All Obituaries

Phyllis J. Ahlstedt, age 88, of Wautoma, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma. She was born September 15, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Beatrice S. (Koranda) Werlik. She married Kenneth Ahlstedt on July 21, 1956. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2018. Phyllis a Chicago native moved to Wautoma in 2015 after living in Texas for several years.  Phyllis enjoyed spending time at the Wautoma Senior Center. Phyllis had a great personality...

Daniel Norman Kainz, of Coloma, WI, transitioned peacefully to heaven on July 21, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. His surviving children, Norman, Laura, Dianna and Jessica, were by his side allowing him to pass comfortably in his home per his wishes and honored his choice of privacy in his illness.     Born on May 26, 1943, in Waukesha; the son of Norman and Esther Kainz, Dan lived most of his life in southeastern Wisconsin. Dan was a tool and die maker for many...

John Edward McAlpin Jr. was born on October 17, 1944 to John E McAlpin Sr. and Anna May McAlpin (nee Zoesch) in Butternut, WI. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Norfolk, VA, then to Menasha, WI and then onto Key West, FL by age 7. This seems to be when he developed a lifelong love for Key Lime pies. They also lived briefly in Great Neck, NY, but by age 11, John’s family had finally settled in Wautoma, WI. In his youth, he enjoyed boy scouts and working alongside his father in the...

Dennis E. Brewer, age 71, of Hancock, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Michael Hospital in Stevens Point. He was born August 3, 1950 in Oshkosh the son of Edward and Lillian (Stafford) Brewer.  He married Denise Sobieski on May 8, 1982 in Milwaukee. Dennis was employed for several years by the Milwaukee County Transit System and he retired in 2011.  Dennis served his country in the United States Army from 1971-1976.  He moved to Hancock in...

Margot E. Richter, age 95, of Redgranite, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Preston Place in Redgranite. She was born December 3, 1926 in Hamm, Germany the daughter of Reinhold and Johanna (Hyblbauer) Zerbe. She married Wilhelm F. Richter on April 30., 1948 in Germany.  He preceded her in death on January 4, 1972. Margot immigrated to the United States on December 6, 1958 with her husband and daughter. She lived on Pearl Lake in Redgranite for many years where she enjoyed...

John E. Hassmann, age 84 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at his daughter's home in Marble Falls, Texas. John was born June 18th, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Eugene and Ruth Hassmann.  He married Pat Perry of Mount Morris on August 14th, 1960. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage and raised four wonderful children. John grew up in Milwaukee and moved to Silver Lake, Wautoma at the age of 13.  He graduated...

Dolores R. Slovinski, age 86, of Redgranite, passed away Sunday evening, June 19, 2022 at Berlin Hospital. She was born March 9, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Mary Louise (Smith) Kikendall.  Dolores was a simple lady that enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. She enjoyed mini getaways with her daughter and sisters and also helping with kitchen prep at the B.R. Diner in Redgranite.  Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her...

Beverly Ann “Bev” Daye, age 72 of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home.  She was born on January 5, 1950 in Berlin, the daughter of Wilber and Alice (Bray) Daye. Beverly was a graduate of Wautoma High School.  She worked as a Social Worker for the Waushara County Department of Health and Human Services for 35 years.  She devoted her life to taking care of those she loved.  Beverly loved gardening, canning, cooking, baking, sewing, spending...

   Kenneth Winn, was born May 10, 1934 in Milwaukee to Davier and George Winn.    Elaine Winn, was born January 17, 1937 in Milwaukee to Gladys and Edwin Almekinder.    Elaine learned to play the accordion at an early age, and later gave accordion lessons. She also played the trombone and piano. Ken played the accordion and piano as well. Their love of music was passed on to their daughters. Ken was a self-employed electrician. Mr. Winn was a member of the...