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Richard Earl Thorn

Richard Earl Thorn

Apr 1, 2026

Richard Earl Thorn, age 89, of Sobieski passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2026, in Shawano surrounded by his family. Richard was born on August 18, 1936, in South Milwaukee to the late Peter and Clara (Bollig) Thorn. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. Richard worked at Appleton Paper as a forklift driver until retirement. He always...

James B. "Jim" Rouse

James B. "Jim" Rouse

Mar 31, 2026

James B. “Jim” Rouse, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on November 26, 1938, in Shawano, son of the late Benjamin and Elona (Briske) Rouse. Jim was baptized at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine and graduated from Shawano High School. On February 28, 1960, Jim was united...

Eleanore A. "Ellie" Drage

Eleanore A. "Ellie" Drage

Mar 27, 2026

Eleanore “Ellie” Drage, age 91, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully in Green Bay just before midnight on Friday, March 27, 2026, on her youngest son Bart’s birthday as though she was quietly holding on until the day had passed following a short illness.

Ellie was born on July 25, 1934, in the town of Angelica, Shawano County, to the late Louis...

David Joseph Oshkeshequoam

David Joseph Oshkeshequoam

Mar 31, 2026

David Joseph Oshkeshequoam, age 60, of Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2026, in Green Bay. David was born on April 7, 1965, in Beloit, Wisconsin to the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Tucker) Oshkeshequoam. He lived on the Menominee Reservation most of his life and work at MTE as a logger. David was a Green Bay Packer fan,...

Carol Jean Zeitler

Carol Jean Zeitler

Mar 27, 2026

Carol Jean Zeitler, age 88, of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Carol was born on January 15, 1938, in Milwaukee to Frank and Mary Redjinski of Suring, Wisconsin. She graduated from Suring High School in 1955 and, after graduation, moved to Milwaukee, where she met and married Francis “Ike” Zeitler.

Together, Carol and Ike...

Barbara E. "Barb" Lindner

Barbara E. "Barb" Lindner

Apr 2, 2026

Barbara E. "Barb” Lindner age 86, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2026. Barb was born on February 6, 1940, in Milwaukee to the late Walter and Gwendolyn (Ripley) Ahnert. She graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1958. On July 11, 1959, Barb was united in marriage to Gordon A. “Gordy” Lindner in Elm Grove. The couple...

Kathryn Lenore Gambsky

Kathryn Lenore Gambsky

Apr 1, 2026

Kathryn Lenore Gambsky, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2026, at her home. Kathryn was born on April 30, 1949, in Madison to the late John and Madelyn (Friday) Siegert. She graduated from Madison West High School. Kathryn owned an antique store called “Kate’s Collectibles” in Ishpeming, Michigan, and was also a realtor in the Madison...

Victoria Suzanne Marshall

Victoria Suzanne Marshall

Mar 28, 2026

Victoria Suzanne Marshall, age 65, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

She was born on March 27, 1961. Victoria enjoyed her long career of over 25 years as a Mail Carrier with the United State Postal Service.

Victoria will be remembered as a strong and independent woman who lived life her own way. She could be very stubborn, but...

Arlene Marcella Skomski

Arlene Marcella Skomski

Mar 26, 2026

Arlene Marcella Skomski, age 87, of Keshena passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Thursday March 26, 2026, comfortably at her home.

Arlene was born on March 11, 1939, in Milwaukee to Henry and Marcella (Schaefer) Albrecht. She graduated from North Division High School in 1957 and went on to build a life rooted in family, friendship, and love...

Sandra Helen Kovach

Sandra Helen Kovach

Mar 26, 2026

Sandra Helen Kovach, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday March 26, 2026, in Shawano. Sandra was born on September 18, 1944, in Shawano to the late Louis and Florence (Richter) Boettcher. She was united in marriage to Michael Kovach who preceded her in death on August 21, 2016. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass....

