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...

Larry E. Westphal, age 87 of Clintonville, passed away late Friday evening January 30, 2026 at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. Larry Emil Westphal was born on the family farm in the Township of Grant on March 2, 1938, to Edwin and Gertrude (Papendorf) Westphal. A natural athlete and standout s...

Stephen M. "Steve" Halstead, age 45, of Suring, passed away suddenly of an unexpected heart complication on Tuesday evening, January 27, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Steve was born on November 22, 1980, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee. The youngest son of Mitchell and Leann (Duket) Halste...

Audrey M. Greub, age 94, of Shawano, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home with family by her side. Audrey was born on August 30, 1931, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Edward and Rickie (Kubitz) Schoneck. She attended Clintonville High School and graduated with...

Harold George Bessette, 84, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1941, in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, to the late Fred and Marie (Zirbes) Bessette. Harold married Sandra (Brockhaus) Bessette on January 19, 1963, at St. Bridges Catholic Churc...

Stuart Edwin Oestreich, age 73, of Town of Herman passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at home. Stuart was born on May 11, 1952, in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Gladys (Eckert) Oestreich. He graduated from Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wisconsin. On May 29, 1970, Stuart was united in marriage to...

Lois M. Klaeser, age 95 of Clintonville, formerly of the Township of Grant, passed away on Monday evening, January 26, 2026 at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. Lois Mae (Much) Klaeser was born July 16, 1930 in the Township of Union, Waupaca County, daughter to the late George J. & Anna E. (...

Carol Jean Popelka, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Monday January 26, 2026, at her home. Carol was born on May 6, 1938, in Shawano to the late Edwin and Viola (Roggenbuck) Korth. She attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1956. Carol and Lewis Popelka met at two mutual friend's ...

Dennis "Tater" M. Schoen, age 80, of the Town of Grant, Shawano County, passed away Sunday evening, January 25, 2026, at ThedaCare Medical Center in New London. Dennis "Tater" Michael Schoen was born on September 29, 1945, in Clintonville to Leonhart and Amanda (Grosskopf) Schoen. He attended Marion...

James D. "Jimmy" Schweitzer, age 59, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, at ThedaCare in Neenah. Jimmy was born December 21, 1966, in New London, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harold C. and Rita A. (Balthazor) Schweitzer. He attended New London schools and graduated wit...

Joanne K. Darling of Shawano, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her. She was 91 years old. She was born on January 14, 1935, in Gresham, Joanne Ready grew up with a deep appreciation for family, kindness, and hard work-values...

Ronald D. Linders, age 71 of Waupaca, formerly of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at The Pines Post Acute & Memory Care, Embarrass. Ronald "Ron" D. Linders was born on December 3, 1954, son to the late Roger H. and Elaine A. (Beaupre) Linders, Ron grew up in the Clintonville area an...

Daniel "Dan" Conrad Bruce Rhode, aged 74, died peacefully of natural causes in the early morning of January 16th, 2026. Son of Iva and John Rhode, he was born February 1st, 1951 in Clintonville, WI, as the first Rhode child to be born in a hospital. Dan went on to complete the 9th grade and started working as...

Kim Mari Ziebell, age 68, of Tigerton, WI, passed away Friday January 16, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born April 23, 1957 to the late Leo and Florence (Martin) Miller. Kim was employed at the Shawano Courthouse as a Social Worker and then a Welfare Fraud Investigator. Then her and her husband owned a bar ZZ...

John Nischke, age 85, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Shawano. John was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 31, 1940, son of the late Herbert and Alice (Wilson) Nischke. John graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1959. On January 20, 1962, he was united in marriage to Dix...

Michealle Rose Durkatz-Purifoy, age 62 of Shawano, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. The complete obituary is pending at this time. Michealle's celebration of life will be held 11 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Family of Christ Church, Clintonville, with t...

Judith I. "Judy" Wetzel, age 92, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2025, at her home. Judy was born on May 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Edwin and Olga (Kroll) Wetzel. She attended Gresham High School and graduated with the Class of 1951. Following high school, she attended college...

Norman K. Severson, age 76 of Tigerton, passed away early Friday morning, January 9, 2026, at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, with his loving wife by his side. Norman "Norm" Kenneth Severson was born June 16, 1949, the son of the late Lester and Evelyn (Jelinski) Severson. He attended school...

William G. "Willy" Moore, age 79, of Bowler, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Sunday evening, January 4, 2026. Willy was born May 17, 1946, in Odanah, WI, the son of the late Hudson and Isabell (Neveaux) Moore. He attended school in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Boys Techn...

Earl A. Strei, age 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Shawano. Earl was born on November 3, 1936, the son of the late Arthur and Emma (Runge) Strei. He attended Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1955. Following high school, Earl began his college education at Lawrenc...

Richard "Rich" K. Beggs, age 89 of Clintonville, WI passed away at his home on Monday morning, January 5, 2026. Richard Keith Beggs was born August 16, 1936 at the old hospital in Clintonville as the son of the late Keith and Aileen (Noonan) Beggs. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1954 and was ap...

Marilyn Ann Wudtke, age 87, of Bonduel passed away on Friday January 2, 2026, surrounded by family at her home. Marilyn was born on June 27, 1938, in Shawano to the late Albert and Minnie (Klosterman) Luepke. When she was in high school Marilyn was a cheerleader, enjoyed bowling, was in the homemakers groups and attend...

Jean B. Hacker, age 56, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at ThedaCare in Appleton. Jean was born on January 13, 1969, a daughter of Doris (Way) and the late George Gipp. She attended Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1987. Following high sc...

Marcella May Degener, age 93, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025, in Clintonville. Marcella was born on February 10, 1932, in the Town of Belle Plaine to Louis and Laura Krause. She was united in marriage to Roland Degener May 7, 1951, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. They shared 40 wonderful years to...

Randy L. Shepard, age 76 of Clintonville, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Randy Lee Shepard was born on August 20, 1949, son to the late LeRoy and Maxine (Barker) Shepard in Clintonville, WI. He attended Clintonville schools and graduated from Clin...

Audrey V. Stupecky, age 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at ThedaCare in Neenah. Audrey was born August 25, 1936, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the late Louis and Leona (Staudinger) Remaker. Audrey attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and graduated w...

Virginia "Ginny" C. Federwitz, age 76 of the Town of Matteson, passed away early Sunday morning, December 21, 2025 at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. On August 5, 1949, Virginia Clara was born to Marlyn and Ruth (Kappelman) Topp in Eldora, Iowa. Luckily, she was born in time so tha...

Nicole M. Kussman, age 41 of the Township of Dupont, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah following complications from a sudden aneurysm. Nicole was born on February 3, 1984 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin to Susan Kostka and the late Michael Kostka. Nicole loved to camp and trave...

June E. Mavis, age 89 of New London, passed away Thursday evening, December 18, 2025 at her home. June Emma Mavis was born May 9, 1936 in the Town of Dupont, Waupaca County, daughter to the late Glen & Gladys (Hornburg) McKay. She graduated from Iola High School and started working for the Clintonville Hospital. Ju...