Steward Gerhard Beltz, 75, graduated to his new home, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. Steward was born on July 25, 1950 to Gerhard and Ida Johanna Beltz in Shawano, Wisconsin He attended St. James Lutheran Church and went to and graduated from St. James Lutheran School Shawano. Steward w...

Glorianne D. Meyer, age 90 of Menasha, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Neenah. Glorianne was born in Shawano on June 3, 1935, a daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Olson) Prusik. She attended school in Shawano, graduating from Shawano High School with the Class of 1952. Fo...

Nicholas "Nick" J. Little, age 85 of the Township of Belle Plaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday evening, April 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville with Father Simon Muriithi Minyati officiating. Military honors w...

Donna M. Cotter, age 84 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 24, 2026, in Shawano. Donna was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin on May 23, 1941, a daughter of the late Arno and Agnes (Gumtow) Meyer. Shortly after she was born her mother passed away unexpectedly, so Donna was raised by her aunt and uncle...

James "Jim" A. Krause passed away peacefully at his home on April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience throughout his four-year battle with cancer. Jim was born on March 23, 1944, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to the late Lyman and Olga (nee) Krause. He g...

Jennifer S. Schuelke, 47, of the Town of Little Wolf in Waupaca County, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born Jennifer Sue Tody on February 10, 1979, in Rolla, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Laura (Laufenberg) Tody. At a young age, he...

Raymond C. Begrow, 64, of Marion, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born February 20, 1962, in Clintonville, he was the son of Gladys (Piotraschke) Begrow and the late August G. Begrow. Ray attended Marion schools and remained a proud, lifelong member of the community. Known to many as "Beef,&qu...

Richard "Dick" Charles Sperberg, 81, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026. Dick was born December 10, 1944, in Shawano to the late Adolph and Beatrice (Fahrenkrug) Sperberg. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a heavy equipment engineer while stationed in Germ...

Marlene J. Schultz often told her children that the rumble of thunder was simply "people bowling in heaven," a comforting thought she shared during stormy nights. With the many thunderstorms heard this April, her family finds peace in imagining her joyfully reunited with loved ones at that heavenly bowling al...

Mavis J. Kubitz, age 90, of the Village of Howard, formerly of the Town of Larrabee in Waupaca County, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Mavis Jean Wenzel was born March 24, 1936, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Carl and Viola (Schoenick) Wenzel. She was confirmed at St. James Lutheran...

James A. "Jim" Yeakey, age 86, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends as he entered into the arms of the Lord. Jim was born April 1, 1940, in Milwaukee, to the late Oliver and Mildred (Zebrick) Yeakey. He was raised in Appleton and went on to...

Pearl B. Plauster, age 104, of the Town of Pella in Shawano County, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano. Pearl Bertha Plauster was born May 20, 1921, in the Town of Seneca, daughter of the late Alex and Julia (Lang) Kroening. On July 3, 1940, she was united in marriage to...

Cheryl A. Warrington, age 65 of Keshena, started her journey to the spirit world on Tuesday afternoon, April 7, 2026, at her home in Keshena surrounded by her loved ones. Cheryl was born in Shawano on February 12, 1961, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Lillian Warrington. She attended school in Shawano, graduating wi...

Jana S. Dreier, age 84 of Shawano, passed away Monday evening, March 30, 2026, following a brave battle with cancer. Jana was born in Sioux City, Iowa on October 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Goede) Schweppe. She moved to Shawano at an early age and attended Shawano schools, graduating with the C...

Yvonne Wolf, age 89 of Shawano, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 3, 2026. Yvonne was born August 29, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to the late Theodore & Dorothy (Rude) Groenwoldt. On October 30, 1954, Yvonne was united in marriage to Theodore F. Wolf at Christus Lutheran Church, ...

Merritt G. Sasse, age 87 of Clintonville passed away peacefully at his home Friday morning, April 3, 2026. Merritt Gene Sasse was born on December 23, 1938 in Clintonville as the son of the late Benjamin and Olga (Hoffmann) Sasse. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1957 and began his painting career right ou...

