Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

Victor L. Cejka, Sr., age 87, of Hancock, WI (formerly of Stickney and Berwyn, IL), passed away the morning of April 21, 2021, at his home on Fish Lake with his family by his side. Shortly after Vic passed away, the sunshine peaked through the clouds while the gentle breeze carried the falling snow across Fish Lake.

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Apr 18, 2021

Margaret Jane “Peggy” Engelmann passed away in San Antonio, TX on April 18, 2021. Peggy was born in Waukegan, IL to John and Florence Grom. She attended Waukegan Township High School, graduating in 1964. She met George Engelmann in 1971, they were married in 1975 and became a blended family. Peggy was a homemaker for most of her life...

Apr 18, 2021

Robert C. Saeger, age 56, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, April 18, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born September 20, 1964 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin.  He married Laura J. Czlapinski on April 21, 1990 in Wautoma.

Bob loved working for Taterland Farms (Gary Woyak)...

Apr 14, 2021

Richard P. Werner, age 60, of Hancock, died suddenly and unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 25, 1960 in Oshkosh the son of Richard A. and Lucy Priebe Werner.  Richard married Teresa Schlaeger on August 10, 1985 in Neenah.

Richard graduated from Oshkosh West after graduation he enlisted in...

Apr 4, 2021

Dennis Glenn Wedde went to his Lord and Savior on April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday, after an intense struggle with brain cancer. He was the firstborn to Clarence and Gertrude Wedde on August 18, 1944. Dennis attended the Spees Corner School until 8th grade and went on to graduate from Wautoma High School and Waushara County Teachers College. He...

Mar 30, 2021

Terry D. Carpenter , age 75, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, March 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1945 in Burlington, Wisconsin the son of Lawrence and Arlene (Rockow) Carpenter.  On September 7, 1966 he married Marilyn L. Fedran in Wautoma and later raised four wonderful daughters,...

Mar 25, 2021

Phillip D. Keenlance, age 67, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2021 at his home with his wife at his side.

He was born November 19, 1953 in Stevens Point the son of Earl and Mary (MrKvicka) Keenlance.  On May 24, 1975 he married Barbara A. Erickson and together they had four loving children, Sharon,...

Mar 15, 2021

Renae R. Allison, age 59, of rural Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 15, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born October 13, 1961 in Milwaukee the daughter of Douglas and Ruby (Kinkaid) Bourdon.

Renae loved the outdoors spending time with family and friends.  She...

Mar 11, 2021

Raymond (Chuck) Crawford went to heaven on March 11, 2021 after living 25 years  with Parkinson Disease and having a brief battle with Covid.

Chuck was born on June 12, 1944 to Raymond and Lillian (Peterson) Crawford in Plainfield, Wi.  He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1962.  On June 12, 1965 he married Judy...

Mar 11, 2021

Milan (Mike) G. Dornik, age 88 of Hancock, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday morning, March 11, 2021 at his home. He was born January 13, 1933 in Lyons, Illinois, the son of Joe and Eva (Kedro) Dornik. He married Donna M. Poad on October 12, 1957 at the church in Hancock. They celebrated 63 years...

Mar 8, 2021

Danette A. Nigh, age 42, of Madison, formerly of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 8, 2021.

Danette is survived by her dog, Frankee; her mother, Barb Nigh; her brothers and sisters, Dan, Dianne, Dennis and Delaine; her nephews and niece, Trevor, Isaiah, Dylan, Megan and Brandon; further survived by aunts,...

Feb 27, 2021

Eric R. Pilsl , age 50, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 10, 1970 in Oshkosh, the son of Al and Susan (Parker) Pilsl.  On July 4, 2018 he married the love of his life Jennifer Lynn Schwartzman.

Eric was...

Feb 24, 2021

Sharon L. Brown, “Berber” age 75, of Redgranite, passed away Wednesday morning, February 24, 2021 at Patriot Place in Wautoma.

She was born October 27, 1945 in Winneconne, the daughter of Alvin and Normaleen (Kolitz) Opperman.  On November 30, 1963 she married Henry Brown and to this union they had five loving children, Keith, Sherri,...

Feb 21, 2021

Bernard “Bernie” Joseph Seaman age 83, of Almond, WI sailed off into the clear blue waters on February 21, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1937 on the farm in Berlin, WI to Carl and Joanne Lesnaik Seaman.  He attended Rabbit School, a rural country school and graduated from the Berlin School District.

Bernie proudly...

Feb 15, 2021

John Lawrence Zouski passed away on Monday February 15 surrounded by family after a 2-year battle with cancer. John was born November 19, 1942 in Chicago, IL son of John J. Zouski and Anna Pawlak. He grew up in various communities in central Wisconsin and graduated from Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. After some college John joined the...

Feb 13, 2021

William M. Shackelford, age 65, of Appleton, formerly of Bancroft passed away February 13, 2021 at his home in Appleton after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born October 12, 1955 in California the son of Marvin and Shirley Shackelford.

He is survived by his sons, Jesse L. Shackelford and granddaughter (Cloee...

Feb 12, 2021

Ricky L. Engstrom, age 66, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Friday evening February 12, 2021 at Thedacare Hospital in Waupaca.

He was born January 31, 1955 in Milwaukee the son of Robert W. and Priscilla (Vanderken) Engstrom.  On August 22, 1981 he married Evelyn R. Ebeling.

Ricky was a graduate of Madison High...

Feb 10, 2021

Shirley M. Shackelford, age 84, of Bancroft, passed away February 10, 2021 at Steven’s Point Care Center.

She was born March 23, 1936 to Leland and Grace Allen.  She married Marvin B. Shackelford on August 31, 1951 in Holden, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on January 31, 2018.

Shirley was a loving mother to...

Feb 9, 2021

Lugene L. Koats, age 77, of Neshkoro, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Appleton Medical Center.

He was born August 4, 1943 in Berlin, to Richard and Lila Philbrick Koats.  He married Susan L. Sauer on August 5, 1967 in Neshkoro.

Lugene graduated from Westfield High School in 1961. After graduation he worked at...

Feb 9, 2021

Todd A. Pike, age 55, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2021.

He was born May 27, 1965 in Wild Rose, the son of Lyle A. and Beverly J. Frost Pike.  He married Mary L. Hilpipre on June 4, 2005.

Todd was a lifelong resident of Plainfield area where he enjoyed...