Obituaries

Local Obituaries

John E. Mcalpin

John E. Mcalpin

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...

Frank "Jerry" Rothermel

Frank "Jerry" Rothermel

Apr 30, 2022

Frank “Jerry” J. Rothermel, age 95, passed away Saturday evening, April 30, 2022 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King.

He was born May 14, 1926 in Kenosha, the son of Frank and Mildred (Starks) Rothermel.  He married Dorothy Freigang on June 25, 1948 in Plainfield.

Jerry was born into a family which owned a school...

Walter "Jim" Callahan

Walter "Jim" Callahan

Apr 29, 2022

Walter J. “Jim” Callahan, age 80, of Hancock, passed away Friday morning, April 29, 2022 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point.

He was born August 3, 1941 in Waushara County, the son of Walter G. and Martha P. (Weynuth) Callahan.  He married Madeline J. Baillod on September 5, 1964.

Jim was a 1959 graduate...

Carol Scantlin

Carol Scantlin

Apr 17, 2022

Carol L. Scantlin , age 77, of Steven Point, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday, at North Haven Assisted Living where she was a resident for the last five and half years.

She was born March 27, 1945 in Milwaukee the daughter of Harold and Betty (Stainbrook) Mau.

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Vivian A. (Bishop)  Brewer

Vivian A. (Bishop) Brewer

Apr 15, 2022

Vivian A. Brewer

Born May 28, 1936 and passed away April 15, 2022. She was a mother of five girls.

In lieu of flowers, please donate memorials to Agnesian Health Care Foundation, 430 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

David Allen Ludtke

David Allen Ludtke

Apr 14, 2022

David A. Ludtke, 58, of Hancock passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 16, 2022. He was born in Wild Rose on April 5, 1964. He left behind two brothers; Michael (Tresa) Ludtke and Robert (Jean) Ludtke, and two sisters; Sandy (Mike) Gipson and Linda (Ed) Howard. Further survived by many nieces and nephews.  He was proceeded in death by two...

Tammy J. (Ruppenthal)  Kutschenreuter

Tammy J. (Ruppenthal) Kutschenreuter

Apr 10, 2022

Tammy J. Kutschenreuter was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She left this world April 10, 2022 at home in Wautoma, WI.

Daughter of Jerome & Judith Ruppenthal. Sister of Todd Ruppenthal.

Beloved Wife of Mark Kutschenreuter of 33 years. Cherished sister-in-law to Nancy Kutschenreuter and Drew Kutschenreuter. Loving mom of Kyle (Maria)...

Margaret A (Weber)  Zarnoth

Margaret A (Weber) Zarnoth

Mar 26, 2022

Margaret A. Zarnoth, age 69, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday evening, March 26, 2022 at her home in Coloma.

She was born March 17, 1953 in Milwaukee the daughter of Henry and Joyce (Benoy) Weber. She married Bruce G. Zarnoth on October 9, 1971.

Margaret was raised in the Milwaukee...

Marlin M. Schimelpfenig

Marlin M. Schimelpfenig

Mar 12, 2022

Marlin M. Schimelpfenig, age 76, of Neshkoro, passed away Saturday evening, March 12, 2022 at this home after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 20, 1945 in Coloma, the son of Marlin and Doreen (Goodwin) Schimelpfenig.  He married Penny L. Nielsen on July 25, 1991 in Richord.

Marlin grew up in the Wautoma area...

Donald D. Hilpipre Sr.

Donald D. Hilpipre Sr.

Mar 5, 2022

Donald Dean Hilpipre Sr. age 91, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday evening, March 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born on November 30, 1930 in Blairsburg, Iowa, to Charles V. and Jesse Bell (Rapp) Hilpipre. He married Marirose Reid in 1957 in Plainfield.

Donald served his country in the United States Air...

Sally Luella (King)  Pliner

Sally Luella (King) Pliner

Feb 23, 2022

Sally (Luella) Pliner, age 71, of Hancock, passed away suddenly, Wednesday afternoon, February 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born July 16, 1950 in Beloit, the daughter of Lee and Ruth (Smiley) King.  She married DuWayne R. Pliner on December 19, 1980 in Hartford.

Sally was raised in Crystal...

Anthony "Tom" Thomas Jones Sr.

Anthony "Tom" Thomas Jones Sr.

Feb 16, 2022

Anthony T. “Tom” Jones Sr., age 73, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, February 16, 2022 at his home with his family at his side after a short illness.

He was born December 23, 1948 in Milwaukee, the son of Jerome and Sarah (Cleary) Jones.  He married Deborah D. Wagner on November 5, 1975. She preceded...

Mary I. (Metcalf)  Meddaugh

Mary I. (Metcalf) Meddaugh

Feb 9, 2022

Mary I. Meddaugh, age 88, of Wautoma, formerly of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born March 5, 1933 in Altoona, Wisconsin the daughter of Richard H. Metcalf Sr. and Mabel (Norton) Casper.  She married Carroll Meddaugh on April 23, 1949 in Plainfield. He preceded her...

John E. Hassmann

John E. Hassmann

Feb 3, 2022

John E. Hassmann, age 84 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at his daughter's home in Marble Falls, Texas.

John was born June 18th, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Eugene and Ruth Hassmann.  He married Pat Perry of Mount Morris on August 14th, 1960. Together they celebrated...

Romona M. (Allison)  Schulist

Romona M. (Allison) Schulist

Feb 2, 2022

Romona M. Schulist, age 92, of rural Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 2, 2022, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin, after a brief stay under hospice care.

Romona was born May 3, 1929, to Charlie and Flossie (Crawford) Allison, on the family farm in West Plainfield. She graduated from Plainfield Schools. Romona married...

Joshua D. Durrant

Joshua D. Durrant

Feb 1, 2022

Joshua D. Durrant, age 34, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of February 1st at Wausau Aspirus Hospital.

He was born March 6th, 1987; the son of Matthew and Ruth Ann Durrant; in Stevens Point, WI.

Josh graduated from Tri County High School in 2005 and continued working alongside his dad....

Mary C. (Johnson)  Caves

Mary C. (Johnson) Caves

Jan 25, 2022

Mary Christine (Johnson) Caves , 95, of Plainfield passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Mary was born to Reuben and Hazel (Randall) Johnson in Chesterton, Indiana on August 25,1926.

During her childhood years, the family moved several times finally residing in Plainfield where her grandfather pastored the Plainfield Baptist Church and Mary graduated...

John J. Neusen

John J. Neusen

Jan 22, 2022

John J. Neusen, age 57, of Coloma, passed away suddenly January 22, 2022 at his home.  John was born in Milwaukee to Robert and Beverly Neusen.  To honor John's wishes, private family services will be held at the Stahl Celebration & Remembrance Center.

Rory J. Hasselquist

Rory J. Hasselquist

Jan 21, 2022

Rory J. Hasselquist, age 64, of Mount Morris, passed away peacefully January 21, 2022 at Montello Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 5, 1957 in Berlin; the son of Donald and Barbara (Nelson) Hasselquist. Rory was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris, where he worked as a real estate agent/broker and...

Francis John Stocks

Francis John Stocks

Jan 19, 2022

Francis John Stocks , age 75, of Redgranite, passed away at Preston Place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Fran was born March 20, 1946 in Oconomowoc, WI., to James and Alice (Buth) Stocks.  He married Brenda Obremski on September 11, 1999 in Berlin, WI.

Fran was a kind and gentle man. He spent...