Obituaries

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Warren Steve Sagami

Warren Steve Sagami

Apr 28, 2026

Warren Steven “Steve” Sagami, age 75, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.He was born July 9, 1950 in Mazomanie, WI to Jin and Haruko Mary (Miyoshi) Sagami. The Sagami’s moved to Plainfield in 1967, where Steve graduated from Tri-County High School in 1968. He was avid in sports, which included football, basketball and track. Steve...

Rita M. Davis

Rita M. Davis

Apr 28, 2026

Rita M. Davis, age 94, of Saxeville, formerly of Plainfield and Saukville, passed away Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026 at Eden Vista Assisted Living in Oshkosh.She was born October 24, 1931, in Caroline, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernard and Anita (Netzel) Pockat. She married Neil R. Davis on July 5, 1953; together they raised four wonderful children, Diane, Bill, Tom...

Beverly J. Pike

Beverly J. Pike

Apr 22, 2026

Beverly J. Pike, age 85, of Plainfield, passed away Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026 at Thedacare Hospital in Waupaca.

She was born January 10, 1941 in Portage County, Wisconsin the daughter of Theron K. and Deloris M. (Bowker) Frost. She married Lyle Pike on December 2, 1961. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2008.

Beverly spent most of her adult...

Laurel "Lo" E. Miller

Laurel "Lo" E. Miller

Apr 19, 2026

Laurel Emily Miller, long time loving wife of Gerald Lewis and proud mother of Ava Rowan Lewis, passed from this life on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Laurel, or 'Lo' as everyone knew her, was beautiful, generous and kind to everyone she met. Friend or stranger, she saw the good in everyone and was loyal and protective to her loved ones....

James C. Hanson

James C. Hanson

Apr 19, 2026

James C. Hanson, age 74, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 19, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center of Wild Rose.

He was born August 2, 1951 in Milwaukee, the son of Carl and Mildred (Bergstedt) Hanson.

Jim grew up in Milwaukee and attended Pulaski High School. He enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany from 1970 – 1974....

Joseph G. Zwaska

Joseph G. Zwaska

Apr 16, 2026

Joseph G. Zwaska, of Athens, Wisconsin, passed away after an unexpected illness on April 16, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1960, in Madison, Wisconsin, to James and Patricia (Bieth) Zwaska.

Joe graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1979 and later completed the Police Science Program at Madison Area Technical College. He spent the...

Donald E. Wesner

Donald E. Wesner

Apr 14, 2026

Donald E. Wesner, age 90, of Berlin and Redgranite, passed away into eternal life on April 14, 2026 at Thedacare Berlin Hospital.

Don was born September 5, 1935, the son of Bernard and Elsie (Bowe) Wesner. He married Joyce J. Braun.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Joyce J. Wesner; his stepdaughters, Debra Rystrom and Cheryl Ennis; his...

Robert R. Pemble

Robert R. Pemble

Apr 5, 2026

Robert (Bob) R. Pemble of Grafton, WI, formerly of Pine River and Wautoma, passed away peacefully early Easter Sunday morning April 5, 2026, at the age of 95, at Harvest Home Memory Care facility in Grafton, WI.

He was born November 22, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Fred D. and Margaret (Siebensohn) Pemble. He married C. Virgene Poole on September...

Beverly Anne Pooler

Beverly Anne Pooler

Mar 30, 2026

Beverly Anne Pooler, age 82, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by love.

Beverly was born on March 24, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Salvatore “Sam” and Hilda (Toms) LiPuma. She spent part of her childhood in Oklahoma and Texas before returning to Wisconsin, where she later lived in Grandview and Waukesha before settling in Wautoma in 1980.

She was married...

Cynthia A. Good

Cynthia A. Good

Mar 28, 2026

Cynthia Ann (née Nelson) Good, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, left this earthly world on March 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 13, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Russell Wayne and Beatrice Joan (née Fakler) Nelson.

Cynthia took pride in her work at the hospitals she served, but her greatest joy in life was her family—especially...

