Now & Then, 7/09/2026
Did you know over 7 million Americans 65 years and older are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (the most common form of dementia)? Worldwide, over 57 million people are living with dementia. By 2030, the number is projected to reach over 82 million. Dementia is a term for decline in mental ability, such as memory loss,…
Read MoreRaising Pynes LLC
816 E. Green Bay St., Shawano raisingpynes@gmail.com After living in places such as Virginia and Texas with her husband while he was in the service, Rachel Pyne, a Sheboygan native, now calls Shawano home and recently opened Raising Pynes Refillery and Homestead Wares, a business that offers natural health products, eco-friendly everyday products and a…
Read MoreCharlotte Claire Johnson
Charlotte Claire Johnson, age 5, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Shawano. Charlotte was born on February 15, 2021, in Shawano to Cruz P. and Erin K. (Popovich) Johnson. She was looking forward to attending kindergarten in the fall. Charlotte enjoyed riding her four-wheeler, swimming, seeing rainbows and being with…
Read MoreBetty Lou Tomasich
Betty Lou Tomasich, 84, of Shawano, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Shawano. Betty was born February 18, 1942, in Clintonville to the late Eldor and Lydia (Pieper) Noak. She attended St. Martin’s School through 8th grade and went on to Clintonville High School. She was united in marriage to John Tomasich in 2004.…
Read MoreDavid P. Kruger Jr.
David P. Kruger Jr., age 61, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home, in the arms of his loving wife, after a short courageous battle with cancer. David was born September 26, 1964, in Green Bay, the son of the late Ralph Hoag and Sandra Carr Hoag. In 1969, he…
Read MoreDonald “Don” Schultz
Donald A. “Don” Schultz, 89, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 1, 1937, in Shawano, Don is the son of the late Alfred and Barbara (Stempa) Schultz. He grew up on the family farm in the Town of Herman, Shawano County. After graduating from Gresham…
Read MoreFull Bloom Events, LLC
750 E. Green Bay St., Shawano (715) 701-6419 “I have had many different careers including certified veterinary technician, dialysis technician, corrections officer, management at a clothing retailer, and for the last five years, I have been with Associated Bank in Shawano where I started as an assistant manager,” she said. “Then, I was promoted to…
Read MoreNow & Then, 7/02/2026
People spend their free time doing a variety of things; including gardening, running, biking, fishing, swimming, skiing, hiking, and so on. My hubby enjoys racing. He regularly attends racing at the Shawano race track on Saturday nights. He also likes watching Nascar. One of my favorite ways to spend free time is playing bingo. I…
Read MoreSally A. Peterson
Some goodbyes are short, but our goodbye to Sally Peterson was a long one, and yet she left us far too soon. This obituary, much like Sally, will have a traditional start, but won’t take a path most expect. Sally Augusta Willadeen Zimmerman Peterson, age 83, of Shawano, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born…
Read MoreRobin Enid Housekeeper Loftus
Robin Enid Housekeeper Loftus a beautiful soul who brought warmth, kindness, and creativity to everyone she met, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle fighting cancer on Tuesday, June 23 at the age of 63. Born on April 29, 1963, at Fort Ord in Monterey, California, she was the beloved daughter of Gary B. Housekeeper…
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