Betty Elliott, 98, a lifelong resident of Elderon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. Betty was born Oct. 8, 1927, to Oliver and Maria (Yarish) Gilbertson.

Phyllis Mae Hinkens, 85, departed this world into eternity July 24, 2026, with her family at her side. She was born in Green Bay to the late William and Mabel Lamine on Aug. 12, 1940.

Phyllis attended Kaukauna High School and following that became a bookkeeper first at Thilmany, then Azco and ending her career at Cloud Buick in Appleton. She worked there for many years, forging relationships and friendships.

William K. “Bill” Radtke, 81, of Shawano passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home. Bill was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Shawano to the late Carl and Rose (Eastman) Radtke.

Barbara Ann “Barb” (Prey) Bohardt, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Shawano. Barb was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Clintonville to the late Ralph and Lucille (Drake) Prey Sr.

Barb was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Bohardt on July 10, 1971. She enjoyed camping and gardening. Barb also enjoyed all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were all the light of her life.

Gerald “Jerry” Young, 87, of Shawano passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Jerry was born May 14, 1939, in Outagamie to the late Bernard and Angarose (Lyons) Young.

He attended Shiocton High School before entering the United States Army where he served his country proudly from 1956-58. On Sept. 9, 1961, Jerry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Linda Kamke, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Stephensville.

The Shawano Ski Sharks battled the heat, humidity and smoke to perform July 15 on the shores of the Wolf River at Smalley Park in Shawano. Over the course of the next four days, the team competed in the Wisconsin waterski championships, returning home with the state title in Division 2. The team was honored with a parade through Shawano on July 28. (Photos by Greg Mellis | NEW Media)

Hiring staff and accepting resignations and retirements are usually handled in the Shawano School Board’s consent agenda, where multiple items are approved in one motion. At the July 27 meeting, however, board members noticed an additional fourth grade teacher being hired and wanted some answers.

Wittenberg residents, business owners and local workers are invited to share their feedback by completing s community survey to kick off the update to the village’s comprehensive plan.

The plan is a long-range blueprint designed to guide the village’s future for the next 20 years.

Bonduel Community Archives will hold its annual pie and ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2 on the lawn of the archives building at 108 S. First St., Bonduel.

All are welcome to attend and enjoy food and fellowship and raise funds for the organization that aims to maintain records of family genealogy and business history in the village.