All Obituaries

Joel Bennett, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday evening, November 17, 2022 at his home. Joel grew up in Mosinee, and after high school, served his country in the US Navy for almost 10 years. He was a proud member of the VFW Post 8733 in Mosinee. He and his wife Julie settled in the Plainfield area in 1992, where he found his passion for teaching at the Almond Bancroft school. He loved working with and mentoring students and was a positive influence for...

Marlene Ann Soborowicz, age 84, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.She was born August 22, 1938 in Stanley, Wisconsin the daughter of Frank and Rose (Pietrzak) Ciolkosz.On August 23, 1958 she married Frank Soborowicz in Thorp, Wisconsin and together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. They began their life together in Bartlett, Illinois where they resided for 30 years before retiring to Lake Sherwood in the town of...

Michael E. Feltz, age 65, of Hancock, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday evening, November 9, 2022 at his home.  He was born February 15, 1957 in Kenosha, the son of Robert E. Feltz and Mary C. Bemowski. Michael served his country in the United States Army.  After serving his country, he worked as a mechanic his entire life.  He was a handyman that could fix anything.  He resided in the Stevens Point and Plover area before moving to Hancock.  He was a...

Deborah “Debbie” J. Clark, age 64, of Bancroft, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2022 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital. She was born February 16, 1958 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Alvick and Nancy (Neuman) Turner.  She married Dale V. Clark, they later divorced. Debbie was a 1976 graduate of Almond High School.  She will be fondly remembered for her outstanding cooking and her famous potato salad. Her love for cooking found her employed at many local restaurants, most...

Jr. (Eudell) E. Holden, age 89, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday October 26, 2022 at his home. He was born June 20, 1933 in Bayfield, the son of Clarence and Madeline (Goodwin) Holden. Jr served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he lived in Waunakee, Markesan, Berlin and later retired to Wautoma. He worked for some time as a school bus driver for Lodi Schools, Huser Implement in...

Violet E. Holmes, age 90, of rural Hancock, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2022 at North Haven Assisted Living in Stevens Point. She was born January 28, 1932 in Adams County, Wisconsin the daughter of Andrew and Lenora (Holmes) Hamilton.  She married Dewey K. Holmes  on July 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2001. Violet was raised in the Hancock area where she attended Twist School.  She was a stay at home mother raising her eight children. ...

Beloved Stephani Jean Spees walked on October 12, 2022. Gifted to her parents, Warren A. and Shirley J. Buck (nee Berndt), Stephani arrived on December 24, 1955.  She joined her brother, Peter H. and later embraced her sister Julia A. Buck.  Stephani grew and thrived in her hometown of Oshkosh.  In 1981, Stephani consented to wed Marc W. Spees and they built a loving marriage.  They were blessed with children Garth W., Samuel A. and Hannah L. Spees.  Stephani...

Jordan R. McDonald, age31, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday moring, October 11, 2022 at his home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 4, 1991 in Stevens Point. Jordan grew up in the Plainfield area where he graduated from Tri-County High School in 2010.  He was a fun-loving young man that enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia...

Bruce L. Vossekuil, age 41, of Almond, passed away unexpectedly, September 21, 2022.  He was born March 6, 1981 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Leonard and Roberta (Martin) Vossekuil. Bruce went to Tri-County School in Plainfield. He had a few factory jobs but his love was working on vehicles.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially holidays. He loved to be outdoors, taking walks, riding his bike or just sitting by the fire. He is survived by his parents, Leonard...

On October 9th, 2022 surrounded by her daughter Julie and son Jeff the angels came to welcome Marjorie Irene Gibson home.     Marjorie Bender was born September 4th, 1937 to Arthur and Irene (McIntee) Bender. Marge grew up in Bancroft WI with her siblings Bonnie (Johnson) and Harlan (Bender). Her creativity, imagination and love of nature evolved from a childhood appreciation of the outdoors and all the wonderous gifts it provided. Marjorie graduated from Almond High School...