Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Ramona Annette Altenburg passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin at the age of 87.

Annette was born February 8, 1937, to Kitty Pearl (Neel) Cooley and Walter C. Cooley in Sneads, Florida. She graduated from Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida. Annette met a cute redheaded guy at a party when...

Dec 23, 2024

Ryan Allen RadkeDec 20, 1968 - Dec 23, 2024Two days after his 56th birthday, Ryan quietly slipped from this world in his sleep.Ryan was born to Richard and Darlene Radke during a blizzard and the Hong Kong flu pandemic. He attended Wautoma Public schools and later The Minneapolis Institute of Music. In 1994 Ryan married Lauren Leigh of Berlin, WI....

Dec 23, 2024

Lowell W. Reepsdorf, age 82, of Oshkosh, passed away Monday evening, December 23, 204 at the Omro Care Center.  To honor Lowell's wishes there will be no services.

Dec 23, 2024

Marjorie “Marge” McIntee, age 97, formerly of Bancroft, passed away on December 23, 2024 at Arborview Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids where she has resided for the past 15 months.

Marge was born on March 10, 1927 the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Blain) Billman. She married Clair “Bud” McIntee in 1946 and he preceded her...

Dec 18, 2024

Ruth M. Hammerle, age 83, of rural Bancroft, passed away December 18, 2024 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. A complete obituary will be published once it becomes available.

Dec 17, 2024

Juanita M. Rodriguez, age 75, of Bancroft, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  Funeral services are pending at this time. A complete obituary will be available soon.

Dec 15, 2024

Neil R. Davis, age 95, formerly of Plainfield and Saukville, WI, passed away Sunday evening, December 15, 2024 at Thedacare Medical Center in Neenah.

He was born March 29, 1929 on the old family farm near Wild Rose, Wisconsin, the son of Daniel R. and Mary Alice (Cary) Davis. He married Rita M. Pockat on July 5,...

Dec 8, 2024

Myrna J. Kudronowicz, age 77, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2024 at Wisconsin Rapids Riverview Hospital.

She was born December 22, 1946 in California, the daughter of Bernard and Rojean (Perron) Newby.  She married Damon Kudronowicz in October of 1974.

Myrna worked as a beautician for several years where she became known for...

Dec 4, 2024

Joseph James Siegel, age 62, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday morning December 4, 2024 at home surrounded by family holding his hands after a quick battle with pneumonia.

He was born December 8, 1961 and became the beloved adopted son of the late John and Sonia Siegel.  He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1980. He married...

Dec 3, 2024

Neal William Altenburg, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in Hancock, Wisconsin, at the age of almost 90! Known for his unwavering dedication to farming and his profound connection to the land, Neal spent his life cultivating produce that nourished both body and soul. His commitment to agriculture was not merely a profession but a way of...

Nov 15, 2024

Franklin “Frank” E. Weiland age 87 of Wautoma, the first son of Elmer and Leona Weiland passed away Friday morning November 15, 2024.  He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1956, where he excelled in football and loved nice cars.  He proudly served in the army and was honorably discharged.  In 1961 he founded Weiland Trucking Company.  Based on...

Nov 4, 2024

Cecilia A. Lewallen, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 4, 2024 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin.

She was born November 24, 1936 the daughter of George and Grace (Parker) Wagner. She grew up in Park Falls, Wisconsin.  On August 20, 1955 she married Eugene Swendrzynski.

Eugene and Ceil owned and...

Nov 4, 2024

Marilyn Carpenter, age 80, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 4, 2024 with her daughters by her side.

She was born on May 30, 1944 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Stanley and Lucy Fedran.   On September 7, 1966 she married Terry Carpenter. During Terry’s Naval career they relocated to Rhode Island for a short time....

Nov 3, 2024

Frank was born May 12, 1940 (Mother’s Day) in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Frank Joseph and Mae (nee Dombkowski) Nalepka, He attended St. Mary of Czestochowa grammar school in Cicero, Illinois. After graduating from St. Mel High School in Chicago, Il, he received his pharmacist degree from the University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy. He was a member...

Nov 2, 2024

Gilda Sue Guynn McIntosh, age 77, a cherished resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Life Care Center of Columbia.

A memorial service honoring her life will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 4:00 pm at Parkway Baptist Church, with Pastor Mike Roberts officiating. The family will welcome friends...

Oct 30, 2024

Carol J. Banach, age 91, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home. She was born February 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Adelbert and Lavinea Schneider Cleveland.

Carol grew up in the Milwaukee area and moved to rural Hancock in 1986.  Carol worked in the Avon business for many years as an...

Oct 29, 2024

Betty J. Zimmerman, age 94, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Wellington Place in Wisconsin Rapids.

She was born February 6, 1930 in Pine Grove the daughter of Merle L. and Lydia E. (Christensen) Footit.

Betty grew up in the Bancroft her entire life where she worked for several potato farms and Ray Teal...

Oct 23, 2024

Allan H. Erdman was called home October 23, 2024, while in hospice care at King Veteran’s Home.

Allan was born in Wild Rose, April 25, 1948 to Paul and Eleanor (Lesko) Erdman.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Almond.  Allan married Vera Ann Krause on August 29, 1970 in Amherst. Al passed away...

Oct 22, 2024

Thomas John Marcin, age 60, of Neshkoro, passed away on Tuesday October 22nd after a battle with brain cancer.

He was born November 16, 1963 to son of John Marcin and Leah Duex.  He married Candy Arthurs.

Thomas worked a few different jobs and learned different skills from each starting out in factories, stone quarry...

Oct 22, 2024

Shirly L. Wright, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 22, 2024 at Appleton Medical Center.

She was born August 15, 1950 in Grundy, Virginia the daughter of James and Goldie Lockhart.  She married the love her life, Wayne Wright, on May 18, 1965 in Virginia. He preceded her in death on...