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Darlene C. Giese

Darlene C. Giese

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...

Charlie O'Brien

Charlie O'Brien

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...

Randall F. Schmidt

Randall F. Schmidt

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...

Gerald J. Soufal

Gerald J. Soufal

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...

Barbara Faye Schmidt

Barbara Faye Schmidt

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...

James A. "Jim" Winter

James A. "Jim" Winter

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....

Glen "Woody" Sherwood

Glen "Woody" Sherwood

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...

Randy Lee Carley

Randy Lee Carley

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...

John Henry Budish, Sr.

John Henry Budish, Sr.

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....

Bernard Kaquatosh

Bernard Kaquatosh

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...

Carol Wildenberg

Carol Wildenberg

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...

Erna Bahr

Erna Bahr

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...

Darlene Faye Lohrentz

Darlene Faye Lohrentz

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...

Amanda K. Tucker

Amanda K. Tucker

Jan 6, 2021

Amanda K. Tucker, age 36 of Green Bay, began her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Amanda was born on April 4, 1984, to Troy Tucker, Sr. and Christina Pamonicutt in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Green Bay East High School. Amanda was a Certified Nursing Assistant for numerous nursing homes in the...

Joseph "Joe" Peter Ferrero, Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Peter Ferrero, Sr.

Jan 5, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Peter Ferrero Sr. 87, passed away at his home in Shawano County on January 5, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1933, to the late Joseph Harold and Mary Marie (Suba) Ferrero in Chicago, Illinois.

Joe joined the Navy at 18 and was a Korean War Veteran who served in the Navy for eight...

Maurice E. Jury

Maurice E. Jury

Jan 5, 2021

Maurice Eugene Jury, age 100, passed away on January 5, 2021 of natural causes in Shawano, WI. Maurice was born, the first of five children, to Albin E. and Bessie Katheryn (Byrum) Jury on May 19, 1920 in Bard, NM.

The family moved to Borger, TX in 1925 and Maurice's father established a dairy farm. Maurice graduated...

Charlotte Ann Kinepoway

Charlotte Ann Kinepoway

Jan 3, 2021

Charlotte Ann Kinepoway, age 86 of Keshena, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Charlotte was born on April 4, 1934 to the late Peter A. Sr. and Amanda (Long) Martin in Keshena. She graduated from Shawano High School and attended Antigo Technical School. On September 18, 1953, Charlotte was united in...

Lee Vanpatten "Van" Inman

Lee Vanpatten "Van" Inman

Jan 1, 2021

Lee VanPatten "Van" Inman, age 56 of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. Van was born on April 22, 1964, to the late Leland Inman and Judith (Dimmock) Inman - Bureta in Harvey, Illinois. As a young boy, his family moved to Cody, Wyoming, later moving to the Seymour and Bonduel area. Van graduated from Seymour High...

Charles Chuck Matyska

Charles Chuck Matyska

Jan 1, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Matyska 1942 - 2021

Born and educated in Chicago, Chuck's passion was the outdoors. He married Marti in 1969. They bought forty acres in Underhill Township, enjoying the rural life at their hobby farm for over fifty years. Chuck and Marti have two children Kate and Mary.

Chuck was mechanical...building and maintaining industrial...

Donna Jean Hawkinson

Donna Jean Hawkinson

Dec 30, 2020

Donna Jean Hawkinson, age 91 of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Donna was born on December 24, 1929, to the late Henry and Clara (Larson) Holtan in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Donna was a graduate of Stoughton High School. On November 28, 1952, she was united in marriage to Donald Hawkinson in Stoughton. Donald...

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