Obituaries

Feb 12, 2020

Jillian R. (Smith) Panske, 32 of Tucson, AZ and formerly Suring, WI was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at Tucson Medical Center after complications from surgery.

Jillian was born on June 20, 1987 in Green Bay, WI to Dawn Giese and Joe Smith III....

Feb 10, 2020

Robert "Robbie" N. Lyons, 57, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2020. He was born on October 25, 1963 to Gary and Rose Lyons.

Robbie's Native American pride ran deep as a member of the Menominee nation. Often seen in his weathered baseball cap with an eagle feather design, Robbie honored his heritage through his...

Feb 9, 2020

Kurt Galland, age 67, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Kurt was born on July 6, 1952, to the late Harold "Bud" and Sharleen "Tootie" (Moede) Galland. He lived in Shawano his entire life. Kurt graduated from Shawano High School in 1970.

Kurt worked as a...

Feb 5, 2020

Edward Curran, age 81 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.  He was born on December 30, 1938, in Milwaukee, to the late Cyril and Ella (Zeske) Curran. Edward worked in sales and installation of water well pumps.  His extensive knowledge of which, led him to teach seminars around the world.  Edward was a 35...

Feb 5, 2020

Alan A. Heins, age 83 of Shawano, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Green Bay.  He was born in the Town of Herman on February 17, 1936 to the late Arno and Doris (Hohn) Heins.  Al enlisted in the United States Army in September of 1954, serving in Germany for two and a half years, before...

Feb 3, 2020

Roger A. King, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. Roger was born in Tomahawk, on June 16, 1946, to the late Harry and Verna (Hess) King.  After Roger's graduation from Reedsburg High School, he attended UW Stevens Point.  On September 2, 1967, Roger was united in marriage to Barbara Maas at the...

Feb 2, 2020

Louis A. Flauger, age 90, of Gresham, passed away on February 2, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1929 in Gresham to the late Louis and Meta (Petrich) Flauger.  He was united in marriage to Doris Grillheisel-Remter on May 1978 in the Fox Valley.

Louis is survived by: his wife Doris; step children, Cindy Wolfinger and...

Feb 1, 2020

LeRoy Frank Gillette, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Evergreen Health Services. LeRoy was born on June 3, 1940, in Racine, WI, to the late Charles and Lucille (Nelson) Gillette.  LeRoy was united in marriage to Lynn M. Charboneau on June 27, 1959 in Racine.  He worked as an area supervisor...

Feb 1, 2020

Glen A. "Jack" Barry, age 86 of Shawano, died on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Born on May 20, 1933 in Richland Center, WI, to the late Jack and Ruth (Ingmire) Barry. Glen was united in marriage to Lois Bakken on June 23, 1955 in Madison. Glen enlisted in the United State Army and served during the Korean...

Jan 31, 2020

Marcella Jeanette "Sally" Buss, age 88, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at ThedaCare Medical Center – Shawano. Sally was born on May 31, 1931, in Underhill, WI, daughter of the late Adolph and Esther (Olson) Riegert.  Marcella was united in marriage to Harvey Buss on June 9, 1951 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church –White...

Jan 31, 2020

Thomas J. Rhode, age 90, of Shawano, WI passed away on January 31, 2020 at the VA Home in King, WI after complications due to dementia.  He was born on January 20, 1930 in Oak Park, IL to James and Mabel (Lacey) Rhode. He grew up in Maywood, IL and graduated from Proviso High School and then served in...

Jan 27, 2020

Jolovette (Jolly) Marie Waukau, age 76, of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away January 27, 2020 at Elmbrook Hospital in Brookfield after a courageous 2 week battle in the ICU with pneumonia. Born August 4, 1943, she was the youngest child of Mitchell and Susie (Wilber) Waukau.  Jolly LOVED her early life on the Menominee reservation when life...

Jan 26, 2020

Janice Clare Geimer, age 81, passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 26, 2020, after an early birthday celebration the night before.

Jan is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jack (John Walter Fenske) and their five children, Mary Jean (Tom Hinze), Audrey (Chris Knopf), Beth (Tom Gorak), Christine, and John,...

Jan 25, 2020

Kathleen "Kathy" Waupekenay, age 53, of Neopit, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1966 to the late Kenneth Weso and Lois Cleveland. Kathleen graduated from Menominee High School and later was united in marriage to Steve Waupekenay, on July 5, 1995 in Keshena.  She loved going to the casino, listening to Bob Marley,...

Jan 18, 2020

LaVerne Margaret Kakwitch, age 65, of Gillett, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Shawano. LaVerne was born on June 11, 1954, in Keshena, to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch. She loved to travel, her broom took her everywhere. Her favorite place to travel was in California, helping her sister Tonia with her children and helping...

Jan 18, 2020

Carl George Van Der Linden, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Carl was born on February 26, 1934, in Green Bay, to the late August and Frances (Hoffman) Van Der Linden. On June 21, 1958, Carl was united in marriage to Ann Calaway in DePere. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Jan 16, 2020

Fred Harry Lang, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Fred was born on March 28, 1940, in Shawano to the late Freddie H. and Olive M. (Felts) Lang. He graduated from the Shawano High School Class of 1958. During his career he taught music lessons, was in retail sales, and public relations. Fred was...

Jan 16, 2020

Janice Marie Wilkinson, age 79, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Shawano. Janice was born on August 24, 1940, in Shawano, to the late Fred and Olga (Martin) Rusch. She graduated from Shawano High School and went on to Beauty School in Green Bay where she earned her Associates Degree. She worked for 10 years...

Jan 15, 2020

Robert James "Bobby" Bayer, age 51, of Marenisco, Michigan, formerly of Shawano, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Robert was born on November 21, 1968, in Shawano to M. Suzie (Jung) Bayer and the late James Bayer. He was born and raised in Shawano and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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Jan 15, 2020

Frederick "Fred" James True, age 62, of Shawano, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Fred was born on March 7, 1957 in Hillsdale, Michigan, to the late John H. and Frances C. (McGann) True. Upon graduation he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy....