Obituaries

Stephani Jean (Buck) Spees

Oct 11, 2022

Beloved Stephani Jean Spees walked on October 12, 2022. Gifted to her parents, Warren A. and Shirley J. Buck (nee Berndt), Stephani arrived on December 24, 1955. She joined her brother, Peter H. and later embraced her sister Julia A. Buck. Stephani grew and thrived in her hometown of Oshkosh.  In 1981, Stephani consented to wed Marc W. Spees...

Jordan R. Mcdonald

Oct 11, 2022

Jordan R. McDonald, age31, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday moring, October 11, 2022 at his home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 4, 1991 in Stevens Point. Jordan grew up in the Plainfield area where he graduated from Tri-County High...

Marjorie I. (Bender) Gibson

Oct 9, 2022

On October 9th, 2022 surrounded by her daughter Julie and son Jeff the angels came to welcome Marjorie Irene Gibson home.

Marjorie Bender was born September 4th, 1937 to Arthur and Irene (McIntee) Bender. Marge grew up in Bancroft WI with her siblings Bonnie (Johnson) and Harlan (Bender). Her creativity, imagination and love of nature evolved from...

Madeline J. (Baillod) Callahan

Oct 9, 2022

Madeline J. “Maddie” Callahan, age 80, of rural Hancock, passed away peacefully, October 9, 2022 at Heartland House Retirement Community in Wautoma.

She was born March 9, 1942 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Henry and Mary L. (Thurston) Baillod.  The family moved to Hancock when Maddie was very young.

She married Walter J. “Jim” Callahan,...

Nita M. (Straw) Sauerbrei

Oct 4, 2022

Nita Marie Sauerbrei (Schley)(Straw) – Former Sheriff of Waushara County – Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and “Super-Grandma” passed away at Heartland House CBRF in Wautoma, Wisconsin, at the age of 96.

Nita was born May 4, 1926, in the Town of Oasis, in Waushara County. She was the youngest child born to Harold and Ivy (Beggs) Straw....

Kenneth M. Chamberlain

Oct 2, 2022

Kenneth M. Chamberlain, age 92, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 2, 2022 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point.

He was born September 9, 1930 in Waushara County, the son of Milton and Clara (Lorbiecki) Chamberlain. He married Patricia J. Franks on July 7, 1952 in New Jersey. She preceded Ken in death on...

Duane Gene Robinson

Sep 24, 2022

Duane G. Robinson , age 81, of Bancroft, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 24, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston with his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and others who loved him dearly by his side. Duane waited until everyone in the room had alone time with him before he left us.

He was born September...

Greg K. Gustin

Sep 23, 2022

Gregory K. “Greg” Gustin, age 58, of Neshkoro, passed away unexpectedly, Friday September 23, 2022.

He was born July 20, 1964 in Wautoma the son of Emmett and Beverly (Kliss) Gustin.  He married Dianne S. Neubauer on September 14, 2019.

Greg was a 1983 graduate of Wautoma High School. Greg owned the Granite...

Mary Teresa (Priske) Miller

Sep 22, 2022

Mary Teresa Miller, age 63, of Wautoma, formerly of Waupun, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday morning, September 22, 2022 at her home in Wautoma.

She was born February 4, 1959 in Ripon the daughter of Norman and Genevieve (Greenway) Priske.  She married Thomas J. Miller on September 23, 2004 in Las Vegas.

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Bruce L. Vossekuil

Sep 21, 2022

Bruce L. Vossekuil, age 41, of Almond, passed away unexpectedly, September 21, 2022.  He was born March 6, 1981 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Leonard and Roberta (Martin) Vossekuil.

Bruce went to Tri-County School in Plainfield. He had a few factory jobs but his love was working on vehicles.  He enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Mark F Kutschenreuter

Sep 20, 2022

Mark F. Kutschenreuter was a caring husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He left this world September 20, 2022 at home in Wautoma, WI.

Son of Robert & Phyllis Kutschenreuter. Brother of Nancy Kutschenreuter and Drew Kutschenreuter' Beloved husband of Tammy Kutschenreuter of 33 years. Caring brother-in-law to Todd Ruppenthal. Loving dad of Kyle (Maria) Kutschenreuter and...

Philip Samuel Dobbertin

Sep 12, 2022

Philip Samuel Dobbertin, age 72, died peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022, at Preston Place CBRF in Redgranite.

Philip was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on August 24, 1950. He was the second child of David and Elaine (Severson) Dobbertin. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Merton, Wisconsin, attending the Plainview Grade School and Arrowhead...

Sharon M. (Dix) Montour

Sep 11, 2022

Sharon M. Montour, age 73, of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022.

She was born May 18, 1949 in Burlington, the daughter of Billy and Rose (Cramer) Dix.  She married Michael Montour. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2022.

Sharon was raised in the Salem, Wisconsin area where she enjoyed...

April A. (Timmerman) Lashay-Vold

Sep 3, 2022

April Ann LaShay-Vold, age 56,of Bancroft WI, passed away unexpectedly, September 3,2022.

She was born May 3,1966 in Stevens Point the daughter of Timothy Timmerman and Georgia Ann Taylor and the stepdaughter of Frank Johnny Taylor.She married William (Bill) J.Vold on November 2nd,2012.

April lived in the Bancroft her entire life.She attended  Tri-County Area High...

Carol L. (Phillips) Altreuter

Sep 3, 2022

Carol L. Altreuter, age 57, of Wisconsin Rapids, died unexpectedly, Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born September 12, 1964 in Milwaukee the daughter of Audry and Verla (Leach) Phillips.  She married Alan D. Altreuter on May 1, 1993.

Carol was a graduate of Wisconsin Rapids High School. After graduation...

Jean M. (Sparks) Rhoda

Sep 1, 2022

Jean M. Rhoda, age 81, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

She was born November 1, 1940 in Marshfield, the daughter of Orris and Ila (DeWitt) Sparks.

Jean grew up in the Plainfield area and was employed as a CNA for several years.

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Michael "Mike" Ludtke

Sep 1, 2022

Michael L. Ludtke age 67, of Plainfield passed away peacefully on Thursday September 1, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on September 4, 1954, to the late Earl and Karen (Vanderhei) Ludtke.

Michael joined the US Navy in March 1976. Where he served aboard a newly commissioned

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Dorothy A. (Wallner) Helmrick

Aug 25, 2022

Dorothy Anna (nee Wallner) Helmrick, 88, passed away on August 25, 2022. She was born on September 12, 1933 in Plainfield, Wisconsin to Anthony and Gladys (Walker) Wallner. Dorothy dedicated her life to family, faith and education. She was always willing to participate in a project, board or committee to help make a difference in her church and community....