Obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

William M. Rogers, age 90, of Lohrville, passed away March 30, 2019 with his family by his side.

William (Bill) was born in December 30, 1928 in Poy Sippi on a farm during the depression. He graduated from Waupaca High School, and was nominated and passed the Merchant Marine Cadet Corp program, in which he traveled all...

Mar 30, 2019

Judith A. Scholler, age 78, passed away March 30, 2019 peacefully at her home in Wild Rose.

She was born February 19, 1941 in Milwaukee, the son of Edgar and Dolores (Erato) Ernst.  She married Thomas M. Scholler in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 9, 1959.

Judy was an active member of St. Maximilian...

Mar 25, 2019

Jane H. Williams (Grandma Chicago), passed away Monday morning, March 25, 2019 at her home in Wautoma.

She was born December 11, 1937 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Karl and Ethel (Ferry) Fritz.  She married Vernon “Jack” Williams on December 24, 1980 in Chicago.  He preceded her in death on December 20, 2005.

...

Mar 20, 2019

Jay W. Buckholt Sr., age 62, of Stevens Point, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Ascension Saint Claire Hospital, Weston.

He was born March 16, 1957 in Waukesha, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Low) Buckholt.

Jay grew up in Almond, Wisconsin. He loved fishing, bike riding and most of all he...

Mar 16, 2019

Esther K. (Schaefer) Kurer of Hancock, died on March 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1924 in Muskego, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Kastell) Schaefer. She married Clarence O. Kurer 0n June 25, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin. He proceeded her in death on June 25, 1999. They resided in Muskego,...

Mar 9, 2019

Our beloved, faithful, and faith-filled wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, Mary Catherine Dunlap Huempfner, left our world to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019.  Mary Catherine was born on July 12, 1931, the second child and first daughter of seven children born to William W. and Mary A. (Gerbyshak) Dunlap of Wausaukee, Wisconsin. Many years...

Mar 9, 2019

Robert S. “Bob” Patterson, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Rosemore Village.

He was born June 17, 1932 in Aurora, Illinois the son of Earl and Gladys (Wilkerson) Patterson. He married Elaine J. “Joey” Patterson on September 9, 1978.  She preceded him in death on January 24, 2017.

...

Mar 8, 2019

Gordon A. Copas, 91, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in King, Wisconsin, on March 8, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born to the late George and Maude Copas, September 28, 1927 in Belvidere, Illinois.  Gordon attended school in Belvidere and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1945.

Mar 2, 2019

Sylvian V. “Silver” Szuminski, age 83 years, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 while at home surrounded by family. He was born on January 22, 1936 in Cassel, WI to Frank and Helen (nee Gajewski) Szuminski. On February 13, 1960, Sylvian married Gloria J. Schlicht at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee. He retired from American Motors as a die...

Feb 26, 2019

Walter (Buster) Swonger , passed away the morning of February 26, 2019 at his home in Hancock, WI.

Buster was born Jan 14, 1948 in Shell Lake, WI to the late Samuel and Ethel (Bates) Swonger. Buster graduated from Spooner High School in 1966. He formed a band and played music in Canada and played...

Feb 22, 2019

Arnold L. Gethers, passed away Friday evening, February 22, 2019 at Arbor View Court Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids.

Arnold was born January 4, 1925 in Glenwood, MN to the late Roy and Minnie (Sheflo) Gethers.  Arnold attended Plainfield High School before being drafted at the age of 18 and sent off to war to fight against Hitler. ...

Feb 20, 2019

Christine L. Chilewski, age 75, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 20, 2019 at Portage County Health Care Center in Stevens Point.

She was born October 11, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Jorgensen) Mehne.  She married Allen Chilewski on May 20, 1967 in Almond.  He preceded her in death on August...

Feb 4, 2019

Jacquard “Jack” John Koch age 84, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away early February 4, 2019 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, from pneumonia and heart disease.

Jack was born in Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin on his grandmother, Rosa Kloth’s, farm on September 5, 1934. Shortly after birth he settled down with his parents, John and...

Jan 27, 2019

Charlene S. Applebee, age 64, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

She was born August 9, 1954 in Wisconsin the daughter of George and Charlotte (Ennenga) Nigh.  She married Raymond L. Applebee Sr. on December 4, 1971.

Charlene grew up in Plainfield attending Plainfield Schools.  She...

Jan 21, 2019

Carl G. Shambaugh, age 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Bancroft, passed away Monday evening, January 21, 2019 with his family at his side at Edge Water Nursing Home in Port Edwards.

He was born October 12, 1949 in Sandwich, Illinois the son of Earl and Clara (Miller) Shambaugh.

Carl served his country in the...

Jan 16, 2019

Ingrid Footit , age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January16th, 2019, under the care of Wild Rose Manor.  She was born to the late;  Merle Footit Jr. and Herta Footit (nee Urbaniak) on February 26, 1951, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point, WI.

Ingrid was a special needs person,  living most of her early life...

Jan 14, 2019

Rick M. Booth , age 63 of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully, Monday January 14, 2019 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford, WI.

He was born April 26, 1955 in Milwaukee the son of Terry and Joyce (Dzioba) Booth.

Ricky moved to the Neshkoro area in 1995 where he worked in the construction business. ...

Jan 12, 2019

Ronald H. McLaughlin, age 76, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday evening, January 12, 2019 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

He was born July 31, 1942 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin the son of Wade and Ruby (Rozell) McLaughlin.

He served his country in the United States Army.  After being honorably discharged Ron went into farming first...

Dec 31, 2018

Robert William Bartels passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018.

He was born on August 12, 1926. Son of Irving W. Bartels and Merna [Drake] Bartels.  He attended the Walker Grade School, and Plainfield High School, graduating in 1944. Bob was a member of the band and played basketball. He joined the 4-H Club at...

Dec 29, 2018

Zenon S. Rady “Ziggy”, age 69, of Almond, passed away Friday December 28, 2018 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

He was born June 1, 1949 in Holand, the son of Teduez and Stephane (Suzmin) Rady.

Ziggy joined the United States Army as a young 16 year old boy.  He served his...