Obituaries

Jun 10, 2021

Paul August Kriescher, age 83 of Shawano passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  Paul was born on March 13, 1938, to the late Henry and Frances (Pavlat) Kriescher in the township of Navarino.  He graduated from Shawano High School in 1957. Paul enlisted and proudly served in the Army.  He was united in marriage to his...

Jun 9, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Hillman, age 94 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Jerry was born on March 13, 1927, to the late Joseph and Cecilia (Banich) Hillman in Milwaukee.  Jerry was united in marriage on June 25, 1949, in Milwaukee to the late Joye Hampel.  He was a US Navy Veteran; graduated from UW Madison...

Jun 8, 2021

Marcel Kevin "Wākosaeh" Waukau, age 19, of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2021, in Keshena. Marcel was born in Shawano on October 26, 2001, to Mark Waukau Jr. and Elizabeth Osuch.  He graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 2020. Marcel had a contagious smile, a great sense of humor and an easy-going personality.  He...

Jun 7, 2021

William John Arendt, age 76 of Gresham passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, in Shawano, WI.  Bill was born on September 10, 1944, to the late John and Esther (Jung) Arendt.

Bill graduated from West Bend High School and received a football scholarship from Colgate University where he graduated with a degree...

Jun 6, 2021

Regina M. Tomow, age 65 of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 6, 2021.  She was born in Keshena on August 21, 1955, the daughter of the late Louis A. and Gertrude (Warrington) Tomow.  Regina lived in the Keshena area all her life, relishing time spent with her family, playing board games, as...

Jun 3, 2021

Samantha Monique Rojas Warrington, age 22 of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021.  Samantha was born on December 8, 1998, to Amber Warrington and the late Thomas Oldcoyote in Green Bay.  Samantha graduated high school at Waukegan High School in Milwaukee. She worked at the Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee as a dealer.  Samantha enjoyed listening...

Jun 2, 2021

James "Jim" J. Schneider, age 75 of Shawano, passed away on June 2, 2021. Jim was born August 31, 1945, to the late Elmer and Bernice (Kuehn) Schneider in Appleton. Jim was a mechanic, dairy farmer and worked at the Cecil Feed Mill for good friends, Leo and Signora Bahr.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and served...

Jun 2, 2021

Harland William Zehren, age 86, of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Bonduel.  Harland was born in New London on October 27, 1934, son of the late William and Irene (Holtz) Zehren.  He grew up in Clintonville and graduated from Clintonville High School.  He was drafted into the United States Army serving his country...

Jun 2, 2021

Carol Jean Reiter, age 57, of Keshena passed away on Wednesday June 2, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1963, to Gaylord and Rosella Olson in Two Rivers, WI. On August 6, 1982, Carol was united in marriage to Arden Reiter in Two Rivers. Carol lived and worked in Two Rivers until 1983 when she moved to the...

Jun 1, 2021

Denise A. Kasprzak, age 61, of Keshena passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Denise was born on September 27,1959 to John Newton and the late Alice (Peterson) Newton in Keshena, WI -. On June 20,2003 Denise was united in marriage to Jeff Kasprzak at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. Denise graduated high school in Wheeling,...

May 29, 2021

On May 29, 2021, Elaine Doris Smith, age 90, answered the Lord with arms outreached as He called her name and said, "Come Home".  Elaine had been suffering with dementia for many years.

Elaine was born on March 9, 1931 to Louis and Evelyn (Raasch) Bartz in the township of Belle Plaine.  Elaine...

May 28, 2021

Virginia Lee Galbraith, age 84 of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Virginia who is best known as Ginny, was born on September 4 th of 1936. Daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Grosskreutz) Packard. Ginny enjoyed many hobbies but most of all loved working in her shop making crafts. She was an...

May 28, 2021

Richard "Dick" Lynn Martzke, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Friday May 28, 2021 due to complications of a stroke and dementia. He was born on March 10, 1943, to the late Frederick "Fritz" and LaVerne (Holtz) Martzke. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1961 and Winona State College in 1965 with a B.S. in Industrial Education....

May 27, 2021

Rachel Lynn Wussow went to be with Jesus on May 27, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. She spent over half her life fighting the effects of cancer. Rachel Lynn was born on October 17, 1979 in Shawano, WI to Dale and Linda (Brodhagen) Wussow. She was raised on the Wussow family sesquicentennial farm. Rachel was a...

May 27, 2021

Jamin V. Bishofsky, age 32, of Onalaska, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Jamin was born on March 5, 1989, to Carolee (Rekow) Barlow and to the late Vance Smith. He worked most of his life at Empire Silk Screening. He was extremely gifted when working with electronics and had a great love for animals. Jamin also was...

May 26, 2021

Michael J. Krause, age 65 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with ALS. Michael was born on August 14, 1955 to Lawrence Krause and the late Violet (Heling) Krause in Shawano. He enjoyed watching his favorite sports teams the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. Michael enjoyed fishing and deer...

May 25, 2021

Marian Joan Moede, age 88 of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Marian was born on December 5, 1932 to the late Herman and Lucy (Lotharius) Knoke in Gresham. On April 19, 1952, Marian was united in marriage to William J. Moede, Jr. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. Marian worked at Harnischfeger Corp., as...

May 24, 2021

Diane Jean Tucker, age 73 of Neopit, began her journey to the spirit world on Monday, May 24, 2021. Diane was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Edmund and Vivian (Dickenson) Duquaine in Keshena. She attended Shawano High School and Truman College. Diane was united in marriage to Norbert A. Tucker from Neopit. She held...

May 21, 2021

Audrey Ellen O'Kimosh, "taWIhsaáku' sápat", age 80 of Keshena, began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, May 21, 2021. Audrey was born on November 7, 1940 to the late Peter Sr. and Delvinia (Waters) O'Kimosh in Keshena. Audrey was known as everyone's mother and grandmother. She fought to protect her values and those that she held so...

May 21, 2021

Lucille Irene Thiel, age 88 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. Lucille was born on May 7, 1933 to the late Harry and Irene (Schaffberger) Carter in Shawano. On October 27, 1951, Lucille was united in marriage to Robert Thiel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Robert preceded Lucille in death on July...