Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Devin J. Ruffalo

Devin J. Ruffalo

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...

Brenda Sue (Calkins)  Ross

Brenda Sue (Calkins) Ross

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...

Sally A. Wiese

Sally A. Wiese

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...

Mary A. (Detlor)  Bloch Gardner

Mary A. (Detlor) Bloch Gardner

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...

Florentino A. Nino

Florentino A. Nino

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...

Joseph J. Mrkvicka

Joseph J. Mrkvicka

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...

Jeffrey D. Marker

Jeffrey D. Marker

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...

Russell R. Marshall

Russell R. Marshall

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...

Muriel J. (Droste)  Ahlborn

Muriel J. (Droste) Ahlborn

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...

Harold C. Beekman

Harold C. Beekman

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.

Deborah J. (Austad)  Peterke

Deborah J. (Austad) Peterke

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...

Lauretta E. (Wallner)  Detlor

Lauretta E. (Wallner) Detlor

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...

Jacqueline L. Romaine

Jacqueline L. Romaine

Oct 17, 2023

Jacqueline L. Romaine, age 83, of Hancock, passed away October 17, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.  She was born September 15, 1940 in Illinois to Thaddios and Stephanie Malkowski.  To honor her wishes, no services will be held.

Lowell W. Detlor

Lowell W. Detlor

Oct 9, 2023

Lowell W. Detlor, age 96, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Monday October 9, 2023 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

He was born February 2, 1927 in Plainfield, WI to Glenn and Eva (Sawyer) Detlor. He attended Prairie Center School and graduated from Plainfield High School. After high school he attended and graduated from the UW Madison Farm...

Herbert Karl Lucht

Herbert Karl Lucht

Oct 9, 2023

Herbert Karl Lucht passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 9, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1933, in the Town of Lanark, Portage County, Wisconsin to the late William Lucht and Agnes (Boelter) Lucht. Herbert along with his two brothers; Frederick W. Lucht, and Robert Lucht joined the United States Navy in 1952 where they served...

Gary C. Faulkner

Gary C. Faulkner

Oct 6, 2023

Gary C. Faulkner, age 78, of Neshkoro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Friday evening, October 6, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1944 in Brookfield, Wisconsin the son of Eldred and Gladys (Long) Faulkner.  He married Kathryn A. Sternkopf on May 6, 1972 in Brookfield.

Gary grew up in the Brookfield area...

Alberta I. (Schmackel)  Howell-Erickson

Alberta I. (Schmackel) Howell-Erickson

Oct 4, 2023

Alberta I. Erickson, age 83, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 4, 2023 at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital.

She was born April 20, 1940 in Redgranite, the daughter of Lyle and Velma (Johnston) Schmackel Sr.  She married Richard Howell and he preceded her in death in 1966.  She later married Emil Erickson on May 18,...

Corey D. Pratt

Corey D. Pratt

Sep 29, 2023

Corey Dale Pratt, age 46 passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Friday, September 29, 2023.

He was born on March 31, 1977 to George and Sharon (Montour) Pratt. He graduated from Badger High in Lake Geneva, WI. Where he enjoyed mudding with trucks, snowmobiling, motorcycles, hunting and fishing.

Corey later on moved to...

Mark E. Durrant

Mark E. Durrant

Sep 25, 2023

Mark Elmer Durrant was born 6/2/68 to Delvin and Donna (Roloff) Durrant of Hancock, Wi. Mark was raised and lived in Hancock his whole life. On 10/14/1989 Mark married sue Hedrick from Potosi, Mo. Together they have 5 children, Adam, Mariah (Kyle), Joey (Lexi), William (Elisabeth) and Tommy. They were married for 23 years.

2015 Mark meet...

Sherman F.  "Sherm" Hamilton

Sherman F. "Sherm" Hamilton

Sep 24, 2023

Sherman F. Hamilton , a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and all-around great guy, passed away on September 24, 2023 at the age of 88. He was born in Adams County, WI, to LaVerne and Trumane Hamilton, and his life was a beautiful mix of love, laughter, and community spirit.

Sherman was born in Adams County,...