Obituaries

Aug 3, 2020

Loretta A. Ziaya (nee Divine) age 71, became a guardian angel to her grandchildren on August 3, 2020 at St. Mary Hospital in Milwaukee.

She was born July 21, 1949 to Harvey and Doris Divine. She married Lawrence Ziaya on February 28, 1971.

Loretta loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Jul 30, 2020

Watson Byrnes “Woody” Woodruff, age 89, of Wautoma, formerly of North Fond du Lac, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Prairie Place, Ripon after a short illness.

He was born February 11, 1931 in Fond du Lac, the son of Warren and Alma (Kuehl) Woodruff. He married Joyce M. Loehr on August 28, 1954.

Jul 25, 2020

Clara Jean (Barnes) Bogard , 86 of Hancock, passed away at Silver Lake Manor, in Wautoma and went to her loving God’s home in Heaven on July 25, 2020 with her daughter, Stephanie Howell by her side.  Clara Jean Barnes was born on February 05, 1934 to Ivan Barnes and Mildred (Moors) Barnes in their family home...

Jul 24, 2020

Jerry D. Raatz, age 89, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Friday morning, July 24, 2020 at his home in Coloma.

He was born June 27, 1931 in Wisconsin to son of Richard F. and Lauraine L. (Sauerbrei) Raatz.

Jerry owned and operated Jerry’s Red Steer Tavern in Wautoma for many years.  He served...

Jul 15, 2020

Gloria M. Hadden, age 87 years young, of Plainfield, passed away July 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving children.

The good Lord blessed the family of Earl and Leona (Buelow) Brinkmann with Gloria on October 23, 1932 in Weyauwega, WI.  Gloria attended schools in Weyauwega; Waupaca: Chandler, AZ; and in Wild Rose,...

Jul 12, 2020

Ronald J. Burnison, age 73, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2020 at his home in Montello, WI. He is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Aldona Burnison. Ronnie is survived by his wife Margaret of 28 years, brother David Burnison, his seven children, Tim Burnison, Kelly Bianchi, Amanda (Tom) Burnison, Francie (Michael) Frostell, Ernie (Jennifer) Burnison,...

Jul 9, 2020

Kenneth Winn, was born May 10, 1934 in Milwaukee to Davier and George Winn.

Elaine Winn , was born January 17, 1937 in Milwaukee to Gladys and Edwin Almekinder.

Elaine learned to play the accordion at an early age, and later gave accordion lessons. She also played the trombone and piano....

Jul 7, 2020

Chris E. Johnson, age 65 of Plainfield passed away on July 7, 2020 after a battle with glioblastoma he had been diagnosed with on March 13, 2019.  No services are planned per Chris’ wishes.

Chris was born January 26, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids. He was the middle child of Clifton and Gladys Conover Johnson.  He grew up...

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.