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Duane Dennis Olson
Nov 3, 2021
Duane Dennis Olson, age 90, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Duane was born in Shawano on June 17, 1931, to the late Alfred and Mildred (Haefs) Olson. Duane graduated from Shawano High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the Korean War and retired from the Air Force after 20...
Peter Martin Jr.
Nov 2, 2021
Peter F. Martin Jr., age 75, of Keshena, passed away on November 2, 2021 at his home. Peter was born on January 5, 1946 in Keshena, to the late Peter F. and Amanda (Long) Martin Sr.. Peter worked as a logger and a security guard for the Menominee Casino for 25 years until retiring. He was united in marriage...
Jacquelyn Sue Zuleger
Nov 2, 2021
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Sue Zuleger, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Shawano. She was born on September 15, 1941, to the late Lorenz R. and Virginia (Mahn) Heck in Green Bay. Jackie was an accountant with Social Services Aging Unit. She was an avid bowler and inducted into the bowling Hall of Fame. She...
Robert "Bob" Holl
Oct 29, 2021
Robert "Bob" Edward Holl, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021. Bob was born on May 3, 1941, in Shawano, to the late Clarence N. and Arletta R. (Seering) Holl. He grew up in Krakow and was a graduate of Pulaski High School. In recent months, Bob fondly recalled the opportunity Lucian Krawczyk gave...
Otis A. Mehlberg
Oct 27, 2021
Otis A. Mehlberg, Sr. of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, peacefully at home. He was born in Shawano on June 8, 1928, to the late William R. and Amanda (Kobskie) Mehlberg. Otis grew up in Shawano living above the Mehlberg Bakery helping his family with the day-to-day operations. He graduated from Shawano High School where...
Gilbert E. Mayer
Oct 27, 2021
Gilbert E. Mayer, age 94, of Lakewood, died on October 27, 2021. He was born on November 20, 1926, to the late Henry and Lydia (Zelmer) Mayer in Lena. Gilbert served in the United States Army. On August 12, 1950, Gilbert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jewel Hinkel in Milwaukee.
Nick J. Micik
Oct 26, 2021
Nicholas J. "Nick at Night" Micik, Jr., of Shawano, passed away on October 26, 2021. Nick was born September 1, 1955, in Keshena, to the late Nicholas and Ruby (Waukau) Micik, Sr. He was an iron worker whose skills were applied to big bridges throughout the country. Nick enjoyed playing pool, listening to music, and watching sports,...
Eva Jean Bowman
Oct 24, 2021
Eva Jean Bowman, age 75, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Bowler. She was born on December 23, 1945, to the late Lyle and Rose (Creapeau) Bowman in Keshena. Eva attended Custer High School in Milwaukee followed by the College of Menominee Nation in Keshena where she received her associates degree in early childhood education....
Alexander Elmer Martin, Jr.
Oct 24, 2021
Alexander Elmer "Charlie" Martin, Jr., age 71, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Appleton. He was born on March 18, 1950, to the late Alexander E. "Chook" and Marie E. (Waukechon) Martin, Sr., in Keshena. Charlie graduated from Shawano High School and attended trade school. He enlisted in the United States Navy. After...
Carlene L. Michalski
Oct 23, 2021
On January 10, 1954, Carlye Lois Wanner was born to Philip "Bud" and Lucille Wanner in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Carlye attended school until graduating from Clintonville High School in 1972. Carlye was united in marriage to Harry Joe Michalski on May 19, 1973. Carlye began her career at Shopko in 1978 working as on optician's technician until...
Leroy F. Liesner
Oct 23, 2021
LeRoy F. Liesner, age 95, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Shawano. He was born on August 23, 1926, in Cecil, to the late John and Ida (Heller) Liesner. LeRoy was united in marriage to Jaqueline Ann Rizzi, On July 23, 1949, in Spencer. Jaqueline preceded him in death on September 19, 2013. ...
Douglas J. Rabas
Oct 19, 2021
Douglas Rabas, age 73, of Oconto Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Karban) Rabas. On October 21, 1994, Doug married Jan (Steffens) Rabas in Green Bay.
Doug spent most of his life on the road working as...
Ardith A. Waupoose
Oct 19, 2021
Ardith Ann "Arty" Waupoose, born December 26, 1958, of Keshena, WI, started her spiritual journey on October 19, 2021, surrounded by her immediate family. She was the daughter of the late Aloysius H. Waupoose, Sr. and Edith L. "Sickie" (Long) Waupoose.
Ardith enjoyed being a grandmother and spending time with her four granddaughters....
Frank E. Katzenmeyer, Jr.
Oct 18, 2021
Frank Erdmann Katzenmeyer, Jr., age 85, passed away on October 18, 2021, in Shawano. Frank was born June 5, 1936, to the late Frank and Hattie (Erdman) Katzenmeyer in Shawano. He was united in marriage to Donna L. Darrow on April 4, 1959. Frank was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano where he served...
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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