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Anita R. Stake

Anita R. Stake, 90, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Anita was born on Sept. 15, 1924, in the Township of Maple Creek, Outagamie County, as the daughter of the late Gustave and Edith (Mansfield) Affeldt. Anita grew up on her family’s farm in Maple Creek, where she attended Maple Corners Grade School. She was united in marriage on Sept.
Lois Ann Barry
Lois Ann Barry, 81, of Shawano, died on Friday, April 10, 2015. Born on July 17, 1933, in Madison, Lois was the daughter of the late Tester and Lillian (Gilbertson) Bakken. Lois was united in marriage to Glen A. “Jack” Barry on June 23, 1955, in Madison. The couple moved to Shawano in 1962. Lois enjoyed golfing, bowling, downhill skiing, gardening and playing bridge with friends. As a member of the St.
Beverly J. Caulfield
Beverly Jane (Hewitt) Caulfield, 80, of Shawano, formerly of Chicago, passed away on April 11, 2015, in Shawano. Beverly was the beloved wife of Roy Caulfield, C.F.D.; loving mother of Dave, C.P.D., (Sandy), Dan, C.F.D, (Monica), Paul (Jose), Julie (Mike, C.F.D) Nisivaco, Andy (Sally), Pat (Stephanie); proud grandmother of Robert, Steve, Pam, Kim, Matt, Jake, Jack, Laura, Colleen, Daniel, Ryan and Rachel; and great-grandmother of Abigail and Maev
Denise M. Keller
Denise M. Keller, 58, of Marion, passed away Monday morning, April 13, 2015, at her home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, is assisting her family.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department April 13 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Burglary — Police investigated a burglary in the 800 block of East Richmond Street. Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on County Road B. Truancy — Police logged six truancy complaints from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 400 block of West Third Street. Juven
Water nearly warm enough for spawning to begin
While the Wolf River is nearly warm enough, sturgeon had not yet started to spawn Tuesday at the Shawano dam, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. Despite social media whispers that sturgeon have arrived, DNR fisheries biologist Ryan Koenigs said social media whispers regarding the sturgeon reaching Shawano were misleading. “The sturgeon are not spawning at the Shawano dam yet, at least to my knowledge,” Koenigs said.
Community foundation honors 5 area volunteers
Five area volunteers were honored Tuesday night at the sixth annual Celebration of Giving awards at the Gathering. The event was presented by the Shawano Area Community Foundation, which is celebrating its silver anniversary. “This is our 25th year, so it is a great time to celebrate,” board chairman Todd Raether said. Event co-chair Wendy Crawford said the honorees serve as an example to the community. “Although recognition is not what our award
Teen driver in triple fatal charged with homicide
The teenage driver in the October crash that claimed the lives of his three young passengers was charged Monday with multiple counts of vehicular and reckless homicide, along with multiple drug charges. Ryan M. Swadner, 18, of Cecil, is accused of being under the influence of marijuana Oct.
School Notes
Olga Brener Intermediate School Our fourth-grade after-school wall climbing club recently finished. Together they learned wall climbing can prepare them for the challenges in their lives.
Bowler folksinger participating in church’s Earth Day events
Wisconsin folksinger, storyteller and educator Skip Jones will participate in Earth Day celebrations at First Presbyterian Church in Shawano. Jones will perform at worship services at 5:30 p.m. April 22 and 10 a.m. April 26, and participate in the Community Dinner at 5:30 p.m. April 28.
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