Obituaries

Jan 5, 2015

Phillip “Phil” Eugene LaVanway, age 66 of Berlin, died unexpectedly at Berlin Hospital on January 5, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born on September 20, 1948 in Waukesha to Reinhold and Theresa (Cirillo) LaVanway. After high school, Phil entered the US Army on July 17, 1968, served in Vietnam, receiving the CIB (combat infantry badge) and...

Jan 5, 2015

Gerald John Marfil Sr. (Jerry), age 72, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2015 at his residence in Plainfield, WI. Jerry was born on October 3, 1942 in Fairfield, CA to Herman and Concha Marfil. Jerry graduated from Vacaville high school in 1960 where he excelled in football. On February 6, 1965, he married the love...

Jan 5, 2015

Biography

Dave J. "Squirrell" King, age 54, of rural Almond, passed away Monday morning, January 5, 2015 at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born September 27, 1960 in Wild Rose the son of Donald and Dorothy (Lemke) King. He married Cheryl L. Johnson on January 16, 1993 in Almond. He is survived by his...

Jan 4, 2015

Arlene Virginia Stephens, age 68 of Wautoma, died unexpectedly on January 4, 2015 at Crystal River Nursing Home. She was born on July 8, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Fred and Catherine (Kopshever) Klotter. On November 2, 1968, Arlene married James L. Stephens in Chicago, IL. She worked at Georgia O’Keeffe Middle School in Madison as a Secretary for several...

Jan 3, 2015

Kenneth C. Schwersenska, age 79, of rural Hancock, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at UW-Hospital in Madison. He was born July 17, 1935 in the Township of Newton, Marquette County, the son of Clarence C. and Viola E. (Berry) Schwersenska. He married Ardell L. Radtke on Dec. 15, 1956 in Princeton. Kenneth served his country in the United States...

Jan 2, 2015

Duane N. “Dewey” Stelter, age 72, of Wautoma, died unexpectedly Friday, January 2, 2015 at his home. He was born September 2, 1942 in Wautoma, the son of Reinhold N. “Tom” and Clara (Gaatz) Stelter. He married the former Elfrieda “Frieda” Wenzel on July 1, 1972 in Wautoma. They later divorced after 25 years of marriage. Dewey was a 1960...

Jan 1, 2015

Jan 1, 2015

Biography

Daniel W. McComb, age 68, of Wautoma, was called home on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, and later adopted by Anton and Katherine (Potocny) Simanovsky. He married Millie Anne Simo on June 27, 1970 at Berwyn United Lutheran Church in Berwyn, IL. Dan and his...

Dec 31, 2014

Dianne J Hill, age 69 of Plainfield, died on December 31, 2014 at UW Hospital, Madison. She was born in Adams-Friendship on June 14, 1945 to Harvey and Lenore (Marshall) Bartman. On December 8, 1962 she married Robert L. Hill Sr. in Hancock. Diane was a stay at home mom and also worked many years as a Crossing Guard for...

Dec 25, 2014

Christopher James Cox, 43, of Mt. Morris, passed away unexpectedly early Christmas morning, December 25, 2014 in McHenry, IL. Chris was born in Chicago, IL, to Oren (Butch) and Helen Cox. He lived most of his life in South Florida, were he graduated from Lake Forest High School in Lake Worth. He was a professional house painter for 16 years...

Dec 23, 2014

Janis Kaukis, age 92, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 16, 1922 in Latvia. He served in the German Military as a Truck Driver. Janis worked as a Carpenter for 50 years. On June 6, 1959 he married Katharina L. Betc and was married for 56 years. The couple had lived in...

Dec 22, 2014

Sheldon E. Wilcox, age 84, of Wautoma, passed away early Monday morning, December 22, 2014 while under hospice care. He was born June 16, 1930 in the Township of Dakota, the son of Chester and Beatrice (Douglas) Wilcox. He married Ruth D. Taplin on December 31, 1949 in Wautoma. Sheldon was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and...

Dec 21, 2014

Kevin Bryan Rynearson, age 57, of Wild Rose, passed away Sunday morning, December 21, 2014, at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be held.

Dec 20, 2014

Ophelia Rose Schattschneider-Samaniego

November 22, 2014 - December 20, 2014

Ophelia Rose Schattschneider-Samaniego passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014. Ophelia was born on November 22, 2014 in Madison. During her short time on earth, she touched many lives and was loved by her family. Ophelia is the daughter of Tomas Samaniego and Savanah Schattschneider. She is...

Dec 14, 2014

Barbara A. (Henke) LaMore Wetmore, age 65, of Hancock, passed away Sunday morning, December 14, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1949 in Berlin, the daughter of Clarence and Rosemary (Bielmeier) Henke. She married Steven W. LaMore on October 5, 1968 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1980. She married Thomas M....

Dec 12, 2014

Violet May Worden, age 90 of Plover, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point. She was born on May 25, 1924 in Almond to Ed and Hazel (Detlar) Helmrick. Violet graduated from Plainfield High School, was a mother to her five children and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She...

Dec 12, 2014

Eileen L. Colvin, age 92, passed away on Friday afternoon, December 12, 2014 at Wild Rose Manor. She was born on April 6, 1922 in Milwaukee to William and Helen (Scherbarth) Orlebeke. On April 27, 1946 she married Talmadge Colvin at Peace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Eileen lived a full life that she dedicated to her family. She enjoyed...

Dec 10, 2014

Gilbert A. Voss of Wautoma WI went to be with his Lord on December 10, 2014, with his children at his bedside. He had recently been residing at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose. Gil was born to Arthur and Ann Voss on August 11, 1929 in West Allis WI. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in the Army and...

Dec 9, 2014

Douglas Lee Bartels, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, 2014 at his residence after a brief battle with kidney cancer. He was born July 21, 1940 in Merrill, WI, the son of Kenneth and Ellen (Anderson) Bartels. He married Sandra J. Abarr on June 8, 1968 at Hope Lutheran Church in Wautoma. Doug was a...

Dec 5, 2014

Louis John Spata, 85, Wild Rose, passed away on December 5, 2014 in Wild Rose. Louis was born in Chicago, IL, son of Anthony and Julia Spata (nee Bernacchi). He was a combat veteran of the Korean War and seved in the US Amry 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Division. Louis was awarded two bronze stars. He loved music and was...