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Tyler Michael Polum
May 11, 2026
Tyler Michael Polum of Shawano passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, due to injuries sustained in a tragic car accident at the young age of 39. Tyler was born on October 15, 1986, to Debbie and Gary Polum, Jr., in Shawano, Wisconsin.
Tyler attended Shawano Community High School and graduated with the class of 2005. After high school he attended...
Mayme Melva "Pat" Davids
May 12, 2026
Mayme “Pat” Melva Davids (Tousey), of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, Bowler, WI; passed to the spirit world on May 12, 2026, at the age of 95. Born September 12, 1930, in Suring, Wisconsin to the late John Tousey and Blanche (nee: Little) Tousey. Pat married Ira “T-Spoon” Davids on June 2, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Red Springs, WI. They...
Bart Allen Basina, Jr.
May 9, 2026
Bart Allen Basina, Jr., age 30, started his journey unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Bart was born on March 14, 1996, in Antigo, to Bart A. and Raymonda (McGeshick) Basina, Sr. He loved music, played the flute and played in the drum group in middle school. Graduated from Menominee High School. Bart enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father...
Sharon Wescott
May 10, 2026
Sharon K Wescott was born to the late Eugene and Barbara (Larock) Wescott in Shawano, Wisconsin on February 1st, 1968. She started her journey on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Sharon lived the majority of her life in South Branch where she remained a part of the South Branch Community. She attended the Menominee Indian High School, Flandreau...
Leon Lenor Stuewer
May 10, 2026
Leon Lenor Stuewer, age 83, of Bonduel found his home in heaven on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home after enduring significant health challenges over the past two plus years. Leon was born on January 30, 1943, in Shawano, to the late Lenor and Linda (Boerst) Stuewer. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1961. Leon was a lifelong...
Carol Ann Davids
May 9, 2026
Carol Ann Davids, age 66, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at home. Carol was born on July 7, 1959, in San Francisco, California, to the late Roland “Buddy” Davids and Joanne Meier. She graduated from Bowler High School and continued her education at UW Milwaukee. Carol waitressed at many places most notably George Webb and then...
Terrance James "Terry" Fusek, Sr.
May 8, 2026
Terrance “Terry” James Fusek, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Friday, May 8th, 2026.
Terry was born August 23, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Esther (nee Maehl) Fusek. He was raised in Milwaukee along with his siblings, the late Eunice (the late Charles) Herwig, Michael Fusek, Barbara Dority, the late...
Janalee Gay Gansen
May 8, 2026
Janalee Gay Gansen (Fellenz), 92, died on May 8th, after her love for creating fun and laughter eventually wore out her big heart. A life-long Shawanoan, and 1956 graduate of UW Madison, Janalee ‘s impact on Shawano’s civic and cultural scene started at 7, dancing in recitals at the Crescent Theater, (now Stubborn Brothers) and included adventures such as print...
Orman Daryl Waukau, III
May 6, 2026
Orman Daryl Waukau III, Nahāēnesew Pahpēsew, lovingly known to his family as “Handsome” and “Baby Chief,” and to many lifelong friends as “The General,” passed away on May 6, 2026, leaving behind countless memories filled with laughter, love, and joy. He will be remembered for his big heart, booming voice, unforgettable humor, and the way he made everyone around him...
Nancy L. Bahr
May 6, 2026
Nancy Leigh Bahr, age 84, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home. Nancy was born on May 7, 1941, in Town of Morgan, Wisconsin to the late Oren and Helen (McEwing) Gilbertson. She graduated from Gillett High School. Nancy worked at Maple Lane Health Care for many years until retiring at 65. She cared for...
James Mahloch
May 4, 2026
If you’ve ever heard someone proudly declare, “Who’s the cutest grandpa of all? Grandpa Jim!”—then you already know the kind of man Jim was.
James Mahloch, age 80, of Shawano, died on Monday, May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Appleton on January 19, 1946, to the late...
Dale and Dorthy Haltinner
May 6, 2026
In remembrance of Dale and Dorothy Haltinner
Dorothy peacefully passed away August 30th, 2025, at Ciel Senior Living Facility in Portland, Oregon. Dale peacefully passed away on May 2nd, 2026, at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton, WI. Dale and Dorothy are proceeded in death by both of their parents, Alfred and Alathea Haltinner (Blanchard), Norbert and Viola Dohr (Wolf), their daughter,...
Darlene Marie Heins
May 5, 2026
Darlene Marie “Daisy” Heins, 81, of Gresham, Wisconsin, began her eternal journey and returned to her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Darlene was born on July 24, 1944, in Mattoon, Wisconsin, to Alfred and Corabell (Pollock) Rickert. She was united in marriage to Malcolm R. Heins on February 10, 1962. On May 29, 1964, they were sealed for...
Lori Caldwell
May 5, 2026
Lori Caldwell, age 55, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Green Bay. Lori was born on March 7, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois to Colin F. Caldwell, Sr., and the late Kathleen Crowe. She grew up in Chicago, attending school in Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota and Menominee High School before going to college....
Donald L. Waukechon
May 5, 2026
Donald L. Waukechon, age 79, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Don was born on June 24, 1946, in Keshena to the late Peter and Delores (Chevalier) Waukechon, Sr. He graduated from Shawano High School and was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country proudly in Vietnam...
Clifford Vincent Wilber
May 5, 2026
Clifford Vincent Wilber, 79, of Keshena, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Keshena on January 9, 1947. Clifford was a devoted husband, loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. Clifford was a good listener, cook, hunter, fisherman, and storyteller who always ended with a memorable joke that stayed with...
Leon Francis "Teet" Cardish
May 5, 2026
Leon Francis “Teet” Cardish, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Shawano. He was born on November 23, 1942, to the late Peter Sr. and Theresa (Corn) Cardish in Shawano. Leon worked as a custodian for St. Michael’s Church for several years. He loved his animals including many cats and dogs through the years. Leon...
Nancy Goode
May 3, 2026
Nancy Laura Goode, age 77, of Shawano, passed away Sunday May 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family after a tough battle with cancer. Nancy was born on September 7, 1948, and raised in Milwaukee by the late Gordon Frank and Florence Helen (Utke) Trautmann. In October of 1977, Nancy was united in marriage to Benjamin Goode in...
Rosemary Koeller
May 2, 2026
Rosemary Ann Koeller, age 91, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born on November 14, 1934, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Josephine Anna (Smits) Hohner. On January 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Koeller in Shawano. The couple spent a wonderful 72 years...
Violet Marline Beilfuss
May 2, 2026
Violet Marline Beilfuss, age 88, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026, in Shawano. Violet was born on September 16, 1937, in Shawano, to the late Arthur and Ida (Heller) Boettcher. On June 22, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Beilfuss at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Robert and Violet spent a wonderful 49 years...
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