Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Clyde A. DeGroff age 87, of Bancroft, Wisconsin passed away peacefully into his Savior’s arms, Thursday June 29, 2023.

He was born April 18, 1936 in New York, the son of Hollis and Katie (Black) DeGroff in Ellicotville, NY.

Clyde served his country in the United States Army for 2 years before returning home to...

Jun 27, 2023

Harlan E. Nigh, age 76, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday June 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 5, 1946 in Adams the son of George and Charlotte (Hartman-Ennenga) Nigh.  On August 9, 1967, he married Karen A. Campbell and together they had four children, Shelly, Bobbi, Chris, and Jessica.

Harlan spent...

Jun 24, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Mrkvicka, Jr. age, 86, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Stevens Point Health Services where he had been residing.  He was born November 6, 1936 in Racine the son of Charles Sr. and Elizabeth (Novotny) Mrkvicka.  He was employed as an irrigation technician for several years.  Chuck proudly served his country in the United...

Jun 19, 2023

William Raymond "Bill" Briggs, was born on October 17, 1946 in Oshkosh the son of George Raymond and Ada Louise (Weiss) Briggs.  Two years later his father passed away.  Bill was then raised by his mother and stepfather, Ed Schultz of Spring Lake, WI. He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1964. While serving in...

Jun 17, 2023

Norman Frederick Nobbs of Hancock WI passed away Saturday June 17, 2023

surrounded by his daughters. He was born December 10, 1938 to William Frederick and Marie Florence (Thrun) Nobbs in Madison.

He was united in marriage to Marie Ellen Uphoff on June 23, 1962. She preceded him in death on April 7,...

Jun 14, 2023

Renee E. Wilson was born to David and Jeanette (Swiontek) Wilson on May 13, 1970.  She grew up in Bancroft with her brother Troy and created many memories with friends and family.  Renee enjoyed spending summers and school breaks with her grandparents, Harold and Jenny Wilson of Bancroft on their farm.  She also enjoyed Sunday dinners with her grandparents,...

Jun 13, 2023

Lewis G. Nelson, age 63, of Lohrville, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 6, 1960 in Waupaca, the son of Richard and Betty (Bruley) Nelson. He married Annette M. Boeck on October 31, 1981.

Lewis grew up in Waupaca where he attended Waupaca High School. After high school...

Jun 8, 2023

Thomas J. Verhasselt, age 73, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 8, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side.

He was born January 27, 1950, in Fond du Lac, the son of Bernard and Marjorie (Schleinz) Verhasselt.  He married Waltra K. Eilbrecht on October 11, 1969, in Fond Du Lac.

Jun 6, 2023

Arthur R. “Art” Adams, Wisconsin Rapids, left this worldly presence on June 6, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.  Inurnment will be held at a later date, joining his ancestral family in the Hancock Village Cemetery, Waushara County.

Arthur was born on Wednesday, November 27, 1946 the fourth child and third son of Norman Lynn and Ida Mae...

May 28, 2023

James T. Alverson, age 75, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, May 28, 2023.

He was born November 14, 1947 in Berlin, the son of Carl and Marie (Corrbett) Alverson.  He married Diane Smith on November 6, 1971 in Almond. She preceded him in death on October 23, 2010.

James enjoyed the...

May 27, 2023

Laddie M. Strejc , age 85, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, formerly of Hancock, Wisconsin passed away Saturday evening, May 27, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

He was born January 1, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Laddie J. and Mildred G. (Vynalek) Strejc.  He married Bonnie Moore May 11, 1963 (divorced) and married...

May 27, 2023

Jeanne C. Johnson, Born in West Allis, WI to Harlo and Margaret (Fields) Hetzel on March 3, 1930.

Graduated from Tri-County HIgh School, Plainfield, WI in 1948, she worked at the WI Rapids Daily Tribune for one year, then worked at the Citizens National Bank (now Bank One) in Stevens Point, WI for ten years and after...

May 20, 2023

Richard  J. Zywicki, age 48, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a long battle with kidney disease.

He was born November 20, 1974 in Wild Rose, the son of John “Jack”  and Rebecca (Gear) Zywicki.

Richard worked many jobs, his favorites being his families...

May 16, 2023

Lucy Catherine Porter , age 87, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, in Hancock, Wisconsin, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on December 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL. Lucy lived most of her life in the Chicago area. She loved to cook and especially liked the show, “Cooking with Grandma Gina,”...

May 12, 2023

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

May 10, 2023

Loretta Piehl, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born May 13, 1935, in Cylinder, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Sr. and Selma (Jacobson) Barkve. Loretta grew up on her dad’s farm in Depew, IA, along with her siblings, Marguerite, Irene and Harry Jr. (Sonny). She attended...

May 6, 2023

Brian K Bertotto, age 65, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday evening, May 6, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 16, 1957 in Milwaukee, the son of Edward E. and May J. (Neumann) Bertotto. He married Laura Mason on October 29, 2003. Brian grew up in Plainfield where he attended Tri-County High...

May 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lehr, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning May 6, 2023 at Berlin Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 10, 1935 in Redgranite, the son of William and Signe (Ronningen) Lehr.  He married Carol J. Nowak on June 18, 1955 in Berlin.

Bob was a 1953 graduate of Wautoma High School...

May 1, 2023

Hector H Olivares, age 79, of Bancroft, was called home, Monday, May 1, 2023, at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in King after a short battle with an illness.

He was born April 21, 1944 in Fisher, Minnesota to the son of Ricardo and Juanita (Hernandes) Olivares. He married Meregilda Casas on October 30th, 1971, in Wautoma, WI.

Apr 19, 2023

Buelah M. Culver , age 95, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born July 25, 1927 at home in Portage County, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Yeska) Erickson.  She married Donald Culver on October, 14, 1950, a beautiful fall day.  He preceded her...