Walter C. Billman
Dec 10, 2025
Walter Billman, age 82, passed away peacefully December 10, 2025 at House of the Dove in Marshfield.
He was born May 6, 1943 in Adams Friendship, the son of Clarence and Grace (Blair) Billman. He married the love of his life, Linda M. Steinbach on July 3, 1965.
Walter graduated from Tri-County High School in 1961 and later served in the National...
Rick D. Beggs, Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Richard “Rick” D. Beggs Jr., 78, of Bancroft, Wisconsin, passed away on December 8, 2025 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 26, 1947, Rick later moved to Bancroft with his parents and sister.
He graduated from Tri-County High-School in Plainfield in 1965. Soon after, he proudly served his country in the...
Marlene E. Strom
Nov 27, 2025
Marlene E. Strom, age 72, of Wild Rose, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Thursday evening, November 27, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 9, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois the daughter of Marshall and Lillian (Holvay) Brooke. She married William “Bill” D. Strom on August 19, 1972 in Palatine, Illinois.
Marlene grew up in Illinois working in real estate before eventually...
Allen Royse Stea
Nov 21, 2025
Allen Royse Stea age 81 of Wautoma earned his angel wings on Friday, Nov. 21st, 2025. He was the son of Arnold and Marjorie (Spaulding) Stea. He graduated from Wautoma HS in 1962 and earned his bachelors degree in Education from UWSP in 1966. Although he was offered a teaching position upon graduation, he decided to pursue an offer from...
Barbara Ann Blader
Nov 20, 2025
Barbara Ann (Draves) Blader, 83, of rural Wautoma, passed away peacefully in her home on November 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after enduring a courageous battle following complications from surgery. Barbara was born on June 19, 1942. On April 1, 1961, she married her childhood sweet heart, James Arthur Blader, and together they began their life in the...
Roger G. Prince
Nov 12, 2025
Roger G. Prince, 86, of rural Hancock passed into eternal rest and peace on Nov. 13, 2025 at Willow Brooke Senior Living in Stevens Point WI from the residual effects of a stroke.
Roger was born on July 7, 1939 in LaSalle, IL to Frank G. Prince and Estelyne Holloway Prince. Before he reached school age the family moved to Joliet,...
Stanley E. Hall
Nov 10, 2025
Stanley E. Hall, age 79, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at his home in Stevens Point.
He was born March 25, 1946 in Stevens Point, the son of Gayle and Nora (Sherman) Hall. He married Patricia A. Otto on July 31, 2016 in Bancroft.
Stanley was a 1964 graduate of Tri-County High School. He grew up in Plainfield and...
Sharren E. Wendler
Nov 9, 2025
Sharren E. Wendler, age 83, of Byron, WI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Sunday morning, November 9, 2025 at her son’s home in Redgranite.
She was born February 4, 1943 in Dodge County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl A. and Gladys I. (Fischer) Schultz. She married Ronald R. Wendler.
She owned Sharren’s Country Tap Tavern in Byron, Wisconsin for several years. She...
James D. Franks
Nov 4, 2025
James D. “Jim” Franks, age 73, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully November 4, 2025, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by his family.
He was born August 21, 1952, in Wild Rose, the son of Delton and Marion (Gethers) Franks.
Jim grew up in the Wisconsin Rapids area, graduating from Lincoln High School and Mid-State Technical College. After graduation, he served his...
Bernadyne P. Schultz
Nov 3, 2025
Bernadyne P. Schultz, age 88, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully November 3, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.
She was born December 18, 1936 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Hugh and Pearl (Johannes) Scovell. She married Darrell W. Schultz on October 9, 1954. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2018.
Bernadyne was raised in the Wautoma area and graduated...
Alice R. Davies
Nov 1, 2025
Alice Prasch Davies, age 74, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2025 at Heartland House in Wautoma, surrounded by family.
She was born April 22, 1951 in Chicago, the daughter of James L. and Alice R. (Minor) Prasch. She married Gregg P. Davies on May 3, 1980 in Tucson, AZ.
Alice grew up in Chicago. After graduating from...
Leonard Baughman
Oct 31, 2025
Leonard Baughman, age 73, of Plover, WIsconsin, formerly of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, October 31, 2025.
He was born October 8, 1952 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of Wilbur and Doris (Wenzel) Baughman. He married Kathleen Tolbert on January 20, 1973 in Hancock, WI.
Leonard attended Adams-Friendship High School graduating in 1971. After graduation, he served his country in...
Bonita L. Clark
Oct 27, 2025
Bonita L, Clark, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 27, 2025 at Heartland House, CBRF.
She was born February 1, 1937 in Minnesota, the daughter of Raymond and Elsie ( Ring) Sisco. She married LeRoy Clark on September 6, 1958 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2020.
Bonnie’s smile lit up a room and she loved to...
Timothy L. Lehman
Oct 16, 2025
Timothy L. Lehman, age 51, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday night, October 16, 2025 at his residence.
He was born June 8, 1974 in Wild Rose Wisconsin, the son of David Lehman and Joan Moore (Zuehlke). He had two children Justin and Courtney Thomsen with Laura Thomsen. He married Michelle Kluck on August 23, 2003. They had four children Matthew,...
Robert "Bob" L. Welker
Oct 9, 2025
Robert L. “Bob” Welker, age 80, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, October 9, 2025 at House of Doves Hospice Home in Marshfield.
He was born June 2, 1945 in Salem, Illinois the son of Robert H. and Imogene V. (Roderick) Welker. He married Pauletta L. Snearly on June 12, 1963.
Robert grew up in Illinois and later moved to Kentucky...
Richard L. Marsh
Sep 28, 2025
Richard L. Marsh, age 96, of Heartland House, Wautoma, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, September 28, 2025.
He was born July 11, 1929 in Adams, Wisconsin the son of Gilbert and Averi (Pierce) Marsh. He married Phyllis E. Hetzel, on June 26, 1959 in the Little Brown Church in Iowa. She preceded him in death on July 8,...
Sandra L. Urban
Sep 21, 2025
Sandra L. Urban, age 81, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 21, 2025 at Waupaca Elder Care Home.
She was born July 31, 1944 in Highland Park, Illinois the daughter of William R. and Julia M. (Kline) Volkman. She married Gary A. Urban at Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids on June 15, 1968.
Sandra was a graduate...
Christofer L. Burns
Aug 29, 2025
Christofer L. Burns, age 43, of Plainfield, died Friday afternoon, August 29, 2025 as a result of motor vehicle accident in the town of Plainfield.
He was born May 14, 1982 in Madison, the son of Leland and Carol (Melton) Burns. He married Jennifer J. Heal on October 22, 2016.
Chris enjoyed his garden and building his greenhouse, growing veggies from seed...
Robin M. Shultis
Aug 25, 2025
Robin Marie Shultis, age 67, of Coloma, WI, died on Monday, August 25, 2025, quietly and comfortably at Patriot Place in Berlin, WI. Robin was born on December 5, 1957 in Belleville, WI to Forrest and LaRheta (Austin) Ellsworth.
Robin graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1976. She married Gary W. Shultis on October 2, 1976. together they shared 48 years...
Billye D. Schroeder
Aug 24, 2025
Billye D. Schroeder, age 82, passed away, Aug. 24, 2025 at his son and daughter-in-law's home, Corey and Michelle Schroeder.
He was born January 1, 1943 in Menomonie, Wisconsin the son of Norman and June (Skellenger) Schroeder. He married Patricia A. Blevins on January 30, 1998. She preceded him in death. His two sons survive, Barry and Corey.
To honor Billye’s wishes...