Obituaries

Jul 23, 2024

Hailey Marie Holick, age 28 of Hancock Wisconsin was lovingly called home to her lord and savior on Tuesday night, July 23rd 2024.

No stranger to a wonderful—supportive--hospital, and home of medicine; Hailey was in recovery in Froedtert, Milwaukee’s SICU where she suffered heart complications and decided it was her time to journey home.

She...

Jul 23, 2024

Michael T. Juday, age 68, of Wausau, formerly of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

He was born March 6, 1956 in Wild Rose the son of Robert and Lillie (Bauman) Juday.

Michael had simple pleasures in life. He had no greater happiness than indulging in the timeless...

Jul 10, 2024

Aric William Kerschner, age 31, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, July 10, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident in the town of Coloma.

He was born on October 3rd, 1992 in Stevens Point to Matthew and Jacqueline Kerschner.

Aric was a 2011 graduate of Wautoma High School where he loved and...

Jul 6, 2024

Troy J. Wilson was born to David and Jeanette (Swiontek) Wilson on April 19th, 1971.  He grew up in the Bancroft area and attended school at Almond-Bancroft.

Troy joined the United States Navy after graduating high school. He was on the USS Lewis and Clark Submarine until it was decommissioned, where he had the opportunity to visit...

Jun 29, 2024

Gene Louis Bloede, age 85, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point, WI. Gene was born the 5th of 7 children in Richford Township, near the head of the Mecan river, on May 3rd, 1939, to the late Alfred William and Verna Agnes (Krinke) Bloede. He attended school...

Jun 29, 2024

Richard R. “Rich” Vines, age 57, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born June 19, 1967 in California, the son of William C. Vines and Linda G. Klingell.  He married Theresa L. Marfil on October 29, 1988 in Fairfield, CA.

Richard enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2024

Sheri R. Sawyer, age 64, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday June 9, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 4, 1959 in Waukesha.

Sheri was a wife and a friend to many. She enjoyed watching the birds, tending to her flowers, cuddling with her cat and spoiling her neighbors dog.  She worked many years as a...

Jun 5, 2024

Frederick Edward Gellerup, age 92, of Wautoma passed away June 5, 2024 at Heartland House, CBRF.

Born April 26, 1932, to Dan and Leona. Raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, attended Campion Jesuit High in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Was a crackerjack E-5 aviation electrician aboard the USS Wasp (CVA 18) in Squadron VF 194 where I worked...

May 28, 2024

Elizabeth "Pat" Mae (Webster) Spees Weymouth passed away peacefully May 28, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor, Wautoma, WI at the age of 94.

Pat was born July 10, 1929, to James Enoch Webster and Isabelle Catherine (Fritsche) Webster in Iola, Wisconsin.

She recalled her childhood on the family farm near Almond with her...

May 28, 2024

Scott A. Pompa, age 58, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 28, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Hospital in Neenah.

He was born May 19, 1966 in Appleton to Shirley M. Pompa.  He married Lori M. Lane on June 10, 2023.

Scott was a man with a large heart that enjoyed family and friends.  ...

May 26, 2024

David W. Hendricks, 65 of Redgranite, WI, formerly of Galesburg, IL died peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2024 in Oshkosh, WI after a brief illness. Diagnosed with renal cancer in 2011, his cancer spread to his lungs and doctors said there would be nothing more they could do for him. Through advancements in immunotherapy and being a stubborn patient,...

May 22, 2024

Raymond “Ray” R. Hutkowski, age 70, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point with his family at his side.

He was born December 9, 1953 in Wisconsin, the son of Betty Footit Hutkowski and the late Ammery Hutkowski

Raymond was a simple man that enjoyed working...

May 19, 2024

Dolores J. Engel, age 80, of rural Hancock, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 at Stevens Point Health Services.

She was born April 30, 1944 in Milwaukee the daughter of Leo and Elsie (Scherf) Woyach.  She married Bruce R. Engel on October 20, 1999 in Adams County.

Dolores loved the outdoors, especially feeding...

May 14, 2024

Kathryn E. Hotchkiss, age 75, of Bancroft, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born December 6, 1948 in Chicago, the daughter of Richard Beggs Sr. and Lauretta Zielinski.  She married Leroy A. Hotchkiss on May 26, 1973 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Plainfield.

Kathryn moved to the...

May 8, 2024

Carl Leo Mullenix, age 80, of Plainfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born December 20, 1943, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, to Chester and Lillie (Moore) Mullenix.

Carl attended a one-room schoolhouse in Wild Rose, and was a 1962 graduate of Wild Rose High School.  On June...

May 5, 2024

Raymond “Ray” L. Applebee, SR. age 72, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening May 5, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born August 24, 1951 at home in Adams County the son of Donald E. and Laura M. (Lang) Applebee.  He married Charlene Nigh on December 4, 1971. She preceded...

Apr 30, 2024

George S. Kluck, age 80, passed away Tuesday April 30, 2024 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay.

He was born October 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, the son of Harry and Esther (Meronk) Kluck.  He married Patricia A. Fleming on October 3, 1992. George served his country in the United States Navy.

He is survived...

Apr 26, 2024

Kevin Sigourney, age 59, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home.

Kevin was born the fifth of six children to Bryce and Blanche (Howard) Sigourney on April 13, 1965.

Kevin graduated an accomplished student-athlete from Tri-County High School with the class of 1983. He continued his love for athletics into...

Apr 20, 2024

Kathryn B. Payne, 75, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, April 20, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield with her loving family at her side.

She was born October 4, 1948 in Wi Rapids, the daughter of Arnold & Dorothy (Cummings) Beggs.  She was united in marriage to Gordon Payne on February 4, 1967.

Mar 31, 2024

Dorothy M. Wolf, age 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, March 31, 2024 at Thedacare Hospital in Appleton.

She was born May 16, 1936 in Portage County, the daughter of Albert and Della (Potter) Erickson.  She married Anton J. “Tony” Wolf on September 15, 1956 at Plainfield Baptist Church.  He preceded her in death on...