All Obituaries

Loretta A.Ziaya (nee Divine)age71 became a guardian angel to her grandchildren on August 3,2020 at St Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born July 21,1949 to Harvey and Doris Divine.She married Lawrence Ziaya on February 28,1971. Loretta loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She and her husband owned and operated S&L Bait in Hancock for many years. She enjoyed reading and doing word searches. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Ziaya of Hancock;...

James E. Barringer “Jimmy Bee”, age 74, of Wautoma WI passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 26, 2020 at his home while surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 3, 1945 in Milwaukee WI and the son of Eugene E. and (Boppo) Delores L. Larsen Barringer.  He married Jean (Bogart) Barringer on December 6, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Jimmy Bee” served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam and took pride in his love for our country.  He...

      Watson Byrnes “Woody” Woodruff, age 89, of Wautoma, formerly of North Fond du Lac, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Prairie Place, Ripon after a short illness.    He was born February 11, 1931 in Fond du Lac, the son of Warren and Alma (Kuehl) Woodruff. He married Joyce M. Loehr on August 28, 1954.    Woody served his country in the United States Marines, enlisting after high school graduation.  After basic training, he joined...

Wayne Edward Martin, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Wautoma from a battle with cancer. He was born at home in Wautoma to William and Laura (Edwards) Martin on October 5, 1937. He married Dianna Radtke on June 21, 1958 in Princeton, WI. Wayne attended school in Wautoma and was involved in football and basketball under Buck Batterman.  At an early age, Wayne enjoyed working on cars, which lead to his need for speed. Wayne raced at Berlin,...

Clara Jean (Barnes) Bogard, 86 of Hancock, passed away at Silver Lake Manor, in Wautoma and went to her loving God’s home in Heaven on July 25, 2020 with her daughter, Stephanie Howell by her side.  Clara Jean Barnes was born on February 05, 1934 to Ivan Barnes and Mildred (Moors) Barnes in their family home in Hancock, Wisconsin.  Clara was one of twelve children.  When she was 21 years old she left Hancock and went to Los Angeles, California.  She started working...

Jerry D. Raatz, age 89, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Friday morning, July 24, 2020 at his home in Coloma. He was born June 27, 1931 in Wisconsin to son of Richard F. and Lauraine L. (Sauerbrei) Raatz.  Jerry owned and operated Jerry’s Red Steer Tavern in Wautoma for many years.  He served his country in the United States Army.  He is survived by his children, Marlin (Kristine) Raatz, Barbara (Butch) Hadley, Ronald (Mary) Raatz and Gilbert (Mary)...

        Gloria M. Hadden, age 87 years young, of Plainfield, passed away July 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving children.      The good Lord blessed the family of Earl and Leona (Buelow) Brinkmann with Gloria on October 23, 1932 in Weyauwega, WI.  Gloria attended schools in Weyauwega; Waupaca: Chandler, AZ; and in Wild Rose, where she graduated in 1950 with honors.      Gloria married Roger G. Hadden on...

Ronald J. Burnison, age 73, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2020 at his home in Montello, WI.  He is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Aldona Burnison. Ronnie is survived by his wife Margaret of 28 years, brother David Burnison, his seven children, Tim Burnison, Kelly Bianchi, Amanda (Tom) Burnison, Francie (Michael) Frostell, Ernie (Jennifer) Burnison, Annette (Paul) MacDonald, and Amanda (Mac) Gentleman. He also has many grandchildren and great...

Elaine M. Winn age 83, of Wautoma passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Thursday morning, July 10, 2020 at her home. She was born January 17, 1937 in Milwaukee to Edwin and Gladys (Kuehn) Almekinder.  She married Kenneth G. Winn on July 24, 1954 they were blessed with 65 years of marriage and three loving daughters. As a result of the ongoing and ever-developing health crisis and with genuine concern for the people for whom they love, Elaine’s family has opted to wait until a...