Ervin E. Wetzel departed this life May 21, 2019, at Shawano Health Services. He was born the fourth of five children to parents Henry and Katharina (Magewske) Wetzel in the Town of Gillett, Oconto County, on Aug. 24, 1919. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett, and graduated from Gillett High School. He served during World War II in the U.S.

Shirley M. Nordwig, 80, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, friends, and special dog Otis on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Care Partner Assisted Living, Clintonville. Shirley Mae Malueg was born on Sept. 6, 1938, in the Town of Grant, Shawano County, the daughter of Edward and Dora (Arndt) Malueg. She spent her entire youth growing up in Caroline. She was a Marion High School graduate.

Shirley M. Gormley, 89, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Stevens Point. She was born on Jan. 27, 1930, in Wittenberg, daughter of Albert and Eunice (Johnson) Olsen. In her early years, Shirley worked as a machinist for two different companies, but most notably she was a devoted mother and grandmother to her family. Her first marriage was to Arthur Schaar on Oct.

James E. Matsche, 80, of Birnamwood, died on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at Theda Care Medical Center, Shawano. He was born on May 12, 1938, in Antigo, the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Resch) Matsche. On Aug. 13, 1960, Jim was united in marriage to Germaine Ostrowski at St. Florian’s Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Jim was a custodian at the Birnamwood School for some time and farmed for many years until his retirement.

Susan “Susie” Richter, of Wittenberg, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Rosemary Manor of Mattoon under the care of their wonderful staff. She was 77 years old. She was born on Jan. 26, 1942, in the town of Franzen, a daughter of the late Daniel and Genevieve Garski. She married Richard Richter on Nov. 10, 1962, in Rosholt. He preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 2015. Susan and her husband farmed for many years.

Adrianna Kots, 93, of Birnamwood, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. She was born on Jan. 15, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late Teunis and Elizabeth (Akkerhuis) Visser. On Jan. 15, 1948, she married George Kots in Laverne, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1988. Adrianna’s first love was serving her Lord. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.