Area Obituaries

Steven A. Zaddack, age 39, of the Town of Wescott, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Steven was born December 23, 1986, in Arlington Texas, a son of Todd A. Zaddack and the late Rebecca (Cooper) Tischauser. He moved to Shawano with his family in…

Sharon V. Simpson, age 83 of Gillett, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Sharon was born on April 21, 1943, the oldest of seven children, to the late Alvin and Vergal (Seeger) Willert in Glenwood City, WI.  She graduated from Glenwood City High…

Kathleen K. “Kathy” Bubolz, age 67, Town of Wescott, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, August 6, 2026. Kathy was born February 9, 1959, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Pleshek) Bubolz. She attended Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1977. Kathy was always a hard…

LeRoy Keith Clark, age 74, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Neenah. LeRoy was born on March 7, 1952, in Shawano to the late Fred and Mildred (Roloff) Clark. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and had adventurous days on the family farm in his younger years. Before Brenda agreed to go on…

Donald E. Anker, age 92, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Shawano. Donald was born on November 10, 1933, in Shawano to the late Irvin and Sylvia Anker. Donald proudly served in the United States Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, IL, in 1951, right out of high school. He served on the USS…

Lawrence James Romuald, age 78, passed away on August 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, faith, friendship, and devotion to family. Born to Arnold and Marie (Tombal) Romuald on August 8, 1947, in Champion, Wisconsin, he lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and a deep commitment to the people and…

Barbara Clara Timler, age 90, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at her home. Barbara was born on June 17, 1936, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Fred and Clara (Zerke) Oakes. She graduated from Lutheran High School in Racine. In 1954, Barbara was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Timler at…

Gerald “Jerry” Young, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Jerry was born on May 14, 1939, in Outagamie to the late Bernard and Angarose (Lyons) Young. He attended Shiocton High School before entering the United States Army where he served his country proudly from 1956 until 1958.…

Jeffrey W. Ponchaud, age 71, of Palmyra, Tennessee, formerly of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on July 27, 2026. Jeff was born on August 13, 1954, to his parents, Cliff and Shirley Ponchaud. On January 24, 1976, he married the love of his life, Susan (Herzfeldt) Ponchaud. Together they raised two daughters, Christine Ponchaud…

William K. “Bill” Radtke, age 81, of Shawano passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home. Bill was born on January 18, 1945, in Shawano to the late Carl and Rose (Eastman) Radtke. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and then Shawano High School in 1963. Bill attended UW-Oshkosh, majoring in…