Obituaries

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...

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...