All Obituaries

Kathryn B. Payne, 75, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, April 20, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield with her loving family at her side. She was born October 4, 1948 in Wi Rapids, the daughter of Arnold & Dorothy (Cummings) Beggs.  She was united in marriage to Gordon Payne on February 4, 1967. Kathryn grew up on her parents dairy farm in Bancroft, where she learned at a very young age the value in hard work.  She and Gordy moved to Bancroft...

Betty Joyce (Crawford) Meyer passed away December 27, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point. Betty was born September 3, 1925 on the family farm in the township of Plainfield to Charles and Maude (Trickie) Crawford. Betty was the youngest and last survivor of eight children. She attended West Plainfield Grade School and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1943. Betty married Louis “Bud” Meyer, April 23, 1949 at St. John’s Rectory at Heffron, WI and were married...

Dorothy M. Wolf, age 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, March 31, 2024 at Thedacare Hospital in Appleton. She was born May 16, 1936 in Portage County, the daughter of Albert and Della (Potter) Erickson.  She married Anton J. “Tony” Wolf on September 15, 1956 at Plainfield Baptist Church.  He preceded her in death on March 27, 2001. Dorothy grew up in the Plainfield area where she attended Tri-County Schools graduating in 1956. ...

    Helen P. Ruiz, age 87, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Friday night March 15, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.     She was born April 27, 1936, on the family farm in the town of Hancock to Alvin and Margaret (Gerhke) Holmes.  She married Victor R. Ruiz on January 4, 1960, in Chicago and together they had three loving children, Margaret, Sharise and John.     Helen grew up in the Hancock area and later moved to Chicago where...

Joan Reid Kramer, 87, of Nekoosa passed away on March 15, 2024 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.   She was born on May 10, 1936 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Lyle and Johanna Reid.  Joan began her life-long path of education in one-room schools in the Town of Leola in Adams County through 8th grade.  She attended Tri-County High School, where she graduated valedictorian of her class in 1954 and then attended the University of Wisconsin (Madison), graduating in 1958 with a...

Timothy A. Saul, age 73, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, March 7, 2024.  He was born November 5, 1951 in Indiana, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy A. (Fearin) Saul. Tim worked at General Motors for 34 years until his retirement.  He was a quiet man that kept to himself but was always willing to help anyone in need. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Saul; special friend, Stacy Merrit; siblings, Sharon (Gary) Sims, Pamela (Donald) Voss, Mark Saul; children, Lanyng, Travis,...

Shirlee A. Baillod, age 78, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, March 4, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. She was born December 21, 1945 in Berlin the daughter of Hilmer and June (Bender) Dudei. She married Henry “Hank” Baillod on November 7,1964. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2021. Shirlee was a lifelong resident of the Hancock/Plainfield area where she attended Tri-County Schools and graduated in 1964. Shirlee’s greatest love was...

   Our wonderful mom, Charlotte Jane Nigh had an amazing day on Saturday February 24, 2024, one that none of us will ever forget. She was doing what she loved doing, baking, giving, caring and going to a Women’s gathering at her church. She then left to go and see her boys, who for the first time in a long time had spent the day working together. It was then that her day got even better, her reward was about to be realized and the realization of how good we had it left us...

Jake M. Van Loon, age 43, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home in Wautoma of natural causes. He was born March 30, 1980 in Berlin the son of Alan and Cathy (Van Wie) Van Loon. Jake graduated from Wautoma High School and excelled in music.  His passion was working with various organizations to create the perfect light and sound displays.  He was instrumental in assisting at the Wautoma PAC during all concerts and shows.  He was a...

Janet F. Meyer, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at House of the Dove Hospice Home in Marshfield. She was born July 4, 1947 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Leonard and Shirley (Kramer) McIntee.  She married Glen Meyer on March 28, 2005. Janet grew up in Plainfield where she raised her family.  She attended Almond-Bancroft Schools. She worked as a Day Care Provider for many years. Jan and Glen enjoyed camping with friends and trips to the...