Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Dale A. Schlehlein, Sr.,  age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 29th, 2021.

He was a devoted husband and best friend of Shigeko (Toyokawa) for 60 years; a loving father of Judy (David P.) Morgan, Dale Jr. and Dennis; a proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a dear son...

Jul 27, 2021

Robert George Kuula, age 48 of Clintonville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home.  He was born on September 26, 1972, to the late Roger and Nancy (Bowman) Kuula in Oak Park, Illinois.  He attended Hurley School District.  Robert was known for being a people person.  He could meet someone...

Jul 27, 2021

Joan LaRock, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Green Bay.  Joan was born on January 5, 1950, to the late Joseph and Sophia (Warrington) LaRock in Shawano.  Beautiful inside and out, Joan was a positive and uplifting person who had love for everyone. She had a big heart and was always there for...

Jul 25, 2021

Craig A. "P-NE-CI" Thunder, age 34 of Neopit, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home.  Craig was born on November 20, 1986, to Lenore Wayka and Dewey A. Thunder, Sr., in Shawano.  He graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 2005.  After high school, he moved to Green Bay where...

Jul 24, 2021

Bridget Ann Smith, age 30 of Neopit, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Neenah.  Bridget was born on June 7, 1991, to Janice (Caldwell) Smith and the late Bernard Smith, Sr., in Shawano.  She graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 2009.  She enjoyed childcare, camping, hunting, ice fishing, cutting wood, pontoon rides and playing...

Jul 23, 2021

Raymond R. "Ray" Kroening, age ­­­­91 of Krakow, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Green Bay.  Ray was born on July 30, 1929, to the late William and Ella (Dirks) Kroening in Krakow.  Ray met the love of his life, Ena Ann Busch, and they spent 60 years together until her passing on May 19,...

Jul 21, 2021

Russell "Russ" Paul Schmidt, age 92 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Russ was born in Reedsburg, WI on February 8, 1929, to the late Paul and Elsa (Drieschmeier) Schmidt. He attended St. Peters Elementary and Reedsburg High School. He continued his education at UW Madison earning a degree in Agricultural Marketing. Upon graduation,...

Jul 21, 2021

Anita Mae Hashbarger, age 92 of Shawano, formerly of Gresham, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Anita was born on July 9, 1929, in the town of Almon in Shawano County, the daughter of Gilbert and Uryth (Maxson) Wickman. She graduated from Gresham High School in 1947 and lived in the Gresham area for most of...

Jul 20, 2021

Betty Jane (Lohrentz) Heling, age 80 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on March 13, 1941, in West Allis, the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Hoppe) Lohrentz. Betty graduated in 1959 from Marion High School. On July 17th, 1965, she married Charles "Charlie" Heling...

Jul 19, 2021

Betty Lee Stock (nee Morris), age 95, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at The Cottages on Golden Pond in Shawano, Wisconsin.  She was born on June 29, 1926 in Booneville, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Washington High School in Milwaukee.  On June 3, 1946, she was united in marriage to the late Jr....

Jul 19, 2021

Jason Christopher Stark, age 38 of Cecil, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  He was born on March 2, 1983 in Green Bay to the late David Vanden Eng and Dawn Stark.  When Jason was a child, his mother passed away and he was raised by his grandparents, Earl and Mavis Stark.  Jason was united in...

Jul 16, 2021

Betty Jane Ruffert, age 95, of Gillett, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021.  She was born on November 29, 1925, to the late Victor and Mary Ellen (Fulwiller) Londre in Norway, Michigan.  She and her sister Alice were raised by their mother and step-father, Earl Lacomb.  On September 20, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Jack Ruffert...

Jul 15, 2021

Nolan A. Mahkimetas, age 44, of Shawano passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Nolan was born on March 26, 1977, to Jane Mahkimetas and the (late) Hector Gallarzo in Chicago, IL.  Nolan resided in the Chicago area, graduating high school there and moved to Keshena in 1995.  Nolan was a line cook, working at a local...

Jul 14, 2021

Donald L. Herms, age 87, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Donald was born on July 26, 1933, to the late Melvin and Emma (Giese) Herms in the Town of Green Valley.  On June 16, 1956, Don was united in marriage to Doris Schroeder at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gillett. Don was a hardworking...

Jul 12, 2021

Virgil Herman Bohm, age 92, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Virgil was born on February 9, 1929, to the late Arthur and Augusta (Beilfuss) Bohm in the town of Hartland. Virgil worked in Two Rivers briefly and then in Milwaukee at A.O. Smith in the automotive industry building frames for 32 years. On July 26,...

Jul 12, 2021

Kristina A. Nikolai, age 52, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021.  She was born on October 3, 1968 in Wood County, WI, to David and Carol (Pokallus) Johnson.

She is survived by; her children Bradley Fisher, Jordan (Raquel) Fisher, Alex Fisher, Trevor Fisher, and Madison Nikolai. She is further survived by four grandchildren, other...

Jul 11, 2021

Chauncey J. "Muttly" Webster II, age 60 of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Appleton. Chauncey was born in Keshena on October 29, 1960, to the late James and Theresa (Bear) Webster, Jr. Chauncey grew up on the Menominee Indian Reservation until his wandering feet took him to Minnesota. He lived in Minnesota, and it was...

Jul 8, 2021

Arthur Michael Schabow, age 82 of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Art was born on May 15, 1939, to the late Stuart and Hattie (Fischer) Schabow in their home in Gresham. He graduated from Gresham High School and enlisted in the United States Army on January 20, 1958. After his honorable discharge, Art returned...

Jul 7, 2021

Todd W. Peterson, age 53 of Leopolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, of natural causes at his home.  Todd was born on December 6, 1967, to Carol (Ryckman) Peterson and the late Roger Peterson in Shawano.  He graduated from Marion High School in 1986 and was a life long Leopolis resident.  He enjoyed fishing and...

Jul 4, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Glan, age 88 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Virginia was born in Milwaukee on October 12, 1932, to the late George and Anna (Nigl) Schmidt. She lived in Milwaukee before relocating to Johnson Creek. Virginia was united in marriage to Harold Kempinski, the father of her children on February 14, 1953.  Virginia worked...