Richard J. Miszewski

Richard J. Miszewski

Mar 14, 2026

Richard J. Miszewski of Hancock passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by the love of his life Susan, of 67 years, his 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Gene, daughter Jill and granddaughter Chelsea. Richard was on the Milwaukee Police department for...

John W. Groskreutz

John W. Groskreutz

Mar 11, 2026

John W. Groskreutz, age 65, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026.

He was born December 24, 1960 in Wild Rose, the son of Harvey and Beverly (Ernst) Groskreutz.

John was a graduate of Wautoma High School and later went to work for Flegner Farms of Wild Rose, Del Monte Foods in Plover, Heartland Farm, Hancock and most recently...

Paul R. Miller

Paul R. Miller

Mar 11, 2026

Paul R. Miller, age 83, of Hancock, longtime businessman and civic leader, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026 at Heartland House, CBRF.

He was born September 29, 1942 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Richard E. and Jean E. (Cigelske) Miller.

Paul graduated from Beaver Dam High School and later attended the University of Platteville where he received his...

Robert "Bob" L. Ruffalo

Robert "Bob" L. Ruffalo

Mar 9, 2026

Robert Lee Ruffalo was born on August 21, 1946, at his family home to James Vincent Ruffalo and Rose Marie Ruffalo. He grew up at the family home on Hwy O in Plainfield, Wisconsin, where the Ruffalo family instilled in him the strong work ethic and family values that would guide him throughout his life.

Robert dedicated nearly 65 years of...

Dwayne H. Senn

Dwayne H. Senn

Mar 6, 2026

Reverend Dr. Dwayne Harold Senn of Wautoma, Wisconsin, took his Savior’s hand on Friday, March 6, 2026, following a sudden cardiac arrest while recovering from recent treatment for stomach cancer.

He was born on July 19, 1948, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Watertown, Wisconsin, to Harold Alton Senn and Elayne Dorothy (Bender) Senn.

On July 30, 1971, he married Ruth Bear of...

Maggie Frisby

Maggie Frisby

Mar 5, 2026

Maggie Frisby passed away peacefully on March 5 2026 at her home in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. She was born November 14, 1946, in Evanston Illinois, the first of twin sisters to Patricia and Weston Frisby.

Maggie was a diehard Chicago Bears and Cubs fan with a big heart. A loyal friend with an excellent sense of humor and a caring and...

Thomas M. Scholler

Thomas M. Scholler

Feb 28, 2026

Thomas Matthew Scholler 85, of Wild Rose passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at his home.

He was born October 11, 1940, in Oconomowoc WI, the son of Matthew and Olive (Durnford) Scholler. He grew up in Oconomowoc and attended Catholic Memorial High School, graduating in 1959. He married his best friend Judith (Ernst) Scholler on November 9, 1959,...

Dolores A. Kostuchowski

Dolores A. Kostuchowski

Feb 25, 2026

Dolores A. Kostuchowski, age 95, formerly of Chicago, of the Town of Rome, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born on August 19, 1930, in Chicago, the daughter of Frank and Anne (Cichon) Musielewicz. She married Richard A. Kostuchowski on August 22, 1953, in Chicago. He preceded her in death...

Mary E. Weis

Mary E. Weis

Feb 23, 2026

Mary E. Weis, age 92, of Stevens Point, formerly of Plainfield, entered her heavenly home on Monday, February 23, 2026.

She was born April 23, 1933, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Hulda (Olson) Boniface. She graduated from Darien High School in 1951. She married Gavin G. Weis on June 18, 1955 in Delavan, WI. He preceded her in...

Brian Ray Langner

Brian Ray Langner

Feb 20, 2026

Brian Ray Langner, lovingly known as “Uncle B”, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026 at the age of 73. The first born of Donald & Sharon on August 28, 1952, in San Pedro, California and raised in Weyauwega, Wisconsin.

Brian married the love of his life Lou Ann, in the winter of 1972 and they spent 53 incredible years together. They...