Obituaries

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Herbert Karl Lucht

Herbert Karl Lucht

Oct 9, 2023

Herbert Karl Lucht passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 9, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1933, in the Town of Lanark, Portage County, Wisconsin to the late William Lucht and Agnes (Boelter) Lucht. Herbert along with his two brothers; Frederick W. Lucht, and Robert Lucht joined the United States Navy in 1952 where they served...

Gary C. Faulkner

Gary C. Faulkner

Oct 6, 2023

Gary C. Faulkner, age 78, of Neshkoro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Friday evening, October 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1944 in Brookfield, Wisconsin the son of Eldred and Gladys (Long) Faulkner.  He married Kathryn A. Sternkopf on May 6, 1972 in Brookfield.

Gary grew up in the Brookfield area...

Alberta I. (Schmackel)  Howell-Erickson

Alberta I. (Schmackel) Howell-Erickson

Oct 4, 2023

Alberta I. Erickson, age 83, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2023 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

She was born April 20, 1940 in Redgranite, the daughter of Lyle and Velma (Johnston) Schmackel Sr.  She married Richard Howell and he preceded her in death in 1966.  She later married Emil Erickson on May 18,...

Corey D. Pratt

Corey D. Pratt

Sep 29, 2023

Corey Dale Pratt, age 46 passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Friday, September 29, 2023.

He was born on March 31, 1977 to George and Sharon (Montour) Pratt. He graduated from Badger High in Lake Geneva, WI. Where he enjoyed mudding with trucks, snowmobiling, motorcycles, hunting and fishing.

Corey later on moved to...

Mark E. Durrant

Mark E. Durrant

Sep 25, 2023

Mark Elmer Durrant was born 6/2/68 to Delvin and Donna (Roloff) Durrant of Hancock, Wi. Mark was raised and lived in Hancock his whole life. On 10/14/1989 Mark married sue Hedrick from Potosi, Mo. Together they have 5 children, Adam, Mariah (Kyle), Joey (Lexi), William (Elisabeth) and Tommy. They were married for 23 years.

2015 Mark meet...

Sherman F.  "Sherm" Hamilton

Sherman F. "Sherm" Hamilton

Sep 24, 2023

Sherman F. Hamilton , a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and all-around great guy, passed away on September 24, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Adams County, WI, to LaVerne and Trumane Hamilton, and his life was a beautiful mix of love, laughter, and community spirit.

Sherman was born in Adams County,...

Rolin Paul Staege

Rolin Paul Staege

Sep 21, 2023

Rolin Paul Staege , age 85, of Hancock, passed away Thursday evening, September 21, 2023 at Theda Care Hospital in Berlin.

He was born September 28, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Lester and Alice (Brost) Staege.  He married Gail A. Hellmer on July 27, 1963 in Cascade, WI.

He attended Alexander...

Joyce C. (Peterson)  Tabat

Joyce C. (Peterson) Tabat

Sep 21, 2023

Joyce C. Tabat, age 93, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully September 21, 2023 at Heartland House, Wautoma.

She was born May 27, 1930 in Milwaukee the daughter of Roy and Anne  Peterson. She was married to Clifford “Woody” Tabat. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1997.

Joyce was a homemaker and resided with...

Patrick A. Morehead

Patrick A. Morehead

Sep 17, 2023

Patrick A. Morehead, age 36, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 17, 2023.

He was born May 10, 1987 in Wild Rose, the son of Philip D. Morehead and Benita R. Gonzalez.

Patrick grew up in Wautoma where he graduated from Wautoma High School.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

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Kenneth "Ken" A. Mykisen

Kenneth "Ken" A. Mykisen

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth A. Mykisen, age 74, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Stevens Point Aspirus Hospital.

He was born February 11, 1949 in Illinois, the son of the late Stanley and Doris (Michels) Mykisen.  He married Nancy K. McIntee on May 1, 1971.

Ken grew up in the Almond area where...

Robert "Bob" P. Klein

Robert "Bob" P. Klein

Sep 3, 2023

Robert P. “Bob” Klein, age 77, of Redgranite, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton.

He was born August 15, 1946 in Madison the son of Robert and Rosemary (Bitautas) Klein. He was married to Donna (Kimball) Phillips with which he had four children. He married Linda (Ryerson) on February 5, 2011.

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Robert A. Barnes

Robert A. Barnes

Aug 28, 2023

Robert A. Barnes, age 97, formerly of Coloma, passed away Monday morning, August 28, 2023, at Mount View Care Center in Wausau after a brief illness.

He was born August 22, 1926, in Hancock, the third oldest of 12 children to Ivan and Mildred (Moors) Barnes.  He married Arlene Premo on March 15, 1947, in Hancock.  She...

Janet M. Brettmann

Janet M. Brettmann

Aug 24, 2023

Janet Marie Brettmann passed away peacefully at the Lodge at Whispering Pines Assisted Living in Plover, WI, on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Janet was born December 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Florine (Steege) Brettmann, in Elmhurst, Illinois.  Growing up, Janet’s family spent their summers and weekends at the family farm in...

Larry E. Flyte

Larry E. Flyte

Aug 23, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" "Yogi" E. Flyte, aged 75, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 22nd, surrounded by his family at his home. Larry was born on March 19th, 1948 to the late Stanley and Beryl (Kitchen) Flyte in Wild Rose, WI.

On September 7th, 1968, he united in marriage with Karin L. Williams at the United Church of...

Cynthia S. Chappa

Cynthia S. Chappa

Aug 18, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy, Grandma LouLou) Sexton Chappa, age 61, passed away in her Plainfield home on August 18, 2023 with her faithful husband, Ed, by her side after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 8, 1961 to Edward and Nancy Sexton in San Francisco, CA. She was the oldest of three siblings and loved her...

Darlene M. Young

Darlene M. Young

Aug 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Darlene M. Young. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John J. Richardson

John J. Richardson

Aug 1, 2023

John J. Richardson, age 73, of Omro, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Home in Appleton.

He was born December 9, 1949 in Fond du lac, the son of John and Mary (Niles) Richardson.  He married Linda L. Bacon on November 1, 1991.

John was a kind gentle man...

Norman G. Mies, Jr.

Norman G. Mies, Jr.

Jul 31, 2023

Norman (Butch) G. Mies, Jr. November 29, 1941 – July 31, 2023

Butch Mies passed away peacefully at his home in Neshkoro, WI, on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Butch was born November 29, 1941, the son of Norman Mies, Sr. and Geraldine (Schneider) Mies.  He served in the US Military Marines as a young man. ...

Moises Pineda Linarez

Moises Pineda Linarez

Jul 29, 2023

Moises Pineda Linarez, age 37, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

He was born May 8, 1986 in Mexico.  Son of the late Nicasio Pineda Linares, Francisca pliego Rodríguez and Zenaida Pineda Linares. He is survived by his brother, Crescencio (Raquel) Pineda; sisters Silvina Pineda, Eva Pineda and further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Lawrence "Larry" D. Trochinski

Lawrence "Larry" D. Trochinski

Jul 26, 2023

Lawrence David Trochinski, age 59, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Marcella Trochinski. Lawrence was currently working as a tractor driver for Seneca Foods. He enjoyed taking care of his dog Cooper . He also enjoyed hunting, riding his 4-wheeler and watching Nascar....