Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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...

Jr. (Eudell) E. Holden

Jr. (Eudell) E. Holden

Oct 26, 2022

Jr. (Eudell) E. Holden, age 89, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday October 26, 2022 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1933 in Bayfield, the son of Clarence and Madeline (Goodwin) Holden.

Jr served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge from the...

Violet E. (Hamilton)  Holmes

Violet E. (Hamilton) Holmes

Oct 15, 2022

Violet E. Holmes, age 90, of rural Hancock, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 15, 2022 at North Haven Assisted Living in Stevens Point.

She was born January 28, 1932 in Adams County, Wisconsin the daughter of Andrew and Lenora (Holmes) Hamilton.  She married Dewey K. Holmes  on July 29, 1947. He preceded her in...

Stephani Jean (Buck)  Spees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...