Bernice Shawano Obituary
In loving memory of Bernice Shawano (Bonduel, Wisconsin), who departed this world on December 6, 2025 at the age of 83. Bernice leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kechemow Kapishkowit and Susan Kapishkowit (Menomin); her husband Jerry Shawano; her children, Norman Waupoose, Jr., Susan Waupoose, Leon Nahwahquaw, Sr. and Leland LaMotte; her sister Barbara Hauser (Kapishkowit); and her in-laws, Alberta Hatmaker and Quentin Shawano.
She is survived by: her children, Valerie Self (Mark), Muriel Waupoose, Rosemary Tucker (Shannon), George Nahwahquaw, Sr., Mary Nahwahquaw, Denise Nahwahquaw, Leighton LaMotte, Jr., Lisa LaMotte, Jerry Nahwahquaw, Marquise LaMotte, Twila Shawano and Kemawin Dess (Robert); her siblings, Nelda Goodman (Lee) and Raymond Kapishkowit; and her in-laws, Gwendolyn Shawano, Gary Shawano, Verna Reiter, Linette Shawano, Jerilyn Waupoose and Tina Shawano. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, a large extended family.
