Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Reinke, age 39 of Mountain, and his wife Becca, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Joe was born in Shawano on February 20, 1981 to the joy of his parents, Rodney and Kathryn (Steenbock) Reinke. The oldest of three children, he was a great older brother and took his younger brother under his...

Dec 20, 2020

Willis Floyd "Huntz" Weisnicht, age 84 of Shawano, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Willis was born on October 22, 1936, in Shawano, to the late Benjamin and Margaret (Drier) Weisnicht. Willis proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sargent. On October 28, 1957, Willis...

Dec 20, 2020

Bonnie S. Miller, age 61 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Bonnie was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 5, 1959 to the late John and Lillian (Grignon) Smith. Bonnie was united in marriage to Alfred E. Miller, "Squantum". Al preceded Bonnie in death on June 30, 2010. Bonnie was a wonderful, warm, and...

Dec 19, 2020

Sandra Ann Flessert, age 63 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Sandra was born on June 27, 1957, in Shawano, to Charles E. Rusch and the late Grace (Koralewski) Rusch. She graduated from Shawano High School and lived in Shawano all of her life. Sandra was known to many as mom and nana. She loved her...

Dec 18, 2020

Kenneth Roy Zuleger, age 80 of Bonduel, went home to his eternal rest on Friday, December 18, 2020 after a battle of cirrhosis of the liver. Ken was born on February 4, 1940, in Outagamie County, to the late Carl and June (Wanie) Zuleger. He attended Frazer Corner School and graduated from Pulaski High School.

Ken worked...

Dec 17, 2020

Dorla J. Boivin, age 80 of Neopit, began her spirit journey on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Dorla was born on December 19, 1939, to the late Ernest and Louise (Waupoose) Wayka in Keshena. On November 8, 1959, Dorla was united in marriage to John L. Boivin, Sr. in Neopit. John preceded her in death on June 9,...

Dec 17, 2020

James A. Sullivan, age 71 of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, December 17, 2020. James was born on December 9, 1949, son of the late Thomas Sullivan, Sr. and Naiomi Osborn in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He graduated from Racine High School and went on to college to receive his teaching degree.  James taught in both...

Dec 16, 2020

Benjamin Hiebing, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Shawano Health Services. Ben was born on November 14, 1943, on his mother's birthday, to the late Benjamin and Edna (Schuette) Hiebing in Sheboygan, WI. Ben graduated from South High School and began working at Spiller Spring Co. and retired from there 40+ years later....

Dec 15, 2020

Donna J. Grueb, age 84 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Donna was born on October 23, 1936 to the late George and Viola (Cotter) Sperberg in Shawano. Donna graduated from Shawano High School and went on to graduate from St. Joseph School of Nursing. She worked at the Shawano Hospital until retiring. On August 8,...

Dec 15, 2020

Gary Allen Keshena, age 67 of Green Bay, began his journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Gary, the great-great-grandson of Chief Keshena, was born on November 3, 1953 to the late Francis "Zeke" Keshena and Yvonne Irving in Keshena. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1972 and continued his education at Indianapolis...

Dec 14, 2020

Karl O. Jonsson, age 75 of Gresham, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Karl was born on April 5, 1945 to the late Ingolf and Jenny (Sigtrudur) Jonsson in Stavanger, Norway.  Karl served in the Norwegian Merchant Marines.  On April 26, 1969, Karl was united in marriage to Betty June Robinson...

Dec 13, 2020

Frank J. Kristof, age 68 of Marion, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Frank was born on February 10, 1952 to the late Allen and Jeanette (Ready) Kristof in Shawano. He graduated from Marion High School in 1970 and lived in Leopolis all of his life. On July 24, 1978, Frank...

Dec 13, 2020

David "Dave" Leon Waupekenay, age 63 of Zoar, began his journey to the spirit world on Sunday, December 13, 2020. David was born on September 7, 1957 to the late Joseph and Cecelia (Neconish) Waupekenay in Keshena. Dave participated in boxing in his youth. Dave was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Beth" Mahkimetas. He was a member...

Dec 12, 2020

Robin M. Powell, age 61, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Robin was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on March 22, 1959, daughter of Donna Marie (Sime) Usher and the late Percy Glenn "Ben" Usher, Jr.  Robin grew up and lived in Milton and Janesville, Wisconsin before moving to Shawano in 2001. Robin...

Dec 11, 2020

Theodore John "Jessie" Gauthier, Sr., Indian name Sapatis, age 86 of Neopit, began his journey to the spirit world on Friday, December 11, 2020. Jessie was born on July 8, 1934 to the late Peter Gauthier and Ruby (Bowman) Dodge in Neopit. He went on to serve his country in the United States Army and is a Korean War...

Dec 10, 2020

Norman Anthony "Buddy Bear" Kakwitch, age 64, of the Town of Menominee, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in Shawano.  Norman was born on December 1, 1956 in Keshena, to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch.  He enjoyed going to the Thunderbird Club, watching the Young and the Restless, as well as an avid Packer...

Dec 9, 2020

Mary Laurentia Duley, age 83 of Clintonville formerly of Shawano, passed away at The Pines on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Mary was born on November 8, 1937 to the late John and Mary (Gaittens) Monaghan in Illinois. On August 20, 1955, Mary was united in marriage to Robert H. Duley. Mary worked as a drug and alcohol...

Dec 9, 2020

Thomas Joseph Borneman, age 66, of Bonduel, sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 after a five-year struggle with left side paralysis, which was a result from two massive strokes.  Tom was born on May 3, 1954 to Dorothy (Kloepfel) Wagner and the late Richard Borneman in Neenah.  He graduated from Neenah High School.   Tom was...

Dec 6, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" Jeanette Springborn, age 73 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Sandy was born on December 14, 1946, to the late Ralph and Jeanette (Page) Springborn in Shawano. She enjoyed shopping, baking for her friends and family, and going to the casino. Sandy enjoyed going out and about, spending time with her family...

Dec 6, 2020

Alfred J. "Big Al" Waubanascum, age 79 of Neopit, started his journey to the spirit world Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Green Bay. Alfred was born on February 15, 1941, in Keshena, to the late William and Maryann (Waupoose) Waubanascum.

Alfred graduated from Antigo High School. After high school he worked for MTE at a fork lift...