Area Obituaries

David Ross Helsel, age 44, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. David was born on June 24, 1981, in Boulder, Colorado, to Richard and Kathleen (Wernli) Helsel. He worked in the quality control department at Novolex for couple of years. David enjoyed hunting with his dad, fishing, and…

Henry G. “Skip” Wichman, age 82 of Mountain, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Skip was born on April 8, 1944 to the late Henry and LaNeice (Evans) Wichman.  He was raised in Appleton, WI and graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of 1962. On April 30, 1966, Skip…

Nicholas J. Little, age 85 of the Township of Belle Plaine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday evening, April 24, 2026. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory Clintonville, is assisting his family.

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…

James A. “Jim” Yeakey, age 86 of Shawano passed from the arms of family and friends to the arms of the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026. Jim was born in Milwaukee on April 1, 1940, a son of the late Oliver and Mildred (Zebrick) Yeakey. He grew up in Appleton. Following high school, Jim…

Wally Ray Wynkoop, age 81, of Gillett, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 23rd, at his home surrounded by family. Wally was born in Troy, New York on December 29, 1944, first child and son to Rev. Walter William Wynkoop and Virginia Elizabeth Wynkoop (née Malepsy). Wally graduated from West Concord High School in southeastern…

Alice L. Stronach, age 101, of Green Bay, formerly of Landstad, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Green Bay surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born on April 12, 1925, in Wisconsin to the late Erick and Palma Erickson. She graduated from Bonduel High School then attended beauty school. On September 29,…

Lori Jean Waukau, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lori was born on August 18, 1956, in Keshena to the late Hilary and Edith (Skenadore) Waukau. She grew in up in Neopit and was very active in her…

Marlene J. Schultz used to tell her children the sound of thunder was “people bowling in heaven.” It was her way of keeping them calm during stormy weather. Hearing so many thunderstorms this April, she has surely joined relatives and friends at the great bowling alley in the sky. She passed away peacefully at ThedaCare…

Richard “Dick” Charles Sperberg, age 81 of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026. Born in Shawano on December 10, 1944, to Adolph and Beatrice (Fahrenkrug) Sperberg, Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army as a heavy equipment engineer while stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge, he dedicated many years…