Obituaries

Nov 1, 2025

Peter James Bowman, age 78, of Gresham, Wisconsin started his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at sunrise in Shawano, Wisconsin and surrounded by his loving family.

Pete was born November 19, 1946, in Shawano, Wisconsin to the late Morris Rupert and Hazel Marie (Kessen) Bowman. He grew up...

Oct 31, 2025

Gary Lee Retzlaff, age 71, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, due to health complications on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Shawano. Gary was born December 30, 1953, to the late Roland (Butch) and Betty (Werbelow) Retzlaff. Born and raised in Belle Plaine, Gary was a lifetime member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine where...

Oct 29, 2025

Daniel Henry Krueger, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday October 29, 2025, in Shawano. Daniel was born on June 3, 1933, in the Town of Richmond to the late Paul and Erna (Zander) Krueger. Dan was a lifetime member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church where he was baptized on June 18, 1933, and...

Oct 29, 2025

Kenneth  Charles Moesch, age 83, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Shawano. Born on February 27, 1942, to the late Harvey and Bernice (Schultz) Moesch. He graduated from Shawano High School. He worked for the Shawano Sanitary district for many years until his retirement. Kenneth was an outdoorsman who loved growing and harvesting his corn as...

Oct 29, 2025

Nathaniel J. Robinson, age 34, of Shawano, went back to God on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1991, in Moose Lake, MN, son of Brian Robinson and Christine (Pittman) Linquist.

Nate was the center of entertainment for many. He was absolutely loved by his friends and family and...

Oct 28, 2025

Lois Elaine Higgins, age 61, passed away unexpectedly in Appleton on October 28, 2025. She was born in Shawano on October 17, 1964, to the late Peter and Patricia (Debaker) Hoffman. After graduating from Gresham High School, she went on to earn her associate's degree in cosmetology. She worked as a cosmetologist for 30 years  at numerous...

Oct 27, 2025

Karlene "Charli" K. Carey Hoffman Grandstaff, age 65, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on October 6, 1960, in Lake Forest, Illinois, Charli was the beloved daughter of the late Betty Jean Fennell and Kenneth Lee Carey. She attended Camelback High School in Arizona through her sophomore year before...

Oct 25, 2025

Curtis "Curtie Buck" Myron Boivin, age 57, of Neopit passed away on Saturday October 25, 2025, in Clintonville. Curtis was born on November 11, 1967, in Wausau to the late John and Dorla (Wayka) Boivin, Sr. Curtis was liked by everyone. He loved playing cards and spending time with family and friends. They would consider him a...

Oct 25, 2025

Paul DuWayne "Buck" Brede, age 61, of Bonduel passed away peacefully at home on Saturday October 25, 2025. Paul was born on April 16, 1964, in Shawano to the late William and Rosemarie (Shellhamer) Brede. In 1982, he graduated from Bonduel High School. Buck farmed in the Town of Hartland for his whole life. In 1996, he...

Oct 24, 2025

Norma was born on June 23, 1932. She was adopted as an infant by Walter and Lydia (Hitzke) Kallies and always felt the utmost gratitude to her birth family for placing her with adopted parents who loved her unconditionally. Norma was baptized on July 10, 1932, by Rev. Seidel. Her sponsors were Mrs. Amanda Hitzke, Walter Hitzke,...

Oct 24, 2025

Kathryn "Cassy" Cantwell died peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 81. Kathryn "Cassy" Schauder Cantwell was born September 7, 1944, in Shawano Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Betty (Wogsland) Schauder. Cassy attended schools in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1962. She then attended UW Madison and...

Oct 23, 2025

Dr. Homer Theodore Erickson, devoted husband to Carolyn for seventy years, passed away at 100 years of age on October 23, 2025. He was a soldier, scientist, horticulturist, ornithologist, and raconteur — admired and loved by all who knew him.

After receiving his Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Homer joined...

Oct 20, 2025

Leland James Carroll, age 90, of Leopolis passed away on Monday October 20, 2025, at his home. Leland was born on October 28, 1934, in the Town of Red Springs to the late Perry and Arlene (Lewin) Carroll. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. On September 2, 1961, Leland was united in marriage to...

Oct 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Lover Doll" Torres, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 19, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Elizabeth was born on January 1, 1973, in Shawano, to Geraldine (Pamonicutt) Villarreal and the late Edward Martin. She graduated from high school and received her cosmetology degree at NWTC. Elizabeth was proud of her fashion and enjoyed making...

Oct 16, 2025

Michael L. Lang, Sr., age 68, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Michael was born on December 20, 1956, in Shawano to the late Bob and Alice (Owen) Lang. He attended Shawano High School then went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army. Michael worked at Vlasic...

Oct 16, 2025

Lou Ann "Louie" Dumke, age 66, passed away with family by her side on Thursday October 16, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin after battling cancer for 8 years. Louie was born on March 10, 1959, in Tilleda, Wisconsin to the late Lyle and Lorna (Klinner) Dumke. She worked at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah for 40 years as a machine...

Oct 15, 2025

Roger "Botch" Fish, Sr., age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 15, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin with his family by his side. Botch was born on July 15, 1956, to Mary (Snake) Fish and the late Raymond Fish, Sr. Botch is known by everyone as the local handyman, someone who was ready to and willing...

Oct 15, 2025

William Harry "Bill" Hoppe, of Shawano, born February 3, 1944, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after a long battle with stroke-related health issues. Bill was the son of Harry and LaVerna (Priem) Hoppe of Shawano. Bill, a graduate of St. James Lutheran School and Shawano High School, also served in the United States Army in...

Oct 12, 2025

Kassidy D. Kelley, age 30, of Neopit passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 12, 2025, at her home. Kassidy was born on November 6, 1994, in Shawano to John Waubanascum, III., and the late Michelle Kelley. In 2020, she was united in marriage to Rosendo Cortes. Kassidy was a baptized member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in...

Oct 11, 2025

Patrick Thomas Bohm, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 11, 2025, in Shawano County. Patrick was born on June 13, 2002, in Green Bay. He is the son of Steve and Molly (Martin) Bohm. Patrick graduated from Shawano High School in 2021.  He was a man's man; he worked in construction for Boldt and loved...