Obituaries

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...

Jan 21, 2019

Carl G. Shambaugh, age 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Bancroft, passed away Monday evening, January 21, 2019 with his family at his side at Edge Water Nursing Home in Port Edwards.

He was born October 12, 1949 in Sandwich, Illinois the son of Earl and Clara (Miller) Shambaugh.

Carl served his country in the...

Jan 16, 2019

Ingrid Footit , age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January16th, 2019, under the care of Wild Rose Manor.  She was born to the late;  Merle Footit Jr. and Herta Footit (nee Urbaniak) on February 26, 1951, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point, WI.

Ingrid was a special needs person,  living most of her early life...

Jan 14, 2019

Rick M. Booth , age 63 of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully, Monday January 14, 2019 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford, WI.

He was born April 26, 1955 in Milwaukee the son of Terry and Joyce (Dzioba) Booth.

Ricky moved to the Neshkoro area in 1995 where he worked in the construction business. ...

Jan 12, 2019

Ronald H. McLaughlin, age 76, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday evening, January 12, 2019 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

He was born July 31, 1942 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin the son of Wade and Ruby (Rozell) McLaughlin.

He served his country in the United States Army.  After being honorably discharged Ron went into farming first...

Dec 31, 2018

Robert William Bartels passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018.

He was born on August 12, 1926. Son of Irving W. Bartels and Merna [Drake] Bartels.  He attended the Walker Grade School, and Plainfield High School, graduating in 1944. Bob was a member of the band and played basketball. He joined the 4-H Club at...

Dec 29, 2018

Zenon S. Rady “Ziggy”, age 69, of Almond, passed away Friday December 28, 2018 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

He was born June 1, 1949 in Holand, the son of Teduez and Stephane (Suzmin) Rady.

Ziggy joined the United States Army as a young 16 year old boy.  He served his...

Dec 29, 2018

Arnold E. Ueeck, age 66, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 30, 1952 in Wild Rose the son of Elmo and Thelma (Leach) Ueeck.

Arnold attended school in Hancock and Plainfield and was a lifelong resident of Plainfield.  He was a member of the Plainfield...

Dec 29, 2018

Charlotte Ann Marshall, age 92, of Plainfield formerly of Hancock, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Wild Rose Manor.

She was born April 19, 1926 in Adams County, the daughter of Harley and Audrey (Bender) Ellis.  She married Russell R. Marshall on April 2, 1944 in Coloma.

Charlotte was a member of the Hancock...

Dec 24, 2018

Mary C. Gutschow, age 88, of Plainfield, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

She was born March 13, 1930 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph W. and Cecilia E. (Kelly) Schmaus.  She married Donald G. Gutschow in June of 1959.  He preceded her in death in January of 1984....

Dec 21, 2018

Robert William Bartels passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. He was born on August 12, 1926. Son of Irving W. Bartels and Merna [Drake] Bartels.  He attended the Walker Grade School, and Plainfield High School, graduating in 1944. Bob was a member of the band and played basketball. He joined the 4-H Club at age 10, and...

Dec 10, 2018

William C. Kammerait, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Azura Memory Care in Oshkosh on December 10, 2018.

“Bill” was born in Racine on June 2, 1931 to Henry and Marie Kammerait.  On September 11, 1954 he was united in marriage to Elaine (Warling), celebrating their sixty-fourth anniversary this year.

He was...

Dec 8, 2018

For those attending the Celebration of Life Gathering, please bring food to share in honor of Terri's love of cooking.

Terrlyn Ann Johnson, née Dreblow, passed away in her home of natural causes on December 8, 2018.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She loved life and spread her...

Dec 8, 2018

Dale D. Vroman, 87, life-long resident of Hancock, WI, passed away peacefully at White Pine Senior Living Memory Care, Cottage Grove, MN on December 8, 2018.

Dale was born on October 11, 1931, to Lloyd and Evelyn (Heller) Vroman. He attended Tri-County High School, where he met his wife, Barbara Fitz, whom he later married on June...

Dec 2, 2018

Kenneth Ahlstedt, age 88, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, December 2, 2018 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born August 27, 1930 in Chicago, the son of Milton E. and Eleanor N. Ahlstedt.  He married Phyllis J. Piper on July 21, 1956 in Chicago.

Ken...