Area Obituaries

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,…

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)…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Gale Zimmel, age 89 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Neenah following a lengthy illness with his loving wife, Betty, by his side. Gale was born August 31, 1936, in Shawano, a son of the late Rudolph and Alice (Meisner) Zimmel. He graduated from Bonduel High School with the Class of…

We celebrate the life of Daniel James Schnell, 61, who passed away on April 27, 2026. He was born October 2, 1964, to Janet and Donald in Brillion, WI. He was the youngest of six siblings. Dan was known for being selfless, loyal, generous, giving, calming, and supportive. His faith in God was the center…

Joyce Rosalie (Kruger) Natzke was called to her Savior on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Joyce was born on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Louisa Kruger, in Westfield, Wisconsin. Due to a snowstorm, the doctor didn’t arrive by horse and sleigh in time, so Joyce was delivered in the family’s Marquette…

Connie Lou Zilkoske, age 70, of Gillett, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Connie was born on November 21, 1955, to the late Lyle and Elizabeth (Davis) Brazeau in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Gillett High School and lived in Gillett all of her life. On November 27, 1971, Connie was…