Area Obituaries

Coach James Robert (Jim) Allbaugh, of Shawano (formerly of Richland Center), gave us an “Irish goodbye,” on Thursday, October 15, making a peaceful departure from this world during the seventh inning stretch of Game 4 of the Brewers National League Championship Series sweep over the Dodgers sending Milwaukee to the World Series, which seemed odd…

Howard Lee Bartz, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1940, to the late Dewey and Florence (Pahlow) Bartz, in Shawano. He was united in marriage to Donna Fietzer on September 16, 1961, in Symco. She preceeded him in death in 2021. Together, they ran their family…

Barbara Joan Bahr, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Shawano. Barbara was born on October 7, 1936, in Mosling, Wisconsin to the late Earl George and Meta Kathryn (Madsen) Carson. While in high school she met the love of her life, Marvin Bahr. On February 16, 1957, she was united in…

Carol A. (Reinke) Oestreich, age 84 of Clintonville, passed away Friday evening, October 9, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was one month shy of her 85th birthday. Carol was born on November 8, 1941, to the late Victor and Violet (Paiser) Reinke in Clintonville. She…

Nicholas L. Harrison “KΛnleks gone lecks,” age 34 of Green Bay, started his journey to the Spirit World, peacefully, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Aurora Bay Care Center in Green Bay, following a brave battle with kidney cancer. Nick was born in Green Bay on December 31, 1991, the son of the late Yvonne…

Jeffrey Alan Flaig, age 71, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, peacefully after putting up a good fight to stay with his family. Jeff was born on December 15, 1954, in Shawano to the late Edward and Delores (Utke) Flaig. In his younger years, he made memories building cars and motors with…

Joseph Bertrand “Joe” Huntington, age 82 of Clintonville passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, after a battle with dementia. He was born to Dolores Alvina Garska and Harry Alfred Huntington on March 8, 1944, in Milwaukee. He was baptized in Milwaukee on March 9, 1944, and confirmed at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church…

Marvin John Herrmann, age 91, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Neenah. Marvin was born August 12, 1935, the son of the late Gotthelf and Edna (Boettcher) Herrmann. On October 26, 1957, Marvin was united in marriage to his favorite dance partner, Sharon Aschenbrenner. She proceeded him in death on…

Brynlee Jo Stempa, age 14, of Fort Wayne, Indiana previously of Shawano, left her mother’s loving embrace and went straight into the arms of her father who was waiting for her on the other side on Friday, October 2, 2026. Brynlee was born on March 5, 2012, in Shawano to Heather (Mishler) and the late…

Polly Marie (Klug) Koss passed away Tuesday morning, September 29, 2026, at her home at the age of 81. This was a shocking surprise to all of us, as she had just made blueberry muffins and had busy plans for her day. She lived a full rewarding life, yet, to her family, it was cut…