Obituaries

Jun 3, 2016

Shirley A. King, age 64, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2016 at her home. She was born November 28, 1951 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Herbert and Bernice (Schallert) Flechner. Before moving to Hancock, Shirley lived in Milwaukee where she worked at Do it Right Auto Body with her then husband Clark.  She attended South Division...

May 2, 2016

Cheryl Ellen Erb Camp passed away at the Memorial Hospital in Wild Rose on May 2, 2016. Born in Berwyn, IL on Jan. 18, 1948, Cheryl was the only child of Edwin and Helen (Koska) Erb.

Cheryl had a beautiful soprano singing voice and was very active as a choir member and volunteer in several churches. She...

Apr 16, 2016

Juan Garcia III, age 48, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday evening, April 16, 2016 at Froedtert  Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born June 22, 1967 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Juan and Juanita (Herrera) Garcia.

Juan was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.

He is survived by his children,...

Apr 15, 2016

Dolores M. Boller, age 89, of Hancock, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 with her family at her side.

She was born June 30, 1926 in Clark Co. at home, the daughter of Henry and Caroline (Steffen) Schier.    She married Blanchard M. Boller Jun 26. 1943.  He preceded her in death on Nov 10, 1971. Mrs. Boller...

Apr 7, 2016

Violet V. Campy, 93, of Platteville died on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Gray’s Nursing Home, Platteville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Stahl Funeral Home, 913 W. North St., Plainfield, WI. Wade Rasmussen will officiate. Burial will be at Richfield Good Shepherd Park Cemetery, Richfield, Wisconsin. Violet was born on June 13,...

Apr 5, 2016

Richard J. “Taco” Wilke, age 62, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, April 5, 2016 at his home.

He was born June 8, 1953 in Chicago, the son of Richard C. and Mary Ann R. (Ringelstein) Wilke.

Taco owned and operated J&R Flooring of Plainfield for many years.  He served his country in the...

Mar 25, 2016

Lyle M. Schmackel, age 59, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2016.

He was born January 24, 1957 in Wild Rose, the son of Lyle and Velma (Johnston) Schmackel.  He married Elaine (Prondzinski) Schmackel on August 23, 1975.

Lyle was retired from Del Monte after 37 years.  He enjoyed spending time...

Mar 21, 2016

Art Lynest, 87, Hancock passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Art was born on July 3, 1928 to Arthur and Nedra Lynest. He was raised on a farm near Cloverdale, Illinois. Art often shared how at six and a half years old he was driving a truck...

Mar 20, 2016

Caroline E. Clendenning, age 78, of Plainfield, received  her wings into heaven  the morning of Palm Sunday, the first day of spring,  March 20, 2016.  She passed away surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home after a tremendous fight battling kidney cancer.

She was born July 11, 1937 in Butternut, Wisconsin the daughter of George...

Mar 15, 2016

Howard G. “Howie” Timmerman, age 48, of Plover died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2016 at his home.

He was born January 23, 1968 in Berlin the son of Johnny and Georgia Taylor.

Howie was a man that put his family before anything else.  His love for his three children and 10 grandchildren will...

Mar 6, 2016

John J. Wolms, age 82, of Hancock, passed away Sunday morning, March 6, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  He was born January 11, 1934 in Chicago.

John served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He is survived by his five children, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings.

Funeral...

Feb 28, 2016

Georgia Ann Taylor, age 72, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born December 19, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Howard and Hannabel (Cayce) DeBord.  She married Johnny Taylor on October 12, 1970 in Plainfield.

Georgia is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2016

June Pearl Robinson, age 92 of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at her home with her family around her. June was born on June 2, 1923 in Virgil SD to Charles Edward and Emma (Strong) Cooper. While working in Portage, she met Lynn Samuel Robinson and in 1941 she and Lynn were married in Chippewa Falls. She loved life to...

Jan 25, 2016

John H. Nelson, age 79, of Hancock, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Appleton Medical Center.

He was born August 22, 1936 in Park County, Montana, the son of Haakon and Ellen (Putzker) Nelson.  He married Christy Williams on June 30, 2001.

John in survived by his wife, Christy Nelson of Hancock; three stepsons,...

Jan 24, 2016

Richard P. “Ricky” Ammel , age 61, of Almond, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 24, 2016 at his home with his family.

He was born May 25, 1954 in Berlin, the son of Harvey and Kathleen (Mehne) Ammel.  He married Lorrie Rehwinkel on September 25, 1982.

Rick was employed at Donaldson’s Manufacturing...

Dec 18, 2015

Paul Wesley Bailey, age 65, of Sapphire, NC passed away suddenly on Friday, December 18, 2015 in Plainfield, WI. Paul was born on February 2, 1950 in Burlington, NC. He graduated from Almond, WI High School. Paul received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from The University of Wisconsin – Stout. He also had a degree in...

Nov 26, 2015

Walker W. Wallner, age 88, of Brookfield, passed away November 26, 2015 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital in Brookfield.    He was born May 19, 1927 in Town of Almond, Portage County, the son of the late Anthony and Gladys (Walker) Wallner. He married Donna Rae Rathermel on June 18, 1955 at Highland Avenue Methodist Church in Milwaukee.    Mr. Wallner served...

Nov 17, 2015

David W. Poetzel , age 81, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly November 17, 2015 at his home. He was born December 6, 1933 in Milwaukee, the son of George and Anita (Ullrich) Poetzel. He married Sandra (nee Hein) Bergene on September 15, 2001 at Plainfield. David was a Master Plumber for 61 years. He was an active...

Nov 4, 2015

John H."Jack" Plawski, age 75, of Plover, passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2015 at Maple Ridge Memory Care in Plover. He was born August 22, 1940 in the town of Oasis, Waushara County, the son of John and Clara (Zielinski) Plawski. John was a simple man that enjoyed...

Oct 28, 2015