Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 11, 2020

Kathryn L. Teetzen, age 81, of Shawano passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Kathryn was born on October 7, 1938, in Shawano, to the late Phillip and Erna (Franz) Blonde.

On August 18, 1962, Kathryn was united in marriage to Marlyn Teetzen at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. Their marriage was blessed with three children,...

Apr 11, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Marohl, age 64, of Cecil, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. Bobby was born in Shawano on May 16, 1955 son of the late Adolph "Rainbow" and Joyce (Watry) Marohl.  Bobby attended Bonduel schools.  He was a logger and logging machine operator by trade but also formerly owned and operated the Elbow Room and the Wishy Washy...

Apr 10, 2020

Donald J. Smith was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on April 10, 2020 after a long fight with cancer. Donald was born on March 6, 1936 the son of the late James and Dorothy (Schmidt) Smith in Milwaukee, WI. He was united in marriage to Margaret Beyer who passed away in 1983. Together they had two sons,...

Apr 10, 2020

William G. "Buddy" Wallace, age 67, of Shawano, passed away at his home on Friday, April 10, 2020. William was born on October 4, 1952, in Keshena, to the late William and Doris (Mahkimatas) Wallace. He liked to engage with others by laughing, joking around, and teasing others but at the same time enjoyed moments by himself...

Apr 7, 2020

Doris J. Steichen, age 89 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Shawano, while surrounded by her family.  Doris was born in Streator, Illinois on January 6, 1931, to the late Clarence and Hazel (Scudder) Kline.  After attending Dwight Township Schools and graduating in 1949, she was united in marriage to William...

Apr 7, 2020

Dale H. Otto, age 74 of Shawano, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  Dale was born in Shawano, on May 12, 1945, to the late Harry and Mabel (Grosskopf) Otto.  Prior to his graduation from Gresham School in 1963, he attended Hohn School.  Dale resided in Green Bay, where he was employed by Proctor and Gamble for...

Apr 5, 2020

Roderick Hudson "Butch" Davids, Sr., age 74, of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home on the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation. Roderick was born August 31, 1945. He was the fifth child of Kenneth and Minerva (Miller) Davids. Roderick grew up with his family near headquarters on the Stockbridge reservation. When he was about 11 years...