Obituaries

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...

Feb 3, 2021

Mark James Shemanski, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Norway, Michigan on February 3, 2021.

He was born March 30, 1955 the youngest of seven children to Dr. Leonard S. and Frances M. (Kraus) Shemanski.  Mark graduated from Wautoma High School and Indiana University with a music major.

Mark was preceded in...

Feb 3, 2021

Stanley Patrick Shemanski, 67, of rural Berlin (formerly Wautoma), passed away February 3rd, 2021 with his beloved wife and three children at his side. With Stanley’s passing so goes a life filled with compassion, acceptance and understanding in the service to others. Stanley was born February 3rd, 1954, the second youngest of seven children to Dr. Leonard...

Jan 27, 2021

Philip M. Czlapinski, age 77, of Plainfield passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, January 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Martin A. and Myrtle L. Westover Czlapinski.  He married Carolann A. McCoy on October 5, 1963 in Chicago.

Philip was employed...

Jan 24, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Michael Lochinger blessed us with 80+ years on this plane, fought a courageous fight with emphysema late in life, and succumbed to COVID 19 after a 5 day battle at ThedaCare Memorial Regional Center in Neenah, WI, where he received the kindest and best of care.  This is a fact of his final days but...

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie Jane Stillman 99, passed away on Jan. 24, 2021 at Care Pardners in Whiting, WI. She was born in Plainfield, Dec 19, 1921 to the late Ira and Mabel (Rice) Shippee. Bonnies early years were spent working on the family farm, she worked the egg route with her father for several years.  After living thru the...

Jan 16, 2021

Patricia L. Jones, age 86, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born January 16, 1935 in Milwaukee the daughter of Joseph and Cathrine (Liempeck) Hayes.  She married Jerome W. Jones on October 1, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 28,...

Jan 15, 2021

Carrie Eunice Schroeder age 89, passed away January 15, 2021 at Whispering Pines Lodge.  She was born December 6, 1931 at Stark, WI, the daughter of late Harris and Inez (Cary) Spafford.

Carrie graduated from Tri County High School in 1950.

Carrie married Llewelyn Edward Schroeder July 18, 1953 in Oshkosh, and have...

Jan 14, 2021

Ricky Lee Felts, age 66, of Redgranite, Wisconsin, passed away January 14, 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Berlin, Wisconsin from complications of Pneumonia.

Born on January 11, 1955 Ricky was the son of the late Elmer & Anna Felts, he grew up in the Neenah, WI area, moved to Pennsylvania in 1999 to marry Dana...

Jan 13, 2021

Sharon Barbara Bratel (nee:  Bobby) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully after a long, courageous battle with Cancer at age 76 on Wednesday, January 13th.

She was born in Chicago to Joseph and Josephine Bobby on September 9, 1944.  Sharon moved to Plainfield as a child and...

Jan 13, 2021

Joseph E. Henke, age 71, of Almond, passed away Thursday morning, January 13, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 24, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of John and Myrtle Wendtland Henke.  He married Susan S. Boeck.

Joseph was a 1967 graduate of Almond Bancroft High School and later graduated...

Jan 12, 2021

Marissa N. (Ulvonta)  Schoneman, age 26, of rural Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2021 in Chicago.  She was born August 3, 1994  in Saginaw, MI to Terry and Amanda Schoneman.  Ulvonta loved animals, gardening and the outdoors.

She will be sadly missed.  Her amazing personality, loving smile and uniqueness will forever be remembered.

She...

Jan 10, 2021

Llewelyn Edward Schroeder, 91, passed away Sunday, Janaury 10, 2021at Whispering Pines Lodge. He was born in Oshkosh, WI October 15, 1929, the son of the late Edward and Florence (Tetzloff) Schroeder.

Llewelyn was a veteran of the Korean War in the Army 1951-1953, and belonged to the American Legion, Mead-Rath-Gutke Post 339, Almond, WI.

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