Obituaries

Feb 21, 2020

Virginia Mae Cady, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on October 9, 1934, in Rhinelander, to the late Gordon and Emily (Clark) Spengler. Virginia was united in marriage to Lloyd Cady on February 28, 1953 in Rhinelander. They lived in Rhinelander for 17 years before moving to...

Feb 21, 2020

Sophie (Boyd) Gonzales, age 98, of Floresville, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Regency Manor Health Care Center in Texas. Sophie was born on December 11, 1921, on the Menominee Indian Reservation as the daughter of the late George and Rose (Green) Boyd. Sophie lived a long and happy life. She was a homemaker and...

Feb 19, 2020

Georgia M. Washinawatok, age 74, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Georgia was born on November 6, 1945, in Keshena, to the late Peter Sr. and Theresa (Corn) Cardish. Georgia married Louis Washinawatok in Keshena. She worked as a residential aid at Maehnowesekiyah for several years. Georgia enjoyed camping...

Feb 17, 2020

Orville A. Hartleben, age 89, of Shawano, left this world to be with his savior, on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. Orville was born on October 6, 1930, in Shawano County to the late Walter and Lillian (Kunzak) Hartleben.  He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1948.  Orville was united in marriage to Ruth Hartwig, his sweetheart...

Feb 16, 2020

Leon Jule Petrich, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home in Kewaunee. Leon was born on July 12, 1941, in the Town of Red Springs in Shawano County, to the late Jule and Mata (Duwe) Petrich. On May 13, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jill Neuman in Shawano. He worked...

Feb 15, 2020

William Gustav Harry Schulz, age 90, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Shawano. William was born on August 12, 1929, in the Town of Hartland, to the late William F.E. and Eleanor (Drage) Schulz. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel where he was baptized, confirmed and served as an usher. ...

Feb 14, 2020

Marilyn Audrey Berton, age 83, of the Town of Washington, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at her residence in Neenah. Marilyn was born on June 25, 1936 to the late Walter and Viola (Buchholz) Kohn. Marilyn was in the graduating class of 1954 from Bonduel High school, and was united in marriage to the late Lawrence "Larry"...

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,...