Obituaries

Aug 31, 2013

Biography

Richard John "Dick" Reilly of Plover, formerly of Wautoma, passed to life eternal on August 31, 2013 after a courageous bout with cancer with his loving family at his side. He was under the care of Ministry Hospice. Dick was born August 31, 1932 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, the second of six sons born to James Ivan and Anna...

Aug 27, 2013

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 Rev. Roland Dean Gerdes, age 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 22nd in Mason City, Iowa and growing up an Iowan farm...

Aug 26, 2013

Biography

LeMonde J. Decker, age 90, of Mt. Morris was reunited with her husband Julius, son Bill and her 11 brothers and sisters when she entered eternal life on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born to Bernard and Anna (Solvorn) Olson on June 12, 1923 along with her twin sister, LeMoyne. She passed away on Jan. 31, 2003....

Aug 20, 2013

Shirley Schmudlach HANCOCK - Shirley Schmudlach, 74, Hancock, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital following complications after a fall. Shirley was born July 14, 1939 in rural Coloma, the only child of Rheinhold and Emma (Schultz) Schmudlach. She grew up on the family farm and lived in the Coloma-Hancock area all her...

Aug 18, 2013

Dianna M. Smith, age 66, of Wautoma passed away Sunday morning, August 18, 2013 at her home. She was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on April 25, 1947 the daughter of Albert and Lois (Frederick) Gross. She married William R. Smith, Jr. on September 3, 1966 in Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2005. Dianna and her...

Aug 16, 2013

Biography

Wilbur V. Schroeder, age 65, passed away August 16, 2013, at his home in Ladysmith. He was born August 12, 1948 in Oshkosh, the son of Vergil and Dorothy (Brown) Schroeder. Wilbur worked as a cook at numerous restaurants for a number of years. Later, he was employed at Neenah Foundry for 35 years until his retirement. He...

Aug 10, 2013

Aug 8, 2013

Delores M. Walejko, age 84, of Spring Lake, passed away at Preston Place, Redgranite, on Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Mary (Kurek) Formiller on December 27, 1928. On January 3, 1948 she was united in marriage to Norbert Walejko at St. James Catholic Church, Neshkoro. A graduate of Berlin High School,...

Aug 5, 2013

Howard A. Schwersenska, age 86, of Coloma, passed away Monday morning, August 5, 2013, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1926 in Sheboygan Falls, the son of Arthur and Esther (Slife) Schwersenska. He married LaVeila Werner on May 18, 1946 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County. Howard was employed as a salesman for Coloma Motors for...

Aug 4, 2013

Biography

JIM (Russell) COLLINS, age 62, passed away at his home in Hancock, WI on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Jim was a loving father, an adoring grandfather, brother and uncle. Jim was born on July 24, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois. He was the son of Bobby Gene and Mary Theresa (Dewey) Collins. He married Linda (Heisler) Narvaez in Rockford...

Jul 25, 2013

Taylor Mae Albright

June 5, 2009 - July 25, 2013

Taylor Mae "Bug" Albright, age 4, of Coloma, WI, passed away unexpectedly on July 25th 2013 at 2:16am. She was born to David W. and Aimee M. Albright on June 5th 2009 in Neenah, WI. Taylor was a happy little girl who brought a smile to the...

Jul 21, 2013

Biography Judy Ann Wenzel, age 66 of Coloma, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 6, 1947 in Clarkfield, MN to Warren and Marilyn (Hegna) Johnson. On April 8, 1967 Judy was united in marriage to Fred Wenzel Jr. in Coloma, WI. Judy worked for 27 years at Coloma Elementary School...

Jul 20, 2013

HOWARD M. FRAVEL Howard M. Fravel, age 75, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday evening, July 20, 2013, at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of Howard and Jane (Warden) Fravel. He married Sharon K. (Bierman) Walker on October 22, 1988 in Wautoma. Howard served his country in the United States...

Jul 17, 2013

Sue Ann (Bainbridge) Latzko, age 59 of Appleton, passed away on July 17, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on September 23, 1953 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of George and Mary (Humphrey) Bainbridge. Sue graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland and her Master’s Degree from...

Jul 13, 2013

Eileen E. Schmidt, age 97, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Heartland House CBRF in Wautoma. She was born March 11, 1916 in Sauk County, the daughter of Mark and Elizabeth (Bruha) Nichols. She married Clarence Fazel in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1961. She married Rudolph H. “Rudy” Schmidt on March 3, 1962. He...

Jul 12, 2013

Alexander Katovich, a Wautoma resident since 1958, passed away on July 12, 2013 following a short illness. He was born on November 23, 1922 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Nicholas and Agrippina (Kuchinsky) Katovich. He graduated from Bradford High School, Kenosha, in January, 1942. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in the Pacific Theater in World War II from...

Jul 8, 2013

Ronald J. Ebert, age 81, of Hancock, passed away Monday, afternoon, July 8, 2013 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born June 5, 1932 in Horicon, the son of the late Andrew F. and Selma I. (Breitkruetz) Ebert. He was united in marriage to Joyce Putskey on October 27, 1956. Ronald was a 1951 graduate of Beaver Dam High...

Jul 6, 2013

Victor L. Fousek, a resident of Coloma, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on July 6, 2013, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 52 years to Edith M. (Bulgrien) Fousek. Loving father of James, Jeff (Heather), and Joe (Sue). Mischievous grandfather of seven and great grandfather of five. Survived by three younger brothers, Ronald, Roger and Thomas....

Jul 5, 2013

Biography

Marjorie J. (Johnson) Staples, 93, formerly of Plainfield, WI, passed away on July 5, 2013 at Sylvan Crossings in Stevens Point, WI. She was a lifelong resident of Central Wisconsin and a retired teacher. In addition to her love of children, she loved nature. She walked portions of the Tri-County School Forest and the Waushara Ice Age Trails....

Jul 3, 2013

Sylvia Amelia Huber, age 90, formerly of Wautoma, WI, went to be with Jesus Christ her Lord at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI on July 3, 2013. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and wanted to share with everyone how much Christ meant to her. Sylvia was born on November 5, 1922, in Manchester, WI to August and...