Obituaries

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....

Sep 3, 2021

Ellen Ann Eastman, age 80, of Shawano, passed away in her home on Friday September 3, 2021.  She was born in Whitefish Bay, WI on October 14, 1940, daughter of the late Fred W. and Erna (Herrmann) Lick. Ellen was united in marriage to Robert L. Eastman Sr. on May 16, 1959 at Waupaca. He preceded Ellen in death...

Sep 3, 2021

If Jerry Schultz was there, a party was underway. The 84-year-old is certainly in the midst of a celebration now. If you knew his friends and family who went before him, especially those who were part of the "Soup Gang," you understand why we believe this is true.

Our family's steadfast leader, Jerry passed away unexpectedly at...

Sep 2, 2021

Roderick "Rod" Davids, Jr., age 56, of the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Rod was born on September 14, 1964, to the late Roderick H. Davids Sr. and Crystal Neal, in Milwaukee.  He attended school in the Milwaukee area. On February 20, 2009, Rod was united in marriage to Jennifer Little in Bowler, Wisconsin....

Sep 1, 2021

Shirley Mae Haws, age 89 of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Shawano, WI.  Shirley was born on June 10, 1932, to the late Arnold and Elsie (Schmidt) Montie in Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Robert Haws, Sr. on Sept 9, 1950 at Hofa Park in Wisconsin. She...

Aug 31, 2021

Terry Lynn Muth, age 60, of Keshena, passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born on March 22, 1961, to George and Bonnie (Wilson) Muth in Gillett, Wisconsin. Terry graduated from Gillett High School in 1979. She worked for the Municipal Court in Green Bay until retiring.  After retiring she enjoyed working...

Aug 28, 2021

Mary P. Naber, age 62, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, in Minneapolis, MN. Mary was born on March 28, 1959, to the late John and Margaret (Powers) Naber in Shawano.

She was born in Shawano, attended Sacred Heart School, and graduated from Shawano High School. After moving to Minnesota, Mary worked...