Obituaries

Mar 6, 2016

John J. Wolms, age 82, of Hancock, passed away Sunday morning, March 6, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  He was born January 11, 1934 in Chicago.

John served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  He is survived by his five children, his grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings.

Funeral...

Feb 28, 2016

Georgia Ann Taylor, age 72, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born December 19, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Howard and Hannabel (Cayce) DeBord.  She married Johnny Taylor on October 12, 1970 in Plainfield.

Georgia is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2016

June Pearl Robinson, age 92 of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at her home with her family around her. June was born on June 2, 1923 in Virgil SD to Charles Edward and Emma (Strong) Cooper. While working in Portage, she met Lynn Samuel Robinson and in 1941 she and Lynn were married in Chippewa Falls. She loved life to...

Jan 25, 2016

John H. Nelson, age 79, of Hancock, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Appleton Medical Center.

He was born August 22, 1936 in Park County, Montana, the son of Haakon and Ellen (Putzker) Nelson.  He married Christy Williams on June 30, 2001.

John in survived by his wife, Christy Nelson of Hancock; three stepsons,...

Jan 24, 2016

Richard P. “Ricky” Ammel , age 61, of Almond, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 24, 2016 at his home with his family.

He was born May 25, 1954 in Berlin, the son of Harvey and Kathleen (Mehne) Ammel.  He married Lorrie Rehwinkel on September 25, 1982.

Rick was employed at Donaldson’s Manufacturing...

Dec 18, 2015

Paul Wesley Bailey, age 65, of Sapphire, NC passed away suddenly on Friday, December 18, 2015 in Plainfield, WI. Paul was born on February 2, 1950 in Burlington, NC. He graduated from Almond, WI High School. Paul received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from The University of Wisconsin – Stout. He also had a degree in...

Nov 26, 2015

Walker W. Wallner, age 88, of Brookfield, passed away November 26, 2015 at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital in Brookfield.    He was born May 19, 1927 in Town of Almond, Portage County, the son of the late Anthony and Gladys (Walker) Wallner. He married Donna Rae Rathermel on June 18, 1955 at Highland Avenue Methodist Church in Milwaukee.    Mr. Wallner served...

Nov 17, 2015

David W. Poetzel , age 81, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly November 17, 2015 at his home. He was born December 6, 1933 in Milwaukee, the son of George and Anita (Ullrich) Poetzel. He married Sandra (nee Hein) Bergene on September 15, 2001 at Plainfield. David was a Master Plumber for 61 years. He was an active...

Nov 4, 2015

John H."Jack" Plawski, age 75, of Plover, passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2015 at Maple Ridge Memory Care in Plover. He was born August 22, 1940 in the town of Oasis, Waushara County, the son of John and Clara (Zielinski) Plawski. John was a simple man that enjoyed...

Oct 28, 2015

Oct 27, 2015

Audrey E. (Rodgers) Butts, age 89, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Stevens Point Care Center Atrium where she had resided for the past two weeks. She was born on July 13, 1926 in Runnells, IA to Fred and Mary (Hammer) Rodgers. Audrey married Leo Hatcher and was later divorced. She then moved to Wisconsin and married Cleo Butts....

Oct 27, 2015

Biography

Floyd Henry Brandenburg, age 57 of Hancock, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield following a long battle with cancer. He was born on November 27, 1957 in Watseka, IL to Ralph and Viola (Dubea) Brandenburg. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy and was later honorably discharged. He then married Susan Marie...

Oct 21, 2015

Duane G. Goman, age 59 died on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1955 in Berlin, WI to Lyle J. and Margaret M. (Hunt) Goman. At age 17 he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for 2 years and was honorably...

Oct 16, 2015

Biography

Charles R. Saeger, age 77 of Bancroft and Hancock, died in Friday, October 16, 2015 at House of the Dove Hospice Care Facility. He was born on June 3, 1938 to the late Robert and Ella Mae (DeWitt) Saeger in the town of Grant on his Saeger grandparents homestead. Charlie served in the US Army with the 32nd...

Sep 21, 2015

Richard A. Kostuchowski, age 90, of the town of Rome, Adams County, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday morning, September 21, 2015 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 21, 1924 in Stevens Point, the son of Joseph and Eleanor (Paluszkiewicz) Kostuchowski. He married Dolores Musielewicz on August 22, 1953 in Chicago. Mr. Kostuchowski...

Sep 9, 2015

Wayne G. Tidd, age 85, of Schofield, formerly of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Kennedy Park in Schofield. He was born September 15, 1929 in Grand Haven, Michigan the son of Orville and Myrtle (Britton) Tidd. He married Evelyn Swiftney on May 27, 1946 in Michigan. She preceded him in death. Mr. Tidd was an Administrator for...

Sep 1, 2015

Biography Delores M. (Bowker) Frost, age 95, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 1, 2015 at the Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma. Delores was born on December 25, 1919 to Harry and Norma (Bade) Bowker. She married Theron Kenneth Frost on November 1, 1939 in Township of Buena Vista, WI. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1999. She is...

Aug 5, 2015

Cecelia Ruth Murray, age 104, of Hancock, WI peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. She was born in West VA on August 20, 1910. Cecelia was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Benedict, and two loving daughters Ruth and Marcella. Cecelia lived in the Mundelein/Libertyville, IL area most of her life. She experienced many memorable...

Jul 28, 2015

Gladys I. Kulas Stevens, age 76, of rural Almond, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her home. She was born March 27, 1939 in Adams County, the daughter of Harvey and Olivia (Evans) Payne. She married Edward Kulas, they later divorced. She then married Edwin Stevens who preceded her in death. Gladys was a very devoted and caring person...

Jul 21, 2015

LaVeila “Trixie” Schwersenska, age 88, of Coloma, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015 at Heartland House in Wautoma under the care of Agnesian Hospice. She was born December 9, 1926 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County, the daughter of Earl and Clara (Otto) Werner. She married Howard A. Schwersenska on May 18, 1946 in Marquette County. He preceded...