Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Melvin W. Gullickson

Melvin W. Gullickson

Jan 16, 2023

Melvin William  “Uncle Mel”  Gullickson August 8th, 1934 - January 16th, 2023 Formerly of Allenton, WI., Hancock, WI., and currently Iola, WI., passed peacefully on Jan. 16th, 2023 after a recent cancer diagnosis on Oct. 17th, 2022. Well, as much as I do not want to admit this, as stubborn as you all think I am, if you are...

Caroline M. Lucht

Caroline M. Lucht

Jan 14, 2023

Caroline Mollie (Zeinert) Lucht, passed peacefully at her home on January 14, 2023. She was born December 15, 1943 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Alfred and Ella (Herzfeldt) Zeinert. Caroline graduated from the Manawa Little Wolf School and on April 27, 1963 she went on to marry Herbert K. Lucht at the Zion Lutheran Church in...

Jennifer E. Jones

Jennifer E. Jones

Jan 10, 2023

Jennifer E. Jones passed away on January 10th, 2023, in a sudden and tragic motor vehicle accident in LaSalle County, IL.  Jennifer was born June 25, 1983, and was a devoted mother, girlfriend, daughter, grandmother, sister, and beloved friend. Jenn worked many years helping and caring for others in her work as a caregiver. She showed anyone she came...

Mark K. Redmann

Mark K. Redmann

Jan 10, 2023

Mark K. Redmann, age 52, of Almond, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly January 10, 2023 at his home of natural causes.

He was born April 2, 1969 in Oshkosh, the son of David and Elsie (Chapin) Redmann.

Mark was a 1988 graduate of Oshkosh West High School.  Mark was active in his community where he...

Margaret A. (Pratt)  Guth

Margaret A. (Pratt) Guth

Jan 7, 2023

Margaret A. “Margi” Guth, age 72, passed away after a one-year battle to cancer, on January 7th, 2023, with her loving family at her side.

Margi was born on December 29, 1950 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Charles and Mildred (Smith) Pratt. The youngest of three girls, she grew up in Plainfield, WI, and graduated from Tri...

Cynthia R. Whetstone

Cynthia R. Whetstone

Jan 4, 2023

Cynthia R. Whetstone, age 48, passed away January 4, 2023 at her home after a battle with cancer.  To honor Cynthia's wishes, private services will be held.

Janet M. Case

Janet M. Case

Jan 2, 2023

Janet M. Case, age 80, of Hancock, formerly of Almond, passed away January 2, 2023. She was born June 15, 1942 in Marshfield, the daughter of Oscar and Hazel (Bayer) Case.

Janet was a 1960 graduate of Almond High School. A fun loving lady that enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was a member of...

David G. Vercimak

David G. Vercimak

Dec 31, 2022

David G. Vercimak, age 84, of Hancock, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Dave is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Vercimak, Hancock; his children, Shari (Paul) Arndt, Shellee Elliott; his grandchildren, Crystal (Philip) Pieper, David, Ashli, Raechal (Juan) Valazquez, Paul II; his great grandchildren, Sophia and JJ; Barbara’s family, Rick...

Robert J. Cousineau

Robert J. Cousineau

Dec 28, 2022

Robert Cousineau 94, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Arborview Court nursing home in WI Rapids. He had family at his bedside and passed peacefully. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara, son Steven, Parents Joseph and Frances, Sisters Marion and Marie, and Brothers Harold, Edward, and Joseph. Bob...

Erin L. Mccormick

Erin L. Mccormick

Dec 27, 2022

Erin L. McCormick, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens point.  She was born on August 6, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of John and Linda (Polz) McCormick.  Erin enjoyed her music and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by her mother Linda; her brother, John...

Virginia L Frost

Virginia L Frost

Dec 24, 2022

Virginia L. Frost, age 75, of Ashland, formerly of the Plainfield area passed away December 24, 2022 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

She was born July 14, 1947 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Theron and Delores (Bowker) Frost.

Virginia graduated from Tri-County High School. She was a loving aunt to all her nieces and...

Marlyn G. Wilcox

Marlyn G. Wilcox

Dec 20, 2022

Marlyn G. Wilcox, age 96, of Plover, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, December 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born December 12, 1926 in Waushara County, the son of Willard and Rose (Schumacher) Wilcox.  He married Eunice Pionke on April 7, 1951 in Almond. She preceded him in death on...

Delbert W. Ostrander

Delbert W. Ostrander

Dec 10, 2022

Delbert W. Ostrander, age 91, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away December 10, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

He was born October 31, 1931 in Bancroft, the son of Floyd and Ruby (Campbell) Ostrander.  He married Amy L. Leavitt on June 21, 1952 in Hancock. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2017.

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Shirley J. (Schley)  Eger

Shirley J. (Schley) Eger

Dec 8, 2022

Shirley J. Eger, age 73 formerly of Wautoma has passed away on December 8, 2022, in the comfort of her home in Plover.

Shirley was born November 29, 1949 and resided in Wautoma on her family farm for most of her life.  She was married to Norman J. Eger, who owned Strawberry Acres and Eger Pickle Company...

Thomas J. Pekrun

Thomas J. Pekrun

Nov 26, 2022

Thomas J. Pekrun, age 69, of Plainfield, passed away Friday, November 26, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. To honor Tom's wishes, private services will be held.

Lisa M. Gawel

Lisa M. Gawel

Nov 25, 2022

Lisa M. Gawel, age 52, passed away peacefully Friday, November 25, 2022 at her home on Big Silver Lake in Wautoma after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 21, 1970 in Orland Park, Illinois to Donald and Dorothy Gawel.  She is survived by her brother, Michael P. Gawel; nephews, other relatives and friends.  Memorial Services will...

Joel A. Bennett

Joel A. Bennett

Nov 17, 2022

Joel Bennett, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday evening, November 17, 2022 at his home.

Joel grew up in Mosinee, and after high school, served his country in the US Navy for almost 10 years. He was a proud member of the VFW Post 8733 in Mosinee. He and his wife Julie settled in...

Marlene Ann (Ciolkosz)  Soborowicz

Marlene Ann (Ciolkosz) Soborowicz

Nov 12, 2022

Marlene Ann Soborowicz, age 84, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2022 at Meriter Hospital in Madison.

She was born August 22, 1938 in Stanley, Wisconsin the daughter of Frank and...

Michael E. Feltz

Michael E. Feltz

Nov 9, 2022

Michael E. Feltz, age 65, of Hancock, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday evening, November 9, 2022 at his home.

He was born February 15, 1957 in Kenosha, the son of Robert E. Feltz and Mary C. Bemowski.

Michael served his country in the United States Army.  After serving his country, he worked...

Deborah J. "Debbie" (Turner)  Clark

Deborah J. "Debbie" (Turner) Clark

Oct 27, 2022

Deborah “Debbie” J. Clark, age 64, of Bancroft, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2022 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

She was born February 16, 1958 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Alvick and Nancy (Neuman) Turner.  She married Dale V. Clark, they later divorced.

Debbie was a 1976 graduate of Almond High School.  She will...