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Diana Waukau

Diana Waukau

Sep 5, 2026

Diana Lee Waukau, age 88 of Neopit, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Appleton. Born on September 14, 1937, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (White) Cox Sr. Diana graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1955 and went on to further her education at Milwaukee Business School in Accounting. On...

Keith L. "Buck" Moesch

Keith L. "Buck" Moesch

Sep 3, 2026

Keith L. “Buck” Moesch, 92, of Shawano passed away on September 3, 2026, in Shawano. Born on May 8, 1934, in Hayes, WI. His parents were the late Oscar and Elaine (Olson) Moesch, of Shawano.

Keith attended Shawano High School until moving to Milwaukee to work at ER Godfrey Warehouse. Keith enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served for two...

Raymond G. "Ray" Mente

Raymond G. "Ray" Mente

Sep 1, 2026

Raymond G. “Ray” Mente, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Shawano. Ray was born on August 16, 1937, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late John and Lucy (Katnig) Mente. After graduating from Iron Mountain High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country. On August 5, 1961, Ray was...

George F. Asenbrener

George F. Asenbrener

Aug 30, 2026

George F. Asenbrener, age 76, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home. George was born on February 2, 1950, in Shawano to the late George F. and Catherine (Steckbauer) Asenbrener, Sr. On April 25, 1981, he was united in marriage to Minnie Wurth in Leopolis. In George’s free time, he enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, trips to Canada,...

LeRoy E. Mecikalski, Sr.

LeRoy E. Mecikalski, Sr.

Aug 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of LeRoy E. Mecikalski, Sr., who entered into eternal life on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 91 following a brief battle with brain cancer at his home in Cecil. LeRoy passed away peacefully and is now reunited with his beloved Mardi and all those who have gone...

Herman Gardner

Herman Gardner

Sep 3, 2026

Herman Pearl Gardner, age 89, of Bowler, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Born on August 23, 1937, to the late Adrian and Angela (Martin) Gardner in Red Springs. He was proud to have served in the United States Navy and was discharged in July of 1958. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Christ in...

Floyd L. Williams

Floyd L. Williams

Sep 1, 2026

Floyd Lawrence “Shorty” “Little Man” Williams, age 91, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Floyd was born on February 16, 1935, in Red Springs to the late Byron and Naomi (Johnson) Williams. He worked most of his life at Chudnow Iron and Metal Works as a crane operator. On...

Margaret Lesperance

Margaret Lesperance

Aug 31, 2026

Margaret Lesperance, age 99, of Bowler, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Bowler WI, at the Ella Besaw Center. Margaret was born on June 16, 1927, in Wisconsin to the late Mason and Dulcy Tousey. She was the beloved mother to her daughter Patricia “Patty” Bonde and deceased son, Douglas Lesperance.

Margaret was a devoted mother and daughter. She...

Mary Loretta Husby

Mary Loretta Husby

Aug 29, 2026

Mary Loretta Husby, age 85, of La Motte Lake, Keshena, left this world on Saturday, August 29, 2026, to begin her incredible journey into the Spirit World. Mary was the eldest of four daughters to Sarah Skubitz and Frank Skubitz. Her youth was spent on the Menominee Indian Reservation in the Skubitz home along the Wolf River. She had plenty...

Earl D. "Schooch" Madosh, Sr.

Earl D. "Schooch" Madosh, Sr.

Aug 27, 2026

Earl Duane “Schooch” Madosh, Sr., age 66, of Neopit passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Appleton always living his life to the fullest. Schooch was born on November 1, 1959, in Keshena. He loved softball and he was a pitcher for Marie’s Bombers and Audrey’s Chargers softball teams. He worked at the MTE Mill as a knife sharpener...

Keith Donald Klitz, Sr.

Keith Donald Klitz, Sr.

Aug 26, 2026

Keith (Boogieman) Donald Klitz, Sr., age 48, lost his battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was fearless as he approached his diagnosis; showing strength and positivity to everyone fortunate enough to know him. Keith was born March 3, 1978, in Shawano to the late Andrea “Banjo” Klitz until her unexpected passing...

Sapphire Mae Otradovec

Sapphire Mae Otradovec

Aug 24, 2026

Sapphire Mae Otradovec, age 24, of Suring, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Green Bay. Sapphire was born on March 19, 2002, in Shawano the daughter, of Charles Otradovec, Jr., and Laci Beauprey. She graduated from Suring High School in 2020 and lived in the Suring area all of her life. Sapphire enjoyed...

Robert James Herrick

Robert James Herrick

Aug 20, 2026

Robert James Herrick, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Clintonville. Robert was born on April 27, 1938, in Pipestone, Minnesota, to the late James and Marion (Coburn) Herrick. On February 8, 1958, he was united in marriage to Annette Ross in San Diego, California. Robert was the owner and operator of ASI Transportation for many years...

Catalina Peterson

Catalina Peterson

Aug 18, 2026

Catalina Vincenta Calkins Peterson lived a life centered on family, love, and devotion. Raised in part on Guam, she carried the beauty of her island childhood and its deep sense of family with her throughout her life. Those early years helped shape the loving and generous woman she became, someone whose greatest joy was caring for the people she loved.

Catalina’s...

Jean Margaret Hesse

Jean Margaret Hesse

Aug 18, 2026

Jean Margaret Hesse, age 85, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Neenah surrounded by loved ones. Jean was born on February 11, 1941, in Keshena to the late Alfred and Cecelia (Cardish) Lyons. She lived in Keshena all her life and was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. In Jean’s free time, she enjoyed gambling...

William "Bill" H. Kuhnke, Jr.

William "Bill" H. Kuhnke, Jr.

Aug 17, 2026

William “Bill” H. Kuhnke, Jr., age 91, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at home in Navarino. Born on December 23, 1934, to the late William and Elinor (Nitzske) Kuhnke Sr in the town of Maine in WI. Bill initially went to Bonduel High School but decided to join the United States Army in 1951 at the age of...

Barbara Radloff

Barbara Radloff

Aug 17, 2026

Barbara Ann Radloff, 84, of Cecil passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026 in Shawano. Barbara was born in Shawano on January 27, 1942, daughter of the late Earl “Kenneth” and Marcella (Kohn) Heller. On January 11, 1962 Barbara married Donald Radloff in Cecil. The couple farmed and raised three children together. Barbara was a talented quilter and enjoyed...

Rendell Alex Miller, Jr.

Rendell Alex Miller, Jr.

Aug 13, 2026

Rendell Alex Miller, Jr., age 39, of Shawano passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home. Rendell was born on April 25, 1987, in Oconto Falls, to Dina Dick and the late Rendell A. Miller, Sr. He worked at the Menominee Indian School District and was a professional uncle. Rendell was a funny guy who loved to...

Loraine E. Schellpfeffer

Loraine E. Schellpfeffer

Aug 11, 2026

Loraine E. Schellpfeffer, age 85, passed away while on vacation with her daughter on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Middlebury, Indiana. Loraine was born on April 6, 1941, in Outagamie County to the late Walter and Grace (Cooney) Freimuth. On December 26, 1986, she was united in marriage to Marvin C. Schellpfeffer in Juneau, Wisconsin. The couple had many memories...

Tracy L. Winter

Tracy L. Winter

Aug 11, 2026

Tracy L. (Reinke) Winter, age 62, of Gresham, passed away Tuesday morning August 11, 2026, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer with her husband and daughter at her side.

Tracy was born in Shawano on September 14, 1963, the daughter of the Sherry (Thorson) Reinke and the late Charles Reinke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. James...

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