Obituaries

Jan 9, 2020

Norma Ann Baars, age 73, of Wausau, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born to the late Peter and Grace Profit on June 14, 1946, in Edinburgh, Scotland. At the age of 11, Norma and her parents immigrated to Canada to begin a new life. At 18 she married Richard Weldon Baars, a...

Jan 8, 2020

Viola A. Henke, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. Viola was born on May 20, 1926, in Embarrass, to the late Rev. Walter and Rosa (Behrs) List. She was baptized on June 20, 1926 and confirmed on August 20, 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass. Viola...

Jan 7, 2020

Betty J. Hanke, age 94, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, January, 7, 2020. Betty was born on November 18, 1925, in the Town of Maine in Outagamie County, to the late Howard and Ethel (Albischer) Hurlbert. Betty graduated with the Shawano High School class of 1944. On September 7, 1946, Betty was united in marriage to James...

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Ann Steinke, age 88, of Leopolis, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Mary was born on November 20, 1931, in Gresham, to the late Raymond and Laura (Ready) Schmidt. On April 3, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Allen "Swampy" Steinke in Leopolis. Allen preceded her in death on...

Jan 2, 2020

James H. Reynolds, age 70, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Jim was born on June 12, 1949. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Jim and Kathy were married on May 23, 1970. He worked for In-Sink-Erator in Racine. Upon retirement Jim...

Jan 2, 2020

JoAnn Schabell, age 78, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home. JoAnn was born in Forestville, Door County, on June 12, 1941, daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Miekle) Lau.  JoAnn graduated from Green Bay West High School.  On November 7, 1970 she was united in marriage to Clarence V. "Sonny" Schabell in...

Jan 2, 2020

Harlan Anton Fedders, age 84, of Legend Lake, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Shawano. Harlan was born on April 6, 1935, in Racine, to the late Anton and Ethel (Ankersen) Fedders. He loved baseball and during his youth Harlan played both pitcher and first base for the Racine American Legion and the Racine Redbirds....

Jan 1, 2020

Susan Lynn Schuster, age 85, passed peacefully the evening of January 1, 2020 after a long battle with dementia.

Mom lived each day with purpose, optimism, empathy and sincere kindness and compassion for anyone who crossed her path. She never hesitated to stop to help a stranger, greet a friend, pet a dog...

Dec 31, 2019

David B. Sleeman, of Cecil, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Shawano. David was born on February 12, 1927, in Mineral Hills, Michigan, to the late Harold and Violet (James) Sleeman. He graduated from the Iron River, Michigan High School in 1944 and the Michigan Technological University in 1950 with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical...

Dec 29, 2019

Alex Luke Blackowl, infant son of Cassandra Cox and Brad Blackowl, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at home. Alex was born on December 5, 2019 in Shawano.

Alex is survived by: his parents; his siblings, Alezaha King, Cameon King, Taylesia Blackowl, Kingston Blackowl, Karter Blackowl, Kamilah Blackowl, Tayson Blackowl, and IsaBella Blackowl; maternal grandmother, Jennifer...

Dec 29, 2019

Rev. Dallas Ray Coats, age 76, of Burnsville, MN (formerly of Morgan Siding, Gresham, WI) passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Augustana Care Center in Apple Valley, MN. Dallas was born August 5, 1943 in Effingham, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Hazel Loraine (Hall) Coats.  He graduated from Effingham High School and North Central University in Minneapolis,...

Dec 26, 2019

Norbert Miller, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, exemplified his 67 winters on mother earth before beginning his journey to the spirit world on December 26, 2019 with his family by his side. Onī Kaew Mo.hkata.qsow – He who makes camp. He who does carpentry work.

Norbert was born on July 25, 1952, to the late Benjamin...

Dec 25, 2019

Vaughn R. Thunder, age 67, of Carter, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Vaughn was born on September 15, 1952 to the late Walker, Sr. and Philomena (Sheshequon) Thunder. He worked for many years for Vyron Dixon Logging until his retirement. Vaughn enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

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Dec 23, 2019

Joseph J. "Joe" Paiser, age 81, of the Town of Richmond, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his home. Joe was born on February 4, 1938 to the late Ben and Violet (Schmidt) Paiser. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On May 14, 1960, Joe was united in marriage to Iris Peterman. Joe...

Dec 22, 2019

Harvey H. Moede, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Harvey was born on August 9, 1932, in Bonduel, to the late Louis and Martha (Dehn) Moede. Harvey proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Donnalea Rae Hanke. Donna preceded him in death...

Dec 20, 2019

Robert R. Beyer, age 94, of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 20, 2019. Robert was born in Neillsville, on April 1, 1925, to the late Richard and Hattie (Meihak) Beyer. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1947, Robert was united in marriage to Florence...

Dec 19, 2019

Barbara Louise (Boyd) Reiter, age 76, of Neopit, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Barbara was born on December 5, 1943, in Keshena, to the late John and Ellen (Caldwell) Boyd, Sr. She graduated from Shawano High School. Barbara was united in marriage to Anthony Reiter who preceded her in death....

Dec 18, 2019

Rose Ann Borowski, age 81, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. Rose Ann was born on August 6, 1938, in Cecil, to Max and Sophie (Wasielewski) Borowski. She graduated from Bonduel High School. Rose Ann went on to further her education at the Outagamie County Teachers College and then...

Dec 10, 2019

Pamela R. "Pam" Zahringer, age 62, of Gresham, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Pam was born on May 18, 1957, in Kenosha, to Gerald and Laurie (James) Reisenauer. She graduated from Kenosha High School in 1976. On November 28, 1989, Pam was united in marriage to James "Jim" Zahringer in Kenosha. She worked for...

Dec 8, 2019

Betty (Dahl) Komarek, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Betty was born on June 1, 1930 in Spirit, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walfred and Violet Dahl.  She attended Spirit Center School.  On December 28, 1955 Betty was united in marriage to Laurel Komarek in Spirit.  Laurel and Betty dairy farmed in...