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David Allen Ludtke

David Allen Ludtke

Apr 14, 2022

David A. Ludtke, 58, of Hancock passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 16, 2022. He was born in Wild Rose on April 5, 1964. He left behind two brothers; Michael (Tresa) Ludtke and Robert (Jean) Ludtke, and two sisters; Sandy (Mike) Gipson and Linda (Ed) Howard. Further survived by many nieces and nephews.  He was proceeded in death by two...

Tammy J. (Ruppenthal)  Kutschenreuter

Tammy J. (Ruppenthal) Kutschenreuter

Apr 10, 2022

Tammy J. Kutschenreuter was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She left this world April 10, 2022 at home in Wautoma, WI.

Daughter of Jerome & Judith Ruppenthal. Sister of Todd Ruppenthal.

Beloved Wife of Mark Kutschenreuter of 33 years. Cherished sister-in-law to Nancy Kutschenreuter and Drew Kutschenreuter. Loving mom of Kyle (Maria)...

Margaret A (Weber)  Zarnoth

Margaret A (Weber) Zarnoth

Mar 26, 2022

Margaret A. Zarnoth, age 69, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday evening, March 26, 2022 at her home in Coloma.

She was born March 17, 1953 in Milwaukee the daughter of Henry and Joyce (Benoy) Weber. She married Bruce G. Zarnoth on October 9, 1971.

Margaret was raised in the Milwaukee...

Marlin M. Schimelpfenig

Marlin M. Schimelpfenig

Mar 12, 2022

Marlin M. Schimelpfenig, age 76, of Neshkoro, passed away Saturday evening, March 12, 2022 at this home after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 20, 1945 in Coloma, the son of Marlin and Doreen (Goodwin) Schimelpfenig.  He married Penny L. Nielsen on July 25, 1991 in Richord.

Marlin grew up in the Wautoma area...

Donald D. Hilpipre Sr.

Donald D. Hilpipre Sr.

Mar 5, 2022

Donald Dean Hilpipre Sr. age 91, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday evening, March 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born on November 30, 1930 in Blairsburg, Iowa, to Charles V. and Jesse Bell (Rapp) Hilpipre. He married Marirose Reid in 1957 in Plainfield.

Donald served his country in the United States Air...

Sally Luella (King)  Pliner

Sally Luella (King) Pliner

Feb 23, 2022

Sally (Luella) Pliner, age 71, of Hancock, passed away suddenly, Wednesday afternoon, February 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born July 16, 1950 in Beloit, the daughter of Lee and Ruth (Smiley) King.  She married DuWayne R. Pliner on December 19, 1980 in Hartford.

Sally was raised in Crystal...

Anthony "Tom" Thomas Jones Sr.

Anthony "Tom" Thomas Jones Sr.

Feb 16, 2022

Anthony T. “Tom” Jones Sr., age 73, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022 at his home with his family at his side after a short illness.

He was born December 23, 1948 in Milwaukee, the son of Jerome and Sarah (Cleary) Jones.  He married Deborah D. Wagner on November 5, 1975. She preceded...

Mary I. (Metcalf)  Meddaugh

Mary I. (Metcalf) Meddaugh

Feb 9, 2022

Mary I. Meddaugh, age 88, of Wautoma, formerly of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born March 5, 1933 in Altoona, Wisconsin the daughter of Richard H. Metcalf Sr. and Mabel (Norton) Casper.  She married Carroll Meddaugh on April 23, 1949 in Plainfield. He preceded her...

John E. Hassmann

John E. Hassmann

Feb 3, 2022

John E. Hassmann, age 84 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at his daughter's home in Marble Falls, Texas.

John was born June 18th, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Eugene and Ruth Hassmann.  He married Pat Perry of Mount Morris on August 14th, 1960. Together they celebrated...

Romona M. (Allison)  Schulist

Romona M. (Allison) Schulist

Feb 2, 2022

Romona M. Schulist, age 92, of rural Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 2, 2022, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin, after a brief stay under hospice care.

Romona was born May 3, 1929, to Charlie and Flossie (Crawford) Allison, on the family farm in West Plainfield. She graduated from Plainfield Schools. Romona married...

Joshua D. Durrant

Joshua D. Durrant

Feb 1, 2022

Joshua D. Durrant, age 34, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of February 1st at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.

He was born March 6th, 1987; the son of Matthew and Ruth Ann Durrant; in Stevens Point, WI.

Josh graduated from Tri County High School in 2005 and continued working alongside his dad....

Mary C. (Johnson)  Caves

Mary C. (Johnson) Caves

Jan 25, 2022

Mary Christine (Johnson) Caves , 95, of Plainfield passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Mary was born to Reuben and Hazel (Randall) Johnson in Chesterton, Indiana on August 25,1926.

During her childhood years, the family moved several times finally residing in Plainfield where her grandfather pastored the Plainfield Baptist Church and Mary graduated...

John J. Neusen

John J. Neusen

Jan 22, 2022

John J. Neusen, age 57, of Coloma, passed away suddenly January 22, 2022 at his home.  John was born in Milwaukee to Robert and Beverly Neusen.  To honor John's wishes, private family services will be held at the Stahl Celebration & Remembrance Center.

Rory J. Hasselquist

Rory J. Hasselquist

Jan 21, 2022

Rory J. Hasselquist, age 64, of Mount Morris, passed away peacefully January 21, 2022 at Montello Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 5, 1957 in Berlin; the son of Donald and Barbara (Nelson) Hasselquist. Rory was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris, where he worked as a real estate agent/broker and...

Francis John Stocks

Francis John Stocks

Jan 19, 2022

Francis John Stocks , age 75, of Redgranite, passed away at Preston Place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Fran was born March 20, 1946 in Oconomowoc, WI., to James and Alice (Buth) Stocks.  He married Brenda Obremski on September 11, 1999 in Berlin, WI.

Fran was a kind and gentle man. He spent...

Judith Mae (Wester)  Dolderer

Judith Mae (Wester) Dolderer

Jan 14, 2022

Judith M. Dolderer, age 82, of Neshkoro, WI., passed away peacefully, Friday evening, January 14, 2022 at her home.

She was born January 3, 1940 in Superior the daughter of Eugene and Genevive (Jackno) Wester.  She married Richard C. Dolderer on August 23, 1958.

Judith was raised in the Madison area where she attended Madison...

Jonathan "Jonny" W. Armstrong

Jonathan "Jonny" W. Armstrong

Jan 11, 2022

Jonathan W. “Jonny” Armstrong , age 46 of rural Almond, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 11, 2022 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega after a long illness.

He was born February 24, 1975 in Wild Rose, the son of Kevin L. and Susan L. (Maday) Armstrong.

Jonathan attended Wild Rose Schools.  After...

Elaine M. (Moser)  Nelson

Elaine M. (Moser) Nelson

Jan 9, 2022

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in the name of Elaine Nelson to extend help and support to causes she believed in .

Elaine Marie (Moser) Nelson , age 72, of Wautoma, formerly of Waupaca, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 9, 2022 after...

Clifford J. Nielsen

Clifford J. Nielsen

Jan 7, 2022

Clifford J. Nielsen, age 78, of Wautoma, was welcomed into heaven January 7, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

He was born December 29, 1943 in Worthington, Minnesota the son of Carl D. and Lorita C. (Brown) Nielsen.

He grew up in Minnesota and later moved to South Western Wisconsin where he worked as...

Jean A. Keenlance

Jean A. Keenlance

Jan 7, 2022

Jean A. Keenlance, age 59, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, January 7, 2022 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born December 14, 1962 in Wild Rose, the daughter of James and Eleanor (Jeffery) Keenlance.

Jean attended Tri-County Schools. She enjoyed the outdoors especially Trout fishing, riding Harley Davidson and gardening.  Jean...

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