Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

David L. Reid, age 74, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born May 6, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids the son of Lyle O. and Johanna M. (Kraemer) Reid.  He married Shirley A. Wegenke on April 8, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wautoma.

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Dec 19, 2017

Ruth Elaine (Beyer) Scanlan , age 85, of rural Bancroft, passed away Tuesday morning, December 19, 2017 at Portage County Health Care Center.

She was born October 30, 1932 in Town of Helvetia, Waupaca County the daughter of Carl and Rose (Parsons) Beyer.  She married Carlyle R. Scanlan on April 22, 1956 in the Plainfield...

Dec 6, 2017

James A. Winn , age 79, of rural Bancroft, passed away of a brief illness on Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017 at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston surrounded by family. He was born September 22, 1938 in Milwaukee, the son of George and Davier (Kuentzel) Winn. He married Donna M. Zick on December 8, 1962 in Waukesha....

Nov 27, 2017

Rita M. Witkowski, age 83, of Almond, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, November 27, 2017 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born May 23, 1934 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Alice and Bernard Switalski.  She married Marion L. Witkowski on August 27, 1966 in Milwaukee.

Rita and Marion moved to...

Nov 21, 2017

Charlotte C. Walker of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at NHC Healthcare-Tullahoma at the age of 102. Mrs. Walker was born in Plainfield, WI to the late Harold L. and Floy Margeson Clark. During her life she worked as a Postmaster for the United States Postal Service. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walker is...

Nov 10, 2017

Heather S. Irwin (nee Hardrath), age 30, passed away unexpectedly, Friday November 10, 2017 at her parents home in Plover.

She was born September 1, 1987 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Mark and Mary Jo (Michalski) Hardrath.  She was married to Kasey Irwin.

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Oct 30, 2017

Duane R.  Butolph, age 73, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, October 30, 2017 at his home.

He was born January 25, 1944 the son of Fred and Lillian Breske Butolph. He married Connie Dischler on May 20, 2006 after 26 years of togetherness.

Duane was a graduate of Almond High School, he...

Oct 26, 2017

Zenon Stanley Hybke, the "Big Z", passed away at his home in Oshkosh, WI on October 22nd, 2017. He was 73 when he went knock-knock-knockin' on Heaven's door.

Born in 1944 on July 25th at St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle, IL to Dr. Zenon S. & Ann (Curry) Hybke, Zen had a flare for humor & creativity...

Oct 20, 2017

Marjorie Teschendorf, age 93, of Hancock, passed away October 20, 2017 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point.

Marjorie was born December 20, 1923 in Milwaukee the daughter of Emil and Myrtle (Koepp) Luebke.  She married Raymond Teschendorf. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2005.

To honor Marjorie's wishes, there will be no services....

Oct 4, 2017

Blanche G. Sigourney, age 85, of Wautoma, formerly of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Heartland House.

She was born August 26, 1932 in Hancock, the daughter of William and Mina (Mitchell) Howard.  She married Bryce Pierce Sigourney on November 15, 1952 at the Hancock United Church of Christ. He preceded her in death on...

Sep 14, 2017

Roger W. Hamilton , age 73, of Plainfield, passed away Thursday evening September 14, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.

Roger was born October 2, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Warren A. and Violet M. (McAllister) Hamilton.  On December 7, 1985 in Plainfield, he married Janet N, Holmes.

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Aug 28, 2017

Janice Sue Chilewski, age 70, of Coloma passed away August 28th, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau after a brief illness, surrounded by her family.

Jan was born on October 26th, 1946 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Harry and Marion Swen.  She grew up on her family farm with her brother Jerry and...

Aug 13, 2017

Stephen Scott Johnson (Scott), 68, of Hancock, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at home in his sleep.

Scott was born November 5, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Ray and Norma (Talleckson) Johnson, who have both preceded him in death.

Scott is survived by his two brothers, Charles Johnson, and Gary Johnson,...

Aug 12, 2017

Dorothy L. Lamb, age 81, of Hancock, passed away early Saturday morning, August 12, 2017 at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids Assisted Living.

She was born June 1, 1936 in Hancock, the daughter of Harvey and Lenore (Marshall) Bartram.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Charles E. Lamb on January 5, 1955 in Westfield, WI. He preceded...

Aug 10, 2017

Turner “Red” Cheney, age 87, of rural Nekoosa, passed away Thursday evening, August 10, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1930 in Mississippi, the son of John and Bernice (Williams) Cheney.  He married Mary A. Schneider.

Red was a fun-loving man who enjoyed telling jokes, spending time with family...

Aug 2, 2017

Joyce A. Vriezen , age 81, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 2, 2017 at Preston Place in Redgranite after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born June 1, 1936 in the Town Of Oasis, the daughter of Harley and Lillian (Wrasse) Putskey.  On October 27, 1956 she married Ronald J. Ebert and...

Jul 26, 2017

Josephine A. “Joey” Rehwinkel , age 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday evening, July 26, 2017 with her family at her side.

She was born January 11, 1930 in Shelby, Montana, the daughter of Harry and Ramona (Sartell) Potton.  She married Douglas Rehwinkel on August 20, 1950 in the Plainfield United Methodist...

Jul 25, 2017

Gayle W. Zwetz, age 88, of Hancock, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2017 at home.

He was born August 30, 1928 the son of Reginold and Vala (Walker) Zwetz.  He married Renona Heidger on November 23, 1957.

Gayle was a 1946 graduate of Hancock High School. Gayle was an...

Jul 20, 2017

Duane E. Sherman, age 68, of Plover, formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday morning, July 20, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 6, 1949 in Wauwatosa, the son of Raleigh and Hildegard (Biederwolf) Sherman.

Duane was a 1969 graduate of Tri-County High School. After graduation he served his country in the United...

Jul 9, 2017

Vera Ann (Krause) Erdman, was called home suddenly July 9, 2017 of a heart attack.  Vera was born at St. Michaels Stevens Point, April 1, 1949 to Elaine (Rusch) and Martin Krause.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Amherst.  Vera married Allan H. Erdman on August 29, 1970 in Amherst. When the Lord...