Obituaries

Jul 13, 2014

Jul 13, 2014

Thomas Mankowski, 94, Wild Rose, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born February 12, 1920 in the Town of Wautoma, the son of John and Elizabeth (Langowski) Mankowski. On November 11, 1944, he married Dorothy Jenks, who preceded him in death on April 21, 2002. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,...

Jul 12, 2014

Lois A. Soeurt Siler, age 91, formerly of Hancock, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at North Haven Assisted Living in Stevens Point. She was born September 4, 1922 in Beloit, the daughter of Theodore and Hazel Lipman. She married Cornelius Soeurt, he preceded her in death in 1967. She later married George Siler, he preceded her in death...

Jul 8, 2014

Milo L. Gunderson, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1927 in Wautoma, the son of George and Palma (Johnson) Gunderson. He married the former Janice Mae Johnson on April 4, 1953 in Wautoma. She preceded him in death on November 11, 1994. Milo served his...

Jul 6, 2014

David N. Halom, age 74, of Hancock, passed away Sunday morning July 6, 2014 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. He was born May 23, 1940 in Beloit, the son of Lyle and Abbalone Halom. He married Charlene E. Lincoln on May 13, 1978 in Beloit. Mr. Halom served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to...

Jul 4, 2014

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Robert Dale Goble, age 80 of Wautoma, died on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Wild Rose Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1934 in Wadena, MN, the son of Vernon and Eva (Squire) Goble. He served in the US Army for 3 years and was honorably discharged in 1955. On October 8, 1965 he married Judith M....

Jun 27, 2014

Patricia Ann Boquist, age 66, of Wautoma passed away Friday, June 27, 2014, at Heartland House in Wautoma. She was born January 8, 1948 in Wild Rose the daughter of Alfonzo and Merna (Christie) Hudziak and was raised by Thomas and Charlotte Wargula. She married Joseph O. Boquist on August 30, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma. Pat...

Jun 22, 2014

Randall "Randy" James Radermacher, 59, left our world after a courageous fight to go polka in heaven on June 22, 2014. Randy leaves behind to cherish his memory his best friend and wife of Cindy (Moll), sons Randy Jr (Michelle) and Kenny. Randy was grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 1. Son in law of Ruth Wunsch. Brother of...

Jun 18, 2014

Coreen Edith Bissell, age 56, of La Crosse, passed away Wednesday evening, June 18, 2014 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with scleroderma. She was born May 14, 1958 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Judith Marlyn (Storlie) Hirst. The oldest of nine children, she grew up in Plainfield, Wisconsin with her parents and brothers and sisters. She married Theodore...

Jun 14, 2014

Christine Claire White, age 59, of Wautoma, died on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at UW Hospital, Madison. She was born on December 6, 1954 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Patricia (Heather) Kmiec. On April 10, 1980 she married Robert “Bob” White Jr. in Milwaukee. In 1997, the couple moved to Wautoma. Christine worked for the Wautoma School district and Kwik...

Jun 11, 2014

Russell Allen Phillips, age 52, of Plainfield, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2014. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Wild Rose to Gene and Betty (Baker) Phillips. Russell never graduated from high school but many people did not know this from his many talents. After leaving school his life travels started from there. Working as a farm...

Jun 10, 2014

Charles H. “Chuck” Thrasher, age 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, devoted friend, and community servant, died unexpectedly at his home on June 10, 2014. His absence will be felt by many. Chuck was born February 28, 1945, in Berlin, WI, as the son of Joseph A. and Ruth E. (Janes) Thrasher. He grew up on his family’s farm with his...

Jun 6, 2014

Valerie Sullivan, age 68, passed away quietly on Friday June 6th 2014. Her path in life started in Racine, WI then on to Boulder, CO with her parents and two sisters, next to San Diego, CA with her first husband. They moved back to Racine to raise their daughter Tonya. After many years, she made the move to Neshkoro, WI...

Jun 5, 2014

Katherine Christine Bollinger, age 70 of Nekoosa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. She was born on May 7, 1944 in Oconomowoc, WI to Chauncey and Betty (O’Hara) Cooke. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School with the Class of 1962. On October 6, 1962 she married Kenneth L. Bollinger in Eau Claire....

May 31, 2014

Marliss L. Hensel, age 73, of Wautoma, died peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2014, at her home. She was born March 31, 1941 in Hustisford, the daughter of Hilbert and LaVerne (Lange) Graunke. She married Otto H. Hensel Jr. on July 30, 1960 in Hustisford. Marliss was a graduate of Hustisford High School. She and her husband resided in Hustisford before...

May 30, 2014

Helen Dorothy Wahlen, age 89 of Adams, died on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Moundview Hospital, Friendship. She was born on May 31, 1924 in Coloma to William and Ida (Fausch) Hoffman. Helen then moved to Milwaukee where she met John C. Wahlen and were married on March 1, 1946 in Milwaukee. The couple raised their family in Milwaukee...

May 30, 2014

Jean F. Strack, age 81, of Wild Rose, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at Theda-Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She was born June 5, 1932 in Oxford, the daughter of Arthur Lee and Hildegard Anna (Haas) Keach. Jean was a graduate of Adams/Friendship High School. She was employed at the former M&I Bank in Coloma for many years and later...

May 29, 2014

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Eliseo O. Lerma, age 79, of Wautoma, died suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at his home. He was born September 18, 1934 in Mexico, the son of Francisco and Yldifonsa Lerma. He married the former Nancy Stern and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2004. Eliseo was employed as a concrete finisher for many years....

May 26, 2014

Erwin G. "Doc" Reiser, age 87, of Mount Morris, passed away Monday evening, May 26, 2014, at Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tomah. He was born August 27, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Reiser Sr. He married the former Gerene L. Pipkorn on May 5, 1944 in Waukegan, IL. She preceded him in death...

May 18, 2014

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Terry W. Pulver, age 66, formerly of Westfield, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at his home in Wautoma. He was born July 15, 1947 in Madison, the son of Werner and Mardell (Keller) Pulver. He married Nancy Jones on November 1, 1986 in Westfield. Terry graduated from Monroe High School and UW-Platteville. He taught Science and Driver's...