Obituaries

Oct 30, 2024

Carol J. Banach, age 91, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home. She was born February 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Adelbert and Lavinea Schneider Cleveland.

Carol grew up in the Milwaukee area and moved to rural Hancock in 1986.  Carol worked in the Avon business for many years as an...

Oct 29, 2024

Betty J. Zimmerman, age 94, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Wellington Place in Wisconsin Rapids.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Pine Grove the daughter of Merle L. and Lydia E. (Christensen) Footit.

Betty grew up in the Bancroft her entire life where she worked for several potato farms and Ray Teal...

Oct 23, 2024

Allan H. Erdman was called home October 23, 2024, while in hospice care at King Veteran’s Home.

Allan was born in Wild Rose, April 25, 1948 to Paul and Eleanor (Lesko) Erdman.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Almond.  Allan married Vera Ann Krause on August 29, 1970 in Amherst. Al passed away...

Oct 22, 2024

Thomas John Marcin, age 60, of Neshkoro, passed away on Tuesday October 22nd after a battle with brain cancer.

He was born November 16, 1963 to son of John Marcin and Leah Duex.  He married Candy Arthurs.

Thomas worked a few different jobs and learned different skills from each starting out in factories, stone quarry...

Oct 22, 2024

Shirly L. Wright, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 22, 2024 at Appleton Medical Center.

She was born August 15, 1950 in Grundy, Virginia the daughter of James and Goldie Lockhart.  She married the love her life, Wayne Wright, on May 18, 1965 in Virginia. He preceded her in death on...

Oct 19, 2024

Michael E. Kapp, age 79, of Redgranite, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his son’s home in Kenosha.

He was born December 15, 1944 in Wild Rose, the son of Edward C. and Vashti Sara Lucille Booth.  He married He married is high school sweetheart Joan Edgar on August 28, 1965 in Redgranite. They were high...

Oct 15, 2024

Randy J. Kalata, 68, of Almond, Wisc., passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2024 after a courageous 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Randy was born June 20, 1956 in Sheboygan, the son of Ronald and Joyce (Bonnell) Kalata. He grew up in Spring Lake and attended Wautoma Area Schools, graduating in 1975. Randy married Debra Nowak ...

Oct 9, 2024

John Anthony Meronk, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was called to heaven on October 9, 2024. He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply, including his children Jim and Jenny Meronk, Julia Meronk, Robert “Bobbo” and Melissa Meronk, and Wayne and Naomi Spritka. John cherished his grandchildren: Johnathan Meronk, Jonah and Sawyer Meronk, Easton Hans, and Ashton,...

Oct 7, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Crawford, age 80, of Almond, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 30, 1944 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Stainbrook) Mau. She married Raymond Chuck Crawford on June 12, 1965. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.  Judy was a 1962...

Sep 5, 2024

Duane (Duke) M. Haselow, age 84, of Thorp WI, (formerly Wautoma, WI) passed away at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen, WI on Thursday September 5, 2024.

Duke was born March 20, 1940 to Elmer and Helen (Weaver) Haselow in Stanley, WI.  He graduated from Owen/Withee High School where he participated in football, basketball and...

Sep 3, 2024

John William Grigoliunas died peacefully, on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2024. He was born June 19, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mae (Zweck) Grigoliunas.

John joined the United States Army on March of 1960 and was honorably discharged on March of 1966. He was an avid outdoorsmen enjoying watching wildlife.

He is survived...

Aug 31, 2024

Helen Ruth (Hartwig) Timmermann, age 91 of Wautoma, WI joined her Savior on August 31, 2024 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

Helen was born on August 12, 1933 in Montello, WI to Rev. William Hartwig, pastor at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran in Montello and Elsie (Ebert) Hartwig. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s, Montello.  After...

Aug 30, 2024

Evelyn R. Engstrom, age 77, of Hancock, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Hancock after a courageous battle with cancer.

Evelyn was born February 18, 1947 in Milwaukee the daughter of Wilheim and Della LaVarnway Ebling.

She met Howard Moreland in the summer of 1965. Together they had two girls...

Aug 30, 2024

Linda L. (Bacon) Richardson, age 71, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home.

She was born September 27, 1952 in Wild Rose, the daughter of Merle G. and Eleanor E. (Staples) Bacon.  She married John J. Richardson on November 1, 1991.  He preceded her in death on August 1, 2023....

Aug 25, 2024

Clara B. Eggleston, age 81, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, August 25, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

To honor Clara's wishes, no services will be held.

Aug 17, 2024

Lois A. Jakel, age 81, of Wautoma, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully Saturday August 17, 2024 at Heartland House, CBRF with her family at her side.

She was born March 6, 1943 in Wausau, the daughter of James and Leila Mae Jackson.

She is survived by Sarah (John) Nixon of Wautoma, Bruce (Tina) Jakel...

Aug 13, 2024

Donna C. Hotchkiss, age 91, of Wautoma, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born November 10, 1932 in King, the daughter of Donald Turner and Clara Beggs.  She married Richard “Dick” Hotchkiss on October 31, 1951 in Plainfield. He preceded her in death on...

Aug 7, 2024

Betty Diane Lipke , age 88, of Plainfield, WI left this earth to be with her heavenly father on August 7, 2024.

Her cancer journey started in 2018 and thinking it was beat, but came back 4-1/2 years later. With all her children being with her throughout her journey, her time passed at the residence...

Aug 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara L. (Pratt) Arendt at the age of 77 from Stevens Point, WI, formally from Plainfield, WI, who left us on August 6, 2024 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI after a beautifully lived life with family by her side. Full of love, laughter, and...

Aug 1, 2024

Edward A. Cychosz passed away on August 1st, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 29th, 1946 in Chicago and grew up in a northside neighborhood. It was mostly a Polish neighborhood, where he was right at home. He attended a Polish Catholic grade school and graduated from Holy Trinity High School. As a youngster, he...