Obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2021

Daniel Lee Witthuhn, age 84, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 5, 2021. He was born in Outagamie County on December 6, 1936, to the late Ray and Joyce (Armitage) Witthuhn. On February 15, 1958, Daniel was united in marriage to Joanne Ciesielczyk in Navarino. Dan worked as a heavy equipment operator for Murphy's Construction...

Nov 5, 2021

Patricia Ruth Dillenberg, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. Pat was born on June 29, 1935, to the late Albert and Lorraine (Schardt) Dillenberg in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School where she lived most of her life. Pat worked at Citizen's State Bank in Shawano and then M&I Bank in Shawano until...

Nov 5, 2021

William E. "Bill" Ruechel, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. He was born in the town of Lessor on July 16, 1929, to the late William A. and Marie (Raether) Ruechel. Bill married the love of his life Gertrude L. Schultz on August 19, 1950, Gertrude preceded him in death on January 15, 2019....

Nov 4, 2021

Domonic Joseph "DJ" Caldwell, age 25, of Keshena WI passed away in Milwaukee, WI surrounded by his family on November 4, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1996 in Shawano, WI. Domonic graduated from Menominee Indian High School with the class of 2015, where he was a talented athlete in numerous sports, but excelled especially in basketball and...

Nov 4, 2021

Sally Kugel, age 83, of the Town of Waukechon, Shawano County, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Sally was born in Wausau on November 29, 1937, to the late Walter and Edna (Tabbert) Maltbey. Sally graduated from Shawano High School in 1956 and went on to work at the Outagamie...

Nov 4, 2021

Sharon Fay Hodkiewicz, 64, of Shawano, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on November 4, 2021. While she will be missed by many, we are thankful that she is again with her beloved husband, Dennis, who died in 2015.

Sharon was born on March 19, 1957, to Calvin and Sadie Norton. Sharon met the love of her...