All Obituaries

   Eric R. Pilsl, age 50, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2021 at his home.    He was born November 10, 1970 in Oshkosh, the son of Al and Susan (Parker) Pilsl.  On July 4, 2018 he married the love of his life Jennifer Lynn Schwartzman.     Eric was a graduate of Saint Mary’s Springs High School and went on to attend Ripon College where he received his bachelor’s degree and later...

Sharon L. Brown, “Berber” age 75, of Redgranite, passed away Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021 at Patriot Place in Wautoma. She was born October 27, 1945 in Winneconne, the daughter of Alvin and Normaleen (Kolitz) Opperman.  On November 30, 1963 she married Henry Brown and to this union they had five loving children, Keith, Sherri, Bruce, Travis and Phillip. Sharon was raised in Winneconne and attended Winneconne schools and later married Henry and moved to rural...

Bernard “Bernie” Joseph Seaman age 83, of Almond, WI sailed off into the clear blue waters on February 21, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1937 on the farm in Berlin, WI to Carl and Joanne Lesnaik Seaman.  He attended Rabbit School, a rural country school and graduated from the Berlin School District. Bernie proudly served his county in the US Navy from December 1955 - December 1977.  Stationed in the United States in Virginia and Skaggs Island, California, he also...

John Lawrence Zouski passed away on Monday February 15 surrounded by family after a 2-year battle with cancer. John was born November 19, 1942 in Chicago, IL son of John J. Zouski and Anna Pawlak. He grew up in various communities in central Wisconsin and graduated from Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. After some college John joined the navy in 1961. In the navy John served on the destroyer the USS Higbee, where he traveled through Asia including trips to the Philippines which he...

William M. Shackelford, age 65, of Appleton, formerly of Bancroft passed away February 13, 2021 at his home in Appleton after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1955 in California the son of Marvin and Shirley Shackelford. He is survived by his sons, Jesse L. Shackelford and granddaughter (Cloee Shackelford), Chris W. Shackelford and granddaughter (Rhyder Shackelford), Chad E. Shackelford; siblings, Marvena, Mike, Starla (Michael), Stormy, Tina (Rich), Tracy (Carol)...

Ricky L. Engstrom, age 66, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Friday evening February 12, 2021 at Thedacare Hospital in Waupaca. He was born January 31, 1955 in Milwaukee the son of Robert W. and Priscilla (Vanderken) Engstrom.  On August 22, 1981 he married Evelyn R. Ebeling. Ricky was a graduate of Madison High School in Milwaukee. After graduation Ricky served his country in the United States Air Force from 1973 and being honorably discharged on December 21, 1977.  Ricky...

Shirley M. Shackelford, age 84, of Bancroft, passed away February 10, 2021 at Steven’s Point Care Center. She was born March 23, 1936 to Leland and Grace Allen.  She married Marvin B. Shackelford on August 31, 1951 in Holden, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on January 31, 2018. Shirley was a loving mother to all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and reading books. She is survived by her children,...

Todd A. Pike, age 55, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2021. He was born May 27, 1965 in Wild Rose, the son of Lyle A. and Beverly J. Frost Pike.  He married Mary L. Hilpipre on June 4, 2005. Todd was a lifelong resident of Plainfield area where he enjoyed working outside, spending time with family and friends.  He was a construction builder for many years.  Todd was a quiet man that enjoyed helping others. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Pike,...

Lugene L. Koats, age 77, of Neshkoro, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1943 in Berlin, to Richard and Lila Philbrick Koats.  He married Susan L. Sauer on August 5, 1967 in Neshkoro. Lugene graduated from Westfield High School in 1961. After graduation he worked at the Berlin Foundry as a Pattern Storage Clerk for 43 years until his retirement.  Lugene was a man that took great pride in his family.  He enjoyed hunting and...

Stanley Patrick Shemanski, 67, of rural Berlin (formerly Wautoma), passed away February 3rd, 2021 with his beloved wife and three children at his side. With Stanley’s passing so goes a life filled with compassion, acceptance and understanding in the service to others. Stanley was born February 3rd, 1954, the second youngest of seven children to Dr. Leonard S. and Frances M. (Kraus) Shemanski in Wautoma, Wisconsin. Those who knew and loved Stanley (a number far beyond measure) often...