All Obituaries

Diane L. Paprocki, age 65, of rural Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday evening, March 14, 2020 at her home. She was born July 19, 1954 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Wilbur and Sigrid (Hanson) Blanchard. She married Raymond D. Paprocki on May 4, 1974 in West Allis. Diane attended Greenfield High School graduating in 1972.  After graduation, she worked at Northwestern Mutual for several years until her retirement in 2009.  Diane and Ray built their dream...

Wilbur J. “Willie”  Brown, age 74, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born November 1, 1945 on the family farm in Hancock, the son of Joseph and Viola (Spaulding) Brown. He married Karen J. Schenck on August 15, 1964. Willie farmed his entire life on the family farm in Hancock where he was born and raised and worked for other area crop farmers.  Willie had a great sense of humor that always enjoyed...

Donald G. Hasselquist 87 of Mt. Morris died unexpectedly on Friday March 6, 2020.       He was born on February 13th, 1933 at his home farm.  He was the son of William & Martha (Simonson) Hasselquist.   In 1955 Donald married Barbara (Nelson).     Besides working on the farm Don worked for Bovee Furniture and as a Real Estate Broker. Don was very much a people person and loved nothing better than to sit down with a cup of coffee and...

Joseph J. “Joe/Peg-leg” Walter, age 54 of Hancock, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020 at Thedacare Hospital in Appleton. He was born January 2, 1966 in Hartford, the son of John and Kay (Berlowski) Walter.  He married Donna L. Bradley on August 3, 1991. Joseph was raised in the Hartford area graduating in 1984 from Wautoma High School, Wautoma, WI. He moved to the Hancock area in 2009 where he enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and being with...

Aaron E. Kumferman, age 47, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. Aaron was born April 7, 1972 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the son of George and Renate (Loske) Kumferman.  He married the love of his life, Rachel King on April 18, 2009. Aaron was a 1991 graduate of Eau Claire North High School. After gradation he proudly served his country in the United States Army. After serving his country he returned home and entered the...

Gretel Eastling  July 2, 1934-March 3, 2020      If stories are told, this one has been heard many times. “If you are half the woman Gretel was, you are one amazing, incredible, strong woman.”       Gretel was married to Paul Eastling up unto his passing in 2003. She dedicated her life to being a kind, caring person. She raised eleven children, and as a caregiver; she lovingly took care of people with disabilities.     ...

Alan L. Van Loon, age 67, of Wautoma passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 2, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.  To honor Alan's wishes there will be private family services at a later date.

Patricia A. Paulsen, age 66, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, early Saturday morning, February 29, 2020, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after battling cancer for one year. Patti was born November 12, 1953 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin the daughter of Raymond and Marion (Webb) Ketter. On December 30, 2006 she married Jerry Paulsen in Neshkoro.  He preceded her in death on June 8, 2019. Patti was raised in the Eden area where she attended Campbellsport...

Diane R. Wolski, age 80, of Plover, passed away Tuesday evening, February 25, 2020 at The Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover, previously resided in Wautoma. She was born July 9, 1939 in Milwaukee the daughter of Edward & Florence Rickert.  She married Thomas D Wolski. He preceded her in death on April 2015. Diane was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Plainfield.  She grew up in Milwaukee and later moved to the Wautoma area.  She loved her retirement community...

David J. Ostrander, Sr. 71 of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield passed away February 11, 2020 at Cranberry Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. David was born December 14, 1948, the son of Gerry and Ruth (Withers) Ostrander. David was a kind man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends being a prankster and playing practical jokes.  He loved watching westerns and listening to music. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Jane Ostrander of Beverly Hills, FL and his...