Patricia “Pat” D. Williams
Patricia “Pat” D. Williams, 87, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Meadow View Memory Care in Bonduel, where she had resided for the past two months. She was surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on December 10, 1938, in Appleton, the daughter of Donald and Josephine (Drexler) Ralph.…
Read MoreTwisted Chic Co.
132 S. Main St., Shawano | 920-637-4748 When Bree Hornes started Twisted Chic Co. in Shawano on January 1, she envisioned her boutique as being only online. That all changed on April 18 when she opened a store at 132 S. Main St. above Thornberry Cottage. “It didn’t take long for me to realize that…
Read MoreTerrance “Terry” James Fusek, Sr.
Terrance “Terry” James Fusek, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Friday, May 8th, 2026. Terry was born August 23, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Esther (nee Maehl) Fusek. He was raised in Milwaukee along with his siblings, the late Eunice (the late Charles) Herwig,…
Read MoreDale and Dorothy Haltinner
In remembrance of Dale and Dorothy Haltinner Dorothy peacefully passed away August 30th, 2025, at Ciel Senior Living Facility in Portland, Oregon. Dale peacefully passed away on May 2nd, 2026, at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton. Dale and Dorothy are preceded in death by both of their parents, Alfred and Alathea Haltinner (Blanchard), Norbert and…
Read MoreJanalee Gay Gansen
Janalee Gay Gansen (Fellenz), 92, died on May 8th, after her love for creating fun and laughter eventually wore out her big heart. A life-long Shawanoan, and 1956 graduate of UW- Madison, Janalee ‘s impact on Shawano’s civic and cultural scene started at age seven, dancing in recitals at the Crescent Theater, (now Stubborn Brothers)…
Read MoreJames Mahloch
If you’ve ever heard someone proudly declare, “Who’s the cutest grandpa of all? Grandpa Jim!”—then you already know the kind of man Jim was. James Mahloch, age 80, of Shawano, died on Monday, May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Appleton on January 19, 1946,…
Read MoreNancy Leigh Bahr
Nancy Leigh Bahr, age 84, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home. Nancy was born on May 7, 1941, in Town of Morgan, Wisconsin to the late Oren and Helen (McEwing) Gilbertson. She graduated from Gillett High School. Nancy worked at Maple Lane Health Care for many years until retiring…
Read MoreNative Tribes and the American Revolution
Part Nine of a Continuing Series By Tom Madsen “Wherever your armies go, there we will go: you shall always find us by your side; and if providence calls us to sacrifice our lives on the field of battle, we will fall where you fall, and lay our bones by yours. We are determined never…
Read MoreNow & Then, 05/14/2026
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Read MoreGlorianne D. Meyer
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 1953. Following high school, Glorianne…
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