Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Mary Ann Margaret Helmbrecht, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Heartland House.

She was born February 9, 1937 in Antigo, the daughter of the late Peter and Juanita Helmbrecht.  A lifelong resident of Antigo, she graduated from Holy Cross of Antio. She continued her education at the University of Stevens Point receiving her Master’s...

Apr 7, 2023

Tammy Jean Strelow (lovingly known as: Grandma Ford Truck or Mema) age 61, of Redgranite, passed away unexpectedly, Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at her home.

She was born September 9, 1961 in Racine County, the daughter of Leonard and Judith (Tuttle) Simonsen.  She married Phillip M. Strelow on October 3, 1998 in Union Grove.

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Apr 4, 2023

James Robert Howard, age 64, of Bancroft, WI passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 5, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Robert and Margaret (Taylor) Howard.  He married Stacey E. Carlson on May 20, 2006.

Jim had a great love of farming since...

Mar 26, 2023

Vernon C. Erickson, age 84, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at House of Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

He was born August 24, 1938 at home to Charles and Elsie (Reihhart) Erickson. On September 1, 1956 he married Mary Schmackel and together had two loving children, Barbara and Rick.

He was a lifetime...

Mar 25, 2023

Victor  Schiro, age 86, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, March 25, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born December 22, 1936 in Madison, the son of George and Nellie (Lo Presto) Schiro.  He married Janice “Jan” Schiro on August 29, 1959 in Madison.  She preceded him in death on August 17, 2021.

Mar 24, 2023

Kevin Michael Nikolai, 41, born and raised in Mosinee, WI, passed away early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, surrounded by those he loved. He was born on January 26, 1982 in Wausau, WI, to Joanne Carol (Baars) and Terrence Edward Nikolai. He was the youngest of three, growing up with both an older sister, Kim, and an older brother,...

Mar 21, 2023

Rev. Ronald Charles Verdine went to his heavenly home March 21, 2023. He was born to Sylvia Deuel Verdine (Phillips) and Norbert Verdine on May 30, 1948.

Ron grew up on the White River and spent much of his life hunting and fishing with his brothers. He became an over-the-road truck driver, which was his career until...

Mar 15, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Hopp, age 75, of Neshkoro, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 after a short illness.

He was born July 25, 1947 in Berlin, the son of Andrew and Evelyn (Nourse) Hopp.  He married Shirley Lorenz on July 12, 1969 in Berlin.  She preceded him in death on June 14,2019.

Thomas served his country...

Feb 22, 2023

Gail H. Mattice, age 66, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Silver Lake Manor after a short illness.

He was born May 16, 1956 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Alfred L. and Betty R. (Cook) Mattice.  He married Trudy L. Turner on December 4, 1982 in Wild Rose.

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Feb 17, 2023

Roy J. Taubitz Jr . age 72, of Bancroft, passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 3, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Roy J. and Seloma (McClain) Taubitz Sr.  He married Linda M. Ziaya on December 11, 1976 and enjoyed...

Feb 11, 2023

Charles J. Slovinski, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away, Saturday morning, February 11, 2023 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

He was born April 13, 1936 the son of Clifford and Leona (Kehl) Slovinski.  He married Judi Dixon on October 27, 1984 at Mount Morris Holden Lutheran Church.

Charles served his country in the United...

Feb 3, 2023

Benita R. Smith, age 64 of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 3, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

She was born April 7, 1958 in Wautoma the daughter of Arturo and Mavis (Wegner) Gonzalez.

Benita lived in Wautoma her entire life where she enjoyed working at Figi’s in Stevens Point. She...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...