Obituaries

Apr 16, 2019

Carolyn Jean Tapia passed away on the evening of Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Thedacare Medical Center in Berlin, Wisconsin.

She was born in Red Oak, Iowa on April 8 1944 to Ralf L. Roof and Angeline E. (Egge) Roof. She was one of 4 children; she completed 8 years of school before setting off on a...

Apr 16, 2019

Richard (Dick) James Chilewski , age 74, of Coloma passed away April 16th, 2019 at The Waterford of Wisconsin Rapids after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on August 29th, 1944 in Adams county, son of Stanley and June Chilewski.  Dick grew up farming with his father.  In 1958 the family...

Apr 15, 2019

Kathleen A. (Lukens) Welter, age 68, of Almond, passed away Monday evening, April 16, 2019 at the Wild Rose Manor.

Kathleen was born to Lee and Gloria Lukens on July 6, 1950 and grew up in Oconomowoc, WI.

Kathleen graduated high school in 1968. She worked at various restaurants until the early 1980’s. It was...

Apr 8, 2019

Lois L. Hammer, age 74 of Wautoma, passed away Monday morning April 8, 2019 at her home.

She was born July 16, 1944 in Mauston, the daughter of Howard R. and Malinda J. (Seefeldt) Irish.

Lois was a simple lady that was strong, independent and very frugal. She loved her beer while listening to her...

Apr 2, 2019

Jesse G. Lopez, age 68, of Hancock, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2019 at home in Hancock, Wisconsin. Jesse was born August 10, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas, son of Jacob & Carmen (Garcia) Lopez.  Jesse worked many years at Heartland Farms and his favorite past time was completing woodworking projects in his garage.  He was a...

Mar 31, 2019

Lynette M. Kudronowicz, age 49, of Amherst, formerly of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 31, 2019 of natural causes.

She was born November 7, 1969 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Damon and Myrna Kudronowicz.

Lynette was a graduate of Tri-County High School.  She was a fun-loving lady that enjoyed time with...

Mar 30, 2019

William M. Rogers, age 90, of Lohrville, passed away March 30, 2019 with his family by his side.

William (Bill) was born in December 30, 1928 in Poy Sippi on a farm during the depression. He graduated from Waupaca High School, and was nominated and passed the Merchant Marine Cadet Corp program, in which he traveled all...

Mar 30, 2019

Judith A. Scholler, age 78, passed away March 30, 2019 peacefully at her home in Wild Rose.

She was born February 19, 1941 in Milwaukee, the son of Edgar and Dolores (Erato) Ernst.  She married Thomas M. Scholler in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 9, 1959.

Judy was an active member of St. Maximilian...

Mar 25, 2019

Jane H. Williams (Grandma Chicago), passed away Monday morning, March 25, 2019 at her home in Wautoma.

She was born December 11, 1937 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Karl and Ethel (Ferry) Fritz.  She married Vernon “Jack” Williams on December 24, 1980 in Chicago.  He preceded her in death on December 20, 2005.

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Mar 20, 2019

Jay W. Buckholt Sr., age 62, of Stevens Point, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Ascension Saint Claire Hospital, Weston.

He was born March 16, 1957 in Waukesha, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Low) Buckholt.

Jay grew up in Almond, Wisconsin. He loved fishing, bike riding and most of all he...

Mar 16, 2019

Esther K. (Schaefer) Kurer of Hancock, died on March 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1924 in Muskego, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Kastell) Schaefer. She married Clarence O. Kurer 0n June 25, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin. He proceeded her in death on June 25, 1999. They resided in Muskego,...

Mar 9, 2019

Our beloved, faithful, and faith-filled wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, Mary Catherine Dunlap Huempfner, left our world to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019.  Mary Catherine was born on July 12, 1931, the second child and first daughter of seven children born to William W. and Mary A. (Gerbyshak) Dunlap of Wausaukee, Wisconsin. Many years...

Mar 9, 2019

Robert S. “Bob” Patterson, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Rosemore Village.

He was born June 17, 1932 in Aurora, Illinois the son of Earl and Gladys (Wilkerson) Patterson. He married Elaine J. “Joey” Patterson on September 9, 1978.  She preceded him in death on January 24, 2017.

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Mar 8, 2019

Gordon A. Copas, 91, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in King, Wisconsin, on March 8, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born to the late George and Maude Copas, September 28, 1927 in Belvidere, Illinois.  Gordon attended school in Belvidere and graduated from Belvidere High School in 1945.

Mar 2, 2019

Sylvian V. “Silver” Szuminski, age 83 years, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 while at home surrounded by family. He was born on January 22, 1936 in Cassel, WI to Frank and Helen (nee Gajewski) Szuminski. On February 13, 1960, Sylvian married Gloria J. Schlicht at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee. He retired from American Motors as a die...

Feb 26, 2019

Walter (Buster) Swonger , passed away the morning of February 26, 2019 at his home in Hancock, WI.

Buster was born Jan 14, 1948 in Shell Lake, WI to the late Samuel and Ethel (Bates) Swonger. Buster graduated from Spooner High School in 1966. He formed a band and played music in Canada and played...

Feb 22, 2019

Arnold L. Gethers, passed away Friday evening, February 22, 2019 at Arbor View Court Assisted Living, Wisconsin Rapids.

Arnold was born January 4, 1925 in Glenwood, MN to the late Roy and Minnie (Sheflo) Gethers.  Arnold attended Plainfield High School before being drafted at the age of 18 and sent off to war to fight against Hitler. ...

Feb 20, 2019

Christine L. Chilewski, age 75, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 20, 2019 at Portage County Health Care Center in Stevens Point.

She was born October 11, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Jorgensen) Mehne.  She married Allen Chilewski on May 20, 1967 in Almond.  He preceded her in death on August...

Feb 4, 2019

Jacquard “Jack” John Koch age 84, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away early February 4, 2019 at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, from pneumonia and heart disease.

Jack was born in Ixonia, Jefferson County, Wisconsin on his grandmother, Rosa Kloth’s, farm on September 5, 1934. Shortly after birth he settled down with his parents, John and...

Jan 27, 2019

Charlene S. Applebee, age 64, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, January 27, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

She was born August 9, 1954 in Wisconsin the daughter of George and Charlotte (Ennenga) Nigh.  She married Raymond L. Applebee Sr. on December 4, 1971.

Charlene grew up in Plainfield attending Plainfield Schools.  She...