Area Obituaries

Joanna Joyce “Joan” Kamps, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, in Shawano, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Joan was born on January 24, 1940, in Tigerton, the second daughter of the late Carl and Hazel (Meyer) Boucher. She graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of…

Helen M. Schowalter, age 89, of Gillett, passed away at home on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was born December 23, 1936, to the late John and Maude (Lehr) Boesen. Helen married David Schowalter on April 7, 1956, at St. Peters Church in Jackson, WI. She enjoyed cooking, baking and decorating cakes, and especially enjoyed…

Jerome “Jerry” Moede passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Jerry was born in May of 1948 to Bernhard and Rosella Moede of Appleton, and was a 1968 graduate of Appleton West High School. Over the years, Jerry continued his education, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the…

Lyle R. Bloedorn, age 94, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026. Lyle was born June 28, 1932, in Marion, the son of the late Walter and Bertha (Marohl) Bloedorn. He attended St. James Lutheran School and later graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1950. A proud veteran, he…

\ Keith L. “Buck” Moesch, 92, of Shawano passed away on September 3, 2026, in Shawano. Born on May 8, 1934, in Hayes, WI, his parents were the late Oscar and Elaine (Olson) Moesch, of Shawano. Keith attended Shawano High School until moving to Milwaukee to work at ER Godfrey Warehouse. Keith enlisted in the…

Diana Lee Waukau, age 88 of Neopit, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Appleton. Born on September 14, 1937, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (White) Cox Sr. Diana graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1955 and went on to further her education at Milwaukee…

August 5, 1929 — September 9, 2026 Gillett Lillian Mae (Courchaine) Konitzer, born on August 5, 1929, in Oconto County, died peacefully on September 9, 2026. She was the daughter of William Courchaine and Eva Noel. Growing up in Oconto County, Lillian graduated from Oconto Falls High School in the class of 1947. On July…

Raymond G. “Ray” Mente, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Shawano. Ray was born on August 16, 1937, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late John and Lucy (Katnig) Mente. After graduating from Iron Mountain High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country. On…

George F. Asenbrener, age 76, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home. George was born on February 2, 1950, in Shawano to the late George F. and Catherine (Steckbauer) Asenbrener, Sr. On April 25, 1981, he was united in marriage to Minnie Wurth in Leopolis. In George’s free time, he enjoyed fishing,…

Donald P. “Don” Anderson, age 84, of Shawano, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Don was born on February 17, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Rohde) Anderson. A proud veteran, Don dedicated many years of his life to serving in the…