Gladys Pleshek, 101, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

She was born in Gresham on March 21, 1924, to the late William and Lena (Neumeier) Otto. On Nov. 9, 1946, she married Joseph Pleshek; he preceded her in death Oct. 28, 2016. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gladys was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega.

Karen F. McKenna, of Shawano, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, in Appleton.

Charlotte Ruth Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully March 2, 2026, in Oconto Falls.

She was born Jan. 31, 1942, in Detroit to the late Kleber and Eva Jane (Frye) Andre. On July 30, 1959, Charlotte married the love of her life, Harold Lewis, in Milwaukee. He later preceded her in death March 7, 2024.

A fire in the early morning of March 3 resulted in the total destruction of the Menominee Tribal Enterprises stacker building and its contents.

In addition, some lumber inventory was damaged in the fire, according to a news release from MTE.

There were no reported injuries related to the incident.

Wendy Crawford’s list of volunteer activities and service to the Shawano community is long and varied.

It’s been nearly six years since Stubborn Brothers Brewery officially opened its doors to the Shawano community. Since then, it’s been a two-way street for the business and local nonprofits.

Area community and business leaders gathered Feb. 26 for the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, an extra special event this year as the chamber is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The black-tie affair was held at the Menominee Casino Resort, where members honored top individuals and businesses for 2025.

Cavities, root canals and braces are just part of the job for Shawano dentist Rebecca Stevens.

So is community service and that’s one of the reasons her practice, Shawano Family Dentistry, was named Service Business of the Year for 2025. The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce recognized Stevens and her staff Feb. 26 at the chamber’s annual banquet at the Menominee Casino Resort Convention Center in Keshena.

Megan Brady is all about community over competition — a sentiment reflected in her business, Fresh Face Co.

Fresh Face Co., 111 N. Main St., opened its doors in 2020 and is the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Small Business of the Year.

When Brady was told she would be honored at the chamber’s 100th anniversary banquet Feb. 26, it could not have come at a better time.