All Obituaries

  Maryanna R. “Nana” Kranz, age 6, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 10, 2020.   She was born January 2, 2014 in Neenah, the daughter of Shannon L. Kranz and Andrew Peltier. Maryanna was a kindergartner at Tri-County Elementary School.  She was a vibrant, energetic little girl that loved playing with her sisters and her many friends at school.  A little girl that was always enjoying the outdoors, she had a great love for...

Fidel Zapata, age 83, of Bancroft, passed away Monday afternoon, February 10, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born April 15, 1936 in Pozo de Acuna, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the son of Meliton and Maclovia (Alverez) Zapata.  He married Maria Salce on August 15, 1997. Fidel worked for many local business’s in the Bancroft area.  He was a devoted employee and family man that put others before himself.  He enjoyed deer hunting and spending...

David Francis Fitzgerald (Fitz) was born October 15, 1937 to Leo and Ineata (Slivinski) Fitzgerald in Wyocena, WI. He lived in Pardeeville most of his life until moving to Neshkoro in 1988.  Dave went to eternal life on February 9, 2020 with his wife and special neighbor Brian by his side.  He attended Pardeeville Area Schools graduating in 1955. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Neshkoro. He attended Barber school in Chicago, Ill. He owned Fitz's Barber Shop in...

   Catherine L. “Cathy” Schaars, age 50, of Stevens Point, formerly of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, February 7, 2020 at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point. She was born April 17, 1969 in Wild Rose the daughter of Leone and JoAnn (Wallner) Sherman.  She married Thomas Schaars on September 24, 1994, they later divorced. Cathy was a 1987 graduate of Tri-County Schools. After graduation she worked at the Plainfield Truck...

Gerald ‘Bob’ Woyak, age 85, of rural Plainfield, passed away early Friday morning, January 24, 2020 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Plover. He was born September 25, 1934 in Amherst Junction the son of Julius and Verna (Dombrowski) Woyak.  He married Lynette Zywicki on October 22, 1955. Gerald was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Plainfield and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He was passionate about the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

  Wayne G. Schwartzman, age 83, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2020 at Marshfield Hospital. He was born November 10, 1936 in Merrill, Wisconsin the son of Wilbert and Ruby (Jensen) Schwartzman.  He married Joan E. Scherbarth on November 25, 1954. Wayne grew up on the Milwaukee area until moving to Wind Lake, WI where he worked at American Motors for 20 years.  He later moved to Hancock in 1978 where he and Joan bought Goodwins Grocery...

     Kenneth “Ken” LeRoy James, age 83, of Almond, went home to be with his Lord on January 11, 2020 at the home of family while under the care of Hospice Ascension at Home.      Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at First Baptist Church 8376 Klondyke Street, Bancroft.  Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.  Pastor Jeff Silha will be officiating. Gathering...

   John William Ross Sr. passed away peacefully January 5th, 2020 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. John was 65 years old.       He is survived by his children Sara (Gavin) Garcia, Allison Ross and John Ross Jr. Eight grandchildren, the last being born on January 20, 2020.  Brothers, Robert (Cindy), Paul, Chris and Sister Jennifer Ross Stingl (Bill).   John’s mother, Mary Ross passed on January 26, 2020. He...

John W. Ross, age 65, of Sheboygan, formerly of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, January 5, 2020 at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice Home in Sheboygan.  A complete obituary will be available soon.  A Celebration of Life service will be held in the spring.

Lawrence M. “Lorry” Cook, age 85, of Plover, formerly of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Whispering Pines Assisted Living. He was born April 6, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Lawrence J. and Anastasia (Nettie) (Stance) Cook.  He married Jane M. Noe on September 1, 1964 in Kenosha.  She preceded him in death on July 21, 2007. Lorry was a well-known home builder for many years.  He moved to the Hancock area in the  late...