Lloyd Otto Koeller

Lloyd Otto Koeller

Mar 24, 2026

Lloyd Otto Koeller, age 93, of Bonduel passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2026, in Wausau. Lloyd was born on May 29, 1932, in Shawano to the late Alfred and Emma (Degner) Koeller. In 1950, he graduated from Shawano High School and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army. On January 2, 1954, Lloyd was...

Kyle James Grignon

Kyle James Grignon

Mar 22, 2026

Kyle J. Grignon, age 33, of Neopit passed away on Sunday March 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kyle was born on March 9, 1993, in Shawano, to Michael Gomeyosh and Michelle Grignon. After graduating from high school, he furthered his education studying welding and construction. In his free time, Kyle enjoyed hunting, fishing, ginseng picking,...

Eleanor Bessie "Ellie" Thayer

Eleanor Bessie "Ellie" Thayer

Mar 21, 2026

Eleanor Bessie “Ellie” Thayer, age 87, of Bonduel passed away on Saturday March 21, 2026, at her home. Ellie was born on July 21, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Anthony and Lillian (Sticha) Doljanin. On February 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to Robert Thayer, Jr., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Chicago. The couple made many...

Brett Lee Rosenow

Brett Lee Rosenow

Mar 21, 2026

Brett Lee Rosenow age 71, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday March 21, 2026, in Appleton. Brett was born on September 25, 1954, in Bonduel to the late Elsworth and Carrie (Hottenstein) Rosenow. Brett lived in Shawano all his life and graduated from Shawano High School. He was married on May 7, 1982, to Rebekah LaForce. She preceded him in...

James "Jim" Ewald Kroening

James "Jim" Ewald Kroening

Mar 19, 2026

James “Jim” Ewald Kroening, age 79, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026. Jim was born on June 2, 1946, in Shawano to the late Ewald and Violet (Krause) Kroening. He graduated from Bonduel High School and continued on to drive semi truck for 25-30 years on top of running the family dairy and beef farm. When not working, he...

Diana "Keno-Quaw" Thunder

Diana "Keno-Quaw" Thunder

Mar 19, 2026

Diana Marie (Keno-Quaw) Thunder, age 82, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026, in Shawano. Diana was born on October 28, 1943, in Zoar to the late Dewey and Helen (Awonohopay) Thunder, Sr. In 1961, she was united in marriage to Bernard Doud, Sr. at Zoar. The couple spent a wonderful 59 years together before Bernard’s passing in 2022. Diana...

Eugene Norman Schultz, Sr.

Eugene Norman Schultz, Sr.

Mar 19, 2026

Eugene Norman Schultz, Sr., age 81, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026, in Shawano. Eugene was born on March 7, 1945, in Birnamwood to the late Leona Schultz. He served his country proudly in the United States Army stationed in Germany in 1965 until 1967 as a Arms Officer. After returning from his time in the Army, he worked...

Donna Linda Janecek

Donna Linda Janecek

Mar 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Donna Linda Janecek of Cecil, Wi on Thursday March 19th at the age of 88 following a brief illness.

Donna was born July 8th, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edward & Linda (Keller) Berg. Donna lost her mother at a very young age, and her father married her stepmother, Mary.

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Ivan Anthony "Pa" Heins

Ivan Anthony "Pa" Heins

Mar 18, 2026

Ivan Anthony Heins “Pa” was born July 13, 1934, and was reunited with his eternal sweetheart Evyon (1938-2004) and daughter Kay (1959-1963) at his home March 18, 2026. Ivan was a loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle, neighbor, and friend. He dedicated his life to his faith, family and his John Deere tractors.

Ivan loved to tinker and work with his hands....

Bert Moede

Bert Moede

Mar 17, 2026

Bert A. Moede Sr. started his journey to the Spirit World on March 17, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on February 5, 1948, to the late Oleyna (Miller) and William Moede. He was a proud member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indian, the Mohican Veterans and American Legion Post #390 in Gresham. Bert served in...

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