Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Drew Alexandria Lacefield passed in the arms of the love of her life on March 31, 2021. Drew was born on April 14, 1974 to Donald and Jeannine (Ladd) Askenette in Milwaukee. She attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee where she earned her bachelor's degree and later attended Concordia University where she earned her master's degree. On...

Mar 31, 2021

Beverly R. Edwards, age 71 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Beverly was born on June 4, 1949 to the late Norman and Lillian (North) Williams. On June 5, 1993 she was united in marriage to Ralph Edwards.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Ralph, children and grandchildren.

No services will be...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert Joseph Johnson, Sr., age 86 of South Branch, began his journey home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Robert was born on February 6, 1935 to the late Joseph "Joe" and Alice (Miller) Johnson in Keshena. He was a 1954 graduate of Shawano High School and after high school went on to proudly serve his country in...

Mar 29, 2021

Reynold Katchenago was born on the Menominee Reservation on March 11, 1940, began his journey home on March 29, 2021.

His parents, Abraham and Olivia (Nacotee) Katchenago raised their family on the Menominee Indian Reservation in an area fondly referred to as the South Branch.  Their family grew with the addition of Ren's...

Mar 29, 2021

Julie Kay Bishop, age 58 of Marion, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Julie was born on August 8, 1962 to the late Joe and Genevieve (Lenzner) Mraz in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1980. Julie worked for Schultz Brothers in Shawano, was a healthcare worker, a paraprofessional educator for the Marion School District, and...

Mar 22, 2021

Brina Jade Neconish-Beauprey, age 21 of Neopit, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021.  Brina was born on August 6, 1999 to Isidore Neconish and Laci Beauprey in Shawano.  She was raised by her Kokoh/Ma Karen Beauprey.  She graduated in 2017 from Flandreau Indian High School, South Dakota.  Brina worked for the Menominee Casino prior to working...

Mar 21, 2021

Lorna Lucelle (Stoik) Meinhardt reunited her husband John (Jack) on Sunday March 21, 2021.

Lorna is survived by her children, Kristine, John (Karl), Katherine and Ken (wife Amy, special step grandchildren Elias and Lorelei), Sister Sylvia, Sister-in-law Elaine and many nieces, nephews and other family. As well as his special friends and caregivers:...

Mar 21, 2021

David Allison Damveld, age 86 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. David was born on September 19, 1934 to the late Bernardus and Dorothy (Howlett) Damveld in Ottawa County Park Township, Michigan. On June 30, 1956, David was united in marriage to Jessie "Jean" Jensen at St. Therese Church in Wayland, Michigan. While in...

Mar 20, 2021

Becky Lynn Arrowood, age 58 of Shawano, passed away on March 20, 2021. Becky was born October 11, 1962 to the late Eugene and Violet (Gagnow) Klosterman in Shawano. On June 23, 1979, Becky was united in marriage to the love of her life Craig Arrowood at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. She worked at D&D Liquidators in Bonduel,...

Mar 19, 2021

Irene Westphal, age 99, of Bonduel, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021.  Irene was born in Zachow on September 2, 1921, daughter of the late Elmer and Ella (Fischer) Zernicke.  Irene attended grade school in the Town of Angelica and attended Shawano High School.  She went on to the Milwaukee Accredited Beauty School in Green Bay  On...

Mar 17, 2021

Katelyn Latisha Kelley, age 23, of the Menominee Indian Reservation, passed away on March 17, 2021.  She was born on December 18, 1997, to Daniel A. Webster, Jr. and Michelle M. Kelley, in Shawano.  Katelyn graduated from Menominee High School.  She worked for North Star and Menominee Casino.  She enjoyed swimming, camping and spending time with her...

Mar 14, 2021

Rose V. Kroening, age 97 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Rose was born on May 14, 1923, to the late Fred and Anna (Kunschke) Blank in Shawano. On April 20, 1946, Rose was united in marriage to Harley Kroening at St. Paul Lutheran Church – Stony Hill.  Harley preceded her in death on May 13,...

Mar 14, 2021

On Sunday, March 14, 2021 our family and community lost a humble man. In life and now in death, he would not want us to focus on the sadness of death, but instead focus on the happiness in our lives.

Lyle L. Grosskopf was born on June 14, 1943 to the late Clarence...

Mar 13, 2021

Sylvia E. Dodge, age 80 of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Appleton. Sylvia was born on August 23, 1940 in Keshena. She married Richard A. Dodge in 1961.

According to Sylvia's wishes no services are being held.

Mar 13, 2021

Matilda M. "Tillie" Kallies went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  Matilda May Kallies was born April 25, 1927 in St. Leon, Indiana to Edward and Elsie (Beneker) Oehlman.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sunman, Indiana.  She graduated from Guilford High School in 1946 and attended Capital University in Columbus,...

Mar 13, 2021

David D. Reed, age 69 of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. David was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Alfred Sr. and Emily (Schuettpelz) Reed. On September 28, 1974, David was united in marriage to Judith Flaig in Shawano. Upon graduation from high school David began farming with his father and his...

Mar 11, 2021

Leo Arthur Sperberg, age 83 of the Town of Richmond, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Leo was born on August 28, 1937 to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Regal) Sperberg in Shawano. Leo was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Red River his entire life. He was baptized on September 19, 1937,...

Mar 9, 2021

The man, the myth, the legend, Michael Byron Zajas lived his 80 years in a true hero fashion. As always, Mike was surrounded by his family when he gained his angel wings on March 9, 2021. He may have left this world, but the legacy that he left behind will live on with his family forever.

Mike...

Mar 8, 2021

James Arthur Wesener, age 88 of the town of Herman, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Jim was born on February 4, 1933, in the town of Fairbanks, to the late Arthur and Elsie (Kriegel) Wesener. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Split Rock, where later he was President of the Walther League and...

Mar 8, 2021

Ione Elizabeth (Cook) Tomow, age 83 of Suring, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Ione was born on October 23, 1937, to the late Henry and Evangeline (Wilber) Rabideaux in Keshena. On December 27, 1958, Ione was united in marriage to Albert Cook, Jr. at St Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. Albert preceded her in death...