Obituaries

Linda L. (Bacon) Richardson

Aug 30, 2024

Linda L. (Bacon) Richardson, age 71, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home.

She was born September 27, 1952 in Wild Rose, the daughter of Merle G. and Eleanor E. (Staples) Bacon.  She married John J. Richardson on November 1, 1991.  He preceded her in death on August 1, 2023....

Clara Bell Eggleston

Aug 25, 2024

Clara B. Eggleston, age 81, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, August 25, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

To honor Clara's wishes, no services will be held.

Lois A. (Jackson) Jakel

Aug 17, 2024

Lois A. Jakel, age 81, of Wautoma, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully Saturday August 17, 2024 at Heartland House, CBRF with her family at her side.

She was born March 6, 1943 in Wausau, the daughter of James and Leila Mae Jackson.

She is survived by Sarah (John) Nixon of Wautoma, Bruce (Tina) Jakel...

Donna C. (Turner) Hotchkiss

Aug 13, 2024

Donna C. Hotchkiss, age 91, of Wautoma, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born November 10, 1932 in King, the daughter of Donald Turner and Clara Beggs.  She married Richard “Dick” Hotchkiss on October 31, 1951 in Plainfield. He preceded her in death on...

Betty Diane (Bouvat) Lipke

Aug 7, 2024

Betty Diane Lipke , age 88, of Plainfield, WI left this earth to be with her heavenly father on August 7, 2024.

Her cancer journey started in 2018 and thinking it was beat, but came back 4-1/2 years later. With all her children being with her throughout her journey, her time passed at the residence...

Barbara L. (Pratt) Arendt

Aug 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara L. (Pratt) Arendt at the age of 77 from Stevens Point, WI, formally from Plainfield, WI, who left us on August 6, 2024 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI after a beautifully lived life with family by her side. Full of love, laughter, and...

Edward "Ed" A. Cychosz

Aug 1, 2024

Edward A. Cychosz passed away on August 1st, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 29th, 1946 in Chicago and grew up in a northside neighborhood. It was mostly a Polish neighborhood, where he was right at home. He attended a Polish Catholic grade school and graduated from Holy Trinity High School. As a youngster, he...

Hailey M. Holick

Jul 23, 2024

Hailey Marie Holick, age 28 of Hancock Wisconsin was lovingly called home to her lord and savior on Tuesday night, July 23rd 2024.

No stranger to a wonderful—supportive--hospital, and home of medicine; Hailey was in recovery in Froedtert, Milwaukee’s SICU where she suffered heart complications and decided it was her time to journey home.

She...

Michael T. Juday

Jul 23, 2024

Michael T. Juday, age 68, of Wausau, formerly of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

He was born March 6, 1956 in Wild Rose the son of Robert and Lillie (Bauman) Juday.

Michael had simple pleasures in life. He had no greater happiness than indulging in the timeless...

Aric W. Kerschner

Jul 10, 2024

Aric William Kerschner, age 31, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, July 10, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident in the town of Coloma.

He was born on October 3rd, 1992 in Stevens Point to Matthew and Jacqueline Kerschner.

Aric was a 2011 graduate of Wautoma High School where he loved and...

Troy J. Wilson

Jul 6, 2024

Troy J. Wilson was born to David and Jeanette (Swiontek) Wilson on April 19th, 1971.  He grew up in the Bancroft area and attended school at Almond-Bancroft.

Troy joined the United States Navy after graduating high school. He was on the USS Lewis and Clark Submarine until it was decommissioned, where he had the opportunity to visit...

Gene L. Bloede

Jun 29, 2024

Gene Louis Bloede, age 85, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point, WI. Gene was born the 5th of 7 children in Richford Township, near the head of the Mecan river, on May 3rd, 1939, to the late Alfred William and Verna Agnes (Krinke) Bloede. He attended school...

Richard "Rich" R. Vines

Jun 29, 2024

Richard R. “Rich” Vines, age 57, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born June 19, 1967 in California, the son of William C. Vines and Linda G. Klingell.  He married Theresa L. Marfil on October 29, 1988 in Fairfield, CA.

Richard enjoyed...

Sheri R. Sawyer

Jun 9, 2024

Sheri R. Sawyer, age 64, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday June 9, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 4, 1959 in Waukesha.

Sheri was a wife and a friend to many. She enjoyed watching the birds, tending to her flowers, cuddling with her cat and spoiling her neighbors dog.  She worked many years as a...

Frederick "Fred" E. Gellerup

Jun 5, 2024

Frederick Edward Gellerup, age 92, of Wautoma passed away June 5, 2024 at Heartland House, CBRF.

Born April 26, 1932, to Dan and Leona. Raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, attended Campion Jesuit High in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Was a crackerjack E-5 aviation electrician aboard the USS Wasp (CVA 18) in Squadron VF 194 where I worked...

Elizabeth "Pat" M. (Webster) Spees Weymouth

May 28, 2024

Elizabeth "Pat" Mae (Webster) Spees Weymouth passed away peacefully May 28, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor, Wautoma, WI at the age of 94.

Pat was born July 10, 1929, to James Enoch Webster and Isabelle Catherine (Fritsche) Webster in Iola, Wisconsin.

She recalled her childhood on the family farm near Almond with her...

Scott A. Pompa

May 28, 2024

Scott A. Pompa, age 58, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 28, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Hospital in Neenah.

He was born May 19, 1966 in Appleton to Shirley M. Pompa.  He married Lori M. Lane on June 10, 2023.

Scott was a man with a large heart that enjoyed family and friends.  ...

David W. Hendricks

May 26, 2024

David W. Hendricks, 65 of Redgranite, WI, formerly of Galesburg, IL died peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2024 in Oshkosh, WI after a brief illness. Diagnosed with renal cancer in 2011, his cancer spread to his lungs and doctors said there would be nothing more they could do for him. Through advancements in immunotherapy and being a stubborn patient,...

Raymond R. Hutkowski

May 22, 2024

Raymond “Ray” R. Hutkowski, age 70, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point with his family at his side.

He was born December 9, 1953 in Wisconsin, the son of Betty Footit Hutkowski and the late Ammery Hutkowski

Raymond was a simple man that enjoyed working...

Dolores J. (Woyach) Engel

May 19, 2024

Dolores J. Engel, age 80, of rural Hancock, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 at Stevens Point Health Services.

She was born April 30, 1944 in Milwaukee the daughter of Leo and Elsie (Scherf) Woyach.  She married Bruce R. Engel on October 20, 1999 in Adams County.

Dolores loved the outdoors, especially feeding...