Edward G. Diem, 89, of Clintonville, and formerly of Tigerton, passed away Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 2015, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Marion. Edward Gustave Diem was born at home on April 22, 1926, in the town of Germania, Shawano County, to the late Ludwig and Clara (Malueg) Diem. He was raised and attended school in Tigerton.

The Rev. Merlin James Hoeft, 95, retired United Methodist pastor, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at his home in Evergreen Retirement Community–Oshkosh, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. at Seefeld Funeral Home, 1025 Oregon St., Oshkosh, and at church on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. The funeral service will be at noon Saturday, Sept.

Emma Veronica Hawpetoss, 83, of Shawano, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Shawano. Emma was born in Keshena on July 15, 1932, to the late Paul Hawpetoss-Pemma and Mary (Alloway) Hawpetoss.

Larry L. Krueger, 72, of Marion, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 31, 2015, at his home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, is assisting his family.

Charla Kay Lyons, 59, of Marion, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. She was born to Roger and Goldie (Bruette) Schreiber in Shawano on June 8, 1956. On June 15, 1974, Charla was united in marriage to James “Dude” Lyons Sr. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Charla and James have been together since they were 15 years old. Charla was a loving and joyful person. She was often happy and laughing.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 Events 5 p.m.: Gates open; junior class dog show and pee wee showmanship class, Crawford Center 6 p.m.: Junior class cat show, Junior Building Entertainment 7 p.m.: County farm tractor pull, Grandstand Activities 6-10 p.m.: Rainbow Valley Rides Thursday, Sept.

City and county authorities will offer citizen academies this month, as Shawano police and the sheriff’s department each look to educate residents about the workings of local law enforcement. Friday is the official deadline for applying for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department’s Citizen’s Academy, but applications will be taken until classes are filled. The academy will consist of seven three-hour sessions taking place from 6-9 p.m.

Shawano Police Department Aug. 31 Police logged 22 incidents, including the following: Vandalism — A vehicle was reported vandalized in the 100 block of South Union Street. OWI — A 22-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated in the 1200 block of East Green Bay Street. Shoplifting — Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart, 1244 E.

Authorities have released the name of a Clintonville man who died Thursday as a result of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 45 in Marion. Marion police said they were notified about 10 p.m. that Edward Diem, 89, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. The crash occurred about 4:48 p.m.