Obituaries

Jul 12, 2020

David A. Maas, age 56, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his home. David was born on June 5, 1964, in Shawano, to the late Melvin, Sr. and Jeannetta (Welch) Maas. He was raised in Gresham and moved to Appleton in 1983 with his family.

David is survived by his mother, Jeannetta Maas...

Jul 11, 2020

Leonel Aquino Kaquatosh, age 41, of Green Bay formerly of Neopit, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Leonel was born on February 12, 1979, in Chicago, the son of Lorrie Kaquatosh. He lived in Neopit from the age of 3.

Leonel is survived by his mother, Lorrie Lynk of Green Bay; daughter, Nala Mendoza; and sisters,...

Jul 10, 2020

Melanie Firgens, age 57, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Milwaukee. Melanie was born in Oconto Falls on December 15, 1962, daughter of Julia "June" Corn and the late Eugene Firgens.  As the youngest of eight, she was always a mama's girl.  Melanie was a very genuine and generous person who showed compassion and kindness to everyone...

Jul 10, 2020

Barbara E. Grignon, age 84, of Keshena, passed away at her home on July 10, 2020. Barb was born on the Menominee Indian Reservation on September 14, 1935, to the late William P. Grignon and Blanche (McPherson) Grignon.  She was raised near Keshena Falls on the Menominee Indian Reservation and attended the St. Joseph's Indian mission school.  As a...

Jul 9, 2020

Edna M. Hoppe, 98, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Edna was born on October 26, 1921, in Clintonville, daughter of the late Verona Buss and William Borchardt. On June 27, 1942, Edna was united in marriage to Roy Arthur Hoppe, Sr. at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville. They enjoyed their married life raising their...

Jul 9, 2020

Richard Anthony Corn, Wāpew Nēpowet "stands looking, watching", age 32, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Richard was born on December 17, 1987, in Shawano to Twila Corn and Roland Smart. He was a generous person who always wore his heart on his sleeve. Richard was always there when...

Jul 8, 2020

Dr. Jerome V. Schuelke, age 86, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 08, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. Jerome was born on November 28, 1933, in Navarino, to the late Benjamin and Gladys (Pues) Schuelke. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On February 13, 1954, Jerome was united in marriage to...

Jul 5, 2020

Michael Todd Reiter, age 50, of Shawano, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Michael was born on February 3, 1970, in Shawano, to Lois J. (Reiter) Webster and the late Donald Richmond. He worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprises most of his adult life, and was a firefighter for the town of Neopit. Michael was an...

Jul 1, 2020

William K. "Bill" Teetzen, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Bill was born on January 26, 1941 to the late Karl and Elsie (Kroenke) Teetzen in Shawano. He attended St. Jakobi Lutheran Church all of his life and was baptized on February 25, 1941 and confirmed...

Jun 28, 2020

Edith M. Santerno, age 78, of Neopit, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. She was born on October 24, 1941, in Keshena, to the late Francis and Mary (Kaquatosh) Waupoose. Edith was a seamstress by trade, she handmade dancing regalia for local dancers, beaded baptismal feathers and fathers stoles at church....

Jun 27, 2020

Willard E. Pieper, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. Willard was born on July 4, 1941, in Shawano to the late Adolph and Anna (Hess) Pieper. He graduated from Gresham High School in 1959.  Willard was united in marriage to LaVonne Hoppe in Gresham on February 16, 1963.  He was a machine...

Jun 23, 2020

Reginald Curtis House, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home.   Born July 1, 1935 in Keshena, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Fred K. and Rhoda (Oshkosh) House and has lived in Indiana for the past 24 years. Reginald was lovingly united in marriage on November 18, 1998 to Lois Frechette (Vigue) who preceded...

Jun 22, 2020

It is with very heavy hearts that we share with you that David Albert Nagrant, 78, is resting in peace. He died peacefully at home on the evening of June 22, 2020 as he slept. He was born to parents Joseph and Violet in Philadelphia, PA on January 30th, 1942. The birth and death of this great man, however,...

Jun 21, 2020

Derald D. "Chub" Gast, II, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born on November 28, 1961 to Bette (Noak) the late Derald D. Gast, I. Derald is a Shawano High School graduate. He worked for Schutt Industries and enjoyed spending time with family and friends smiling, laughing, and having fun. In his free time...

Jun 21, 2020

Edison M. "Butch" Crow, Jr., age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Edison was born on June 21, 1941 in Keshena, to the late Edison and Almeda (Daquaine) Crow, Sr. Butch was united in marriage to Roberta Cook, she preceded him in death in 2003.  He was then united in marriage to Jean...

Jun 19, 2020

Roger Edwin Bahr, age 81, of Little Chute, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born on August 4, 1938, in Shawano, to the late Paul and Edna (Lemke) Bahr. He was baptized in September 1938 at the Hope Lutheran church, and was confirmed in April 1952 by Rev. Harry Wians. On July 13, 1957, Roger was...

Jun 19, 2020

Hazel E. Zuehlsdorf, age 97, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on March 22, 1923 in Lanstad, WI to the late Albert and Leona (Kuehl) Toellner. On June 7, 1941, Hazel was united in marriage to Herbert Zuehlsdorf at St. Paul Lutheran church in Bonduel. After 68 years of marriage, Herbert preceded her...

Jun 19, 2020

Doris Jean Bresser, age 95, of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. Doris was born on June 25, 1924, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Paul Sr. and Jessie (Rousseau) Alleger. On March 30, 1946, Doris was united in marriage to Brian Bresser in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a caregiver for Brian for over...

Jun 16, 2020

Ruth A. Petersen, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Ruth was born on March 22, 1942, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Leonard and Grace (Otto) Zirbel. She graduated from Central High School in Kenosha. Ruth retired from American Motors/Chrysler in 2000 and moved to Shawano, Wisconsin. She enjoyed traveling, bingo, and the Green...

Jun 16, 2020

John C. White, age 72, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. John was born on September 5, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to the late Louis and Betty (Folker) White. In 1960, he moved to Shawano from Fairfield, Iowa. He was the owner and operator of the Office Shop and Ice Cream Creations on South Main...