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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 children. He is proceeded in death by his parents, brother Gene, daughter Jill and granddaughter Chelsea. Richard was on the Milwaukee Police department for...
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
Roxann "Roxy" M. Andersen
Feb 15, 2026
Roxann Andersen, age 72, of Redgranite passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Roxy was born August 15, 1953. Daughteer of the late Elton and Dolores Standke. She graduated from Wautoma High School in 1971.
Roxann worked at Spurgeons clothing store in Berlin and then enjoyed working at Ripon Athletic from 1993 until 2018 where she happily retired after 25 years....
Jackie K. Bertotto
Feb 10, 2026
Jackie Kenneth “Jack” Bertotto of Almond, Wisconsin, passed away February 10, 2026 at the age of 91 in comfort at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. In his final days, he was surrounded daily by his family and the unmatched compassion of his loving wife. Jack left this world after one final kiss from the woman he spent more...
Patricia A. Hall
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia A. Hall, age 79, of Stevens Point, passed away Saturday, Febrary 7, 2026 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point.
Pat was born November 26, 1946 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Franklin and Marie (Klabunde) Otto. She married John Casey in 1972 and later divorced. In 1987 she started a 29-year relationship with Stanley Hall, the love of her life...
Brynli K. Gold
Feb 4, 2026
Our precious Brynli Kay Gold received her angel wings on February 4th, 2026. Wrapped in love and held close by her family.
Brynli Kay was the much anticipated and deeply loved baby girl of Dustin Lee & Brittany Marie Gold, and Sister of Easton Jase & Grayson James Gold.
Though her time on Earth was brief, Brynli was surrounded by love. She...
Carol C. Mietzel
Jan 28, 2026
Carol Mietzel, age 78, of Wautoma passed away after losing her battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home on Silver Lake.
She was born on December 31, 1947, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Charlotte (Crackel) Zinke. She graduated from Lyons Township High School and attended UW-Oshkosh where she met and married Peder “Pete” Culver in...
Jacob D. McDonald
Jan 25, 2026
Jacob David McDonald, age 42, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, January 25, 2026 of natural causes.
He was born August 18, 1983 in Stevens Point, the son of Paul McDonald Jr. and Cynthia L. Buckholt.
Jacob grew up in Plainfield and graduated from Tri-County High School. He was a very talented musician playing multiple instruments...
Joseph "Joe" P. Farago
Jan 17, 2026
Joseph Paul Farago 92 of Hancock, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2026 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Joseph was born in Oelwein, Iowa on July 13, 1933 to Paul and Mary (Gergely) Farago. He graduated in 1952 then he joined the Navy in 1952-1956. He was in the Korean War.
Joseph was married to Pearl Billman on December 11, 1954...
Michael E. Forsberg
Jan 13, 2026
Remembering our Husband, Father, and Friend
Michael Earl Forsberg, affectionately known as Earl, passed away peacefully at his home on Fish Lake in Hancock, WI surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, to Earl R. and Bernice F. (Kadlec) Forsberg.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his...
John F. Bronk
Jan 10, 2026
John F. Bronk, age 81, of Wild Rose, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, January 10, 2026 at his home with his family at his side.
He was born July 4, 1944 in Wisconsin the son of Raymond J. and Margaret A. (Schaak) Bronk. He married Brenda Ann Beckett on April 2, 2007. John served his country in the United States Marines...
Sean A. Marks
Jan 6, 2026
Sean A. Marks, age 43, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, January 6, 2025.
He was born December 1, 1982 in Wisconsin, the son of Robert A. and Robin (Rhoades) Marks.
Sean attended Westfield and Wautoma area schools, later employed as a cook at various restaurants. He was a gifted artist displaying his many talents from drawing and tattooing, playing guitar,...
Ginger L. Hobson
Jan 1, 2026
Ginger Lee Hobson, age 55, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, January 1, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 28, 1970 in Stevens Point, the daughter of John R. and Doris M. (Somers) Hobson. Ginger grew up in the Plainfield area, graduating from Tri-County High School in 1988. After high school she owned a restaurant for many years until...
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