Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Gerald L. "Jerry" Davids, age 58 of Bowler, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. Jerry was born on May 23, 1962 to Oscar and Ardell (Long) Davids in Milwaukee. Jerry was a high-performance machinist and mechanic for 2-stroke racing machines. He loved his career at Northstar Casino where he enjoyed greeting the customers for over 20...

Feb 1, 2021

Cory Joseph Grignon, age 26, of Keshena, began his journey to the spirit world on February 1, 2021. Cory was born in Shawano on August 4, 1994 to Michelle Grignon and Michael Gomeyosh. He graduated from Menominee High School where he excelled at baseball, basketball, and cross country and still holds school records. Cory was always happy...

Feb 1, 2021

Jerry J. Saxton, age 57 of Neenah, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on the 4th of July 1963 in Madison, WI to the late John and Nancy (Pok) Saxton. Jerry graduated from La Follette High School in Madison. He went on to continue his education by receiving a bachelor's degree in...

Jan 31, 2021

Duane "Skip" Read, age 80, of Bonduel, passed away in Green Bay on Sunday, January 31, 2021.  Skip was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on December 4, 1940, son of the late Donald and Marion (Schofield) Read.  Skip graduated from Plymouth High School.  In 1959 he was united in marriage to Billie Jo Hawkins in Plymouth. ...

Jan 29, 2021

Roger Eugene Connolly, age 67 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. Roger was born on September 10, 1953, to the late George and Betty (Christensen) Connolly in Sioux City, Iowa. On May 1, 1976, Roger was united in marriage to his first wife Lynn Schrader. On June...

Jan 29, 2021

Duane "Duke" Drews, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Duke was born on May 19, 1943, to the late Ervin and Selma (Lange) Drews. Duke graduated from Shawano High School in 1961. He grew up and worked on the family farm in Belle Plaine...

Jan 28, 2021

Marshall D. Magee, age 66 of Florence, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Evergreen Health Services in Shawano. Marshall was born on March 24, 1954 to the late Marshall W. and Gloria A. (Heinz) Magee. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1972.  Horses were his passion and he loved them his entire life....

Jan 27, 2021

Darlene C. Giese, age 83 of Seymour, formally of the Milwaukee area, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Darlene was born on September 5, 1937 to the late William and Ella (Schmidt) Giese in Cecil. She was an accounting clerk for many years at Eaton Corporation. She loved cats and enjoyed reading.

Darlene is survived by...

Jan 23, 2021

Charlie O'Brien, age 85 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  He was born on November 11, 1935 to Edward and Martha O'Brien in Shawano.  While he was a boy he enjoyed playing sports and spending time on the farm.  He cherished time helping his uncle Walter and aunt Sophie with their cheese factory. Charlie...

Jan 23, 2021

Randall Forest Schmidt, (aka "Upsie"), our beloved Christian father, grandfather and friend, died on January 23, 2021 at the age of 96.  He had integrity, was trustworthy and a devoted Christian, belonging to Peace, United Church of Christ.  He was born on November 25, 1924 to Erda and Joe Schmidt, in their home located in Tilleda, WI (Town of...

Jan 23, 2021

Gerald J. "Jerry" Soufal, age 88, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Jerry was born in the Town of Waukechon on March 10, 1932 to the late James and Bernice (Calhoun) Soufal.  Jerry grew up on the family farm, he attended local grade schools and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1950.  On September 9, 1953 Jerry...

Jan 20, 2021

Barbara Faye Schmidt, age 90 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Barbara was born in Shawano on October 21, 1930 to the late Walter and Winifred (Shultz) Prickett.  Barbara lived in Shawano County most of her life and was raised by her grandparents, Osborn and Ida Shultz.  On February 19, 1952, Barbara was united...

Jan 20, 2021

James A. "Jim" Winter, age 81 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 8, 1939 to the late Curt and Hildegarde (Schoenick) Winter in Shawano. Jim graduated from Shawano High School, he then enlisted and proudly served in the United States Army....

Jan 19, 2021

Glen "Woody" Sherwood passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born to Jay and Sadie (Smith) Sherwood on November 26, 1935, in Seymour, WI. He was the last born of 6 children.

He led an adventurous life serving in the US Army, traveled to California to perform and cut a...

Jan 19, 2021

It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Randy Lee Carley, age 64, our most beloved father, grandfather, brother, family member and friend went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  We know Randy is now with his loving mother and father and was loved here on earth as well as our beautiful heaven.  Randy...

Jan 17, 2021

John Henry Budish, Sr., age 64 of Shawano, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. John was born on June 14, 1956 to the late John and Charlene "Jackie" (Marks) Budish in Milwaukee. On July 20, 1981, John was united in marriage to Norma Weston in Waukesha. Norma preceded him in death on April 7, 2011....

Jan 16, 2021

Bernard "Ben" Kaquatosh, age 78 of Shawano, began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Ben was born on August 9, 1942 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Fossum) Kaquatosh in Keshena. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1961 and went on to further his education by graduating from the University of...

Jan 16, 2021

Carol Ann Wildenberg, age 81 of Tilleda, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Homme Home in Wittenberg. Carol was born on February 7, 1939 to the late Joseph and Zita (Creviere) Siebers in Appleton. She was raised in Kaukauna and graduated in 1957. Carol met her husband Clay at the age of 18. She and...

Jan 15, 2021

Erna Agnes Bahr, age 93 of Mayville, formerly of Cecil, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Erna was born on February 23, 1927 to the late Alex and Olga (Dobberphul) Benter in Dodge County. On December 3, 1977, Erna was united in marriage to David Robert Bahr in the town of Washington. David preceded her in death on...

Jan 12, 2021

Darlene Faye Lohrentz, age 75 of DePere, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Darlene was born on July 18, 1945, to the late Arthur and Eleanor (Ready) Strelow in Shawano. Darlene worked for many years at different jobs but especially enjoyed working at Safe Haven. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in...