Obituaries

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Alfi Hernandez

Alfi Hernandez

Jun 12, 2025

Alfi Hernandez of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Thursday evening, June 12, 2025 at his home. A complete obituary will be available soon.  

Dennis A. Eggleston

Dennis A. Eggleston

Jun 10, 2025

Dennis A. Eggleston, age 75, of Hancock, passed away June 10, 2025 at House of the Doves in Marshfield. He was born September 6, 1949 in Wisconsin the son of Leon and Adelaide (Martin) Eggleston. He married Clara Bell Henning. She preceded him in death August 25, 2024. To honor Dennis's wishes private services will be held at a later...

Mary E. McClellan

Mary E. McClellan

May 29, 2025

Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" McClellan, RT (R) (M), age 70, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Hancock, Wisconsin. Born on August 22, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and unwavering faith.

Mary Beth was a beloved daughter of Rosalia (1920-2009) and Stanley (1920-2015) Gwiazdowski and grew up in Milwaukee as the middle of...

Arlene L. Meyer

Arlene L. Meyer

Jun 5, 2025

On June 5, 2025, Arlene Leone Meyer of Almond, Age 91, was called home to the Lord. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on May 7, 1934, in the Town of Belmont, Portage County, to Steve and Mary (Yanta) Skipchak.

Arlene grew up in the Wild Rose area and attended Wild Rose Public Schools. After...

Gerry Irwin

Gerry Irwin

Jun 4, 2025

Gerald (Gerry) A. Irwin passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimers. While this disease took his memory, he never forgot a single cuss word! Gerry also never lost his sense of humor! Gerry was born on March 5, 1941 in Sac City Iowa to Clarence (Delores) Irwin and Juanita (Bud) Barker. Gerry served in...

Dennis Atchley

Dennis Atchley

May 30, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and brother Dennis M Atchley 72 of Wautoma passed away surrounded by his family May 30, 2025. He had bravely battled cancer for 5 years. Dennis was born November 22, 1952, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Morris and Betty (Atchley). He married the love of his life Dawn Metz on February 17, 2001, in...

Robert C. Mailhot Jr.

Robert C. Mailhot Jr.

May 28, 2025

Robert C. Mailhot Jr., passed away suddenly, May 28, 2025 at his home in Redgraite. Bob grew up in Illinois and found success on the football field and played for the Chicago Bears for a couple seasons. He will be fondly remembered for the love he showed to his family. A time to celebrate Bob's life will be held on...

Michael S. Engel

Michael S. Engel

May 28, 2025

Michael S. Engel, age 53, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025.

He was born August 16, 1971 in New London, the son of Merlin and Rose (Babino) Engel. He married Stacy A. Ebert on March 3, 2006.

Michael grew up in New London graduating from New London High School in 1989. He served his country in the United States...

Carol A. Klabunde

Carol A. Klabunde

May 23, 2025

Carol A. Klabunde, age 87, died peacefully Friday May 23, 2025 at Riverview Lodge Assisted Living, Stevens Point.

She was born October 1, 1937 on a farm south of Plainfield in the town of Plainfield, Waushara County. Carol was the youngest of 8 children born to Anthony and Gladys (Walker) Wallner.

Carol was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in...

John W. Baker

John W. Baker

May 22, 2025

John William "Bill" Baker, 85, of Bancroft, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 22, 2025, after living a long and full life.

Born on July 5, 1939, in Humboldt, Illinois, Bill was the son of Homer and Iva Baker. He grew up in a modest farmhouse without electricity, where the value of hard work was deeply ingrained...

Pearl B. Garlow

Pearl B. Garlow

May 20, 2025

Pearl B. Garlow, age 79, of Hancock, passed away suddenly May 20, 2025 at her home.

She was born April 22, 1946 in Neilsville, the daughter of Blanchard and Dolores (Schier) Boller. She married Edward D. Garlow on January 22, 1982 in Oakfield.

Pearl grew up in the Oakfield area. She was employed as an over the road truck driver and met...

Scott M. Gremore

Scott M. Gremore

Apr 27, 2025

Scott M. Gremore, age 52, of rural Redgranite, passed away Sunday morning, April 27, 2025.

He was born January 14, 1973 in Appleton, the son of Gordon and Mary (Van Eperen) Gremore.

Scott grew up in the Little Chute area where he was a 1991 graduate of of Little Chute High School. After high school he attended Fox Valley Technical College and...

Leslie Ann Peterson

Leslie Ann Peterson

Apr 22, 2025

Leslie A. (Lyness) Peterson, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones.

Born and raised in Oshkosh, Leslie was a 1967 graduate of Lourdes Academy. She married the love of her life, Larry T. Peterson, on August 12, 1972, and they raised their son and daughter, Mike and Marsha, in their loving home.

For over 20...

Eugene S. "Gene" Bula

Eugene S. "Gene" Bula

Apr 20, 2025

    Eugene Stanley “Gene” Bula, age 72, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at his home on Easter Sunday,April 20, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.

    Gene was born September 18th at the Antigo Hospital to Edna Abrams, mother, and Stanley Casmere Bula, father. Gene graduated from Antigo High School in 1970. From 1969 to 1976 he farmed in...

Orin W. Nigh

Orin W. Nigh

Apr 3, 2025

Orin W Nigh passed April 3, 2025, in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born July 19, 1949, in the Town of Pine Grove to George & Charlotte (Ennenga) Nigh.

On March 5, 1983, he married Charlotte Winkler. In his younger years he worked as a police officer for the Village of Plainfield & Hancock. He also was a bus driver for many...

Janet Samsel

Janet Samsel

Apr 1, 2025

Janet E. Samsel, age 90, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hancock on April 1, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Racine, to Norman and Charline (Barnes) Flynn.

Janet earned her R.N. degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Racine. She worked as a registered nurse until the birth...

Bradley J. Gonzalez

Bradley J. Gonzalez

Mar 31, 2025

Bradley J. Gonzalez, age 49, of Redgranite, passed way unexpectedly, Monday afternoon, March 31, 2025 of natural causes.

He was born on January 31, 1976 in Wautoma the son of Debra Gonzalez and Brad Heath.

Bradley attended Wautoma Area Schools and graduated from Wild Rose High School in 1994. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting. He was employed for many years at...

Douglas R. LaPoint

Douglas R. LaPoint

Mar 30, 2025

Douglas Roger LaPoint, died on March 30, 2025 in his sleep while spending a weekend with old friends reminiscing their good times together during Canada fishing trips. Doug leaves behind his wife Pascale (Plietzsch) LaPoint, sister Danielle (LaPoint) Weber, niece Julie Weber, parents-in-law Peter and Ute (Wagner) Plietzsch, brother-in-law Sven Plietzsch, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded...

Janice Tassler

Janice Tassler

Mar 27, 2025

Janice Helene Tassler, age 73, passed away March 27,2025 at the Wild Rose Hospital.She was born February 6, 1952, in Wisconsin to Elgard and Ora (Sauerbriet) Foelske. She married her soulmate Aaron (Moose) Tassler. He has preceded her in death. Jan and Moose ran the family business, The Lucky Horseshoe Ranch in Princeton for many years. After this business they...