Mae Jean Bahrke, 83, of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She had been a patient there for the past week. Mae Jean was born on June 4, 1931, in Shawano, daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Kanzenbach) Dittman. She attended St. James Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1949.

John A. Boivin III, 30, of Neopit, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Marlene Buettner, 67, of Cecil, died on what she and her husband, Robert, fondly referred to as a “goof day.” It was a day for goofing off, spending time together and sharing things they enjoyed doing. On this particular “goof day” — July 24, 2012 — they were headed home from a day of shopping in Green Bay and a dinner out. It was also the day that Shannon M.

Shawano County Planning and Development Director Tim Reed was terminated from his post Thursday and escorted from the courthouse, a week after a county committee voted to end his employment. According to minutes from a Dec.

Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams managed to find a bright side in preparing to face Aaron Rodgers a week after playing Peyton Manning. At least Williams and his defensive teammates won’t be star-struck by the elite caliber of the opposing quarterback on Sunday, when the Green Bay Packers (10-3) travel to play Buffalo (7-6). “It’s not going to be a situation where it’s too big for us, or we’ll be intimidated,” Williams said, noting the Bills a

Gresham Community School On Dec. 4, the middle school sixth- and seventh-grade boys basketball team and the eighth-grade boys basketball team both beat Marion. There was a middle school boys basketball game at Gresham against Tigerton on Monday night. It was also parents night for them, and both teams won.

Local young professionals are striving to be an influential force in the community through networking and good works. The Shawano Area Young Professionals (SAYPro) is geared towards individuals ages 21-39 in the Shawano area.

Shawano Police Department Dec. 9 Police logged 42 incidents, including the following: Accident — Police logged a one-vehicle accident at the City Hall parking lot, 127 S.

Lifeson McCaslin Wudtke, 4, of Mattoon, passed away on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with many medical issues. Lifeson was born on Feb. 14, 2010, in Wausau, to Nicholas and Jenene (Forstner) Wudtke. Lifeson loved to snuggle and be held by his parents, especially while being read to by his dad.