Obituaries

Dec 17, 2013

Laurie Ann Sommers, age 51, of Hancock, passed away Tuesday evening, December 17, 2013 at Wild Rose Manor. She was born August 13, 1962 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Donald A. and Beartrice A. (Bigalke) Kruzicki. Laurie enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, bowling, shooting pool and darts. Her greatest love being around family and friends. She is...

Dec 16, 2013

Annie E. Haselwood, age 58, of Wautoma, passed away Monday evening, Dec.16, 2013 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born March 6, 1955 in Niles, IL, the daughter of Ludwig and Margaret(Jung) Engelhardt. She married James D. Haselwood on April 30, 2004 in Green Lake. Annie and her husband resided in Redgranite before moving to rural Wautoma in 2008....

Dec 15, 2013

Larry Thomas Adams, age 65, of Bancroft, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at his home. He was born on December 3, 1948, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Carl and Dorothy (Callahan) Adams. Larry graduated from Tri-County High School in 1967 and served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea from 1968 to 1974. His favorite hobbies included...

Dec 14, 2013

Irvin V. Heller, age 97, of Wautoma, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Heartland House in Wautoma. He was born November 15, 1916 in Cobb, WI the son of George and Edna (Bowes) Heller. He married the former Iva Jane Anderson on June 1, 1942 at Mount Morris Holden Lutheran Church. She preceded him...

Dec 12, 2013

Kenneth “Ken” Lee Bollinger, age 70, of Nekoosa, formerly of Janesville, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 12, 2013. He was born on October 21, 1943 in Eau Claire to Roland and Margaret (Miland) Bollinger. Ken graduated from Eau Claire High School with the Class of 1961. On October 6, 1962 he married Katherine C. Cooke in Eau...

Dec 8, 2013

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Ricardo Morales, age 25, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Chicago, IL. He was born November 1, 1988 in Veracruz, Mexico son of Gregory and Consuelo Morales. Ricardo is survived by his parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:30...

Dec 6, 2013

Byron David Heinkel Jr, age 84 of Wautoma, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2013 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1929 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Byron David Heinkel Sr. and Olive Evelyn (Draves) Heinkel. Byron served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged in 1962. A private memorial...

Dec 5, 2013

Rest in peace! Betty Czlapinski of Plainfield passed away Thursday December 5th, 2013 at the age of 74. Betty was born Betty Ann McGregor on September 11th, 1939 to Robert and Laverne (Lang) McGregor. She grew up in the Plainfield area. Betty married Richard Czlapinski September 28th, 1957. Betty worked side by side with Richard at the salvage yard they...

Nov 28, 2013

Robert L. King, age 75, of Plainfield, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born September 22, 1938 in the Town of Pine Grove, Portage County, the son of LaVern and Mabel (Zettler) King. He married Elizabeth G. Garcia on April 26, 1964 in San Antonio. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two...

Nov 26, 2013

Zella Goodwin, age 86, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Hancock, Minocqua and Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, November 26, 2013 at Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born June 8, 1928 in Adams County, the daughter of Claude and Elma (Surls) Mattox. She married Charles Goodwin on June 13, 1959 in the City of West Allis. After...

Nov 13, 2013

M. Elizabeth Lawrence Sabel, age 90, passed away November 13, 2013, at Bridgewood Nursing and Rehab Center, Neenah, WI. She was born Jan. 7, 1923 in New Concord, OH, the daughter of David C. and Nancy M. (Kennedy) Proudfit. She married Robert C. Lawrence on May 3, 1944. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1997. Elizabeth married Gilbert...

Nov 13, 2013

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Arden L. Pooch, age 55, of Westfield passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 19, 1958 in Columbus, the son of Marvin and Agnes (Ebert) Pooch. Arden worked as a self-employed home builder in the area. He is survived by two sons, Andrew (Amanda) Pooch, Wautoma and Bradley Pooch, Rumely,...

Nov 7, 2013

Alan W. Schmude, age 66, of Stevens Point, passed away Thursday morning, November 7, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born July 29, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Harvey D. and Emily J. (Sprafka) Schumde. Alan attended Lincoln Center School in Stevens Point. He was later employed at Community Industries...

Nov 1, 2013

Oct 31, 2013

On Oct. 31st our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend was called to put down her cares and burdens to rest in eternity with her Lord and Savior. LaVerne was born May 6, 1928 on a farm near Germania, WI, the daughter of Otto and Ella (Muehrer) Hell. LaVerne graduated from Westfield High School in 1946 and pursued...

Oct 29, 2013

JEFFREY J. DONNER, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2013 after a short battle from a treated tooth infection. He was a 1995 Ocon. H.S. graduate. He was the loving husband of 7 years to Shana (Kantola) Donner, and as Jeffrey said just last month; "she's my soul mate". He was a sensitive and caring father to his...

Oct 27, 2013

Harold “Bud” Schafer, age 88, of Almond, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, October 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 27, 1925 in Joliet, IL, the son of William and Louis(Engelbrecht) Schafer. He married the former Doris M. Brown of March 4, 1966. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2012. He...

Oct 25, 2013

Sonia Mary Siegel, 71, Wautoma, journeyed peacefully to her heavenly home on October 25, 2013 after her difficult battle with cancer. She was born February 17, 1942 in Cowley, England to Mary (Marge) and Ronald Thurley. Her father was killed fighting for Great Britain during WWII when she was only 6 months old. She Graduated from Wautoma High School and...

Oct 23, 2013

Nicholas P. Lauters, age 76, of Wild Rose, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, while vacationing with his wife in Killarney, Ireland. He was born January 10, 1937 in Port Washington, the son of Nicholas J. and Rose (Egerer) Lauters. He married Nancy A. Toebe on November 10, 1956 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Milwaukee. Mr. Lauters was...

Oct 19, 2013

Robert Hartling Jr.(Bob) age 79, passed away October 19, 2013 holding the hand of his cherished love Mary Rivera. Loving father of Jill (David) Beall, Jeff Hartling, Julie (Greg Lahners) Hartling and Jay (Christy) Hartling. Dear grandfather of Heather (Todd) Ballantine, Elyse (Cody) Kidd, Charlie, Colton, Bryn, Griffin, Quinlan. Great-grandfather of Caden. Further survived by his ex-wife Bonny Meyer, Aunt...