Obituaries

Mar 9, 2018

Richard A. “Dick” Hotchkiss, age 85, of Plainfield, passed away Friday afternoon, March 9, 2018 at St. Claire Hospital in Weston.

He was born September 3, 1932 in Bancroft, the son of Allen and Edith (Pratt) Hotchkiss. Dick was raised by his grandmother.  Mr. Hotchkiss married Donna C. Turner on October 31, 1951 in Plainfield.

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Feb 18, 2018

Anita E. Petrusky, age 76, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday morning February 18, 2018 at her home after a courageous battle with COPD.

She was born June 29, 1941 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Vern and Verna (Beggs) Clark.  She married Raymond Petrusky on September 26, 1959.

Anita was raised in the...

Feb 17, 2018

LaRheta (Austin)Ellsworth, 84 , of Coloma, was called home to heaven on February 17th 2018, surrounded by her loving family. LaRheta was born to Glenroy and Clarice May Austin, January 27, 1934 in Reedsburg, Wi.  She graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1952. She married Forrest Harry Ellsworth on May 12, 1956. They lived together in Coloma, Wi.  Together...

Feb 11, 2018

Susan G. Lederer , age 61, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, February 11th, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on April 2nd, 1956 in Chicago, the daughter of Chester and Mary (Kranz) Fec.  She married Roger Lederer on November 22nd, 1980 in Chicago.

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Feb 10, 2018

Edwin F. Musland, age 85, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday evening at home.

He was born October 12, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Theodore and Gertrude (Tichawa) Musland. Edwin was never married.

Mr. Musland was employed at the former Georgia Pacific paper mill in Nekoosa for many years...

Feb 9, 2018

Amy S. Krutzik, age 47, of Plainfield, passed away Friday evening, February 9, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. A complete obituary will be available soon.

Feb 8, 2018

Carrie Jo Wieldand, age 45, of Hancock formerly of Minneapolis,  passed away suddenly, Thursday afternoon, February 8, 2018 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point after a courageous  battle with cancer.

She was born September 10, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Corrine Japczwk

Carrie was employed as a bus driver for...

Feb 7, 2018

Robert Daniel Senft, 23, of Plover WI, passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 6th, 2018.

Full of life and laughter, Rob was everyone's best friend. He was an avid reader and was a huge fan of the Harry Potter franchise. He also loved his Disney movies and would joyously sing along with the characters!

Feb 4, 2018

Alene Losey, 90, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, surrounded by her four daughters and family after a battle with congestive heart failure. Alene was born on April 3, 1927 in Ozone, Arkansas to Herman and Annabell (Ross) Schwarz. She recalled that she and her father were close, and she would often...

Jan 31, 2018

Marvin B. Shackelford, age 84, of Bancroft, passed away Wednesday morning, January 31, 2018 at his home after a short illness.

He was born August 4, 1933 in Kingsville, Missouri the son of John and Bernita M. (Ayler) Shackelford.  He married Shirley Allen on August 31, 1951 in Holden, Missouri.

Marvin was...

Jan 23, 2018

Mary Rose Szczodrowski , age 87, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, formerly of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

She was born May 31, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Rafael and Agnes (Gasionek) Pawlarczyk.  She married Willard C. Szczodrowski on September 2, 1950 in Chicago.  Before moving to...

Jan 12, 2018

Roy A. Kiiskila, age 94, of Redgranite, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Wild Rose Manor after a short illness.

He was born February 23, 1923 in National Mine, Michigan, the son of Henry and Fanny (Heikkila) Kiiskila.   He married Sally Dagmar Uoti on August 25, 1945 in Waukegan, IL.  Sally preceded him in...

Jan 5, 2018

Lois J. Daniel, age 71, of Wautoma, passed away Friday morning, January 5, 2018 at Heartland House.

She was born January 12, 1946 in Shawano, Wisconsin the daughter of Elmer J. and Irene B. Rusch.

Lois was employed as a social worker for several years for Waushara County Human Services.  Lois had a love for...

Jan 2, 2018

In Loving Memory of our Father, Brother, Son, dearest Husband, and Friend, Reymundo ”Ray” Ysquierdo Solis, age 60, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 2, 2018 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Marshfield surrounded by his family. He was born December 15, 1957 in state Arizona the son of Jesus and Socorro Solis. Attending school, he...

Dec 31, 2017

Lucille M. Koehler, age 78, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, December 31, 2017 at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin.

She was born January 29, 1939 in the town of Almond, the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (O’Keefe) Olkiewicz.  She married Richard Koehler on August 18, 1956 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Almond.

Dec 29, 2017

Carol Anne Staffeldt, age 72, of Hancock, passed away Friday afternoon, December 29, 2017 at St. Clares Hospital, Weston surrounded by her family.

She was born October 17, 1945 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Don and Margaret (Garland) Bush.  She married Gary Staffeldt on July 16, 1966 in Waukesha.

Carol graduated from...

Dec 27, 2017

David L. Reid, age 74, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born May 6, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids the son of Lyle O. and Johanna M. (Kraemer) Reid.  He married Shirley A. Wegenke on April 8, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wautoma.

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Dec 19, 2017

Ruth Elaine (Beyer) Scanlan , age 85, of rural Bancroft, passed away Tuesday morning, December 19, 2017 at Portage County Health Care Center.

She was born October 30, 1932 in Town of Helvetia, Waupaca County the daughter of Carl and Rose (Parsons) Beyer.  She married Carlyle R. Scanlan on April 22, 1956 in the Plainfield...

Dec 6, 2017

James A. Winn , age 79, of rural Bancroft, passed away of a brief illness on Wednesday evening, December 6, 2017 at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in Weston surrounded by family. He was born September 22, 1938 in Milwaukee, the son of George and Davier (Kuentzel) Winn. He married Donna M. Zick on December 8, 1962 in Waukesha....

Nov 27, 2017

Rita M. Witkowski, age 83, of Almond, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, November 27, 2017 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born May 23, 1934 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Alice and Bernard Switalski.  She married Marion L. Witkowski on August 27, 1966 in Milwaukee.

Rita and Marion moved to...