Samuel Gus Angel, age 57 of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Sam was born on January 2, 1964, to the late Sam and Lillian (Caldwell) Angel in Chicago, IL. He was baptized at St. Anthony's Church. He graduated from high school in Chicago and in 1994, he moved to...

Sep 18, 2021

Michael Connolly Mayerl, age 81, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Shawano.  Born in Shawano on August 7, 1940, Michael is the son of the late Bert and Margaret (Connolly) Mayerl.  He graduated from Sacred Heart grade school and from Shawano High School with the class that won back-to-back state basketball championships where...

Sep 17, 2021

Gerald Dale "Jerry" Jarek, age 92 of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021.  He was born on June 28, 1929, to the late Joseph and Mary (Stuewer) Jarek in the Town of Lessor.  Jerry was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Gomm on August 25, 1950, in Chicago.  Dorothy preceded him in death on January...

Sep 17, 2021

John "Johnny Depp" Tepiew, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Neopit. He was born on October 16, 1942, to the late John and Mary (Kakwitch) Tepiew in Keshena, WI. John worked at the Wisconsin Rapids Foundry before returning to Neopit in 1989. He worked at Menominee Tribal Clinic in Keshena for several years...

Sep 15, 2021

Donald Leo Heil, age 54, of Gillett, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born to the late Loretta (Ruplinger) and Clifford Heil, Sr. on September 21, 1966, in Wausau, WI. Donald was a middle school teacher at Notre Dame in Chippewa Falls and Sacred Heart in Shawano. He loved being a teacher and making...

Sep 15, 2021

Gary D. DeFere, age 83, passed away on September 15, 2021, at his home in Shawano, WI. Born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on October 25, 1937, he was the son of Elton and Dorothy (Seiler) DeFere. On July 22, 1961, Gary was united in marriage to Joanne M. Rohr in Sturgeon Bay. They were both employed at...

Sep 14, 2021

Dennis O'Brien, 80, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Keshena. He was born on October 7, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Cyril and Helen (Brown) O'Brien.  After he graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, he enlisted in the military in 1960 and served as a U.S. Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne...

Sep 13, 2021

Myrtle Augusta Behnke, age 91, of the Township of Richmond, Shawano County went to be with her Lord in heaven on Monday, September 13, 2021. Myrtle was born at home on October 30, 1929. She grew up on her parent's farm which was located on Highway 29 across from Stony Hill Church.  She was the daughter of the late...

Sep 9, 2021

Gary Lee Murphy, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021, after a brief illness. Gary was born July 11, 1947, to the late Ervin Luther Murphy and Charlotte (Fraley) Murphy. He graduated from Bowler High School in 1965. Gary had numerous jobs in his lifetime but mostly worked in construction. He enjoyed...

Sep 9, 2021

Kathleen Anges Bosetski, age 83, of Pulaski, passed away at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Kathleen was born in Green Bay on July 11, 1938, to the late Jerome and Gladys (Nockerts) Stuckart.  She was united in marriage to Francis T. Bosetski on November 15, 1958, in Green Bay. Kathy and Francis moved to the Town...

Sep 9, 2021

Euretta "Buzzi" J. Rollins, age 70, of Bowler, passed away at the Ella Besaw Center on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Buzzi was born in Bowler on August 20, 1951, to the late Howard and Gretta (Tousey) Jacobs.  She graduated from Bowler High School with the class of 1969 and then attended Trinity Bible College in Jamestown, ND....

Sep 8, 2021

Diane E. "Dee Dee" Clark, age 69 of Shawano, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Shawano.  Born in Milwaukee on December 31, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie (Wener) Winter.  Dee Dee was an avid animal lover, especially dogs.  She enjoyed fishing, as well as housekeeping and watching auto racing when...

Sep 6, 2021

Lawrence John Kallies, age 60, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, in Neenah. He was born on April 13, 1961, in Shawano, to the late Maynard and Helen (Brunette) Kallies. He attended Shawano High School, graduating with the class of 1979. He was united in marriage to Ann Marie Palmer, on October 9, 2010 at St....

Sep 5, 2021

Lloyd E. Heinz, age 73 of the Town of Wescott, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Born in Shawano on June 22, 1948, he is the son of the late Roger and Margaret (Runge) Heinz. Lloyd graduated from Bonduel High School in 1966. After police science training, Lloyd became a deputy with the Shawano County Sheriff's Department, where...

Sep 5, 2021

Sanford E. "Stan" Fowler, III., of Neopit, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1966, to Doris (Boivin) Fowler and the late Sanford E. Fowler, Jr., in Elgin, IL. He enjoyed working in his yard landscaping. He also loved his dog, Buddy and spending time with his family...

Sep 3, 2021

Kerry Angeline Dixon, age 66, eternally age 39, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, in Appleton.  She was born in Keshena on January 14, 1955, to Lois Ann Soman and Byron Norbert Dixon Sr. She would later be given the Menominee name by Helen Thunder, Osawanakesiqewīw, appropriately meaning "Southern Sky Woman", with sunsets being her favorite time of day....