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Robert J. Cousineau
Dec 28, 2022
Robert Cousineau 94, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Arborview Court nursing home in WI Rapids. He had family at his bedside and passed peacefully. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara, son Steven, Parents Joseph and Frances, Sisters Marion and Marie, and Brothers Harold, Edward, and Joseph. Bob...
Erin L. Mccormick
Dec 27, 2022
Erin L. McCormick, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens point. She was born on August 6, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of John and Linda (Polz) McCormick. Erin enjoyed her music and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by her mother Linda; her brother, John...
Virginia L Frost
Dec 24, 2022
Virginia L. Frost, age 75, of Ashland, formerly of the Plainfield area passed away December 24, 2022 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.
She was born July 14, 1947 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Theron and Delores (Bowker) Frost.
Virginia graduated from Tri-County High School. She was a loving aunt to all her nieces and...
Marlyn G. Wilcox
Dec 20, 2022
Marlyn G. Wilcox, age 96, of Plover, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, December 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born December 12, 1926 in Waushara County, the son of Willard and Rose (Schumacher) Wilcox. He married Eunice Pionke on April 7, 1951 in Almond. She preceded him in death on...
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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