Obituaries

Michael "Mike" E. Kapp

Oct 19, 2024

Michael E. Kapp, age 79, of Redgranite, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his son’s home in Kenosha.

He was born December 15, 1944 in Wild Rose, the son of Edward C. and Vashti Sara Lucille Booth.  He married He married is high school sweetheart Joan Edgar on August 28, 1965 in Redgranite. They were high...

Randy J. Kalata

Oct 15, 2024

Randy J. Kalata, 68, of Almond, Wisc., passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2024 after a courageous 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Randy was born June 20, 1956 in Sheboygan, the son of Ronald and Joyce (Bonnell) Kalata. He grew up in Spring Lake and attended Wautoma Area Schools, graduating in 1975. Randy married Debra Nowak ...

John A. Meronk

Oct 9, 2024

John Anthony Meronk, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was called to heaven on October 9, 2024. He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply, including his children Jim and Jenny Meronk, Julia Meronk, Robert “Bobbo” and Melissa Meronk, and Wayne and Naomi Spritka. John cherished his grandchildren: Johnathan Meronk, Jonah and Sawyer Meronk, Easton Hans, and Ashton,...

Judith "Judy" A. (Mau) Crawford

Oct 7, 2024

Judith A. “Judy” Crawford, age 80, of Almond, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 30, 1944 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Stainbrook) Mau. She married Raymond Chuck Crawford on June 12, 1965. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2021.  Judy was a 1962...

Duane M. "Duke" Haselow

Sep 5, 2024

Duane (Duke) M. Haselow, age 84, of Thorp WI, (formerly Wautoma, WI) passed away at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen, WI on Thursday September 5, 2024.

Duke was born March 20, 1940 to Elmer and Helen (Weaver) Haselow in Stanley, WI.  He graduated from Owen/Withee High School where he participated in football, basketball and...

John William Grigoliunas

Sep 3, 2024

John William Grigoliunas died peacefully, on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2024. He was born June 19, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mae (Zweck) Grigoliunas.

John joined the United States Army on March of 1960 and was honorably discharged on March of 1966. He was an avid outdoorsmen enjoying watching wildlife.

He is survived...

Helen R. (Hartwig) Timmermann

Aug 31, 2024

Helen Ruth (Hartwig) Timmermann, age 91 of Wautoma, WI joined her Savior on August 31, 2024 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

Helen was born on August 12, 1933 in Montello, WI to Rev. William Hartwig, pastor at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran in Montello and Elsie (Ebert) Hartwig. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s, Montello.  After...

Evelyn R. (Ebling) Engstrom

Aug 30, 2024

Evelyn R. Engstrom, age 77, of Hancock, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Hancock after a courageous battle with cancer.

Evelyn was born February 18, 1947 in Milwaukee the daughter of Wilheim and Della LaVarnway Ebling.

She met Howard Moreland in the summer of 1965. Together they had two girls...

Linda L. (Bacon) Richardson

Aug 30, 2024

Linda L. (Bacon) Richardson, age 71, of Omro, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home.

She was born September 27, 1952 in Wild Rose, the daughter of Merle G. and Eleanor E. (Staples) Bacon.  She married John J. Richardson on November 1, 1991.  He preceded her in death on August 1, 2023....

Clara Bell Eggleston

Aug 25, 2024

Clara B. Eggleston, age 81, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, August 25, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

To honor Clara's wishes, no services will be held.

Lois A. (Jackson) Jakel

Aug 17, 2024

Lois A. Jakel, age 81, of Wautoma, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully Saturday August 17, 2024 at Heartland House, CBRF with her family at her side.

She was born March 6, 1943 in Wausau, the daughter of James and Leila Mae Jackson.

She is survived by Sarah (John) Nixon of Wautoma, Bruce (Tina) Jakel...

Donna C. (Turner) Hotchkiss

Aug 13, 2024

Donna C. Hotchkiss, age 91, of Wautoma, formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born November 10, 1932 in King, the daughter of Donald Turner and Clara Beggs.  She married Richard “Dick” Hotchkiss on October 31, 1951 in Plainfield. He preceded her in death on...

Betty Diane (Bouvat) Lipke

Aug 7, 2024

Betty Diane Lipke , age 88, of Plainfield, WI left this earth to be with her heavenly father on August 7, 2024.

Her cancer journey started in 2018 and thinking it was beat, but came back 4-1/2 years later. With all her children being with her throughout her journey, her time passed at the residence...

Barbara L. (Pratt) Arendt

Aug 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara L. (Pratt) Arendt at the age of 77 from Stevens Point, WI, formally from Plainfield, WI, who left us on August 6, 2024 at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, WI after a beautifully lived life with family by her side. Full of love, laughter, and...

Edward "Ed" A. Cychosz

Aug 1, 2024

Edward A. Cychosz passed away on August 1st, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 29th, 1946 in Chicago and grew up in a northside neighborhood. It was mostly a Polish neighborhood, where he was right at home. He attended a Polish Catholic grade school and graduated from Holy Trinity High School. As a youngster, he...

Hailey M. Holick

Jul 23, 2024

Hailey Marie Holick, age 28 of Hancock Wisconsin was lovingly called home to her lord and savior on Tuesday night, July 23rd 2024.

No stranger to a wonderful—supportive--hospital, and home of medicine; Hailey was in recovery in Froedtert, Milwaukee’s SICU where she suffered heart complications and decided it was her time to journey home.

She...

Michael T. Juday

Jul 23, 2024

Michael T. Juday, age 68, of Wausau, formerly of Hancock, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.

He was born March 6, 1956 in Wild Rose the son of Robert and Lillie (Bauman) Juday.

Michael had simple pleasures in life. He had no greater happiness than indulging in the timeless...

Aric W. Kerschner

Jul 10, 2024

Aric William Kerschner, age 31, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, July 10, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident in the town of Coloma.

He was born on October 3rd, 1992 in Stevens Point to Matthew and Jacqueline Kerschner.

Aric was a 2011 graduate of Wautoma High School where he loved and...

Troy J. Wilson

Jul 6, 2024

Troy J. Wilson was born to David and Jeanette (Swiontek) Wilson on April 19th, 1971.  He grew up in the Bancroft area and attended school at Almond-Bancroft.

Troy joined the United States Navy after graduating high school. He was on the USS Lewis and Clark Submarine until it was decommissioned, where he had the opportunity to visit...

Gene L. Bloede

Jun 29, 2024

Gene Louis Bloede, age 85, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point, WI. Gene was born the 5th of 7 children in Richford Township, near the head of the Mecan river, on May 3rd, 1939, to the late Alfred William and Verna Agnes (Krinke) Bloede. He attended school...