Obituaries

Jun 22, 2020

Thomas R. Raatz, 69, of rural Redgranite, passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born March 4, 1951 at Berlin Hospital, the son of Richard and Lauraine (Sauerbrei) Raatz.  He worked many jobs over his 69 years, starting at Berlin Foundry & Machine Co. Berlin and ended working for Senca farms, Hancock....

Jun 11, 2020

Tressie A. Courter, age 100, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield, passed away Thursday morning, June 11, 2020 at Wisconsin Rapids Health Services.

She was born November 2, 1919 in Wisconsin the daughter of Royal and Bertha Nelson.  She married John Courter, he preceded her in death.

Tressie enjoyed spending time with her family whom...

Jun 11, 2020

Lee R. Holmes , age 79, of rural Hancock, passed away Thursday morning, June 11, 2020 after a short illness.

He was born April 5, 1941 in Waushara County, the son of Darwin and Florence (Hamilton) Holmes.  Lee never married.

Lee was a very kind man that worked hard for what he had.  ...

Jun 6, 2020

Barbara Annyne Doman age 69 passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 6th, 2020 at Willow Brooke Assisted living, Her Daughter Dawn was beside her during her last hours. Barb struggled for many years of illness before her time of death. Born December 18th 1950 in the city of Milwaukee, Wi daughter of Wallace Henry Doman and Helen Lorraine (nee...

May 29, 2020

June Harriet (Bender) Dudei, passed away on May 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family in Hancock, where she had resided with her wonderful loving caretakers, daughter Shirlee (Hank) and her grandson Logan. She was born August 6, 1926 in the Town of Washburn in Clark County on her grandfather Logan’s family farm, to David Bender and...

May 24, 2020

Cheryl L. Spaulding, age 72, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2020 at her home in Wautoma.  She married Edward C. Spaulding on May 23, 1970 in Oshkosh.  To honor Cheryl's wishes no services will be held.

May 22, 2020

Sally J. Bandt , age 83, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 22, 2020 at Thedacare Hospital in Neenah.

She was born March 16, 1937 in Westfield, the daughter of Fredrick and Augusta (Zinke) Sonnenberg.  She married Russell D. Bandt Sr. on December 14, 1957 in Adams. He preceded her in death on...

May 10, 2020

Norman Bruce Marzahl, age 87 of Neshkoro, WI., passed away on May 10, 2020 peacefully with his loving son at his side. Norm was born January 13, 1933 in Bristol, Wi. to Alta and Ralph Marzahl. Graduating from Wilmont High, he entered active Air Force, eventually becoming a Veteran of the Korean War.  After having his own State Farm...

May 7, 2020

William A. “Bill” Leavitt, age 89, of rural Plainfield, passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Edgewater Haven in Port Edwards.

He was born July 7, 1930 on the family farm in the town of Pine Grove, Portage County the son of Thomas and Alice (Lamberton) Leavitt..

Mr. Leavitt served his country in...

May 4, 2020

Buddy J. “Bud” Goff, age 62, of Almond, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 4, 2020 at Froedert Hospital in West Allis.

He was born July 7, 1957 in Winner, South Dakota, the son of Don M. and Dora (Nohrenberd) Goff.  He married Laurie L. Windsor on 7/27/1990 in Bancroft Wisconsin.

Bud moved to...

May 2, 2020

Roland D. Franks, age 88, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home of natural causes.

He was born June 3, 1931 in Oshkosh, the son of Lloyd and Opal (Footit) Franks.  He married Joyce L. King on March 18, 1950, she preceded him in death on November 23, 2016.

Roland...

May 1, 2020

Allen F. Forrest, age 78, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, May 1, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.  A complete obituary will be available soon.

Apr 27, 2020

Jerome F. Schildgen, age 81, of Almond, Wisconsin passed away from cancer complications Monday morning, April 27, 2020 in the care of ThedaCare Hospice in Waupaca.

He was born January 17, 1939 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Firmin and Katherine (Knapp) Schildgen, growing up on the family farm. After Jerry served his country in...

Apr 26, 2020

James E. Barringer “Jimmy Bee”, age 74, of Wautoma WI passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 26, 2020 at his home while surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 3, 1945 in Milwaukee WI and the son of Eugene E. and (Boppo) Delores L. Larsen Barringer.  He married Jean (Bogart) Barringer on December 6,...

Apr 18, 2020

Donald S. Rapacz, age 91, of Hancock, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Heartland House, CBRF in Wautoma.

He was born May 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Stephen and Mary (Michalek) Rapacz.  He married the Clara M. Vaessen on August 29, 1963 in Chicago. They were blessed with nearly 57 years...

Apr 5, 2020

LeRoy D. Clark , age 87, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, April 5, 2020 at Heartland House, CBRF.

He was born June 16, 1932 in Akron, Ohio the son of Victor and Florence (Hill) Clark.  He married Bonita Sisco on September 6, 1958 in Milwaukee.

LeRoy served in the United States...

Apr 3, 2020

Bonnie C. Fischer, age 64, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, April 3, 2020 at Theda Care Center in Neenah.

She was born August 2, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Keith and Genevieve (Bannach) Slack. She married James A. Fischer on October 31, 1998.

Bonnie was a cook at multiple...

Apr 3, 2020

George R. Foster, age 86 of Hancock passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 22, 1933 in Hancock to Edward and Leta (Carlton) Foster. On March 8, 1957 he married Barbara J. Schupbach in Ontario, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on June 17,...

Apr 2, 2020

Patricia M. Schulz , age 72, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, April 2, 2020 at North Ridge Assisted Living in Stevens Point.

She was born January 5, 1948 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Keith and Genevieve (Bannach) Slack.

Patricia was employed in the health care services for many years.

Apr 1, 2020

Gordon W. Kramer , age 95, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. He was born January 6, 1925 in the township of Buena Vista, the son of Leslie and Ethyl (Hill) Kramer. He married Evelyn M. Metcalf on January 31, 1945 in Plainfield and to this union they had nine children....