Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Susan "Sue" H. (Sorenson) Gear 93 of Plover died peacefully on January 8th at the Portage County Healthcare Center in Stevens Point. A funeral service will be held at Stahl Funeral home in Plainfield on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.. Family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service....

Jan 3, 2024

Cindy Zielinski, age 68, passed away unexpectedly, January 3, 2024, at her home in Coloma, WI.  She was born August 31, 1955 in Madison, the daughter of Donald and Carolyn (Fellers) Messner.  Cindy grew up on the lake in Monona, WI where she spent her summer days enjoying water sports with friends and family.  Cindy graduated from Monona Grove...

Jan 2, 2024

Larry H. “Butch” Sawyer, age 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away January 2, 2024 at the Tomah VA Medical Center, after a courageous battle with Cancer.

He was born February 10, 1957 in Stevens Point, the son of Glen and Lois (Walters) Sawyer.  He married Linda M. Dreva on February 29, 1980 and had 43 wonderful years...

Dec 31, 2023

Joan E. Schwartzman , age 87, formerly of Hancock, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Thedacare  Wild Rose Hospital.

She was born July 12, 1936 in Burlington, Wisconsin the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Zunker) Scherbarth. She married Wayne G. Schwartman on November 25, 1954.  He preceded her in death on January 23, 2020....

Dec 30, 2023

Nancy A. Schubert, age 87, of Wautoma, formerly of Hancock, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at Silver Lake Haven in Wautoma.

She was born April 26, 1936 in Wautoma, the daughter of Chester and Margaret (Blader) Wandrey.  She married Norman A. Schubert on May 28, 1955 in Wautoma.  He preceded her in death on...

Dec 29, 2023

Gertrude Joan “Joanie” Rice passed away on December 29, 2023 at home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born January 9, 1940 to Lucille (Wood) and Jennings Paddock in Sparta, Wisconsin, the eldest of 6 siblings.  On October 5, 1956 she married Franklin Delano Roosevelt “Billy” Rice in Colorado Springs, Colorado and welcomed 5 children.  Joanie received her...

Dec 27, 2023

Betty Joyce (Crawford) Meyer passed away December 27, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point.

Betty was born September 3, 1925 on the family farm in the township of Plainfield to Charles and Maude (Trickie) Crawford. Betty was the youngest and last survivor of eight children.

She attended West Plainfield Grade School and graduated from...

Dec 25, 2023

Clara M. Rapacz, age 88, of Hancock, Wisconsin, passed away on Christmas day, December 25, 2023, at Heartland House, CBRF in Wautoma.

The daughter of Sylvester and Katherine (Stance) Vaessen, she was born on August 17, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald S. Rapacz. They were blessed with nearly 57...

Nov 28, 2023

Devin J. Ruffalo, age 32, of Wautoma, formerly of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, November 28, 2023 at his home in Wautoma.

He was born January 11, 1991 in Stevens Point the son of Brian and Michell (Schoenstene) Ruffalo.

Devin attended Tri-County Schools.  He enjoyed playing video games, hunting, fishing, spending time with his son and...

Nov 26, 2023

Brenda Sue Ross (Calkins) of Redgranite, wi passed away on Sunday November 26th surrounded by family and close friends.

Brenda was born in Oshkosh on October 24th, 1961 to Leroy and Edna Calkins. She was the second youngest to five children. Growing up Brenda attended Oshkosh schools where she loves spending time with her cousins...

Nov 23, 2023

Sally Ann Wiese age, 82 of Redgranite, passed away November 23, 2023.  She was born in Appleton, WI in 1941 to George and Henrietta (Burgher) Friedrich.

Sally graduated from Menesha High School in 1959. She was employed with Ripon Pickle Company for over 20 years.  She enjoyed going to flea markets, garage sales and the casino.  She...

Nov 20, 2023

Mary Bloch Gardner, 91, of Wild Rose passed away on November 20, 2023 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

She was born on June 18, 1932 in the town of Oasis, near Plainfield Wisconsin, to Glenn and Eva (Sawyer) Detlor. Mary attended Prairie Center grade school for grades 1-8 and graduated as valedictorian from Tri-County Area Schools in 1950. She...

Nov 18, 2023

Florentino A. Niño, age 76, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday morning, November 18, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born October 16, 1947 in Texas the son of Eduardo Niño and Manuela Alamillo. He married Yolanda Niño on December 2, 1970 in San Benito, TX.

Florentino was raised in...

Nov 5, 2023

Joseph J. Mrkvicka, age 82, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Stevens Point Care Center where he has been residing since November of 2021.

He was born January 25, 1941 in Racine the son of Charles Sr. and Elizabeth (Novotny) Mrkvicka.  He is survived by three nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in...

Nov 1, 2023

Jeffrey D. Marker, age 64, of Hancock, passed away peacefully, November 1, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born January 26, 1959 in Milwaukee; the son of Jacob and Patricia (Gilieck) Marker.   Jeffrey grew up in Milwaukee where he worked various jobs.  He later moved to Hancock in 1995. He enjoyed riding his...

Nov 1, 2023

Russell R. Marshall, age 100, passed away peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, November 1, 2023 at Heartland House, CBRF.

Russell was born January 29, 1923 in Town of Deerfield, Waushara County, the son of William E. and Jennie (Eager) Marshall. He married Charlotte A. Ellis on April 2, 1944 in Coloma.

Russell was a member of the...

Oct 31, 2023

Muriel J. Ahlborn, age 77, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 31, 2023 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 10, 1946 in Milwaukee the daughter of Dairel and Gertrude (Mattox) Droste.  She married Charles G. Ahlborn Sr. on November 2, 1974 in West Allis. He preceded her in...

Oct 25, 2023

Harold C. Beekman, age 88, of Neshkoro passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 25, 2023 at his home.  A complete obituary will be available soon.

Oct 25, 2023

Deborah J. Peterke, age 67, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

She was born September 29, 1956 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Daryl and Barbara (Duecker) Austad.  She married Marvin Peterke on October 24, 1992.

Deborah grew up in the Milwaukee area...

Oct 22, 2023

Lauretta Elaine Detlor, age 91, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon October 22, 2023 at her home.

She was born December 12, 1931 to Anthony and Gladys (Walker) Wallner in the town of Almond. She attended grade school in Plainfield and graduated from Tri-County High School.  She later attended and graduated from UW Stevens Point with...