Obituaries

Mar 15, 2024

Joan Reid Kramer, 87, of Nekoosa passed away on March 15, 2024 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

She was born on May 10, 1936 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Lyle and Johanna Reid.  Joan began her life-long path of education in one-room schools in the Town of Leola in Adams County through 8th grade.  She attended Tri-County High...

Mar 15, 2024

Helen P. Ruiz, age 87, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Friday night March 15, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born April 27, 1936, on the family farm in the town of Hancock to Alvin and Margaret (Gerhke) Holmes.  She married Victor R. Ruiz on January 4, 1960, in Chicago and...

Mar 7, 2024

Timothy A. Saul, age 73, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, March 7, 2024.

He was born November 5, 1951 in Indiana, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy A. (Fearin) Saul.

Tim worked at General Motors for 34 years until his retirement.  He was a quiet man that kept to himself but was always willing...

Mar 4, 2024

Shirlee A. Baillod , age 78, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, March 4, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born December 21, 1945 in Berlin the daughter of Hilmer and June (Bender) Dudei. She married Henry “Hank” Baillod on November 7,1964. He preceded her in death on...

Feb 24, 2024

Our wonderful mom, Charlotte Jane Nigh had an amazing day on Saturday February 24, 2024, one that none of us will ever forget. She was doing what she loved doing, baking, giving, caring and going to a Women’s gathering at her church. She then left to go and see her boys, who for the first time in a long...

Feb 9, 2024

Jake M. Van Loon, age 43, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home in Wautoma of natural causes.

He was born March 30, 1980 in Berlin the son of Alan and Cathy (Van Wie) Van Loon.

Jake graduated from Wautoma High School and excelled in music.  His passion was...

Feb 4, 2024

Janet F. Meyer, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at House of the Dove Hospice Home in Marshfield.

She was born July 4, 1947 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Leonard and Shirley (Kramer) McIntee.  She married Glen Meyer on March 28, 2005.

Janet grew up in Plainfield where she...

Feb 2, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Bernard A. Burzik Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 26, 2024

Mary C. Schroeder, age 101, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 26, 2024 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

She was born July 16, 1922 in West Bend, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Bourke) Schroeder . She married Chester “Chet”  Schroeder on June 23, 1944. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2002.

Jan 22, 2024

Alan Alvick Meddaugh, age 60, of Bancroft, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, January 22, 2024.

He was born February 6, 1963 to Harvey W. and Shirley A. (Meacham) Meddaugh. He married Sheila A. Smith on November 7, 1987. They built a home and grew their life together in Bancroft for the last 36 years.

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Jan 13, 2024

Constance “Connie” Hamilton, age 74, of Hancock, passed away Saturday evening, January 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 24, 1949 in Berlin Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Grace (Kos) Bushman. She married Richard Hamilton on June 27, 1970 in Wautoma, Wisconsin.

Connie grew up in the Hancock area where...

Jan 12, 2024

Gloria Jean Dunn, 71 of Redgranite, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 12 in New Mexico.

Gloria was born in Berlin, July 28, 1952, daughter of Dominick ”Chuck” Charles and Agnes MaryAnn (Sroka) Vetrone.

She attended elementary school in Redgranite and Berlin. She graduated from Wautoma High School in 1970. She married Richard R....

Jan 9, 2024

Kathy M. Klemann, age 62, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Tuesday, afternoon, January 9, 2024 at Heartland House in Wautoma, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

She was born June 5, 1961 in Berlin the daughter of John and Judy (Peck) Eldred.  She married Jay Klemann on September 6, 1986 in Grace Lutheran Church, Berlin....

Jan 8, 2024

Susan "Sue" H. (Sorenson) Gear 93 of Plover died peacefully on January 8th at the Portage County Healthcare Center in Stevens Point. A funeral service will be held at Stahl Funeral home in Plainfield on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.. Family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service....

Jan 3, 2024

Cindy Zielinski, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, January 3, 2024, at her home in Coloma, WI.  She was born August 31, 1955 in Madison, the daughter of Donald and Carolyn (Fellers) Messner.  Cindy grew up on the lake in Monona, WI where she spent her summer days enjoying water sports with friends and family.  Cindy graduated from Monona Grove...

Jan 2, 2024

Larry H. “Butch” Sawyer, age 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away January 2, 2024 at the Tomah VA Medical Center, after a courageous battle with Cancer.

He was born February 10, 1957 in Stevens Point, the son of Glen and Lois (Walters) Sawyer.  He married Linda M. Dreva on February 29, 1980 and had 43 wonderful years...

Dec 31, 2023

Joan E. Schwartzman , age 87, formerly of Hancock, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Thedacare  Wild Rose Hospital.

She was born July 12, 1936 in Burlington, Wisconsin the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Zunker) Scherbarth. She married Wayne G. Schwartman on November 25, 1954.  He preceded her in death on January 23, 2020....

Dec 30, 2023

Nancy A. Schubert, age 87, of Wautoma, formerly of Hancock, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at Silver Lake Haven in Wautoma.

She was born April 26, 1936 in Wautoma, the daughter of Chester and Margaret (Blader) Wandrey.  She married Norman A. Schubert on May 28, 1955 in Wautoma.  He preceded her in death on...

Dec 29, 2023

Gertrude Joan “Joanie” Rice passed away on December 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born January 9, 1940 to Lucille (Wood) and Jennings Paddock in Sparta, Wisconsin, the eldest of 6 siblings.  On October 5, 1956 she married Franklin Delano Roosevelt “Billy” Rice in Colorado Springs, Colorado and welcomed 5 children.  Joanie received her...

Dec 27, 2023

Betty Joyce (Crawford) Meyer passed away December 27, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point.

Betty was born September 3, 1925 on the family farm in the township of Plainfield to Charles and Maude (Trickie) Crawford. Betty was the youngest and last survivor of eight children.

She attended West Plainfield Grade School and graduated from...