Obituaries

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Ruth B. (Klabunde)  Dehling

Ruth B. (Klabunde) Dehling

Nov 8, 2021

Ruth B. (Klabunde) Dehling, of Wautoma formerly of Coloma passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 8, 2021 at Heartland House in Wautoma, just 10 days after the love of her life Robert passed away.

Ruth was born on her family farm on January 26, 1928 in the town of Deerfield. Ruth married the love of...

Dale H. Wedde

Dale H. Wedde

Nov 7, 2021

Dale H. Wedde, age 68, of Wautoma, passed away early Sunday morning November 7, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 19, 1953, the son of Wilbert and Marie (Ninneman) Wedde.  On June 1, 1974 in Wautoma he married Janice Brownell and they enjoyed...

Ruben Rivera

Ruben Rivera

Nov 5, 2021

Ruben Rivera, age 46, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

He was born April 8, 1975 in Larado, Texas the son of the late, Ruben M. and Elida (Rivera) Hernandez.  ...

Delmer "Del" Kemnetz

Delmer "Del" Kemnetz

Nov 5, 2021

Delmer "Del" Kemnetz, age 80, of Hancock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 5th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Del was born on April 7, 1941 on the family farm in Hancock to Vilas and Isabell (Briese) Kemnetz. Del worked a variety of positions through the years and enjoyed farming on the...

Michael Russell

Michael Russell

Oct 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Russell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert H. Dehling

Robert H. Dehling

Oct 29, 2021

Robert H. Dehling, age 95, of Coloma, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Heartland House, Wautoma.

He was born September 10, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Harvey Dehling and Lydia Dehling(Hoffman). After school Bob enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean war. He then went on and was a switchman working...

Cara J. Deist

Cara J. Deist

Oct 27, 2021

Cara Jon Deist , age 46, of Wild Rose, WI joined our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

She was born in Wild Rose on May 7, 1975 the daughter of Thomas and Carla (Piaquadio) Deist of Wild Rose.

Cara was a Free Spirit. Most importantly the beauty of our daughter...

Ruby M. (Hotchkiss)  Campbell

Ruby M. (Hotchkiss) Campbell

Oct 26, 2021

Ruby M. Campbell, age 92, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, October 26, 2021 at her home in Bancroft.

She was born May 23, 1929 in Kellner, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Pearl (Ordway) Hotchkiss.  She married Earl W. Campbell on August 3, 1946 in Nekoosa.  He preceded her in death on October 1,2002.

Ruby...

Arturo Estrada

Arturo Estrada

Oct 22, 2021

Arturo Estrada, age 67, of Hancock, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau after a courageous battle with COVID 19.

He was born July 31, 1954 in Oconto, Wisconsin the son of Jose and Olga (Sanchez) Estrada.  He met Roxanne (Bartel) Estrada in 1978. They married in 1983 and they later...

Robert F. Hofer

Robert F. Hofer

Oct 21, 2021

Robert F. Hofer was delivered into our Lord’s hands, Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the young age of 90 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife Bernice (nee Kartes). Beloved father of Ruth Farnan, Michael (Leslie) Hofer, Janet Kierzek, Thomas (Cheryl) Hofer, Catherine (Steve) Wilkins and Paul (Tricia) Hofer. Cherished by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also loved by...

Karen A. (Saxler)  Kainz

Karen A. (Saxler) Kainz

Oct 20, 2021

Karen A. Kainz, age 76, of Coloma, was received into God’s arms on Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021, while at Heartland House, CBRF, in Wautoma.

She was born March 27, 1945, in South Milwaukee; the daughter of Harold and Frances Saxler.  She married Daniel N. Kainz on July 3, 1981.

Karen Saxler-Kainz was...

Richard "Dick" J. Bentley

Richard "Dick" J. Bentley

Oct 17, 2021

Richard “Dick” J. Bentley, age 77, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 17, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point after battling complications from an infection.

He was born March 22, 1944 in Milwaukee the son of Ralph and Mabel Matuskee Bentley.  He married Ireta M. Golla on December 28, 1963 in Plainfield...

Matthew P. Durrant

Matthew P. Durrant

Oct 15, 2021

Matthew P. Durrant, age 60, of Hancock, passed away suddenly, October 15, 2021 at his home of a heart condition.

He was born November 21, 1960 in Richland Center, Wisconsin the son Delvin J. and Donna M. (Roloff) Durrant.  He married Ruth Ann Watermolen, on a sunny and 70 degree February 21, 1987 day.

Matthew...

Paul A. Soenksen, Sr.

Paul A. Soenksen, Sr.

Oct 11, 2021

Paul A. Soenksen, Sr. age 62, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, October 11, 2021 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton.

Paul was born October 9, 1959 in Libertyville, Illinois the son of Christian J. Soenksen and Grace (Somner) Mitchell. He married Anne Marie Raffit on November 15, 1980.

Paul grew up in...

Scott H. Chamberlain

Scott H. Chamberlain

Oct 8, 2021

Scott H. Chamberlain , age 44, of Bancroft, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Friday October 8, 2021.

He was born July 12, 1977 in Stevens Point, the son of Randy and Jackie (James Dio) Chamberlain. He

married Jodi R. Kolodziej on August 30, 2003.

Scott had many passions but being outdoors...

William W. Lashay

William W. Lashay

Oct 1, 2021

William W. “Billy” Lashay, age 24, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 28, 1996 in Stevens Point the son of Daniel and April (Timmerman) Lashay.  William was raised in the Bancroft area entire life.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived...

Patricia A. (Detlor)  Williams

Patricia A. (Detlor) Williams

Sep 26, 2021

Patty was born in Waushara County, Wisconsin on April 19, 1942.  She was a very precocious child who graduated valedictorian of Tri-County High School’s class of 1960.  In 1966 she graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy as the first student there with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She worked her entire professional career as a pharmacist with...

Terry L. Koats

Terry L. Koats

Sep 26, 2021

Terry L. Koats (Toad), age 52, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon September 26, 2021 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton after a courageous battle with COVID.

He was born November 2, 1968 the son of Lugene L. and Susan L. Koats.  On May 2, 1998 married the love of his life Kay Propson and...

Carol Jean Scudder

Carol Jean Scudder

Sep 23, 2021

Carol J. Scudder, age 83, of the town of Crystal Lake, Marquette County, found peace on September 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born May 21, 1938 to Carl and Ruth (Bergstrom) Myhill.

Loving mother of Ronald (Jane) Buxbaum and Dawn (Dan) Dohmeyer.  Loving grandmother of Robert Buxbaum, Kaitlyn (Dikota) Davidson and...

Jean Lucille (Wallner)  Barden

Jean Lucille (Wallner) Barden

Sep 21, 2021

Jean Lucille (Wallner) Barden, 91, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

She grew up in Plainfield, Wisconsin and moved to Milwaukee to attend Evangelical Deaconess Nursing School.  After graduating, Jean and Ellsworth were married on January 3, 1953. They made Milwaukee their home raising six children there.  Jean worked as a registered nurse...