Obituaries

May 14, 2024

Kathryn E. Hotchkiss, age 75, of Bancroft, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

She was born December 6, 1948 in Chicago, the daughter of Richard Beggs Sr. and Lauretta Zielinski.  She married Leroy A. Hotchkiss on May 26, 1973 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Plainfield.

Kathryn moved to the...

May 8, 2024

Carl Leo Mullenix, age 80, of Plainfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born December 20, 1943, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, to Chester and Lillie (Moore) Mullenix.

Carl attended a one-room schoolhouse in Wild Rose, and was a 1962 graduate of Wild Rose High School.  On June...

May 5, 2024

Raymond “Ray” L. Applebee, SR. age 72, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening May 5, 2024 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born August 24, 1951 at home in Adams County the son of Donald E. and Laura M. (Lang) Applebee.  He married Charlene Nigh on December 4, 1971. She preceded...

Apr 30, 2024

George S. Kluck, age 80, passed away Tuesday April 30, 2024 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay.

He was born October 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, the son of Harry and Esther (Meronk) Kluck.  He married Patricia A. Fleming on October 3, 1992. George served his country in the United States Navy.

He is survived...

Apr 26, 2024

Kevin Sigourney, age 59, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home.

Kevin was born the fifth of six children to Bryce and Blanche (Howard) Sigourney on April 13, 1965.

Kevin graduated an accomplished student-athlete from Tri-County High School with the class of 1983. He continued his love for athletics into...

Apr 20, 2024

Kathryn B. Payne, 75, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, April 20, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield with her loving family at her side.

She was born October 4, 1948 in Wi Rapids, the daughter of Arnold & Dorothy (Cummings) Beggs.  She was united in marriage to Gordon Payne on February 4, 1967.

Mar 31, 2024

Dorothy M. Wolf, age 87, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, March 31, 2024 at Thedacare Hospital in Appleton.

She was born May 16, 1936 in Portage County, the daughter of Albert and Della (Potter) Erickson.  She married Anton J. “Tony” Wolf on September 15, 1956 at Plainfield Baptist Church.  He preceded her in death on...

Mar 15, 2024

Joan Reid Kramer, 87, of Nekoosa passed away on March 15, 2024 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

She was born on May 10, 1936 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Lyle and Johanna Reid.  Joan began her life-long path of education in one-room schools in the Town of Leola in Adams County through 8th grade.  She attended Tri-County High...

Mar 15, 2024

Helen P. Ruiz, age 87, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Friday night March 15, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born April 27, 1936, on the family farm in the town of Hancock to Alvin and Margaret (Gerhke) Holmes.  She married Victor R. Ruiz on January 4, 1960, in Chicago and...

Mar 7, 2024

Timothy A. Saul, age 73, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, March 7, 2024.

He was born November 5, 1951 in Indiana, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy A. (Fearin) Saul.

Tim worked at General Motors for 34 years until his retirement.  He was a quiet man that kept to himself but was always willing...

Mar 4, 2024

Shirlee A. Baillod , age 78, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, March 4, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born December 21, 1945 in Berlin the daughter of Hilmer and June (Bender) Dudei. She married Henry “Hank” Baillod on November 7,1964. He preceded her in death on...

Feb 24, 2024

Our wonderful mom, Charlotte Jane Nigh had an amazing day on Saturday February 24, 2024, one that none of us will ever forget. She was doing what she loved doing, baking, giving, caring and going to a Women’s gathering at her church. She then left to go and see her boys, who for the first time in a long...

Feb 9, 2024

Jake M. Van Loon, age 43, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home in Wautoma of natural causes.

He was born March 30, 1980 in Berlin the son of Alan and Cathy (Van Wie) Van Loon.

Jake graduated from Wautoma High School and excelled in music.  His passion was...

Feb 4, 2024

Janet F. Meyer, age 76, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at House of the Dove Hospice Home in Marshfield.

She was born July 4, 1947 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Leonard and Shirley (Kramer) McIntee.  She married Glen Meyer on March 28, 2005.

Janet grew up in Plainfield where she...

Feb 2, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Bernard A. Burzik Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 26, 2024

Mary C. Schroeder, age 101, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 26, 2024 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

She was born July 16, 1922 in West Bend, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Bourke) Schroeder . She married Chester “Chet”  Schroeder on June 23, 1944. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2002.

Jan 22, 2024

Alan Alvick Meddaugh, age 60, of Bancroft, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, January 22, 2024.

He was born February 6, 1963 to Harvey W. and Shirley A. (Meacham) Meddaugh. He married Sheila A. Smith on November 7, 1987. They built a home and grew their life together in Bancroft for the last 36 years.

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Jan 13, 2024

Constance “Connie” Hamilton, age 74, of Hancock, passed away Saturday evening, January 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 24, 1949 in Berlin Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Grace (Kos) Bushman. She married Richard Hamilton on June 27, 1970 in Wautoma, Wisconsin.

Connie grew up in the Hancock area where...

Jan 12, 2024

Gloria Jean Dunn, 71 of Redgranite, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 12 in New Mexico.

Gloria was born in Berlin, July 28, 1952, daughter of Dominick ”Chuck” Charles and Agnes MaryAnn (Sroka) Vetrone.

She attended elementary school in Redgranite and Berlin. She graduated from Wautoma High School in 1970. She married Richard R....

Jan 9, 2024

Kathy M. Klemann, age 62, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Tuesday, afternoon, January 9, 2024 at Heartland House in Wautoma, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

She was born June 5, 1961 in Berlin the daughter of John and Judy (Peck) Eldred.  She married Jay Klemann on September 6, 1986 in Grace Lutheran Church, Berlin....