Obituaries

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...

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,...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...