Obituaries

Terrence "Terry" A. Gaatz

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...

Rita Rose (Prybylski) Ruffalo

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...

Ronald R. Bender

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,...

Dorothy E. (Barhke) Pearsall

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...

William "Bill" "Frog" Standke

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...

Kenneth G. Winn

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...

Arlene May (Leach) Challoner

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...

John Edward Mcalpin Jr.

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...