Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Charlotte C. (Clark)  Walker

Charlotte C. (Clark) Walker

Nov 21, 2017

Charlotte C. Walker of Tullahoma passed this life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at NHC Healthcare-Tullahoma at the age of 102. Mrs. Walker was born in Plainfield, WI to the late Harold L. and Floy Margeson Clark. During her life she worked as a Postmaster for the United States Postal Service. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walker is...

Heather S. (Hardrath)  Irwin

Heather S. (Hardrath) Irwin

Nov 10, 2017

Heather S. Irwin (nee Hardrath), age 30, passed away unexpectedly, Friday November 10, 2017 at her parents home in Plover.

She was born September 1, 1987 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Mark and Mary Jo (Michalski) Hardrath.  She was married to Kasey Irwin.

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Duane R. Butolph

Duane R. Butolph

Oct 30, 2017

Duane R.  Butolph, age 73, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, October 30, 2017 at his home.

He was born January 25, 1944 the son of Fred and Lillian Breske Butolph. He married Connie Dischler on May 20, 2006 after 26 years of togetherness.

Duane was a graduate of Almond High School, he...

Zen S. Hybke

Zen S. Hybke

Oct 26, 2017

Zenon Stanley Hybke, the "Big Z", passed away at his home in Oshkosh, WI on October 22nd, 2017. He was 73 when he went knock-knock-knockin' on Heaven's door.

Born in 1944 on July 25th at St. Mary’s Hospital in LaSalle, IL to Dr. Zenon S. & Ann (Curry) Hybke, Zen had a flare for humor & creativity...

Marjorie (Luebke)  Teschendorf

Marjorie (Luebke) Teschendorf

Oct 20, 2017

Marjorie Teschendorf, age 93, of Hancock, passed away October 20, 2017 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point.

Marjorie was born December 20, 1923 in Milwaukee the daughter of Emil and Myrtle (Koepp) Luebke.  She married Raymond Teschendorf. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2005.

To honor Marjorie's wishes, there will be no services....

Blanche Gladys (Howard)  Sigourney

Blanche Gladys (Howard) Sigourney

Oct 4, 2017

Blanche G. Sigourney, age 85, of Wautoma, formerly of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Heartland House.

She was born August 26, 1932 in Hancock, the daughter of William and Mina (Mitchell) Howard.  She married Bryce Pierce Sigourney on November 15, 1952 at the Hancock United Church of Christ. He preceded her in death on...

Roger W. Hamilton

Roger W. Hamilton

Sep 14, 2017

Roger W. Hamilton , age 73, of Plainfield, passed away Thursday evening September 14, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.

Roger was born October 2, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Warren A. and Violet M. (McAllister) Hamilton.  On December 7, 1985 in Plainfield, he married Janet N, Holmes.

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Janice "Jan" S. (Swen)  Chilewski

Janice "Jan" S. (Swen) Chilewski

Aug 28, 2017

Janice Sue Chilewski, age 70, of Coloma passed away August 28th, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau after a brief illness, surrounded by her family.

Jan was born on October 26th, 1946 in Wisconsin Rapids, daughter of the late Harry and Marion Swen.  She grew up on her family farm with her brother Jerry and...

Stephen Scott Johnson

Stephen Scott Johnson

Aug 13, 2017

Stephen Scott Johnson (Scott), 68, of Hancock, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at home in his sleep.

Scott was born November 5, 1948 in Rockford, Illinois to Ray and Norma (Talleckson) Johnson, who have both preceded him in death.

Scott is survived by his two brothers, Charles Johnson, and Gary Johnson,...

Dorothy L. (Bartram)  Lamb

Dorothy L. (Bartram) Lamb

Aug 12, 2017

Dorothy L. Lamb, age 81, of Hancock, passed away early Saturday morning, August 12, 2017 at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids Assisted Living.

She was born June 1, 1936 in Hancock, the daughter of Harvey and Lenore (Marshall) Bartram.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Charles E. Lamb on January 5, 1955 in Westfield, WI. He preceded...

