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James E. "Jimmy Bee" Barringer

James E. "Jimmy Bee" Barringer

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,...

Donald S. Rapacz

Donald S. Rapacz

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...

Leroy D. Clark

Leroy D. Clark

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...

Bonnie C. (Slack)  Fischer

Bonnie C. (Slack) Fischer

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...

George R. Foster

George R. Foster

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,...

Patricia M. (Slack)  Schulz

Patricia M. (Slack) Schulz

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.

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Gordon W. Kramer

Gordon W. Kramer

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....

James David Rohrer

James David Rohrer

Apr 1, 2020

James D. Rohrer, age 59, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020 at his home.  Services are pending at this time.

Diane L (Blanchard)  Paprocki

Diane L (Blanchard) Paprocki

Mar 14, 2020

Diane L. Paprocki, age 65, of rural Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday evening, March 14, 2020 at her home.

She was born July 19, 1954 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Wilbur and Sigrid (Hanson) Blanchard. She married Raymond D. Paprocki on May 4, 1974 in West Allis.

Diane attended Greenfield High...

Wilbur J. Brown

Wilbur J. Brown

Mar 11, 2020

Wilbur J. “Willie”  Brown, age 74, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

He was born November 1, 1945 on the family farm in Hancock, the son of Joseph and Viola (Spaulding) Brown. He married Karen J. Schenck on August 15, 1964.

Willie farmed his...

Donald G. Hasselquist

Donald G. Hasselquist

Mar 6, 2020

Donald G. Hasselquist 87 of Mt. Morris died unexpectedly on Friday March 6, 2020. He was born on February 13th, 1933 at his home farm.  He was the son of William & Martha (Simonson) Hasselquist.   In 1955 Donald married Barbara (Nelson). Besides working on the farm Don worked for Bovee Furniture and as a Real Estate Broker. Don was very...

Joseph J. Walter

Joseph J. Walter

Mar 4, 2020

Joseph J. “Joe/Peg-leg” Walter, age 54 of Hancock, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020 at Thedacare Hospital in Appleton.

He was born January 2, 1966 in Hartford, the son of John and Kay (Berlowski) Walter.  He married Donna L. Bradley on August 3, 1991.

Joseph was raised in the Hartford area graduating...

Aaron E. Kumferman

Aaron E. Kumferman

Mar 4, 2020

Aaron E. Kumferman, age 47, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Aaron was born April 7, 1972 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the son of George and Renate (Loske) Kumferman.  He married the love of his life, Rachel King on April 18, 2009.

Aaron was...

Gretel Eastling

Gretel Eastling

Mar 3, 2020

Gretel Eastling July 2, 1934-March 3, 2020 If stories are told, this one has been heard many times. “If you are half the woman Gretel was, you are one amazing, incredible, strong woman.” Gretel was married to Paul Eastling up unto his passing in 2003. She dedicated her life to being a kind, caring person. She raised eleven children,...

Alan L. Van Loon

Alan L. Van Loon

Mar 2, 2020

Alan L. Van Loon, age 67, of Wautoma passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 2, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.  To honor Alan's wishes there will be private family services at a later date.

Patricia "Pat" A. Paulsen

Patricia "Pat" A. Paulsen

Feb 29, 2020

Patricia A. Paulsen, age 66, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, early Saturday morning, February 29, 2020, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after battling cancer for one year.

Patti was born November 12, 1953 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin the daughter of Raymond and Marion (Webb) Ketter. On December 30,...

Diane R. Wolski

Diane R. Wolski

Feb 25, 2020

Diane R. Wolski, age 80, of Plover, passed away Tuesday evening, February 25, 2020 at The Lodge at Whispering Pines in Plover, previously resided in Wautoma. She was born July 9, 1939 in Milwaukee the daughter of Edward & Florence Rickert.  She married Thomas D Wolski. He preceded her in death on April 2015. Diane was a member of...

David James Ostrander Sr.

David James Ostrander Sr.

Feb 11, 2020

David J. Ostrander, Sr. 71 of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield passed away February 11, 2020 at Cranberry Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids.

David was born December 14, 1948, the son of Gerry and Ruth (Withers) Ostrander.

David was a kind man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends being a prankster and...

Maryana "Nana" Rose Kranz

Maryana "Nana" Rose Kranz

Feb 10, 2020

Maryana Rose “Nana” Kranz, age 6, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 10, 2020. She was born January 2, 2014, in Neenah, the daughter of Shannon L. Kranz and Andrew Peltier.

Maryana was a kindergartner at Tri-County Elementary School. She was a vibrant, energetic little girl that loved playing with her sisters and her many...

Fidel Zapata

Fidel Zapata

Feb 10, 2020

Fidel Zapata, age 83, of Bancroft, passed away Monday afternoon, February 10, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with diabetes.

He was born April 15, 1936 in Pozo de Acuna, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the son of Meliton and Maclovia (Alverez) Zapata.  He married Maria Salce on August 15, 1997.

Fidel worked for...