Obituaries

Jul 25, 2012

Myra A. Bieri, age 68, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend died at her home on July 25, 2012, after a brief fight with cervical cancer. Myra was born on April 3, 1944 in Cleveland OH to the late Milan and Ann Medvesek. She graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago IL, and received her Bachelor Of Arts Degree from...

Jul 24, 2012

John D. Wingate, age 66, of Wautoma and formerly of Beloit, passed away late Tuesday evening, July 24, 2012 at Ripon Medical Center. He was born in Kenosha on August 3, 1945, the son of Matthew and Catherine (Gallatin) Wingate. John graduated from St. Joseph High School in Kenosha and went on to proudly serve his country in the...

Jul 23, 2012

James W. "Jim" Watkins, age 81, of Redgranite, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. He was born on January 14, 1931 in Milwaukee, the son of John and Ethel (Kuhn) Watkins. He married Anne Marie Button on August 5, 1955 in Redgranite. She preceded him in death on December 1, 1994. He later married Ruth Hall in September of 1998...

Jul 21, 2012

Biography

Darrel K. Fenske, of Richford, died suddenly from complications after heart surgery on Saturday morning, July 21, 2012. He passed away at the home he was born in 73 years ago. He was born May 30, 1939, the son of Harold and Lena (Groth) Fenske. He married Judy Ann Snell on October 10, 1964 at Poy Sippi United...

Jul 21, 2012

Arthur Mitchell of Neshkoro passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born July 26, 1948 in Cadwood, Kentucky, the son of McKinley and Emma (Osborn) Mitchell. Arthur married the love of his life and best friend, Kathy O'Donnell on June 29, 1985. They lived the best years...

Jul 20, 2012

Biography

Clarence Eugene Bradley left to join the angels on July 20, 2012. He was surrounded by those he loved and who loved him. Clarence was born on August 25, 1925 in Auroraville, WI to Clarence and Marion Bradley (Fredrickson). He graduated Wild Rose High School in 1942 and always looked forward to the reunions. He married Betty VanAirsdale...

Jul 16, 2012

Jamie Lee Ford, age 30, of Wautoma passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 as the result of an accidental drowning at Big Silver Lake, Wautoma. He was born July 9, 1982 in Oshkosh, the son of Debra Ford and Neil Kettlewell. Jamie was a 2000 graduate of Wautoma High School. He was employed as head cook at Silvercryst in Wautoma...

Jul 8, 2012

Biography

In celebration of the sunrise and sunset of Gordon E. "Gordy" Buschke, age 67, of Wautoma, who was taken from his family and friends way too soon by a heart attack on Sunday, July 8, 2012. He was born May 22, 1945 in Adams, the son of Eldon and Muriel (Crowe) Buschke. Gordy graduated in 1963 from Wautoma...

Jul 7, 2012

Delores M. Schultz, age 77, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born February 9, 1935 in Elba, Wisconsin the daughter of Francis and Mabel (Mulvaney) Kasper. Delores was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She always loved a good rummage sale and was an avid Packers, Brewers and car racing fan....

Jul 6, 2012

Biography

Roger W. Eichsteadt, age 60, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully at his home after a long bout with cancer on Friday, July 6, 2012. He was born November 7, 1951 in Berlin, the son of Victor and Berle (Wilson) Eichsteadt. Roger grew up on the family farm in Dakota. He was the last person ever drafted in Waushara...

Jul 6, 2012

Michael S. Klapper, age 52, of Redgranite, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on August 4, 1959 in Berlin, the son of Sylvester and Myra (Henschel) Klapper. Mike was the owner of Klapper Mobile and Home Improvements. He was a hard-working man that was always there for his friends and family. In his...

Jul 3, 2012

Bryan W. “Bubba” Polzin, age 42, of Stevens Point, passed away Tuesday evening, July 3, 2012 at his home. He was born October 30, 1969 in Madison. Bryan was a 1988 graduate of Tri-County Area High School. Bryan was a talented musician who wrote many of his own songs and played in a local band. He also enjoyed cooking. He...

Jul 2, 2012

Biography

Dorothy L. Wallner, age 84, of Plainfield, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point. She was born May 22, 1928 in West Allis, the daughter of the Rev. Earl and Rev. Marion (Dumbleton) Johnson. Dorothy married Donald D. Wallner on March 12, 1950 in the United Methodist Church, Plainfield. Dorothy worked outside of...

Jun 29, 2012

Juanita "Nitz" Marie (Reid) McDowell Juanita "Nitz" Marie (Reid) McDowell who was born Feb. 8, 1933 in Plainfield, WI, passed to eternal rest on June 29, 2012 at Wild Rose Manor Nursing Home in Wild Rose, WI, at the age of 79. Juanita's loving family includes: Mother Flora (Elliott) Reid, her 4 Children: Tom (Cheryl) Murray and family, Scott (Lea)...

Jun 23, 2012

Biography

Duane H. Corning, age 88, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, June 23, 2012, at Bethel Home, Oshkosh. He was born July 8, 1923 in Wautoma, the son of Harley L. and Bessie A. (Trexell) Corning. He married the former Hazel Skinner on October 18, 1947 in Slater, Missouri. She preceded him in death on May 1,...

Jun 20, 2012

Ralph C. Hopkins, age 96, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday June 20, 2012 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born September 2, 1915 in Cumberland, the son of Ralph and Francis (Cleary) Hopkins. He married Vivian E. Neurer on Christmas Day, 1940 in Cumberland. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1985. He later married Fern Kocsis on September...

Jun 14, 2012

Scott Allen Ely December 23, 1962 - June 14, 2012

Scott Allen Ely, age 49, peacefully passed into the arms of his savior on Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was born on December 23, 1962 in Wild Rose, the son of Thomas and Barbara (Briese) Ely. Scott loved to play in the dirt from the time he was a...

Jun 14, 2012

Sydney D. Small, age 16, of Plainfield, died Thursday morning June 14, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the town of Plainfield. She was born November 9, 1995 in Steven Point, the daughter of James and Charlene (Sigourney) Small. Sydney would have been a Junior at Tri-County High School where she loved to play volleyball...

Jun 13, 2012

Alejandro Reyes, age 17, of Wautoma passed away early Wednesday morning, June 13, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 8, 1995 in Mission, TX, the son of Oscar and Lenore (Enriquez) Reyes. In 2001, Alejandro and his family moved from Texas to Wautoma. He attended Wautoma High School where he was...

Jun 11, 2012

Adam E. Eastling, age 32, formerly of Plainfield, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at his home in Stevens Point. He was born August 29, 1979 in Stevens Point, the son of Peter and Lois (Schroeder) Eastling. Adam was a 1997 graduate of Tri-County High School in Plainfield. He was employed with Local 127 International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators...