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Henry "Hank" Baillod, Jr.

Henry "Hank" Baillod, Jr.

Dec 28, 2021

Henry (Hank) Baillod Jr, age 80, of Hancock, passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by his family on December 28, 2021.

While the photo might say Rebel Without a Cause, Hank always had a cause in his life, his first love was family, followed closely by farming, he grew up on the family farm, and his...

Wilbur "Bill" G. Ingersoll

Wilbur "Bill" G. Ingersoll

Dec 24, 2021

Early on the morning of Thursday, December 24, 2021 Wilbur (Bill) Ingersoll, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 97.

Funeral Service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Plainfield, WI on Thursday, December 30 Visitation from 10:00am to Noon, service to follow.  Burial will be in Wausau, WI on December 31....

Peggy Ann (Hanson)  Dobrecevich

Peggy Ann (Hanson) Dobrecevich

Dec 20, 2021

Peggy Ann (Hanson) Dobrecevich, age 93, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Dec 20th at Thedacare of Neenah.

Peggy was born Dec 20th, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Selmar and Olga (Schmoller) Hanson.

She was a graduate of Custer High. Shortly after high school,  she met the late Emil Dobrecevich. They were married April 15,...

Elaine M. (Engebretson)  Peck

Elaine M. (Engebretson) Peck

Dec 1, 2021

Elaine M. Peck, age 49, of Plainfield passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, December 1, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 11, 1972 in Beloit, the daughter of Larry and Carol (Jero) Engebretson.  She married Russell “Rusty” Peck on May 11, 1996 in Aurora, Illinois.

Elaine...

Leeann Sue (Smiley)  Mccauley

Leeann Sue (Smiley) Mccauley

Nov 29, 2021

LeeAnn S. McCauley, age 58, of Plainfield passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, November 29, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born January 14, 1963 in California the daughter of Frank and JoAnn (Storlie) Smiley. She married Thomas D. McCauley on July 27, 2002.

LeeAnn moved to Plainfield in 1977 where she attended Tri-County...

Dale V. Clark

Dale V. Clark

Nov 23, 2021

Dale V. Clark, age 63, of Bancroft, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at his home where he had lived his entire life on the family farm.

He was born January 27, 1958 in Stevens Point, the son of Vern and Verna (Beggs) Clark. He married Debbie Turner, they later...

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Weldon)  Rumpel

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Weldon) Rumpel

Nov 8, 2021

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Rumpel, age 92, of Ripon, formerly of Plainfield, was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Monday, November 8, 2021.

She was born July 14, 1929 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Otis and Nellie Farrell Weldon.  She married Robert “Bob” Rumpel on July 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on March 14,...

Ruth B. (Klabunde)  Dehling

Ruth B. (Klabunde) Dehling

Nov 8, 2021

Ruth B. (Klabunde) Dehling, of Wautoma formerly of Coloma passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 8, 2021 at Heartland House in Wautoma, just 10 days after the love of her life Robert passed away.

Ruth was born on her family farm on January 26, 1928 in the town of Deerfield. Ruth married the love of...

Dale H. Wedde

Dale H. Wedde

Nov 7, 2021

Dale H. Wedde, age 68, of Wautoma, passed away early Sunday morning November 7, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 19, 1953, the son of Wilbert and Marie (Ninneman) Wedde.  On June 1, 1974 in Wautoma he married Janice Brownell and they enjoyed...

Ruben Rivera

Ruben Rivera

Nov 5, 2021

Ruben Rivera, age 46, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

He was born April 8, 1975 in Larado, Texas the son of the late, Ruben M. and Elida (Rivera) Hernandez.  ...

Delmer "Del" Kemnetz

Delmer "Del" Kemnetz

Nov 5, 2021

Delmer "Del" Kemnetz, age 80, of Hancock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 5th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Del was born on April 7, 1941 on the family farm in Hancock to Vilas and Isabell (Briese) Kemnetz. Del worked a variety of positions through the years and enjoyed farming on the...

Michael Russell

Michael Russell

Oct 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Russell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert H. Dehling

Robert H. Dehling

Oct 29, 2021

Robert H. Dehling, age 95, of Coloma, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Heartland House, Wautoma.

He was born September 10, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Harvey Dehling and Lydia Dehling(Hoffman). After school Bob enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean war. He then went on and was a switchman working...

Cara J. Deist

Cara J. Deist

Oct 27, 2021

Cara Jon Deist , age 46, of Wild Rose, WI joined our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

She was born in Wild Rose on May 7, 1975 the daughter of Thomas and Carla (Piaquadio) Deist of Wild Rose.

Cara was a Free Spirit. Most importantly the beauty of our daughter...

Ruby M. (Hotchkiss)  Campbell

Ruby M. (Hotchkiss) Campbell

Oct 26, 2021

Ruby M. Campbell, age 92, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, October 26, 2021 at her home in Bancroft.

She was born May 23, 1929 in Kellner, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Pearl (Ordway) Hotchkiss.  She married Earl W. Campbell on August 3, 1946 in Nekoosa.  He preceded her in death on October 1,2002.

Ruby...

Arturo Estrada

Arturo Estrada

Oct 22, 2021

Arturo Estrada, age 67, of Hancock, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau after a courageous battle with COVID 19.

He was born July 31, 1954 in Oconto, Wisconsin the son of Jose and Olga (Sanchez) Estrada.  He met Roxanne (Bartel) Estrada in 1978. They married in 1983 and they later...

Robert F. Hofer

Robert F. Hofer

Oct 21, 2021

Robert F. Hofer was delivered into our Lord’s hands, Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the young age of 90 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice (nee Kartes). Beloved father of Ruth Farnan, Michael (Leslie) Hofer, Janet Kierzek, Thomas (Cheryl) Hofer, Catherine (Steve) Wilkins and Paul (Tricia) Hofer. Cherished by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also loved by...

Karen A. (Saxler)  Kainz

Karen A. (Saxler) Kainz

Oct 20, 2021

Karen A. Kainz, age 76, of Coloma, was received into God’s arms on Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021, while at Heartland House, CBRF, in Wautoma.

She was born March 27, 1945, in South Milwaukee; the daughter of Harold and Frances Saxler.  She married Daniel N. Kainz on July 3, 1981.

Karen Saxler-Kainz was...

Richard "Dick" J. Bentley

Richard "Dick" J. Bentley

Oct 17, 2021

Richard “Dick” J. Bentley, age 77, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 17, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point after battling complications from an infection.

He was born March 22, 1944 in Milwaukee the son of Ralph and Mabel Matuskee Bentley.  He married Ireta M. Golla on December 28, 1963 in Plainfield...

Matthew P. Durrant

Matthew P. Durrant

Oct 15, 2021

Matthew P. Durrant, age 60, of Hancock, passed away suddenly, October 15, 2021 at his home of a heart condition.

He was born November 21, 1960 in Richland Center, Wisconsin the son Delvin J. and Donna M. (Roloff) Durrant.  He married Ruth Ann Watermolen, on a sunny and 70 degree February 21, 1987 day.

Matthew...

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