Obituaries

Mar 28, 2020

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Kort, age 64, of the Town of Pella, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her home. Betty was born on February 20, 1956, in Shawano, to the late Vincent and Geraldine (Kurtz) Kort. She lived in the town of Pella her entire life. Betty owned and operated the family dairy farm and...

Mar 28, 2020

Eugene A. Wendt, age 74, of Bowler passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Eugene was born in Green Valley on October 7, 1945, son of the late Edward and Marie (Pockot) Wendt.  Following high school Eugene served his country in the United States Military.  On April 23, 1966 Eugene was united in marriage to Mary Schmidt in Pulcifer. ...

Mar 26, 2020

Myron A. "Chummy" Wayka, Sr., age 65, of Neopit, started his journey at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Myron was born on September 8, 1954, in Keshena, to the late Ernest, Sr. and Louise "Marie" (Waupoose) Wayka. In 1972 he graduated from Gresham High School. On June 12, 1976, Myron was united in...

Mar 25, 2020

Eva R. Husom, age 88, of Eau Claire, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Eva was born on November 27, 1931, to the late Edwin and Augusta (Laude) Westphal in Pella. She was raised in Pella before moving to Wittenberg in 1945, where she went to live with her sister, Anita Balke. Eva attended Wittenberg High School and...

Mar 25, 2020

Judy L. Olm, age 68, of Shawano, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Judy was born on June 6, 1951, in Green Bay, to the late Vernon and Betty Lou (Eichhorst) Anderson. On September 18, 1970, Judy was united in marriage to Michael Olm at St. John-St. James Lutheran...

Mar 22, 2020

Agnes Rose Nahwahquaw, age 76, of Neopit, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Rose was born on August 10, 1943 to Dave Nahwahquaw and Ashkepokonakokiew Raine. Rose loved her family; her grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews all. She was an active member of the Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church,...

Mar 21, 2020

Shane Peters, age 31, of Keshena passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Shane was born on July 11, 1988 in Green Bay, son of the late Gail Peters.  Shane graduated from Menominee High School and worked as a logger.  He loved the woods and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Shane was a simple man and lived...

Mar 19, 2020

Arlyss June Weber, age 77, of Tigerton, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. June was born on June 22, 1942, in Antigo, to the late Walter and Wanda (Johns) Weber. June was united in marriage to Robert Puckett who preceded her in death. She enjoyed playing dominoes, completing puzzles, and was...

Mar 18, 2020

Lalita "Lolly" Waukau, age 69, of Middle Village, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her home. Lolly was born on July 22, 1950, in Keshena, to the late William and Gertrude (Kohel) Waukau.

Lolly loved the Green Bay Packers, Classic Country, a...

Mar 18, 2020

Joseph Leonard Otradovec, age 68, of the South Branch Community on the Menominee Indian Reservation, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday March 18, 2020 surrounded by prayers and his family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Big Joe was born on February 24 th , 1952 in Keshena, Wisconsin. He was the 19 th...

Mar 17, 2020

Barbara A. Hudson, age 83, of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Barbara was born on March 7, 1937, in Shawano, to the late Arthur "A.W." and Ruth (Sindberg) Gast. In September 5, 1981, she was united in marriage to Jerry Hudson in Sanford, Florida. Barbara was a missionary for Wycliffe...

Mar 17, 2020

Angeline "Angie" Joan (Leitzke) Schultz, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 after a courageous struggle with Parkinson's disease. Angie was born August 7, 1951 in a tiny hospital in Bonduel. She graduated from Bonduel Community High School in 1969, then attended UW-Oshkosh. On Valentine's Day, 1976, she married the love of her life, Merlyn "Merle" C. Schultz. For...

Mar 16, 2020

Adelle M. Manikowski, age 94, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020.

As per Adele's wishes, there will be no services.

Mar 14, 2020

Isabel "Pete" Cloud, age 77, of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. Isabel was born on July 30, 1942, in Keshena, to the late Jerome "Sanome" and Merceline (Kinepoway) Sanapaw. Isabel was baptized at and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena. She was united in...

Mar 13, 2020

Nancy Cobb, age 87, of Legend Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 13, 2020. Nancy was born on July 3, 1932, in Milwaukee, to the late Edward and Alice (Hoffman) Woppert. On June 2, 1951 Nancy was united in marriage to George Cobb in Milwaukee. The couple lived in Milwaukee for many years before...

Mar 13, 2020

Norman A. Pyawasay, age 79, of Keshena, passed away on March 13, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. Norman was born on July 14, 1940 to the late Robert Sr. and Ethel (Oshkesaniew) Pyawasay. When he was younger Norman moved to Milwaukee and made his living there. Upon retirement Norman moved back to the Menominee Reservation. He...

Mar 12, 2020

Zillah Mae Tepiew, age 67, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano and was a tissue donor. Zillah was born on October 7, 1952, in Keshena, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Davis) Wayka. On October 13, 1979 she was united in marriage to Arnold Tepiew, Sr. in Shawano. Arnold...

Mar 12, 2020

Mark A. Hanauer, age 50, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. Mark was born on July 23, 1969, son of Veronica (Holford) Hanauer and the late Daniel Hanauer, Sr. Mark graduated from Shawano High School in 1987.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and graduated from...

Mar 11, 2020

Margaret Drephal, age 78, of the Town of Bartelme, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Margaret was born on November 13, 1941, in the Town of Bartelme to the late Edwin and Margaret (Welch) Martin. She was a member of the Shawano congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Margaret is survived by: her children, Mike Parker, Mark (Renae)...

Mar 8, 2020

Daryl Francis Rauterkus (Other Brother Daryl) passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 8th, 2020. He was born August 23, 1952 in Harlan, Iowa to Hubert and Thelma (Zimmerman) Rauterkus. The family moved to the Cecil, WI area in 1966. Daryl graduated from Bonduel High School in 1970. Daryl survived a serious motorcycle accident in 1974 which took...