Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Todd A. Armstrong, age 57, of Hancock, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 2, 1967 in Wisconsin the son of Robert and Francis (Dobek) Armstrong.

Todd grew up in the Plainfield area attending Wild Rose Schools and graduating from Wautoma High School. He later went on to...

Mar 23, 2025

    David A. Fowler born May 2 1937 in Rockford, Illinois went to his eternal home on March 23 2025. David lived most of his life in Hancock, Wisconsin. He left this world unexpectantly surrounded by his loving family at a local hospital.

   He was the beloved son of Florence and Laurence Fowler. He was preceded in death by...

Mar 15, 2025

Nancy Jean Shambaugh, age 71, of Bancroft, passed away, Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home.

Nancy was born on December 2, 1953 in Wisconsin Rapids to Norman and Flossie (Cain) Leavitt. She graduated from Almond-Bancroft High School and worked for many years as a potato farm worker until her retirement. Nancy enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening,...

Mar 14, 2025

Wayne G. Michur, age 68, of rural Berlin, passed away at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.

He was born December 19, 1956 in Stanley, Wisconsin the son of Adam and Eleanor (Valk) Michur. He married Patty Sweet on October 15, 2016 in Oshkosh.

Wayne was a hardworking man that always supplied for his family. He was an over-the-road truck driver for many...

Mar 12, 2025

Linda L. (Ernst) Sennott, age 58, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at her home with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 11, 1967 in Wild Rose, the daughter of Benjemen and Verdell (Buscweiler) Ernst.

Linda loved to help people and thrived in...

Feb 23, 2025

Barbara J. Klabunde, age 84, formerly of Waukesha and Hancock, WI, and most recently of West Allis, passed away peacefully to eternal life with her family by her side on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Barb was born on June 7, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, daughter to the late Orlando L. and Margaret J. (Gallert) Myers. Growing up in the...

Feb 22, 2025

Melva Bernice Keyser, age 91, of Wautoma, formerly of Arena, then Portage Wi, passed away February 22nd, 2025. She was born June 2nd, 1933; in Wyoming Valley, Wisconsin to Amanda (Peterson) and Gordon Pete. She was united in marriage to Clayton H. Keyser on October , 1952 Melva was preceeded in death by her sons Daniel and Joseph, 9...

Feb 18, 2025

Clarence A. Crawford , age 60, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born June 12, 1964 in Georgia the son of Clarence and Mary (Brown) Crawford.

Clarence spent his childhood years in Georgia, Germany, New York, and Connecticut....

Feb 16, 2025

Bonnie M. Wellens, age 91, formerly of Plainfield, passed away, peacefully, February 16, 2025 at Country Terrace in Minocqua.

She was born March 19, 1933 in Deerfield, Wisconsin the daughter of Emil and Matie (Collis) Klabunde.  She married Joseph D. Wellens on November 21, 1953. He preceded her in death on March of 1997.

Bonnie...

Feb 12, 2025

TSgt John E. Novotny passed away February 12, 2025 in Minneapolis. He was born in Plainfield on May 22, 1935 to Grace (Riggs) and Joseph Novotny. John was a 1953 graduate from Tri-County HS where he played football, basketball and baseball.

John joined the Air Force in 1955. He married Hazel Schubert in 1956. They welcomed two...

Feb 12, 2025

Nanette “Nancy” M. Stahl, of Wautoma, was peacefully called home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home, at the age of 75.

Nancy was born September 12, 1949, in Berlin, WI; daughter of the late Arthur and Nita (Straw) Schley.  She grew up in the area, attending local schools, and...

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 3, 2025

Patricia L. “Pat” Nigbor, age 85, of rural Redgranite, passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 3, 2025 at Heartland House.

She was born December 13, 1939 in Omro, the daughter of Basil and Lela (Fondel) Tritt. She married Robert J. Nigbor on August 11, 1958 in Iowa.

Pat grew up in the Redgranite...

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...