Obituaries

Feb 12, 2025

Joyce Marie Jung, born January 26, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at her home in Wautoma, Wisconsin on February 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Joyce leaves behind her loving husband of 70 years, LaVerne Jung. Joyce and LaVerne were a true yin and yang. Grandpa would say to go left, Grandma would say to go...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary A. Gear, age 95, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Silver Lake Haven in Wautoma with her family at her side.

She was born July 19, 1929 in Coloma, the daughter of Clio and Anna (Schrank) Urban.  She married Richard Gear on July 23, 1947. He preceded her in death in June...

Feb 8, 2025

Victor R. Ruiz, age 93, of Hancock, passed at his home with his loving family at his side on February 8, 2025

He was born February 27, 1931 in Pacana, Jalisco, Mexico.  He married Helen Holmes on January 4, 1960, in Chicago and together they had three loving children, Margaret, Sharise and John.

Victor came...

Feb 1, 2025

Steven G. Malliet, age 66, of rural Redgranite, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and son at his side on Saturday morning, February 1, 2025 .

He was born January 4, 1959 in Neenah, the son of Donald and Bernice (Gauger) Malliet.  He married Sharon M. Kocinski on September 27th, 1997.

Steven was...

Jan 30, 2025

Lloyd E. Lewallen, age 90, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, January 30, 2025 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton. He was born December 16, 1934 in Goshen, IN, the son of Earl and Doris (Heeter) Lewallen.

He moved to Plainfield, WI as a boy. He married Kay Bacon in 1957 and together they had two children....

Jan 21, 2025

Erik Evan Olsen, born March 23,1987, passed away unexpectedly at home in Hancock on January 21,2025.

Erik is survived by his parents Scott and Debra Olsen (Hasenbush) Two sisters: Doreen Olsen (Dwayne) Sarah Olsen; Brother: Brian Hasenbush . Erik leaves behind his nieces: Jada Olsen (Carter) Janell Holliday (Dom) Sophie Reany. His nephews: Gatlin, Carter and Jaxson...

Jan 13, 2025

Lindsey K. Jepson, age 29, of Wild Rose, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon January 13, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born May 20, 1995 in Berlin, WI , the daughter of Jeffery and Paula Lewallen. She married Dwight P. Jepson on  June 25, 2021.

Lindsey...

Jan 12, 2025

Liam D. Peck, age 16, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Pine Grove.

He was born July 18, 2008 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Russell “Rusty” Peck and Elaine M. (Engebretson) Peck.

Liam was currently a junior at Tri-County High School...

Jan 11, 2025

Barbara M. Schumacher-McGraw of Plainfield Wisconsin; passed away peacefully in her dream home on Horsehead Lake on January 11, 2025 one month before her 81st birthday.  Barb was 80 years of age, she was born February 11, 1944 in Schenectady, New York.  Barb spent the first 16 years of her life there.  Her family relocated to Cudahy, Wisconsin, where...

Dec 30, 2024

Thomas H. Chamberlin , age 74, of Redgranite, passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a long battle of kidney disease and heart disease on December 30, 2024.

Tom was born March 28, 1950 in the town of Leon the son of Richard “Dick” and Hilda Chamberlin. He married the love of...

Dec 29, 2024

Jane Frances Biesterfeld (Weibel) age 92 of Wautoma, passed peacefully at Theda Care Medical Center, Wild Rose on December 29, 2024. She was born April 8, 1932, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to the late Matthew and Louise (Miller) Weibel. Jane graduated from the St. Patricks High School in Milwaukee and on June 14, 1952, she went on to marry Elsworth...

Dec 24, 2024

Rose A. Newman passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 24th at Aspirus Hospital at the age of 76.  She was born July 13, 1948 in Sheboygan WI to John and Anna (Schicker) Krutzik.  Her family moved from Kiel to Plainfield in 1958 and this is where she would later meet and marry Gary L. Newman in 1968.  Gary and...

Dec 24, 2024

Ramona Annette Altenburg passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin at the age of 87.

Annette was born February 8, 1937, to Kitty Pearl (Neel) Cooley and Walter C. Cooley in Sneads, Florida. She graduated from Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida. Annette met a cute redheaded guy at a party when...

Dec 23, 2024

Ryan Allen Radke Dec 20, 1968 - Dec 23, 2024 Two days after his 56th birthday, Ryan quietly slipped from this world in his sleep. Ryan was born to Richard and Darlene Radke during a blizzard and the Hong Kong flu pandemic. He attended Wautoma Public schools and later The Minneapolis Institute of Music. In 1994 Ryan married Lauren...

Dec 23, 2024

Lowell W. Reepsdorf, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away Monday evening, December 23, 204 at the Omro Care Center.  To honor Lowell's wishes there will be no services.

Dec 23, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” McIntee, age 97, formerly of Bancroft, passed away on December 23, 2024 at Arborview Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids where she has resided for the past 15 months.

Marge was born on March 10, 1927 the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Blain) Billman. She married Clair “Bud” McIntee in 1946 and he preceded her...

Dec 18, 2024

Ruth M. Hammerle, age 83, of rural Bancroft, passed away December 18, 2024 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. A complete obituary will be published once it becomes available.

Dec 17, 2024

Juanita M. Rodriguez, age 75, of Bancroft, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Funeral services are pending at this time. A complete obituary will be available soon.

Dec 15, 2024

Neil R. Davis, age 95, formerly of Plainfield and Saukville, WI, passed away Sunday evening, December 15, 2024 at Thedacare Medical Center in Neenah.

He was born March 29, 1929 on the old family farm near Wild Rose, Wisconsin, the son of Daniel R. and Mary Alice (Cary) Davis. He married Rita M. Pockat on July 5,...

Dec 8, 2024

Myrna J. Kudronowicz, age 77, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2024 at Wisconsin Rapids Riverview Hospital.

She was born December 22, 1946 in California, the daughter of Bernard and Rojean (Perron) Newby.  She married Damon Kudronowicz in October of 1974.

Myrna worked as a beautician for several years where she became known for...