Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...