Obituaries 21 February 2021

Leona Vele

Leona L. Vele, 82, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Christian Home in Waupun. Leona was born on April 26, 1938 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Ernisse) Owens. She was united in marriage to Allen Vele on June 14, 1958, in Chicago, where she lived for most of her life prior to moving to Beaver Dam in 1975. They then retired to the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation in Bowler, WI.
Obituaries 21 February 2021
Raymond A. ‘Buzz’ Kandler
Raymond A. “Buzz” Kandler, 73, of New Baden, Illinois, born Sept. 22, 1947, in Milwaukee, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at his home. Buzz was a retired lieutenant colonel from the United States Air Force. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mascoutah, Illinois, and a mentor of the Robo Raiders FTC 7129 in Mascoutah. Buzz was part of many horseshoe leagues and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan.
Obituaries 20 February 2021
Frederick ‘Fritz’ Charles Klevesahl
Frederick “Fritz” Charles Klevesahl, 89, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Fred was born March 3, 1931, to the late Frederick and Hannah (Hinkel) Klevesahl Sr. and was baptized and confirmed at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fred graduated from Bonduel High School in May 1949. He enlisted in the United States Army on Oct. 10, 1951, and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the 18th Ordinance MM Company.
Obituaries 19 February 2021
Sharon L. Gueths
Sharon L. Gueths, 77, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Wausau to the late Alfred and Alice (Steffen) Mielke. Sharon attended school in Wausau. On Dec. 28, 1991, Sharon was united in marriage to James Gueths in Oshkosh. This year, the couple would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ.
Obituaries 18 February 2021
Eleonora M. Schroeder
Eleonora M. Schroeder, 93, Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Eleonora was born July 31, 1927, in the Town of Hartland to the late William and Eleanor (Drage) Schulz. On Aug. 17, 1968, Eleonora married Wilfred “Will” Schroeder at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, the Rev. Virgil Joss officiating. The couple lived and farmed in Underhill township until Will retired in 2002.
Obituaries 17 February 2021
James W. Harris
James W. Harris, 85, of the Town of Franzen, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim was born Jan. 3, 1936, in the Town of Franzen. The son of Abe and Ina (Day) Harris. Jim worked as a parts manager at John Deere in Caroline for many years. He loved John Deere and has a vast collection. Jim later moved to Florida, where he was a part owner of the A&W Tropicals.
Obituaries 17 February 2021
Gaynor Mae Stephenson
Gaynor Mae Stephenson, 79, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Gaynor was born May 15, 1941, to the late Arnold and Lydia (Huntington) Miller in Red Springs. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1959. On April 23, 1960, Gaynor was united in marriage to Guy Stephenson in Sturgeon Bay. Guy preceded her in death in 1984.
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