Gordon A. James Sr., 73, of Keshena, began his journey to the spirit world Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. Gordon was born July 28, 1946, in Keshena to the late Dennison and Mary Jane (Askenette) James Sr. He attended the Shawano elementary and middle schools, receiving his GED later in life. On March 26, 1969, he was united in marriage to Leone Wilber in Gresham. Gordy was a hardworking man.

Diana M. Schmidt, 92, of Tigerton, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Homme Home of Wittenberg.

Richard “Dick” Cook, 90, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at his residence. Richard was born April 6, 1929, in Rochester, Indiana, to the late Harry and Bertha (Wolf) Cook. He graduated from Rochester High School. Dick went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952 and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Most recently, Dick had the privilege of being a participant in the Wisconsin Honor Flight. On Nov.

Benedict “Bennie” Vincent Banaszynski Sr., 81, of Cecil, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Bennie was born March 26, 1938, in the town of Angelica to the late Walter and Evelyn (Blaser) Banaszynski. Bennie was united in marriage to Sandra Krueger in Pulaski, on Sept. 8, 1956. He lived in the Angelica and Cecil area his whole life. Bennie worked for Green Bay Forge for 42 years until his retirement. He was a member of the steel workers union.

Tony L. Terrell, 71, of Clintonville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at his home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory in Clintonville is assisting the family.

Fredrick C. Schuster, 83, of Pound-Lee Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Fred was born on Jan. 13, 1936, to the late William and Gertrude (Mamerow) Schuster in Milwaukee. He attended Boys Tech in Milwaukee and became a pattern maker. When he was 21, Fred purchased property on Lee Lake where he did a lot of hunting and fishing. On Oct. 4, 1969, Fred married Nancy Jaeger at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Gillett.