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John G. Dobratz

John G. Dobratz

Nov 2, 2020

John Gordon Dobratz, age 77 of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on December 16, 1942 to the late Leonard and Minnie (Giese) Dobratz. On February 8, 1964, John was united in marriage to Marilyn Knueppel at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. He...

Richard George Dillenburg

Richard George Dillenburg

Nov 2, 2020

Richard George Dillenburg, age 82 of Shawano passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. Richard was born on July 20, 1938 to the late George and Anna (Stezenski) Dillenburg. On November 25, 1961 Richard was united in marriage to Barbara Schwan at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. He was a farmer his entire life on...

Wayne Allan Gerndt

Wayne Allan Gerndt

Nov 1, 2020

Wayne Allan Gerndt, age 79 of Underhill, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Shawano Health Services. Wayne was born on February 7, 1941, in Shawano, to the late Allan and Dolores (Rusch) Gerndt. On June 6, 1987, Wayne was united in marriage to Marjorie O'Hara at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gillett. He enjoyed watching westerns...

Melissa A. Heath

Melissa A. Heath

Nov 1, 2020

Melissa A. Heath, age 50, of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee on March 9, 1970, the daughter of Leah Joy Miller and the late Marvin Joseph Heath. Missy graduated from the University of Minnesota, with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Melissa loved her family...

Orlin H. Pederson

Orlin H. Pederson

Nov 1, 2020

Orlin H. Pederson, age 70, of Leopolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Orlin was born on March 22, 1950 to the late Orlin G. Pederson and Shirley Pederson-Aschenbrenner. He graduated from Marion high school and went to college at UW La Crosse. On April 21, 1979, Orlin was united in marriage to Peggy Jo Olsen in...

Donald L. Teske

Donald L. Teske

Oct 31, 2020

Donald Lester Teske, age 81, of Township of Pella, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Brown County, surrounded by the compassionate care givers at Patient Pines Assisted Living and AseraCare Hospice.  It has been a difficult, heartbreaking battle during Covid19, but Don fought a long courageous battle against his Lewy Body Dementia with his family...

Donald L. "Donnie" Wudtke, Jr.

Donald L. "Donnie" Wudtke, Jr.

Oct 31, 2020

Donald L. "Donnie" Wudtke, Jr., age 65 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. Donald was born on August 6, 1955 to Eva (Jones) and the late Donald Wudtke, Sr. He lived in Milwaukee until elementary school and had lived in the Shawano area the rest of his life. Donnie...

Kathryn M Miller

Kathryn M Miller

Oct 30, 2020

Kathryn "Kay" M. Miller, age 81 of Bowler, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 30, 2020. Kay was born on May 22, 1939 in Phillips to the late Frank and Catherine (Shives) Petesch. On February 17, 1962, Kay was united in marriage to Allen Miller in Waukegan, Illinois. She lived most of her...

Nancy Lou (Nietzer) Shampo

Nancy Lou (Nietzer) Shampo

Oct 29, 2020

Nancy Lou (Nietzer) Shampo, age 69, died unexpectedly, at her home in her favorite place on Earth, Honolulu, Hawaii on October 29, 2020.  Nancy was born in Gresham, Wisconsin on September 30 th to Louise and Theodore Nietzer.  She was united in marriage to James Shampo in the summer of 1970.  He preceded her in death on March 28,...

Gerarda M. Peters

Gerarda M. Peters

Oct 26, 2020

Gerarda M. (Okimosh) Peters, age 67 of Keshena, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Gerarda was born on March 28, 1953 in Keshena to the late Peter, Sr. and Delvinia (Waters) Okimosh. She graduated from Shawano High School. On November 25, 1991, Gerarda was united in marriage to Darrell...

Carollyne Reid

Carollyne Reid

Oct 26, 2020

Carollyne Reid, age 72 of Green Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 26, 2020. Carollyne was born on May 7, 1948 in Shawano, to the late Fred "Fuzzy" and Sarah (Wood) Miller. Carollyne had an infectious laugh and positive attitude. She loved music, dancing, and was a talented artist. Carollyne was an amazing aunt,...

Rose Paiser

Rose Paiser

Oct 25, 2020

Rose M. Paiser, age 86, of Shawano, WI, formerly of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 25, 2020.  She was born in Shawano on June 4, 1934, daughter of the late Bernard and Kathryn (Marx) Schafberger. She graduated from Shawano high school and received her teaching certificate from the Antigo Teachers College. She taught school at Hermansfort and...

Edwin John Greenwald

Edwin John Greenwald

Oct 25, 2020

Edwin John Greenwald, age 81 of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Edwin was born on October 18, 1939, in Wauwatosa. Following graduation from high school Edwin proudly went on to serve his country in the United States Army for 27 years. While serving as a combat engineer for his country he was stationed in Korea, Germany...

Wayne R. Engel

Wayne R. Engel

Oct 21, 2020

Wayne R. Engel, age 71 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Wayne was born on January 26, 1949 in Shawano, to the late Rudolph and Nora (Gueths) Engel. Wayne was a graduate of Shawano High School Class of 1967. He attended college at University of Wisconsin River Falls. On August 12, 2006, Wayne was united in...

Patricia M. Zoellner

Patricia M. Zoellner

Oct 20, 2020

Patricia M. Zoellner, age 64 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Patricia was born on October 13, 1956 in Wausau, to the late Arthur and Viola (Fritz) Britzke. She graduated from Tigerton High School. On November 3, 1979 in Caroline, Patricia was united in marriage to Maynard Zoellner. She became a beautician where she worked in...

George Koons

George Koons

Oct 20, 2020

George Koons, age 95 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. George was born on December 6, 1924 in Monroe, Iowa, to the late Orville and Ethel (Ackley) Koons. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy during the WWII era. George attended Purdue University for electrical engineering training while serving his...

Donna Rae Mckenna

Donna Rae Mckenna

Oct 19, 2020

Donna Rae (Carlson) (Hanson) McKenna, Shawano, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 19, 2020. Donna was born on September 15, 1933 to Raymond and Cora Carlson in Neenah, WI. She married William Hanson on April 17, 1953.  Donna and Bill shared 38 years together until Bill passed away in 1991. They moved...

Mabel Lucille Teschner

Mabel Lucille Teschner

Oct 19, 2020

Mabel Lucille Teschner, age 100 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Mabel was born on February 16, 1920, in Alturas, California, to the late Harry and Ella (Beebe) Russell. On June 1, 1938, Mabel was united in marriage to Odin Stahlschmidt in Carson City, Nevada. Odin preceded her in death on November 24, 1981. In 1984...

Carol Margaret Skenandore

Carol Margaret Skenandore

Oct 19, 2020

Carol Margaret Skenandore, age 83, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Shawano, WI.

Carol was born April 15, 1937 in Keshena, WI, to Theresa (nee, Whitney) and Joseph Jeffery. She was united in marriage to Eli Ronald Skenandore on June 27, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI. Carol worked various jobs in...

Robert F. Nienke

Robert F. Nienke

Oct 18, 2020

Robert F. Nienke, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Robert was born on April 4, 1942 in Gresham to the late Elmer and Vernita Nienke. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On March 21, 1970, Robert was united in marriage to Donna Haws in Clintonville.

Robert is survived...

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