Obituaries

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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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 12, 2017

Geraldine “Geri” Ann (Folta) Koch, age 65, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully after years of battling COPD on June 12, 2017 at Willow Brooke Point in Stevens Point. She passed after her beloved Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup.

She was born April 15, 1952 in Claridge, Pennsylvania the daughter of Walter and Florence (Draghi) Folta.  She...

Jun 9, 2017

William Franklin “Bill” Kollock, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2017 at his home in Florence, Arizona while holding the hand of his wife of 60 years. He confronted pulmonary fibrosis – his final illness – with the courage, integrity, humor and humility that defined him throughout his life. Bill Kollock was born on November 20,...

Jun 4, 2017

Gene H. Phillips , age 83, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, June 4, 2017 at Portage County Health Care Center in Stevens Point.

He was born June 2, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Irving and Zaida Mae (Corwin) Phillips. He married Betty Jo Baker on February 1, 1954 in Des Plaines, Illinois....

Jun 3, 2017

Alvin C. Wilson , age 73, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield.

He was born August 17, 1943 in Pennsylvania, the son of Alvin L. and Grace V. (Davis) Wilson.  He married Lu A. Phillips on May 21, 2005.

Alvin is survived by his wife,...

May 31, 2017

LeRoy W. Kurkowski , age 82, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King where he has resided for the past six months.

He was born April 9, 1935 in Milwaukee, the son of Victor and Lillian (Trawitzke) Kurkowski.  He married Mary Ann Riemer on June 30, 1956, she...

May 30, 2017

Patricia M. Acardo age 72, of Hancock passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2017 at her home under the care of Ministry Hospice.

She was born October 25, 1944 in Highland Park, Illinois the daughter of Daniel and Patricia Flynn Burke. She married Michael Acardo on April 25, 1984.

Private family services will be held...