Obituaries

Jul 21, 2011

Robert J. Couey, age 81, of Grand Marsh, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at his home. He was born Mary 24, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Faith (Johnson) Couey. He married Nancey Jane Kraukau on May 2, 1987 in Cuday. Robert was employed as a Union Plumber in the Milwaukee area for many years until...

Jul 20, 2011

Frances E. Bear, age 89, formerly of Wautoma, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha. She was born November 24, 1921 in Waukesha, the daughter of Marko and Anna (Nagel) Kokan. She married John Wm. Ericson on October 30, 1947. He preceded her in death on October 26, 1977. She later married...

Jul 19, 2011

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Harland D. Yonke, age 75, of Hancock, formerly of Mukwonago, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 9, 1935, the son of Arthur and Minnie (Adams) Yonke. He married Linda Droste on October 1, 1960. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2004. Harland served his country in the United States...

Jul 18, 2011

Vivian F. Erdman January 4, 1928 - July 18, 2011 Vivian Erdman, 83, of Redgranite passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Preston Place. She was born January 4, 1928 in Birnamwood, WI to Freda and William Zeinert. She married Harvard Erdman on August 31, 1946. Vivian was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, Wautoma and was...

Jul 17, 2011

Kenneth R. Losey March 27, 1947 - July 17, 2011

Kenneth R. Losey, 64, Wautoma, passed away on Sunday, July 17, at home with his wife and family by his side after a short, courageous battle with brain cancer. Kenneth was born March 27, 1947 in Wild Rose the son of Donald Losey and Frances Losey Wedde. He graduated...

Jul 8, 2011

Phyllis E. Marsh, age 80, of Plainfield, died peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, July 8, 2011, at her home following a three year battle with cancer. She was born April 26, 1931 in the Town of Oasis, Waushara County, the daughter of Mylen and Tressie (Grimm) Hetzel. She married Richard L. Marsh on June 26, 1959...

Jul 5, 2011

Elwood A. Buschke, at the age of 96 passed away on July 5, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. Elwood was born June 13, 1915 to Fred and Nellia (Humphrey) Buschke in Coloma, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hancock High School on June 1, 1934. He married Marjorie Runnels on November 23, 1938 in Montello, Wisconsin. Elwood and Marjorie farmed in the...

Jul 4, 2011

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Marlene J. Menning, age 72, formerly of Hancock, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011. She was born August 20, 1938 in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Frederick and Louise (Langohr) Noodwang. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Anderson, Wisconsin Rapids, Karen Menning, Wisconsin Rapids, and Donna Vetrone, Stevens Point; one son, Donald Brewer, Almond; eight grandchildren; 11...

Jul 2, 2011

Susana "Sue" Billman, age 73 of Plainfield, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 2, 2011 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point with her loving family by her side after a short, courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born August 11, 1937 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Federico and Maria (Munoz) Martinez. She married Russell Billman, Sr. on February...

Jun 29, 2011

Denise E. Hunt, age 48, of Plover, formerly of Bancroft, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 29, 2011 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point with her family by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born August 2, 1962 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point the daughter of Donald and Kathleen (Wallner) Lamb. She married...

Jun 29, 2011

Bruce George Riendeau was born January 13, 1932 to Bruce and Helen Riendeau in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Northpark Academy where he met his future wife Shirley when she asked him to go to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. They were married on June 18, 1955 and were blessed with 53 years together. He attended Drake University while enrolled in the...

Jun 29, 2011

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Ward L. Malthe, age 56, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 while on the job. He was born July 6, 1954 in Berlin, the son of Walter and Angeline (Billington) Malthe. He married Betty J. Groskinsky on August 3, 1984 in Stevens Point. Ward worked for Maher Water Corporation for 37 years. He was...

Jun 24, 2011

Biography Hilda Olson, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Friday evening, June 24, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1923 in Westfield, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Bartz) Kanneman. She married Chester R. Olson on Nov. 24, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1968. Hilda and her husband farmed in the Town...

Jun 14, 2011

Bernard J. Griffin, age 82, of Wautoma, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 14, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born October 8, 1928 in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania the son of James and Jenny (Towey) Griffin. He married Caroline Hatcher on June 4, 1955 in Riverside, New Jersey at St. Peter’s Church. Bernard served his country in the United...

Jun 12, 2011

Adeline M. Olson, age 95, formerly of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. She was born June 30, 1915 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Hugo and Selma (Kerry) Dumke. She married Albin Radtke in July 19, 1937. He preceded her death on April 23, 1983. She married Oscar Olson on...

Jun 12, 2011

Mary Jo Patterson, age 54, of Plainfield, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 5, 1956 in Berlin, the daughter of Frank “Jerry” and Dorothy (Freigang) Rothermel. She married William C. “Bill” Patterson on September 23, 1978 in Stevens Point. Mary Jo was a 1974 graduate of Tri-County High School...

Jun 11, 2011

Gladys L. Kreel, age 85, of Wautoma, passed away early Saturday morning, June 11, 2011 at Theda-Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Bettinger) Ode. She married David J. Kreel on Feb. 14, 1959. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2003. Gladys was employed at Cutler-Hammer Corp. in Milwaukee...

Jun 8, 2011

Jun 5, 2011

Marie Heath, age 76 of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Strawberry Lane Medical Center, Wisconsin Rapids. She was born December 8, 1934 in the Township of Leola in Adams County, the daughter of Bayard (Pat) and Monica (Murray) Hotchkiss. She married Arlyn James Heath on January 22, 1955 in the Plainfield Baptist Church, Plainfield. Marie was...

Jun 5, 2011

Betty J. Renner, age 81, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home. She was born February 9, 1930 in the Town of Dakota, the daughter of Allie and Lillian (Miller) Draves. She married Hubert M. Renner on June 27, 1953 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2002. Betty was a 1947...