Obituaries

Jun 12, 2011

Adeline M. Olson, age 95, formerly of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. She was born June 30, 1915 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Hugo and Selma (Kerry) Dumke. She married Albin Radtke in July 19, 1937. He preceded her death on April 23, 1983. She married Oscar Olson on...

Jun 12, 2011

Mary Jo Patterson, age 54, of Plainfield, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 5, 1956 in Berlin, the daughter of Frank “Jerry” and Dorothy (Freigang) Rothermel. She married William C. “Bill” Patterson on September 23, 1978 in Stevens Point. Mary Jo was a 1974 graduate of Tri-County High School...

Jun 11, 2011

Gladys L. Kreel, age 85, of Wautoma, passed away early Saturday morning, June 11, 2011 at Theda-Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Bettinger) Ode. She married David J. Kreel on Feb. 14, 1959. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2003. Gladys was employed at Cutler-Hammer Corp. in Milwaukee...

Jun 8, 2011

Jun 5, 2011

Betty J. Renner, age 81, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home. She was born February 9, 1930 in the Town of Dakota, the daughter of Allie and Lillian (Miller) Draves. She married Hubert M. Renner on June 27, 1953 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2002. Betty was a 1947...

Jun 5, 2011

Marie Heath, age 76 of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Strawberry Lane Medical Center, Wisconsin Rapids. She was born December 8, 1934 in the Township of Leola in Adams County, the daughter of Bayard (Pat) and Monica (Murray) Hotchkiss. She married Arlyn James Heath on January 22, 1955 in the Plainfield Baptist Church, Plainfield. Marie was...

May 31, 2011

Biography

Richard L. Czlapinski, age 74, of Plainfield passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1937 the son of Martin and Myrtle Czlapinski and grew up in the Plainfield area. Richard married Betty McGregor in September 1957. Richard enjoyed working as an auto mechanic and started Plainfield Auto Salvage in 1963. He...

May 25, 2011

Angie Rae Darling, age 35, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, May 25, 2011 at her home in the presence of her mother and son. She was born Dec. 16, 1975 the daughter of Kathleen Plato and Steven Darling, who were divorced. Angie was married to Mark Moldenhauer and they later divorced. Angie enjoyed cooking, crocheting, loved mystery movies, cookouts and...

May 25, 2011

Biography Ruth A. Drew, age 90, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1921 at Westfield, the daughter of William and Emma (Bartz) Mussey. She married John William Drew on May 10, 1941 at Waukon, Iowa. He preceded her in death on September 11, 1980. Ruth...

May 24, 2011

On 5/24/11 Mary Hesser ascended to the loving arms of our Lord. Her tremendous strength, grace, courage and breadth of character doubtlessly left our world a better place. Mary is survived by four children: Bill Hesser, Janesville WI. John Hesser, Janesville WI. Hans Hesser, Oshkosh WI., and Julie Hesser, Stillwater MN. She is also survived by two brothers; Jim...

May 23, 2011

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Daniel J. Brown, age 45, of Hancock, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. He was born December 28, 1965 in Wautoma, the son of Wilbur and Karen (Schenck) Brown. Daniel was a 1984 graduate of Tri-County High School, Plainfield. He was employed as a farm laborer in the area for many years. Danny loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

May 21, 2011

Biography Dorothy R. Mc Namee, age 94 died at Berlin Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was born December 12, 1916, the daughter of Earl and Aggie (Deuel) Woodworth in Wautoma. She taught school for six years and worked for the Federal Government for three years during World War II. In 1945 she married Howard Mc Namee. He...

May 21, 2011

Adela Adeline Belot, age 99 years and nine and one half months of Wautoma, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 21, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born August 2, 1911 in Coloma, the daughter of William and Mathilda (Hoffman) Otto. She married Arnold Weiland in 1932. They owned a Chevrolet garage in Wautoma for many years and he...

May 20, 2011

Harvard H. Erdman - The Maestro March 28, 1922 - May 20, 2011 Harvard Henry Erdman, 89, formerly of Wautoma passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Berlin Hospital. He was born March 28, 1922 in Waupun, WI to Freida and Edgar Erdman. He married Vivian Zeinert on August 31, 1946. He was an active member of Peace...

May 20, 2011

Evelyn J. Raak, age 82, of Plainfield, passed away Friday evening, May 20, 2011 at her home with family at her side. She was born September 15, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph C. and Josephine M. (Riepsa) Basile. She married Raymond Raak on September 2, 1950 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2001. Evelyn...

May 18, 2011

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Lyle DuWayne Fritz, age 81of Wautoma died peacefully in his home on Wednesday May 18, 2011. He was born on October 16, 1929 on the family farmstead near Wautoma to Oscar and Emma (Schultz) Fritz. He served two years in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. On November 10, 1956 he married Marie Quick at Trinity...

May 16, 2011

Shirley D. Erickson was born in her family home in Neshkoro, Wisconsin on November 17, 1927, the third child to Arnold C. and Bernice M. Dahlke. Baptized Shirley Mae Dahlke at the Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro, this same church will be the location of her memorial service to be held on June 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., in honor...

May 15, 2011

James D. Raatz, age 77, of Richford, passed away Sunday evening, May 15, 2011, at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born July 17, 1933 in Wautoma, the son of Richard and Lauraine (Sauerbrei) Raatz. James served his country in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. He farmed in the Town of Richford for many years. Jim enjoyed...

May 11, 2011

Biography

Albert J. Rudolph, age 76, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 11, 2011 at his home. He was born July 19, 1934 in Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Irene (Mecl) Rudolph. He married Ellen S. Hofstedt on February 2, 1956. Mr. Rudolph was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He served his country...

May 5, 2011

Dever L. Bray, age 85, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Wild Rose Manor. He was born April 30, 1926 in the Town of Deerfield, the son of Stephen and Edna (Johannes) Bray. He married Margaret L. Wegenke on August 21, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wautoma. Dever attended Hartford School in the Town of Deerfield...