Area Obituaries

Violet Marline Beilfuss, age 88, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Shawano. Violet was born on September 16, 1937, in Shawano, to the late Arthur and Ida (Heller) Boettcher. On June 22, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Beilfuss at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Robert and Violet…

09/13/1968 – 04/26/2026 Class of ’87 in Shawano Known to most as Tom, Tommy, or his favorite Thomas jay. He will be remembered fondly for his silliness, kindness, loyalty and passion. He was a man you could always count on, offering a helping hand without having to be asked. Tom listened without judgment, gave thoughtful…

Rosemary Ann Koeller, age 91, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born on November 14, 1934, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Josephine Anna (Smits) Hohner. On January 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Koeller in Shawano. The couple…

Steward Gerhard Beltz, 75, graduated to his new home, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. Steward was born on July 25, 1950 to Gerhard and Ida Johanna Beltz in Shawano. He attended St. James Lutheran Church and went to and graduated from St. James Lutheran School, Shawano. Steward was both baptized…

Michael L. Mohawk, Jr., age 57 of Bowler, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 27, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Michael was born May 7, 1968, in Shawano, a son of Judy (Colbert) Mohawk and the late Michael Mohawk, Sr. He attended school in Bowler and graduated from Bowler High School…

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…

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…