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Gwendolyn M. Olson

Gwendolyn M. Olson

Apr 29, 2020

Gwendolyn Margaret Olson, age 76, of Berry Lake, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at North Shore Health Services, Birch Hill surrounded by family. Gwen was born on July 9, 1943 to the late Joseph and Sophie (Warrington) LaRock of Keshena, WI.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life Vincent M Olson on August...

Virginia C Nickodem

Virginia C Nickodem

Apr 28, 2020

Virginia C. Nickodem, age 95, of Loon Lake, Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Virginia was born on July 29, 1924, in Green Bay, daughter of the late William and Jessie (Baenen) Van Iten. She graduated from Green Bay East High School and then worked at a local store until she was married.

On October...

James "Jim" R. Davern

James "Jim" R. Davern

Apr 27, 2020

James "Jim" Richard Davern, age 77, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. Jim was born on October 27, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William and Bernice (Klocker) Davern. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and he enjoyed traveling, boating and playing cards...

Sarah E. Olson

Sarah E. Olson

Apr 25, 2020

Sarah E. Olson, age 46, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Sarah was born on April 22, 1974, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, to Thomas and Susan (Nowak) Haase. Sarah earned a Master's Degree and worked as a Nurse Practitioner. Sarah was united in marriage to Greg Olson on May 12, 2012 in New...

John Walter Hill

John Walter Hill

Apr 25, 2020

John Walter Hill, age 91, former banker and community fundraiser, passed away at ThedaCare Medical Care Center in Shawano early in the Saturday morning, April 25, 2020. John was born on January 12, 1920 to his parents the late George and Hilda (Netzel) Hill.  While attending Shawano High School John worked at Shawano airport for free in...

Irene E. Breitzman

Irene E. Breitzman

Apr 24, 2020

Irene E. Breitzman, age 98, of Cecil, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. Irene was born on September 25, 1921, in the Town of Washington, to the late Fred and Freida (Werner) Wolf. Irene was united in marriage to Vernon "Roger" Breitzman at St. John's Lutheran Church in the Town of...

Patricia A. Lasher

Patricia A. Lasher

Apr 24, 2020

Patricia A. Lasher (The Ultimate Packer Diva), age 64 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Patty was born on February 1, 1956, in Milwaukee, to the late Leonard and LaVerne (Groholski) Zeblewski. She attended and graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee with the Class of 1974. Patty was...

Phyllis R. Jahnke

Phyllis R. Jahnke

Apr 21, 2020

Phyllis R. Jahnke passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at the age of 84. Phyllis was born on December 19, 1935 in Shawano. She was the daughter of the late Fred "Fritz" and Ruby (Seehafer) Laehn.  On October 22, 1955 she was united in marriage to Junior L. Jahnke of Shawano.

Phyllis was a lifelong resident...

Gertrude A. Dalke

Gertrude A. Dalke

Apr 20, 2020

*Please note, services have been updated*

Gertrude Alice (Schmidt) Dalke reached out and took the hand of Jesus, and He led her home to Heaven on April 20, 2020 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was 93.  Though she no longer recognized us as family and friends, we all knew in her...

John J Kadletz

John J Kadletz

Apr 19, 2020

John J. Kadletz, age 80, of Shawano, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2020. John was born on November 27, 1939, in Shawano, to the late Alfred and Josephine (Wilson) Kadletz. He attended Shawano High School and graduated with the class of 1959. John went on to further his education by attending Northwestern Technical College. He...

Wallace R. "Wally" Zernicke

Wallace R. "Wally" Zernicke

Apr 18, 2020

Wallace Raymond Zernicke (Wally), age 85, Cecil, WI passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2020.  He was born on January 14, 1935 in Shawano, WI.  He was the son of Raymond and Evelyn (Genke) Zernicke.  Wally attended grade school St. Paul Lutheran and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1953.  Wally was very active in High School...

Scott C. Downs

Scott C. Downs

Apr 16, 2020

Scott C. Downs, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020, surrounded by his wife and sons in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after an unexpected battle with heart failure. Scott was born on April 13, 1963, to Mary Margaret Downs in Washington, D.C., and was raised by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Esther Wells, in Fond du Lac, WI....

John D. Fish

John D. Fish

Apr 15, 2020

John Duane Fish, age 17, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Green Bay. John was born on April 9, 2003, the son of Arthur and Andrea (Gristeau) Fish.  He attended Menominee Indian High School where he loved to hate school.  He was employed at Subway in Keshena and was a dedicated worker.  In...

Julia M. Steber

Julia M. Steber

Apr 15, 2020

Julia M. Steber, age 87, of Clintonville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Julia was born on February 20, 1933, to the late Hubert and Vera (Clark) Granger. She was united in marriage to Lee Demaskie who preceded her in death in 1961. Julia later married Clayton Steber who preceded her in death in 1987....

Wayne R. Hetzer

Wayne R. Hetzer

Apr 14, 2020

Wayne R. Hetzer, age 92, of the Town of Red Springs, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Wayne was born on May 4, 1927, in Milwaukee, to the late Charles and Clara (Jaunke) Hetzer. Wayne enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during WWII. He was born and raised in Milwaukee and later moved...

Mona A. Urban

Mona A. Urban

Apr 14, 2020

Mona A. Urban, age 87, of Shawano, was called home to her savior on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Mona was born on May 16, 1932, in Advance, to the late Carl and Effie (Bergner) Druckrey. She attended Shawano High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. On September 23, 1953, Mona was united in marriage to Robert "Bob"...

Jill Welch

Jill Welch

Apr 13, 2020

Jill White Welch, age 37, of Shawano passed away on Monday April 13, 2020. Jill was born in Cook County, Illinois on November 11, 1982, daughter of Robin White and the late Cory Ermatinger.  Jill grew up in Green Bay and Keshena, graduating from Menominee High School.  She went on to earn an associate's degree and was a dedicated...

Sirena Theresa Webster

Sirena Theresa Webster

Apr 12, 2020

Sirena Theresa Webster, age 52, of Green Bay, passed away on April 12, 2020 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Sirena was born March 27, 1968 in Shawano, to the late James and Theresa (Bear) Webster Jr. Sirena worked at the Oneida Casino and was a member at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, in Neopit. Sirena had a great love...

Sandra Lee Draghi

Sandra Lee Draghi

Apr 12, 2020

Sandra Lee Draghi, age 73, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Sandra was born on September 26, 1946, in Keshena, to the late James and Matilda (Waupoose) Zhuckkahosee, Sr. Sandra graduated from Shawano High School in 1965. She enlisted in the United States Army in January of 1966 and served in Vietnam.  She was honorably discharged...

Ronald H. Cook

Ronald H. Cook

Apr 12, 2020

Ronald H. Cook, 55, entered his eternal life on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Bismarck, ND. He was born July 9, 1964, in Quantico,VA, to Michael and Kay (Rabideaux) Cook Sr.  Ron graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1982 and shortly after enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for 12 years.  He was a talented...

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