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Maria J. Kasten

Maria J. Kasten

Jul 27, 2026

Maria J. Kasten, 76, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2026, in Shawano. Maria was born on September 26, 1949, in Milwaukee to the late Florian and Frances (Fearson) Feger. On December 14, 1984, she was united in marriage to Kerwin Kasten in Shawano. The couple spent a wonderful 38 years together before his passing in 2022. In...

Ivanneah Jerrita "Sugar Bear" Bear

Ivanneah Jerrita "Sugar Bear" Bear

Jul 19, 2026

Ivanneah Jerrita “Sugar Bear” was born on February 14, 2006, at the Riverton Memorial Hospital in Fremont County of Riverton, Wyoming the daughter of Ms. Rita Lenore King from the Menominee Indian Reservation of Keshena, Wisconsin and the late Mr. Ivan Jerry Bear from the Wind River Indian Reservation of Arapaho, Wyoming. Iravnneah began her journey into the spirit world...

David Gorshe

David Gorshe

Jul 24, 2026

David Gorshe, who used to be 6’ 2”, age 82, of Appleton and Brownsville, Texas passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Shawano. David was born on February 21, 1944, in Neenah to the late Ernest and Leona (Lamb) Gorshe. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. On August 8, 1964, David was...

Virginia L. "Ginny" Cummings

Virginia L. "Ginny" Cummings

Jul 3, 2026

Virginia Lee Cummings, age 89 of Shawano, passed away early Friday morning July 3, 2026, with family by her side. Virginia (Ginny) was born April 14, 1937, in New London, Wisconsin, the eldest daughter of the late Leroy and Dorothy (Stern) Ramsdell. When Ginny was young, she had many wonderful times with her dad. He taught her to fish, ride...

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Holmgren

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Holmgren

Jul 25, 2026

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Holmgren, age 87, of Cecil passed away on July 25, 2026, in Shawano. Cindy was born on February 22, 1939, in Madison to the late Lyle and Viola (Unke) Baerwald. On September 9, 1961, Cindy was united in marriage to Nils Holmgren in Appleton. She worked as a professor at the Bellin College of Nursing where she...

Kenneth Arvil "Ken" Casper

Kenneth Arvil "Ken" Casper

Jul 24, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Arvil Casper, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Shawano. Ken was born on September 19, 1942, in Shawano, raised by his grandparents Robert and Amelia Casper, to Arvil and Margaret (Sperberg) Casper.

He worked for LJ Sperberg from 1968 to 2009. Prior to that he worked for Harry Sperberg, Baldig Sawmill, and John...

Harold Robert "Whitey" Bowman

Harold Robert "Whitey" Bowman

Jul 23, 2026

Harold Robert “Whitey” Bowman, age 72, of Shawano, began his journey to the spirit world on Thursday, July 23, 2026, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. Harold was born in Milwaukee on April 23, 1954, to the late Quinton and Evelyn (McGee) Bowman and was an enrolled member of the Mohican Nation.

Harold grew up and attended schools in the...

Sheldon Webster

Sheldon Webster

Jul 21, 2026

Sheldon John “Skuzzy” Webster, “Sāwanoh Kenēw”, Southern Eagle, age 78, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2026, at his home. Sheldon was born on June 9, 1948, in Keshena to the late James and Christine (Pierce) Webster. He was united in marriage to Romona “Mona” Beauprey August 14, 1982, in Neopit. Sheldon graduated from Shawano High School and...

Darwin David Drake

Darwin David Drake

Jul 18, 2026

Darwin David Drake, age 84, of Shawano, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home in Shawano. Darwin was born on March 15, 1942, in Clintonville, to the late Oscar and June (Maas) Drake. From 1961 to 1966, Darwin served in the Navy as a weatherman on the USS Watchman and USS Ranger....

Kenneth Miller

Kenneth Miller

Jul 17, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Miller, age 71, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Green Bay. Born on February 22, 1955, in Wisconsin to the late Merrit “Nick” and Amy (Gardener) Miller. After graduating high school in 1973, Ken went on to enter the United States Marine Corps. He had been stationed in numerous places including Okinawa, Japan. After being honorably discharged...

Robert Joseph Peters, Jr.

Robert Joseph Peters, Jr.

Jul 16, 2026

Robert Joseph Peters, Jr., age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Robert was born on April 6, 1967, in Shawano to the late Robert and Beverly Jean (Pamonicutt) Peters, Sr. Bob was a proud father, and he cherished every memory made with family and friends. He was known for his cooking especially his frybread,...

Donna Habeck

Donna Habeck

Jul 16, 2026

Donna Habeck, Town of Wescott, passed away on July 16, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Shawano to Edward and Elsie (Jahr) Heling on September 28, 1932.

Donna married her soulmate and love of her life, Willis Habeck, October 6, 1956. They were married 64 years at the time of his death. They made their first home...

Alissa Waupoose

Alissa Waupoose

Jul 14, 2026

Alissa (Sanapaw) (Nacotee) Waupoose, age 35, of Keshena, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 14, 2026, in Keshena. She was born on November 12, 1990, in Shawano, to Kerry Nacotee and was raised by the late Leroy Sanapaw, Sr. Alissa was a wonderful mom, daughter, sister, and auntie who loved her family deeply. She adored...

Chad Burr

Chad Burr

Jul 13, 2026

Chad wrote his own obituary:

Chad Burr died. Now you know.

David P. Miller

David P. Miller

Jul 13, 2026

Rev. David P. Miller was born on July 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fritz and Dorothy (White) Miller. He was baptized on August 31, 1941, at St. John Lutheran Church, Wykoff, MN, by Rev. A. F. Mock. He attended elementary school at Lincoln Public School (Kindergarten-Grade 2) and St. James Lutheran School (Grades 3-8), both in Chicago, IL. He...

Anthony M. "Big Tone" Corn

Anthony M. "Big Tone" Corn

Jul 10, 2026

Anthony Mark Corn, “Big Tone”, age 52, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Green Bay. Born on June 28, 1974, raised by Carrie and Leon Skenandore, born to Carrie Corn and Melvin Peters. He graduated from Menominee Indian High School and went on to join the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged, Anthony was united in...

Leila Clara Jean Little

Leila Clara Jean Little

Jul 7, 2026

Leila Clara Jean “Miss Daisy” Little, age 96, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Shawano. Leila was born on June 20, 1930, in Embarrass, Wisconsin to the late William and Louise (Koeller) Hildebrandt. On May 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Wilford W. Little at St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill. The couple spent a...

Thomas William Postl

Thomas William Postl

Jul 3, 2026

Thomas William Postl, age 66, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. He was wrapped in the love of his family and closest friends. Tom was born on April 27, 1960, in Sasebo, Japan, to Richard “Dick” and Seiko (Tomiyoshi) Postl.

Tom graduated from Shawano High School in 1979 where he...

Rosemund Elizabeth Hoffman

Rosemund Elizabeth Hoffman

Jul 2, 2026

Rosemund Elizabeth Hoffman, age 90, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Shawano. Rosemund was born on June 23, 1936, in Neopit to the late George A. and Sarah (Boyd) Warrington. She graduated from high school in Flandreau, South Dakota. After graduating, Rosemund returned to the area where she worked at various jobs including Montgomery Ward, Stockbridge...

Gary Haws

Gary Haws

Jul 1, 2026

Gary L. Haws , age 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Bonduel. Born in Shawano on February 2, 1953, to the late Robert and Shirley (Montie) Haws. After graduating from Bonduel High School, Gary went on to enter the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged June 30, 1971. He was a hard working man and worked...

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