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Robert Schubert
Feb 24, 2011
Biography
Robert F. Schubert, age 88, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2011 at his home. He was born October 20, 1922 in Waushara County, the son of Ferdinand and Othelia (Krause) Schubert. He married Margaret Van Kleef on June 29, 1946 in Waupun. Robert served his country in the United States Army with the 382nd...
Joan Verstegen
Feb 24, 2011
Biography Joan L. Verstegen, age 75, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2011 at Wild Rose Manor. She was born May 28, 1935 in Fairmont, MN, the daughter of Ralph and Olive Mary (Wohlhuter) Collins. She married James D. Verstegen on July 20, 1963 in Fairmont, MN. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1994. Mrs. Verstegen...

Leonard Johnson
Feb 15, 2011
Biography Leonard W. Johnson, 94, died on Monday, Feb. 14 at his Wautoma home in the care of his family and hospice after a year-long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 25 (on what would have been his 95th birthday) at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, W10805 County Road Hwy C in Hancock,...
Fredrick Lange Ii
Feb 14, 2011
Fredrick Lange II July 23, 1934 - February 14, 2011
Fredrick Lange II of Coloma WI passed away Feb. 14th, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife and family Fred was born July 23, 1934 in Milwaukee WI Mother Marie (Behling) Lange. Father Fredrick Lange I. Survived by: Wife Carol (Robinson) Lange of Coloma WI. Celebrated 58 yrs. of Marriage...
Craig Andersen
Feb 13, 2011
Craig C. Andersen, age 50, of Wautoma died unexpectedly Sunday, February 13, 2011 at his home. He was born July 13, 1960 in Milwaukee, the son of Charles and Florence (Hansen) Andersen. He married Virginia Markham on 1989. He was employed at Waushara Community Church as a maintenance worker where he loved serving his church family. Craig loved his family...

David Wanichek
Feb 7, 2011
Biography
David "Dave" E. Wanichek, age 74, of Bancroft, passed away Monday morning, February 7, 2011. He was born July 29, 1936 in Bancroft, the son of John V. and Johanna D. (Pionke) Wanichek. Dave was a graduate of Plainfield High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1959. An avid outdoorsmen,...

Lorayne Hakala
Jan 30, 2011
Biography Lorayne D. Hakala, age 88, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1922 in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Michael and Ann (Sauer) Sieverson. She married Edward A. Hakala on June 15, 1946 in Chicago. He preceded her in the death on Jan. 27, 1995. Lorayne was employed by Apollo...
Joan Connelly
Jan 26, 2011
JoAn E. (Menning) Connelly, age 73, of Wautoma, formerly of Black River Falls passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 21, 1937, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Spencer) Menning. JoAn was employed for 35 years at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee until her retirement....

Emily Hullin
Jan 24, 2011
Biography Emily M. Hullin, age 92, of Wautoma, passed away Monday evening, January 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born June 10, 1918 in Dauby, WI, the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Fusek) Pagac. She married Peter P. Hullin on January 27, 1945 in Hines, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2000. She is survived by...

Peter Reese
Jan 23, 2011
Peter Jay Reese was born to eternal life on January 23, 2011, following a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Peter was born in Berlin, WI, lived for a short time in Lake Geneva and eventually settled in Wautoma, WI. He was an avid outdoorsman and a tournament fisherman who spent much of his free time in the wilderness....
Philip Thoma
Jan 22, 2011
Philip John Thoma, age 71, of Plainfield, passed away Saturdya morning, January 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Philip was born on September 9, 1939 in Milwaukee the son of Philip and Lorraine (Petrozak) Thoma. He married Donna Hennes on August 19, 1961. Philip was a successful business owner of Richfield Service, Richfield Rent-A-Car,...
Donna Jean Semrow
Jan 20, 2011
Biography Donna Jean H. Semrow (Nee Henke), age 75, of Wautoma, passed away on January 20, 2011 at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She was born January 25, 1935 in Neshkoro. The daughter of Julius and Lillian (Dreager) Henke. She married Harland Semrow March 25, 1951 in Neshkoro. Donna was a devoted mother of four, homemaker. Baking was one of...

Kurt Boesler
Jan 20, 2011
Kurt F. Boesler, age 57, of Coloma, passed away early Thursday morning, January 20, 2011, at the Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point. He was born December 1, 1953 in Milwaukee, the son of Robert F. and Geraldine R. (Ernser) Boesler. Kurt was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He also liked sports, especially watching the...

Robert Jelenchick
Jan 17, 2011
Robert B. Jelenchick, age 88, of Pharr, Texas, formerly of Wautoma, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born August 22, 1922 in Milwaukee, the son of Steven and Stella (Horvath) Jelenchick. He married Helen Mae (Yochum) Jelenchick on September 30, 1944 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on...

Theodore Buresh
Jan 10, 2011
Theodore F. "Ted" Buresh, age 74, of Coloma, passed away Monday afternoon, January 10, 2011 at his home. He was born July 16, 1936 in Milwaukee the son of Theodore G. and Phyllis Buresh. He married Nancy L. Wallner on 18, 1957. She preceded him in death on February 20, 1995. He is survived by his son, Allen (Cathy) Buresh,...

Margaret Bills
Jan 7, 2011
Margaret L. Bills, age 93, formerly of Wautoma, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 at Hales Corners Care Center in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. She was born June 6, 1917 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Michael and Helen (Sokell) Berka. She married H. Newman Bills on May 26, 1956 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1983....
Paul Helders
Jan 5, 2011
Biography
Paul passed away peacefully in his home in Neshkoro, WI. after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of Linda (Vaclav) of 20 years. Loving father of Paul Jr. of London, Ontario, Lara (Clyde) Pelton of Lexington, KY and Wendy (Steve) Goris of London, Ontario. Step-father to Jason (Donna) Piltz of Waukesha. Wonderful Opa to grandchildren...
Earl Johnson
Jan 5, 2011
Earl E. Johnson, age 81, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. He was born August 8, 1929 in Owen, Wisconsin the son of Earl E. Jones and Vera Vachon. He married Patricia R. Hinn on May 3, 1958 in North Fond du Lac. Earl and Pat resided in North Fond du...
Harold Lingen Sr
Jan 3, 2011
Biography
Harold P. Lingen Sr., age 89, of Wild Rose, passed away Monday evening, January 3, 2011, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, WI. He was born July 13, 1921 in Stanley, WI. the son of Peder and Caroline (Sorenson) Lingen. He married the former Elizabeth Ponick on June 3, 1943 at Fort Riley, Kansas. She preceded him in...
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