Obituaries

Dec 5, 2014

William "Bill" Ferdinand Konitzer, age 89, a resident at Wisconsin Veteran's Home, King since 2002, died Friday, December 5, 2014 at Riverside Hospital, Waupaca. He was born in Milwaukee on December 1, 1925 to Theodore and Elizabeth (Mayer) Konitzer. He grew up In Thiensville. Bill never graduted high school,but he did go back several years later and earned his high...

Dec 1, 2014

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Christopher J. Thrun, age 4, of Hancock, passed away Monday evening, December 1, 2014 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 13, 2010 at Wausau, the son of Elizabeth A. Thrun. Christopher was currently attending 4K at Tri-County Area Schools. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department, Plainfield...

Nov 30, 2014

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Elizabeth Rae Kramer (nee Rindy), age 81, of Wautoma, died peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at her son's home in Berlin. She was born October 14, 1933 in the Town of Primrose, Dane County, the daughter of Herman and Maude (Hewitt) Rindy. She married Marvin P. Kramer on June 30, 1956 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in...

Nov 29, 2014

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John T. Finnerty, age 68 of Redgranite, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was born on August 6, 1946 to James and Martha (Resheske) Finnerty Sr. John was a retired roofer. He enjoyed hunting and watching sports, especially the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. John is survived by...

Nov 26, 2014

John R. Peissig, age 71, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Wautoma. He was born on March 28, 1943 in Milwaukee. John taught in the Elmbrook School District for 32 years and strived to always learn more to share with and to help people. He was much loved and appreciated and will be sorely...

Nov 23, 2014

Rita Iona Runnels, age 97, of Coloma, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Wild Rose Manor. She was born on May 3, 1917 in Marshfield to Arthur and Inez (McCarthy) Murphy. After high school, Rita attended and graduated from Central State Teacher’s College in Stevens Point. On August 8, 1939 she married Scott A. Runnels in Dubuque, IA. After...

Nov 21, 2014

Dean E. Stadler, age 54, of Wautoma, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at his home. He was born March 22, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI the son of John and Florence (Brushaber) Stadler. He married Tonya S. Grendson on April 17, 1981 in Wautoma. Dean was a 1978 graduate of Arrowhead High School in Hartland. Along with his parents, he...

Nov 21, 2014

James E. Bleskey, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly Friday morning, November 21, 2014 at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. He was born September 9, 1928 in Amherst, the son of August and Alice (Hebblewhite) Bleskey. He married the former Lucille (Doan) Lietz on September 24, 1949 in Wautoma, She preceded him in death on January 3, 1981. He...

Nov 20, 2014

RICHARD L. PAYNE Richard L. Payne, age 78, of Almond, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born March 26, 1936 in Adams, Wisconsin the son of Harvey and Olive (Evans) Payne. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his sisters, Gladys, and Beverly. He is further survived by many nieces...

Nov 19, 2014

Joyce C. Thompson, age 89, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2014 at Heartland House in Wautoma. She was born February 9, 1925 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Howard A. and Marie (Martinsen) Thompson. Joyce worked in the office for the railroad for many years. She resided in Chicago, IL before moving to Wautoma in 1989....

Nov 14, 2014

Jimmy H. Uteg Sr., age73, of Bancroft, passed away Friday evening, November 14, 2014. He was born April 18, 1941 in Illinois, the son of Herbert and Justine (Marvin) Uteg. He married Karen Byrd, she preceded him in death. He later married Kathleen Pynakker on June 8, 2002. Mr. Uteg served his country in the United States Army. He was...

Nov 7, 2014

Raymond Jarvis May 5, 1923 - November 7, 2014

Raymond Jarvis, age 91, of the Town of Mount Morris, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, November 7, 2014 at Preston Place in Redgranite. He was born May 5, 1923 in the Town of Mount Morris, the son of Theodore and Clara (Reierson) Jarvis. He married the former Arlene Joyce...

Oct 30, 2014

Thomas R. Ely, age 71, of Coloma, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2014 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born November 14, 1942 in Portage, the son of Carl and Della (Godson) Ely. He married Barbara Briese on June 9, 1962 in Coloma. Tom was a graduate of Westfield High School and later served his country in the...

Oct 23, 2014

Marjorie “Marge” May Danner, age 88 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2014 surrounded by her three children. She was born in Deerfield Township on May 16, 1926 to William R. and Deane L. (Bray) Rose. On May 19, 1951 she married Ervin E. Danner. Marge lived her entire life in the Wautoma area. She enjoyed quilting,...

Oct 22, 2014

Cynthia E. Culbert, age 83 of Coloma, died unexpectedly on October 22, 2014 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point. She was born on December 4, 1930 in Milwaukee to Earle Cady and Laura (Gerlach) Hessler. In Jan of 1949 she married Llewellyn “Red” Culbert. Cynthia and Llewellyn owned and operated Flame Bridal Shop in West Bend and Hartford for many...

Oct 20, 2014

William "Bill" Muehe age 60 of Hancock, passed away peacefully Monday October 20, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born June 22, 1954, in Milwaukee, son of Charlie and Mary Ann Muehe (Jenkins). He lived in Hancock with his beloved companion, Patricia Marceau. Bill was a Chief Petty Officer (Submarine Warfare Qualified), Machinist Mate in the United States...

Oct 16, 2014

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Eugene "Gene" R. Hempler, age 75, of Neshkoro passed away Oct. 16th, 2014. Gene was born April 28th, 1939 in Crandon, WI. He served in the military from January 1957 to January 1960. He was an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed playing cards on Tuesday nights with his friends and playing...

Oct 15, 2014

Ione O. Buchanan, age 94, formerly of Hancock, passed away Wednesday evening, October 15, 2014, at Riverview Medical Center, Wisconsin Rapids. She was born March 27, 1920, at Fenwood, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Frena (Palmer) Sullivan. She married James C. Buchanan on October 4, 1952 in Iowa. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2000. Ione was...

Oct 14, 2014

Benjemen (Big Benny) L. Ernst Jr age 46, of Plainfield formerly of Wild Rose passed unexpectedly on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at work. Benny was born to Benjemen L. Ernst Sr. and Verdell M. (Bushweiler) Ernst on July 6, 1968. In May 2004 Benny began dating his longtime girlfriend Brooke McLarnan. Benny was a long time truck driver. Benny never...

Oct 13, 2014

Stephanie G. Sabatino, age 96, a resident of Preston Place in Redgranite, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014, at Preston Place. She was born March 20, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Pasquale and Angela (D’Amico) Sabatino. Stephanie was supervisor of Medical Transcription at the Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee for many years until her retirement. She moved to Wautoma in...