Jeffrey L. Zillmer, age 72 of Marion, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026 at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, surrounded by his family. Jeffrey Lee Zillmer, born August 1, 1953, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, was the son of the late Wilbert "Willie" and Patricia "Pat&q...

Alan E. Marquardt, age 73 of the Town of Dupont, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Clintonville with his family by his side. Alan Eugene Marquardt was born on October 6, 1952, to the late Norman and Lois (Seefeldt) Marquardt. His lifelong love of music was inspired by his ...

Mae I. Miller, age 95 of Shawano, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, at Care Partners in Clintonville where she had been a resident for the past three years. Mae was born in Milwaukee on May 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Julius and Anna Kolp. She attended and graduated from high school in ...

Eleanore "Ellie" Drage, age 91, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully in Green Bay just before midnight on Friday, March 27, 2026. A funeral service for Ellie will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with Rev. Ryan Fehrman officiating. Burial will be in the churc...

James B. "Jim" Rouse, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home. A funeral service for Jim will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday April 7, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine with Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 ...

Romaine A. Utke, age 102 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, in Shawano. Romaine was born in the Town of Herman on February 1, 1924, a daughter of the late Ernest and Esther (Fritz) Baumgartner. She attended country school in the Town of Herman. Following school Romaine worked as a nan...

Beverly "Bev" J. Copus, age 78 of Clintonville passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026 at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano. Beverly Jean McKay was born on August 22, 1947 in Waupaca County as the daughter of the late Glen and Gladys (LeBeck) McKay. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 19...

Holly A. Montoure, age 56 of the Town of Wescott, passed away on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and dog at her home. Holly was born December 30, 1969, in Green Bay, a daughter of Gerald and Carol (Baake) Kaiser. Holly attended school in Suring before attending and graduatin...

Gerald "Jerry" J. Wuske, age 57 of the Town of Grant, Shawano County, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, March 23, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison. Gerald John Wuske was born on January 7, 1969 in Clintonville as the son of the late Gerald L. and La Vonne (Griepentrog) Wuske. He attended s...

David W. Henselin, age 79 of Menasha, formerly of Marion passed away Friday evening, March 20, 2026 at Oak Park Place in Menasha. David William Henselin was born on September 13, 1946 in Shawano as the son of the late Frederick and Edna (Genskow) Henselin. He graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1965 and...

Ruth Emma Viola (Wepner) Heling went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, March 14, 2026, at the age of 97. Ruth was born on October 14, 1928, and raised up on a family farm in Manawa, Wisconsin. The youngest of 6 siblings, she attended a one-room schoolhouse for her early years and graduated from Manawa...

Harold "Harry" George Blum, age 84 of the Township of Lebanon, Waupaca County, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. In a moment that reflected the deep love he inspired, all four of his children had come home the night before to be by his side. Harry was born on November ...

Lowell L. Johnson, age 84 of the Town of Fairbanks, passed away Wednesday evening March 11, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Shawano. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton with the Rev. Peter Krolow officiating. Interment will take place at Tigerton Union...

Maxine "Mackie" K. Graetz, age 82 of the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County passed away Wednesday morning March 11, 2026 at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville. Maxine Kay Boreen was born on May 23, 1943 in Tigerton as the daughter of the late John and Clara (Hartleben) Boreen. She ...

Carol Mae Schmidt, age 84, of Cecil, passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026, in Appleton. A funeral service for Carol will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 14, 2026, at Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with Pastor Craig Nehring officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 am ...

Matthew M. "Matt" Meidam, age 58, of Shawano, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning, March 1, while fishing with his friends in the upper peninsula. Matt was born August 8, 1967, in Shawano, a son of the late Theodore and Ruth (Beversdorf) Meidam. He attended St. James Grade School and late...

Ralph W. Phillips, age 88 of Kimberly, formerly of Clintonville, passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly, WI. Memorial services will be held 11 AM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory South Location, (299 S. Main St. Clintonvi...

