Obituaries

Feb 2, 2014

Irene A. Spees passed away February 2, 2014, at age 90. She was born September 28, 1923, on the Bushweiler family farm near Wautoma, WI. Irene married Clifford Spees September 28, 1941. Together they raised their two sons, Larry and Dale, on the Spees family farm near Wautoma. Irene and Clifford were honored when Spees Farms was designated as a...

Feb 1, 2014

Daniel Edward Burdick Sr., age 75 of rural Wautoma/Neshkoro, died on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born in Beloit, WI, on April12, 1938 to Daniel C. and Jean (Lord) Burdick. Daniel graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1956 where he also met his future wife Elizabeth Kubasta. Dan and Beth were married on...

Jan 28, 2014

Biography

RICHARD EARL LEWALLEN God has recalled one of his Angels back home on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Richard Earl Lewallen passed on to his heavenly home to reunite with his family and friends. We on earth will continue on remembering his kind, and gentle spirit. Richard held many adventures under his cowboy hat in his 81 years on...

Jan 20, 2014

Donald C. Santosky August 9, 1926 - January 20, 2014

Donald C. Santosky, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2014, at his home surrounded by dear friends. He was born August 9, 1926 in Pine River, the son of Arthur J. and Evelyn G. (Timm) Santosky. Donald was a 1945 graduate of Wild Rose High...

Jan 20, 2014

Mark William Thomsen, 82, born February 24, 1931, died peacefully to new life on Monday, January 20, 2014 in the loving presence of his family in Wautoma, WI following a short, three-month battle with cancer. For the last four years Mark, his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Lou (Kafer), daughter Sheree and granddaughter Lily called a former Amish farm...

Jan 19, 2014

Jean Margaret Major, age 81, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah following a short illness. She was born on March 8, 1932 in Chicago, IL to George and Margaret (Rhode) Flesch. Jean married James Major on March 29, 1952 in Chicago, IL. Jean earned her Associates Degree and then worked as a legal and...

Jan 19, 2014

JESSICA L. McPHERSON Jessica L. McPherson, age 39, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, January 19, 2014 in her sleep of an undetermined medical condition. She was born September 22, 1974 at St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point, the daughter of Harland and Karen (Campbell) Nigh. She married James (Jamie) R.P. McPherson on August 25, 2012. Jessica was a graduate...

Jan 17, 2014

Dorothy Jane Primus McCartney Longbotham, of Westfield, passed away January 17, 2014 at Heartland House CBRF in Wautoma. She was born September 23, 1927 to Laurence and Irene (Bosworth) Primus in Chicago, IL. She graduated Salutatorian of Sullivan High School in 1945. She married Thomas McCartney June 15, 1946 in Chicago, IL. He passed away November 28, 1963. She married...

Jan 17, 2014

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Polack, age 69, of Neshkoro, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. She was born in Milwaukee on August 4, 1944, the daughter of James and Ruth Guy. She graduated from Racine Horlick High School in 1962 and was an avid equestrian. She married John B. Polack on September...

Jan 17, 2014

Arlene Joyce Jarvis, age 85, of the Town of Mt. Morris, died on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Preston Place, Redgranite. She was born on August 2, 1928 in Waupaca to Lester and Clara (Arveson) Bartleson. Arlene graduated from Waushara County Normal School and then worked as an elementary teacher for 1 year. On June 5, 1948 she married...

Jan 12, 2014

Charles M. “Chuck” Heck, age 84, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Theda-Clark Medical Center, Neenah. He was born November 20, 1929 in Rubicon, WI the son of Michael and Eleanor(Dias) Heck. He married Agnes Esser on May 2, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portage. Chuck served his country in the Navy as a Boatswains...

Jan 11, 2014

Delores Evans, age 63, of Wautoma, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her home. She was born on June 6, 1950 in Bancroft to Ray and Dorothy Evans. Delores loved fishing, working in her flower garden and watching animals and birds. Delores is survived by her mother: Dorothy Evans; four sisters:...

Jan 11, 2014

Irene Anna Daye, age 91, formerly of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Matthews Medical Center, Matthews, North Carolina. She was born June 3, 1922 in the Town of Dakota, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Moldenhauer) Wagner. She married Vilas H. Daye on June 19, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake. He preceded her in...

Jan 3, 2014

William Leo "Bill" Meyers, age 56, of Richford, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack Friday morning, January 3, 2014. He was born December 13, 1957 in Milwaukee, the son of Leo and Fern (Olson) Meyers. He married Veronica R. Harrings on December 7, 1985. Bill was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was very hard...

Jan 3, 2014

Richard Earl Pierce, age 66, of Almond, known for the mischievous twinkle in his eye and the smile on his face, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014 at his home with his family. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Neillsville to the late Delbert and Mabel (Hanson) Pierce. Dick graduated from Alexander High School in 1966...

Jan 2, 2014

Richard John "Dick" Bertzyk, age 83, of Wautoma, went to the Lord on January 2nd, 2014. He was born on May 3rd, 1930 in Browerville, MN to Vincent and Pauline (Kaas) Bertzyk. The family moved from Minnesota to Milwaukee in 1936. Dick and his brother Bob moved to Wautoma in 1946 to start their Ice Business. Dick married the love...

Dec 22, 2013

Violet Marie (Ness) Nelson, age 91, went to the Lord on December 22, 2013. She was born on April 14, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MI to Paul and Helen (Wilen) Ness, she was only there as a child. During the depression years they moved to Berwyn, IL where she graduated from Morton High School. Violet enjoyed bowling and ice...

Dec 22, 2013

Raymond Frederick Heller, age 82, of Coloma, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2013 at St. Clare Meadows, Baraboo after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1931 in Waushara County, the son of Frederick and Tina (Reibe) Heller. Ray graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1949 and worked at a nursery after...

Dec 21, 2013

Brett Darr Mayfield, age 19, of Poplar Grove, IL, formerly of Plainfield, died on December 21, 2013 at Swedish America Hospital in Belvidere, IL. He was born on December 16, 1994 in Stevens Point to Peter "Leo" and Candice "Candi" Mayfield. Brett is survived by his mother: Candice "Candi" (Joe Lopez) Mayfield; father: Peter "Leo" (Pam) Mayfield; siblings: Coty Mayfield,...

Dec 19, 2013

Brian Michael Banasiak, age 47, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013.He was born Jan. 5, 1966 in Chicago, IL the son of Ronald M. and Gloria Jean (Galkin) Banasiak. He married Cherilynn Faye Ginter on August 21, 1999. Brian was employed as a truck driver and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Cheri; one daughter,...