Obituaries

Sep 16, 2020

Dexter D. Sparks, age 75, of Nekoosa, formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 13, 1944 in Green Lake the son of Orris and Ila (DeWitt) Sparks.  He married Dana M. Welden on August 1, 2015.

Dexter was a member of the Plainfield Assembly...

Sep 7, 2020

L.I. Pete Morgan, age 79, of Almond, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 7, 2020 at home.

Pete was born November 29, 1940 in Fond du Lac, the son of Lynn I. and Lorraine G. (Buck) Morgan.  He married Verona J. Young on May 5, 1979.

Pete grew up in Woodruff where he received his...

Sep 6, 2020

Dorothy Rose Horacek, age 77, of Hancock, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born January 14, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Herbert E. and Justine Uteg.

Dorothy was the life of the party and enjoyed being around people and making others...

Aug 23, 2020

Barbara J. Fox, age 86, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born January 8, 1934 in the town of Pine Grove, Portage County, the daughter of Edward and Merilla (Sherman) Bertotto.  She married Robert S. Fox on August 4, 1956.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mary E. Sharp, age 52, of Wautoma, WI collapsed unexpectedly at home on August 21, 2020. She died the following day at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah on Saturday afternoon, August 22, 2020.

Mary was born on April 26, 1968 in Port Washington, WI to David S. and Patricia M. Drake. Mary was a 1986 graduate...

Aug 22, 2020

David J. Peterson, age 38, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday morning, August 22, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Deerfield, Waushara County.

He was born August 22, 1982 in Oceanside, California, Camp...

Aug 18, 2020

Kathy A. Lamb , age 62, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2020 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born May 15, 1958 in Wisconsin Rapids, the daughter of Charles E. and Dorothy L. Bartram Lamb.

Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Tri-County High School.  Kathy was employed at...

Aug 14, 2020

David K. Cole, age 67, of Plainfield, passed away Friday evening, August 14, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 10, 1953 in Tennessee.  He married Pauline M. Flaig on August 13, 1977.

David drove truck for 46 years as an owner/operator and also drove truck for Roehl...

Aug 6, 2020

Lauretta J. (Zielinski) Beggs-Brach, age 94, of Bancroft, passed away August 6, 2020 at Stevens Point Health Services, Stevens Point.

She was born June 8, 1926 in Almond, the daughter of Leo and Catherine (Szafranski) Zielinski the youngest of 12 children.  On August 25, 1945 she married Richard Beggs Sr. and together they had three...

Aug 5, 2020

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...