All Obituaries

Carl J. Merola Jr. age 74, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, September 3, 2019 at his home. He was born January 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA. the son of Carl J. and Martha Nichols Merola Sr.  He  married Judy A. Sandretto on April 23, 1976, she survives. Carl served his country in the United States Navy, and was blessed with the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. on the Honor Flight.  Carl worked many years for General Electric in management, and was later employed...

    Margaret J. Flanagan, age 78, of Redgranite, passed away peacefully after a long battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Juliette Manor in Berlin.  She was born January 4, 1941 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Basel. She married Dennis "John" Flanagan on December 19, 1973.     Margaret was employed with the Oshkosh Area School District for many years teaching Physical Education.  She moved to...

Alva E. Gear, age 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, September 4, 2019 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born August 29, 1927 in Waushara County, the son of Carrol and Elizabeth (Barten) Gear.  He married Gladys B. Erickson on October 2, 1946, they were married for 72 years. He is survived by his wife, Gladys B. Gear of Plainfield; he is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. 

Sherri L. Houpt, age 55, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 1, 2019.  She was born October 1, 1966 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Richard and Patricia (Slack) Iwanski.  She is survived by her mother, Patricia M. Schultz of Plainfield; her 5 children; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.  To honor Sharri's wishes there will be no services.

  Carlos E. Guitierrez, age 79, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, August 30, 2019 at his home with his family at his side.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the Plainfield Baptist Church.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Stahl Celebration and Remembrance Center, Wautoma.  Burial will be in the North Dakota Cemetery, Town of Dakota, Waushara County, Wisconsin.

   Paul A. Bonine, 72, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019 at ThedacCare in Appleton.    He married his wife Mary on May 16, 1998.  He was employed by CNH of Racine for 30 years and retired from there in 2001. He later moved to rural Hancock/Wautoma.  Paul was an avid outdoorsman who couldn't wait to get out in the woods to hunt deer and get into the marsh early to waterfowl hunt.    Paul was born on August 8, 1947 to Vern adn Arlyn...

Josephine S. Anderson, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away Monday evening, August 26, 2019 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton. She was born January 12, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Zenon and Ann (Held) Franckowiak. She married Larry A. Anderson on November 6, 1965 in Illinois. Josephine moved to the Plainfield area in 1984. She enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren school events. She will be fondly remembered for her love of family and friends. She was an avid collector of...

   Jeffery M. Lewallen, age 61, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.    He was born May 3, 1958 in Wild Rose, the son of Lloyd E and Kay P. (Bacon) Lewallen. He married Paula Kemnetz, though they later divorced.    Jeff graduated from Wild Rose High School in 1976. He later joined the Army, attended UW Oshkosh, and started his career in the electrical profession where he worked at many...

George Prondzinski, "Red" passed away at age 84 Saturday evening August 17, 2019 at The Bridges of Appleton, WI. Funeral services will be held at Stahl Celebration & Remembrance Center, W7452 State Road 21/ 73 Wautoma, WI, on August 24, 2019, visitation from 12:00 pm, eulogy at 1:00 pm, luncheon immediately following in the center dining facility. Private burial service. George had 5 children by Kathleen Prondzinski; Allen (Nancy) Prondzinski Wautoma WI, Debbie (Martin) Bolwerk...

   Brenda K. Beggs, age 62, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, August 13, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield.    She was born May 28, 1957. She married Denzel Beggs on June 15, 1994. Brenda was a member of the Crossroads Family Church, Wautoma.  Brenda and Denzel also attended the Ozark Mountain Assembly of Church in Kimberling City, MO where she loved to spend time on the lake with family and friends.    Brenda loved blue grass music, gospel...