Obituaries

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 9, 2020

David Francis Fitzgerald (Fitz) was born October 15, 1937 to Leo and Ineata (Slivinski) Fitzgerald in Wyocena, WI. He lived in Pardeeville most of his life until moving to Neshkoro in 1988.  Dave went to eternal life on February 9, 2020 with his wife and special neighbor Brian by his side.  He attended Pardeeville Area Schools graduating...

Feb 7, 2020

Catherine L. “Cathy” Schaars, age 50, of Stevens Point, formerly of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, February 7, 2020 at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point.

She was born April 17, 1969 in Wild Rose the daughter of Leone and JoAnn (Wallner) Sherman.  She married Thomas Schaars on September 24, 1994, they later divorced....

Jan 26, 2020

Mary T. Van Vleet Ross (Ma Ross, the general) passed away Sunday January 26, 2020 at Heartland House Wautoma Wisconsin at the age of 87. She was born March 9, 1932 in Milwaukee Wisconsin the daughter of William and Irene Van Vleet. She had two older brothers Bill (Lynn) Van Vleet, Paul (Martha) Van Vleet and a...

Jan 24, 2020

Gerald ‘Bob’ Woyak , age 85, of rural Plainfield, passed away early Friday morning, January 24, 2020 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Plover.

He was born September 25, 1934 in Amherst Junction the son of Julius and Verna (Dombrowski) Woyak.  He married Lynette Zywicki on October 22, 1955.

Gerald was a faithful...

Jan 23, 2020

Wayne G. Schwartzman, age 83, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2020 at Marshfield Hospital.

He was born November 10, 1936 in Merrill, Wisconsin the son of Wilbert and Ruby (Jensen) Schwartzman.  He married Joan E. Scherbarth on November 25, 1954.

Wayne grew up on the Milwaukee area until moving...

Jan 11, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” LeRoy James, age 83, of Almond, went home to be with his Lord on January 11, 2020 at the home of family while under the care of Hospice Ascension at Home.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 at First Baptist Church 8376 Klondyke Street, Bancroft.  Visitation for family and...

Jan 5, 2020

John William Ross Sr. passed away peacefully January 5th, 2020 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. John was 65 years old.

He is survived by his children Sara (Gavin) Garcia, Allison Ross and John Ross Jr. Eight grandchildren, the last being born on January 20, 2020.  Brothers, Robert (Cindy), Paul, Chris and...

Jan 2, 2020

Lawrence M. “Lorry” Cook, age 85, of Plover, formerly of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Whispering Pines Assisted Living.

He was born April 6, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Lawrence J. and Anastasia (Nettie) (Stance) Cook.  He married Jane M. Noe on September 1, 1964 in Kenosha.  She preceded...

Dec 29, 2019

LuVerne (Anderson) Norlin , 92, died on December 29, 2019.  LuVerne was a lifelong resident of the Wautoma area.  She was born and raised in West Holden, graduated from Wautoma High School, and lived in Wautoma for the rest of her long life.  She married Austin Norlin in 1946 and they raised five children, Kathy, Pat, Steve,...

Dec 26, 2019

Charlotte Virgene Pemble, age 78, of Pine River, formerly of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 26, 2019 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah with family around her.

She was born February 21, 1941 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Virgil P. and Eunice C. (Janecek) Poole.  She married Robert “Bob” Pemble...

Dec 18, 2019

June Ann Davis , age 60, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, December 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born August 12, 1959 in Waupun, the daughter of Warren and Lona Davis.

June was a kind, loving lady that had many passions in her life but the most important was her family. She raised four...

Dec 14, 2019

Jerry Knutson, age 54, of Almond, passed Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2019 as a result of a snowmobile accident in Michigan. He was born March 13,1965 in Wild Rose the son of Ralph J. and Jeanne (Kolar) Knutson. He married Kathy Jo Wilson on August 13, 1994 and together they had four wonderful...

Dec 7, 2019

Janet P. Wodrich, age 75, of Almond, passed away Friday afternoon, December 7, 2019 at BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.   She was born March 6, 1944 in Wautoma, the daughter of Pearl (Fink) and Walter Bliske.

Janet moved from Wautoma area at a young age where she started a series of interesting jobs including working in...

Dec 3, 2019

Leonard F. “Lenny” Piekarski, age 77, of Plover, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, December 3, 2019 at St. Claire Hospital, Weston.

He was born November 23, 1942 in Knowlton, the son of Frank and Mae Francis (Williams) Piekarski. He married Rosemary H. Kellogg on December 21, 1963 in Big Flats.

Leonard owned and operated his...