Obituaries

Aug 20, 2021

Rosemary Ann "Rose" Erickson, age 79, of Cecil, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born in Brookfield, WI, on April 1, 1942, to the late Gabriel and Mary (Wallendahl) Kolesari. Rose lived in Hartford for some time and worked as a drill press operator for Carbon Engineering before moving to Cecil. There she stayed...

Aug 19, 2021

Roger Piehl, age 83, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Roger was born on March 19, 1938, to the late Henry and Viola (Kriewaldt) Piehl in Shawano.  In 1956, Roger graduated from Shawano High School.  He went on to attend UW River Falls where he played football and earned his bachelor's degree in...

Aug 19, 2021

Jody Lynn Gallenberg, age 54 of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Shawano.  Jody was born on August 9, 1967, to James "Kooker" and Kathleen (Zastrow) Tucker in Shawano.  She graduated from North High School in Oshkosh.  After high school she attended St. Norbert College and College of the Menominee Nation.  Jody was united...

Aug 17, 2021

Hanni Rebecca Anja Wudtke, 39, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her home.  Hanni was born on March 5, 1982, in Havre, Montana to Karl and Hope Wudtke, and grew up in Wisconsin.  She made her life in Westminster with her loving soulmate John Trottman.

Hanni received her...

Aug 17, 2021

Florence Mae (Phalen) Schmidt, age 94 of Shawano, met her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, after a life full of love and family.  She was born in Shawano on May 27, 1927, to the late John and Dagmar (Sorensen) Phalen.  She attended Shawano High School and worked for years at Spurgeon's creating the merchandise displays...

Aug 13, 2021

Hahetum "Soaring Thunder" Fish, age 43 of Keshena, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.  He was born on August 5, 1978, to Kenneth A. Fish and Ramona Chevalier in Shawano.  He graduated for Menominee High School in 1996.  After high school he attended Haskell Indian Nations University.  When he returned to Keshena he was cook at...

Aug 13, 2021

Marilyn Gardner, age 80 of Bowler, passed away on August 13, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1941, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Moses) Christ in Keshena. Marilyn graduated from Gresham High School. She was united in marriage to Herman Gardner on Dec. 21, 1962, in...

Aug 9, 2021

Brian J. Krueger, Sr., age 59 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Shawano.  Brian was born in Shawano on December 31, 1961, son of the late Fred and Lenora (Laude) Krueger.  Following high school Brian served his country honorably in the United States Military.  He was a true outdoorsman who felt at peace...

Aug 4, 2021

Jeanne N. Childs, 89, of Shawano, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  She was born on July 31, 1932 in Bowler, WI to the late Raymond and Leona (Wolter) Malueg.  On July 31, 1954, she was united in marriage to Donald Childs at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bowler.  Jeanne was a member of...

Aug 1, 2021

Constance Lou "Connie" (Balke) Kratzke, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 with her daughters at her side.  Connie was born in Shawano on March 13, 1943, to the late Lorenzo and Elda (Genskow) Balke.  Connie was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church-Pella Opening where she taught Sunday School for many...

Jul 31, 2021

Barbara A. Echtner-Otto, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Neenah.  She was born on October 24, 1942, to the late Alois and Florence (Eucke) Biel.  She was a secretary for 35 years working for the Manitowoc Court House and Phoenix Manufacturing of Shawano. Barbara was united in marriage to James Echtner-Otto...

Jul 30, 2021

Randy Marquette, age 57 of Gresham, passed away on July 30, 2021.  He was born on September 29, 1963, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Bierman) Marquette in Shawano.  He attended Shawano High School.  He lived in the Gresham area most of his life.  Randy was an auto mechanic.  He enjoyed driving CAT, working in...

Jul 30, 2021

Inez Mae Muraski, age 76, of Arpin, WI, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family, on Friday, July 30, 2021.  She was born on August 5, 1944, to the late Harry and Irene (Schaufberger) Carter in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School in the class of 1962. She also attended nursing school in...

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,...