Obituaries

Aug 21, 2022

Tanner Thomas Ronald Lipke, age 25, of Plainfield passed away early Sunday morning, August 21, 2022 as a result of a motorcycle accident in the Town of Plainfield.

He was born February 22, 1997 to Michelle (Verdine) Lipke and Tony Lipke.

Tanner spent most of his short life in the Plainfield/Waushara County area....

Aug 18, 2022

Lorraine Barrington, passed away peacefully, August 18, 2022 at her home in Almond surrounded by her family.

She was born May 6, 1941 in Bancroft, the daughter of Ray and Dorothy Schwanke Evans. She married Allen Barrington on May 23, 1964. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2013.

Larraine spent most of her...

Aug 15, 2022

Craig A. Campbell, age 61, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, August 15, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids after a short illness. He was born October 2, 1960 in Bradfrod, PA., the son of Clair and Nina (Tuning) Campbell. He married Carol L. Larison on May 7, 1998. Craig grew up in New York and...

Aug 1, 2022

Phyllis J. Ahlstedt, age 88, of Wautoma, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born September 15, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Beatrice S. (Koranda) Werlik. She married Kenneth Ahlstedt on July 21, 1956. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2018.

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Jul 21, 2022

Daniel Norman Kainz, of Coloma, WI, transitioned peacefully to heaven on July 21, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. His surviving children, Norman, Laura, Dianna and Jessica, were by his side allowing him to pass comfortably in his home per his wishes and honored his choice of privacy in his illness.

Born on May...

Jul 6, 2022

Dennis E. Brewer, age 71, of Hancock, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Michael Hospital in Stevens Point.

He was born August 3, 1950 in Oshkosh the son of Edward and Lillian (Stafford) Brewer.  He married Denise Sobieski on May 8, 1982 in Milwaukee.

Dennis was employed for several years...

Jul 1, 2022

Margot E. Richter, age 95, of Redgranite, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Preston Place in Redgranite.

She was born December 3, 1926 in Hamm, Germany the daughter of Reinhold and Johanna (Hyblbauer) Zerbe. She married Wilhelm F. Richter on April 30., 1948 in Germany.  He preceded her in death on January 4, 1972....

Jun 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert "Bob" D. Kout. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 20, 2022

Beverly Ann “Bev” Daye, age 72 of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home.  She was born on January 5, 1950 in Berlin, the daughter of Wilber and Alice (Bray) Daye.

Beverly was a graduate of Wautoma High School.  She worked as a Social Worker for the Waushara County Department of...

Jun 19, 2022

Dolores R. Slovinski, age 86, of Redgranite, passed away Sunday evening, June 19, 2022 at Berlin Hospital.

She was born March 9, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Mary Louise (Smith) Kikendall.

Dolores was a simple lady that enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and playing cards. She enjoyed mini getaways...

Jun 19, 2022

Jeffrey D. Lashbrook, age 52, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday evening, June 19, 2022.

Jeffrey was born April 15, 1970 in Maine to Richard E. and Stacia E. (Toschlog) Lashbrook.

Jeffrey was a simple man that enjoyed helping others.  He worked for Med Transport and enjoyed transporting people to their appointments.

He is...

Jun 14, 2022

Joyce Woodruff, age 91, passed away on June 14, 2022 at the Courtyard of Oshkosh. Joyce was born March 9, 1931 the daughter of Lester and Edna (Gorske) Loehr in Fond du Lac, WI. Joyce grew up in North Fond du Lac, living with her mother and step father, Leroy Trotz. She graduated from NFDL High School in 1949....

Jun 10, 2022

Terrence A. “Terry” Gaatz, age 76 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, June 10, 2022 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

He was born September 11, 1945 in Wild Rose, the son of Harvey and Phyllis (Pfeil) Gaatz.  He married Linda M. Ferrara on January 15, 1972 in Wautoma and celebrated 50 years of marriage...

Jun 6, 2022

Rita Rose Ruffalo, age 90 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, June 6, 2022 at Preston Place in Redgranite. Rita was born March 2, 1932 in the town of Rose, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edmund and Constance Prybylski. She married Jesse J. Ruffalo on June 5, 1954 in Heffron. They had a wonderful life together raising...

Jun 5, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Ray Allen Bender went home to Jesus on June 5, 2022 at age 82. Ron worked as a Plumber & Pipefitter until his retirement in 1999, and remained an active member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union 434 for a combined 57 years. He served in the United States Navy from October 6, 1958 - September 5,...

Jun 2, 2022

We are here to celebrate the life of our mother, Dorothy Roeske Bahrke Pearsall, a true Wonder Woman of 100 plus years on earth.  She was born August 14, 1921 in Ypsilanti, North Dakota to another Wonder Woman, our grandmother, Albertina Henrietta Roeske who was a mother of 10 children. Dorothy was the third youngest.

Things were...

May 30, 2022

Bill Standke, “Frog” to many lifelong friends, age 72, of Redgranite, passed away Monday afternoon, May 30, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with Hep C and the liver cancer that resulted, for the past five years. He was born May 8, 1950 in Berlin, the son of...

May 21, 2022

Kenneth Winn, was born May 10, 1934 in Milwaukee to Davier and George Winn.

Elaine Winn, was born January 17, 1937 in Milwaukee to Gladys and Edwin Almekinder.

Elaine learned to play the accordion at an early age, and later gave accordion lessons. She also played the trombone and piano. Ken...

May 14, 2022

Arlene M. Challoner, age 83, of Plainfield, formerly of Coloma, passed away peacefully, Saturday May 14, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.  She was born November 22, 1938 in rural Hancock, the daughter of Harrison and Cornelia (Williams) Leach.  She married Sofus F. Challoner on February 2, 1957 in Hancock. He preceded her in death on January...

May 10, 2022

John Edward McAlpin Jr. was born on October 17, 1944 to John E McAlpin Sr. and Anna May McAlpin (nee Zoesch) in Butternut, WI. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Norfolk, VA, then to Menasha, WI and then onto Key West, FL by age 7. This seems to be when he developed a lifelong love for Key Lime pies. They...