Obituaries

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Sandra K. Arentz

Sandra K. Arentz

Jul 16, 2021

Sandra K. Arentz, of Ocala, Florida formerly of Bancroft, passed away July 16, 2021 in Ocala Florida. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Stahl Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial will follow in the Plainfield Cemetery.

Walter G. Anderson

Walter G. Anderson

Jul 10, 2021

Walter G. Anderson, age 95, of Wisconsin Veterans Home, King and formerly of Plainfield, passed away Saturday morning, July 10, 2021 at the Veterans Home in King.

He was born March 21, 1926 in Trimble, Ohio the son of Pearl and Nellie (Barrett) Anderson.  He married Leone Baughman on April 25, 1957. She preceded him in death...

Walter A. Neuman Jr.

Walter A. Neuman Jr.

Jul 6, 2021

Walter A. Neuman Jr., age 88, of Lohrville, passed away suddenly, July 6, 2021 at his home.

He was born April 26, 1933 to Walter and Rachel Neuman.  He served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.

He is survived by his five children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: one brother and...

Timothy "Timbo" J. Rauls

Timothy "Timbo" J. Rauls

Jul 5, 2021

Timothy J. “Timbo” Rauls, age 61, of Hancock, formerly of Madison, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home in Madison.

He was born January 31, 1960 in Madison, the son of Lloyd M. and Joan M. (Jaquish) Rauls.  He married Marla L. Norquist on December 2, 1993.

Tim grew up in Madison where...

Jerry R. Hansen

Jerry R. Hansen

Jul 1, 2021

Jerry R. Hansen, age 86 of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday morning, July 1, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

He was born June 15, 1935 in Portage County the son of Harry and Edith (Sherman) Hansen.  He married Virginia L. Corter on November 12, 1960.

Jerry attended Tri-County High School.  He worked on the...

Robert "Bob" T. Niemczyk

Robert "Bob" T. Niemczyk

Jun 18, 2021

Robert “Bob” T. Niemczyk, age 77, of Waupaca, formerly of Plainfield, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point.

He was born February 1, 1944 in Stevens Point the son of Peter V. and Emily (Balicki) Niemczyk.  He married Shirley T. Kawlewski on August 24, 1968.

Bob was employed at...

Sandra M. Poters

Sandra M. Poters

Jun 15, 2021

Stahl Funeral Home

Sandra M. Poters, age 68, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday evening, June 15, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born July 18, 1952 in Illinois the daughter of Melvin and Faith (Kasten) Poters.

Sandra was a member of the American Legion Post 2019 Auxiliary and Moose...

James D. Johnston

James D. Johnston

Jun 14, 2021

J ames D. Johnston, age 23, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly with his loving family by his side, Monday morning, June 14, 2021 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Portage County.

He was born December 1, 1997 in Neenah, the son of Erik Johnston and Jennifer L. Worthen.

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Rodney L. Mcintee

Rodney L. Mcintee

Jun 11, 2021

Rodney Lee McIntee age 88 of Bancroft passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 11, 2021. He was born November 2, 1932 in Bancroft where he resided his entire life.

Rodney began his employment at the paper mill in Port Edwards until he was drafted into the United States Army. He returned...

Patricia "Pat" A. (Caves)  Wetmore

Patricia "Pat" A. (Caves) Wetmore

Jun 8, 2021

Patricia A. Wetmore, age 61, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, June 8, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. She was born March 26, 1960 in Berlin the daughter of Raymond R. “Bud” and Dorothy A. (Ladwig) Caves. She married the love of her life, Tim Wetmore on May 12, 1979...

Joseph L. Lang

Joseph L. Lang

May 26, 2021

J oseph L. Lang, age 79 of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, May 26, 2021 at his home with his family at this side. He was born May 31, 1941 in Michigan, the son of Leander F. and Pauline M. (Milletics) Lang. On June 3, 1961 he married Beverly Jean Hawkyard, and they were later blessed with...

Harvey W. Meddaugh

Harvey W. Meddaugh

May 24, 2021

Harvey W. Meddaugh, age 88, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 24, 2021 at University Hospital in Madison.

He was born March 3, 1933 in Portage County, the son of Alvick and Elveta (Nigh) Meddaugh.  He married Shirley A. Meacham on January 25, 1958 in Steven Point.

Harvey was...

Michael James Roby

Michael James Roby

May 14, 2021

Michael J. Roby, age 46, of Plainfield, passed away May 14, 2021 at University Hospital in Madison.

He was born September 29, 1974 in Elgin, Illinois the son of Michael L. and Barbara A. (Saindon) Roby.  He married Kimberly A. Scimeca on March 24, 2001 in Marengo, Illinois.

Michael grew...

Richard G. Musland

Richard G. Musland

May 10, 2021

Richard G. Musland, age 51, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 16, 1969 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Gene and Rosemary (Hosen) Bloede and the foster son of Linda Hammond.

Richard worked construction for many years.

He is survived by...

Marvin "Marv" Vriezen

Marvin "Marv" Vriezen

May 7, 2021

Marvin “Marv” Vriezen of Wautoma, formerly of Delavan, passed away on Friday May 7, 2021 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

Marvin was born on June 10, 1935, the fifth of six children of John C. Vriezen Sr and Berendina (Dena) C. (Sandbulte) Vriezen in Todd County, South Dakota on the  Rosebud Indian Reservation.  After graduating from Delavan...

John A. Meronek Jr.

John A. Meronek Jr.

Apr 27, 2021

John A. Meronek Jr., age 71, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021 at his home in Coloma.  To honor John's wishes private family services were held at the Stahl Celebration & Remembrance Center in Wautoma.

Jerald "Jerry" H. Sieg

Jerald "Jerry" H. Sieg

Apr 27, 2021

Jerald (Jerry) Harvey Sieg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 27th after an unexpected battle with cancer.  Born November 25, 1943, Jerry was the first child of Dora (Maldari) and Harvey Sieg.  He grew up in Berlin until the age of 12 when a business opportunity relocated the family to Redgranite, his mother’s hometown.  Jerry...

Daniel L. "Dan" Creighbaum

Daniel L. "Dan" Creighbaum

Apr 25, 2021

Daniel L. “Dan” Creighbaum, age 51, of Wild Rose, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah.

Dan was born on August 13, 1969, in Ripon, Wisconsin, to Irene (Krenz) Phillips. He married the love of his life, Tami J. Baughman, on December 13, 2014.

Dan was...

Delores A. (Hughes)  Nelson

Delores A. (Hughes) Nelson

Apr 24, 2021

Delores A. Nelson, age 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born February 2, 1929 in Stratford, Wisconsin the daughter of Bert and Tillie (Griener) Hughes.  She married Gordon Nelson on April 12, 1947 and they began their life together on the...

Jerome A. "Jerry" Way

Jerome A. "Jerry" Way

Apr 23, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” A. Way, age 74, of Almond, WI passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 23, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. Jerry was born at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN on December 28, 1946 to Jerome R. Way and Eleanor I. Way.  Jerry grew up in both Wisconsin and Minnesota.  He had an older...