Obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

I t is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, friend, and partner – Maxkweenno – Larry Patrick Madden on November 19, 2025. His birth on April 10, 1956 to the late Jerome "Jerry" Madden and Vera (Malone) Madden in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, marked the beginning of his lifelong bond...

Nov 19, 2025

Mathias "Butch" Katch, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Meadow View Assisted Living in Bonduel, Wisconsin. Butch was born on January 23, 1939, in Pulaski to the late Mathias and Helen (Matczak) Katch. He graduated from Pulaski High School and served his country by being in the United States Air Force. On...

Nov 19, 2025

Richard Lee Gawryleski, age 86, passed away on Wednesday November 19, 2025, in Shawano, Wisconsin. He was born on May 12, 1939, and lived most of his life in the Pulaski and Gresham areas. Richard lived a full and vibrant life rooted in family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

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Nov 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Lois Elaine Rohe, age 89 of Shawano, announces her passing on Monday, November 17, 2025. Lois was born on August 9, 1936, in Appleton to the late William and Estelle (Ploetz) Vils. Lois was united in marriage to Mike Rohe on June 27, 1959. They moved to Gresham...

Nov 17, 2025

David Evan Huebner, Jr., age 85, passed away on Monday November 17, 2025, in Shawano. David was born on October 23, 1940, in Town of Belle Plaine to the late David E. and Bernice Huebner, Sr. He proposed to Sandy Kohnke at her high school graduation and on September 16, 1964, David and Sandy were united in...

Nov 16, 2025

Niwāpet Dave "Firekeeper" Oshkosh, Sr., MS., also known as OZ, started his journey on Sunday November 16, 2025. He was born to Roland and Catherine (Waukau) Oshkosh on May 13, 1947, in Keshena.

He grew up at Crows Nest north of Neopit, Dave became a hero at a young age. He often told...

Nov 15, 2025

Jennifer Jean Buth, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 15, 2025, in Green Bay. Jennifer was born on February 8, 1977, in Racine, Wisconsin to  Mary (Hardy) Retzlaff.

She was a proud CNA who poured her heart into caring for others throughout the Shawano area, touching countless lives with her kindness...

Nov 15, 2025

Francis Arnold "Frankie" Jewell, age 88, passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025, in Shawano. Frankie was born on December 16, 1936, in Oconto Falls to the late Floyd and Johanna (Ehlinger) Jewell. He served his country proudly in the United States Army in Germany after the Korean Conflict. He built windmills in Zapata, Texas, concrete work,...

Nov 14, 2025

Gary L. Petersen, age 73, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, in Green Bay. Gary was born on October 9, 1952, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Hertha (Helmle) Petersen. He was with his life partner, Rodney Wojtysiak for over 30 years; together they were united in marriage on December 3, 2014, in Shawano....

Nov 14, 2025

Clarence W. Schampers, age 80, of Shawano passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, in Appleton. Clarence was born on December 14, 1944, in Appleton to the late Leo and Rita (Meulemans) Schampers. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. On October 17, 1974, Clarence was united in marriage to Joan "Joanie" Erdmann at...

Nov 13, 2025

David G. Wassenberg, age 82, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025, in Appleton. David was born on June 4, 1943, in Seymour to the late George and Olive (Beckman) Wassenberg. He graduated from Seymour High School. David married Adele Renaud and the couple spent 33 years together before she preceded him in death in March of...

Nov 13, 2025

Anna Lee Martin, age 85, passed away on Thursday 13, 2025, at St. Lukes South Shore in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Anna was born on February 19, 1940, in Keshena, WI to the late Richard Tucker and Mary Ann Matchopatow. After graduating from high school, she owned and operated her own commercial cleaning business for over 40 years before...

Nov 10, 2025

Rosetta Mae Stern age 97 passed away November 10, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1928 in the town of Hartland Shawano County to the late Ester (Boettcher) and Joseph Kurowski. She was a Shawano county clerk for over 20 years, retiring in 1990.

Rosetta was quite a woman! She was a member of the Gillett...

Nov 9, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Maryniak, age 62, of Gresham passed away on Sunday November 9, 2025, at his home. Dan was born on November 15, 1962, in North Lake, Illinois, to the late Edward and Joan (Trenhaile) Maryniak. The family moved to a farm in the Town of Herman in the mid 70's and he graduated from Shawano High...

Nov 7, 2025

Diane Krueger, 78, of Gillett WI, passed away on November 7, 2025. Born in Green Bay, she was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret (Chipius) and Walter Swiecichowski.

She is survived by her loving grandchildren; Sativa (Jake) Gordon, Daniel Williams, Jedrick (Savannah) Krueger; great- grandchild Sedona; siblings Jimmy Swiecichowski, Albert (Carol) Swiecichowski,...

Nov 6, 2025

Johanne Marie Cavanaugh, age 75, passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025, in Shawano. Johanne was born on December 19, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late George and Annibelle (Noffke) Rassmusen. In 1971, she was united in marriage to Thomas Cavanaugh in Milwaukee. The couple spent a wonderful 35 years together before Thomas's passing in 2006....

Nov 4, 2025

Leonard Earl Welch Sr., affectionately known as "Mr. Bingo," age 87, started his journey to the spirit world peacefully at his home on November 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

Leonard was born on January 21, 1938, to Lois Welch and Leonard "Stub" Welch. In 1963, he married Nita Spiegel, with whom he had...

Nov 3, 2025

Karen Daly Host passed away on Monday November 3, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elizabeth "Betty" Selby (Bushnell) Host of Louisville, Kentucky and Paul Anthony Host of LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Katherine "Katie" (Willie) Saldana and Karen's grandchildren, Salem Podeszwa, Indigo Podeszwa...

Nov 2, 2025

Thomas Scott Bowan, age 65, passed away on November 2, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Thomas was born on August 14, 1960, in Shawano to the late Allan L. and Dorothy J. (Zimmerman) Bowan. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1978. Thomas worked for Shawano Park and Rec for many years and owned his own...

Nov 2, 2025

Robert D. Kakwitch, Sr., age 74, of Keshena passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025, in Appleton. Robert was born on July 7, 1951, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch. After attending and graduating from high school, he entered into the United States Marines. Once he exited, Robert worked as a cook for...