Duaine Allen Kussmann, age 80, of Oshkosh WI passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 27, 2026 due to complications from a previous heart attack. Duaine was born on December 20, 1945 to Armin and Leverne Kussmann in Clintonville, WI and attended school in Marion, WI. A hard worker, he left school at ...

Dorothy Ann LePak, age 91, of Shawano passed away on Monday February 23, 2026, at her home. A funeral service for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 7, 2026, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 am until the time of service. Burial will b...

Thomas Arthur "Tom" McClone, age 83, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay on Monday February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his side. Tom was born on January 11, 1943, in Shawano, the son of the late Floyd and Hilda (Meyer) McClone. He grew up on the family farm...

Jeanne T. Hendricks, age 90 of Oshkosh, formerly of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Evergreen Assisted Living in Oshkosh. Jeanne Terese Hendricks was born August 16, 1935, in Laona, Wisconsin to Clarence and Mary (nee McGoey) Roeske. When she was in second grade, the family moved to Tigerton, where...

Bernice Ann Drews, age 87, of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2026, in Shawano. A funeral service for Bernice will be held at 11:00 am on Monday February 23, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine with Todd Jerabek officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday f...

Beverly Jane Bergner, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2026, in Green Bay. A funeral service for Beverly will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday February 26, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Zobel officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 am unti...

Darwin Roger "Dar" Martzke, age 73, of Shawano, passed away at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton on Tuesday February 17, 2026. A memorial service for Dar will be held at 11:00 am on Friday February 27, 2026, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Colin Moon officiating. Visitation will be held at ...

Mary F. Gloyd, age 47 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. Mary Frances Gloyd was born on March 9, 1978, to Dorel and Lillian (Nelson) Gloyd in Portage, Wisconsin. Mary attended Portage schools and graduated from Portage High School. After graduation she worked at various restaurants as a w...

Carol J. Frederick, age 88 of the Township of Belle Plaine, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Shawano. Carol June Frederick was born October 21, 1937, in Split Rock, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Erma (Kleman) Knoke. On September 1, 1973, Carol was united in ...

Jerome Ahlers, age 67 of the Township of Grant, Shawano County, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday morning, February 12, 2026. Jerome "Jerry" Ahlers, affectionately known to many as "The Angry Farmer," was born on October 26, 1958, in West Bend, Wisconsin, Jerry was the son of the late...

Robert William Arkens, 73, of Clintonville, Wisconsin passed away on February 9, 2026 after a six-year battle with cancer. Robert was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 25, 1952 to Rev. Theodore and Mary Arkens. He grew up in Milwaukee, Gleason, Merrill, and Wausau, WI. After graduating from Wausau High School, he obtained ...

Barbara Ann Wilson (nee Sturm) passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Barbara was born January 17, 1942, to Robert and Mildred (Buchholz) Sturm in Iola, WI. During the first ten years of her life, she moved 11 times with her family. Barbara was baptized by the Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Manawa, at the ho...

Ruthann M. Buelow, age 86 of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. Ruthann Margaret Schwenke was born on January 8, 1940 in the Town of Larrabee, just outside of Clintonville as the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Kautz) Schwenke. Ruthann graduated fr...

Gregory D. "Greg" Brown Sr., age 79, of De Pere, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday afternoon, February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and son. Greg was born on January 1, 1947, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Floyd E. and Margaret (Strassheim) Brown. He grew up in th...

Our beloved son, Andrew James "Andy" Zierden, age 42, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah. Born on August 8, 1983, in Shawano to Betsy Marie (Schmidt) Zernicke and James Zierden. Andy's stepfather, Thomas Zernicke, became a part of his life in 2007. He a...

Jill M. Ashley, age 67, of Gresham, passed away at her home Friday evening, January 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jill was born August 25, 1958, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Garth and Jeannette (Huntington) Ashley. She attended the Shawano schools and graduated from Shawano High School with th...

Jane E. Lorge, age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 31, 2026, in Bear Creek, Wisconsin. Born on November 18, 1946, in New London, Wisconsin, Jane lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and an unwavering love for her family and friends. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, R...