Turner H. "Red" Cheney

Turner H. "Red" Cheney

Aug 10, 2017

Turner “Red” Cheney, age 87, of rural Nekoosa, passed away Thursday evening, August 10, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1930 in Mississippi, the son of John and Bernice (Williams) Cheney.  He married Mary A. Schneider.

Red was a fun-loving man who enjoyed telling jokes, spending time with family...

Joyce Arlene (Putskey)  Vriezen

Joyce Arlene (Putskey) Vriezen

Aug 2, 2017

Joyce A. Vriezen , age 81, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 2, 2017 at Preston Place in Redgranite after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born June 1, 1936 in the Town Of Oasis, the daughter of Harley and Lillian (Wrasse) Putskey.  On October 27, 1956 she married Ronald J. Ebert and...

Josephine A. "Joey" (Potton)  Rehwinkel

Josephine A. "Joey" (Potton) Rehwinkel

Jul 26, 2017

Josephine A. “Joey” Rehwinkel , age 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday evening, July 26, 2017 with her family at her side.

She was born January 11, 1930 in Shelby, Montana, the daughter of Harry and Ramona (Sartell) Potton.  She married Douglas Rehwinkel on August 20, 1950 in the Plainfield United Methodist...

Gayle Walker Zwetz

Gayle Walker Zwetz

Jul 25, 2017

Gayle W. Zwetz, age 88, of Hancock, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2017 at home.

He was born August 30, 1928 the son of Reginold and Vala (Walker) Zwetz.  He married Renona Heidger on November 23, 1957.

Gayle was a 1946 graduate of Hancock High School. Gayle was an...

Duane E. Sherman

Duane E. Sherman

Jul 20, 2017

Duane E. Sherman, age 68, of Plover, formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday morning, July 20, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 6, 1949 in Wauwatosa, the son of Raleigh and Hildegard (Biederwolf) Sherman.

Duane was a 1969 graduate of Tri-County High School. After graduation he served his country in the United...

Vera Ann (Krause)  Erdman

Vera Ann (Krause) Erdman

Jul 9, 2017

Vera Ann (Krause) Erdman, was called home suddenly July 9, 2017 of a heart attack.  Vera was born at St. Michaels Stevens Point, April 1, 1949 to Elaine (Rusch) and Martin Krause.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Amherst.  Vera married Allan H. Erdman on August 29, 1970 in Amherst. When the Lord...

Frank Eugene Weiss

Frank Eugene Weiss

Jul 5, 2017

Frank Eugene Weiss, age 73, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Wild Rose.

He was born March 12, 1944 in Joliet, Illinois; the son of Fred and Marie (Waters) Weiss.  He married the love of his life Karen Kleutgen on November 14, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois. They recently...

Peter P. Cychosz

Peter P. Cychosz

Jul 3, 2017

Peter P. Cychosz, age 66, of Bancroft, passed away Monday morning, July 3, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 18, 1950 in Chicago, the son of Ernest and Ann (Petrusky) Cychosz.  He married Sandra Jean Golla-Johnson on July 7, 2001.

Peter was employed at McCain Foods for 28 years before his retirement.  An...

James Arthur Blader

James Arthur Blader

Jul 1, 2017

James Arthur Blader, 76, of rural Wautoma, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017 with his family by his side after enduring a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on March 4, 1941, and married his childhood sweet heart, Barbara Ann Draves on April 1, 1961.  They began their life together raising their family and pursuing...

Donna F. (Marshall)  Jeffery

Donna F. (Marshall) Jeffery

Jun 14, 2017

Donna F. Jeffery, age 64, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, June 14, 2017 at her home.

She was born on November 7, 1952 in Berlin, the daughter of Russell and Charlotte (Ellis) Marshall, fourth child of seven.  Donna attended 8 years of school at Hancock grade school and 4 years at Tri-County High School, Plainfield graduating in...