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Moises Pineda Linarez

Moises Pineda Linarez

Jul 29, 2023

Moises Pineda Linarez, age 37, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

He was born May 8, 1986 in Mexico.  Son of the late Nicasio Pineda Linares, Francisca pliego Rodríguez and Zenaida Pineda Linares. He is survived by his brother, Crescencio (Raquel) Pineda; sisters Silvina Pineda, Eva Pineda and further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Lawrence "Larry" D. Trochinski

Lawrence "Larry" D. Trochinski

Jul 26, 2023

Lawrence David Trochinski, age 59, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Marcella Trochinski. Lawrence was currently working as a tractor driver for Seneca Foods. He enjoyed taking care of his dog Cooper . He also enjoyed hunting, riding his 4-wheeler and watching Nascar....

Douglas A. Rehwinkel

Douglas A. Rehwinkel

Jul 24, 2023

Douglas Rehwinkel, age 95, of Plainfield passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home.

He was born December 10, 1927 in Milwaukee, the son of Norman and Mae Eversen Rehwinkel.  He married Josephine Potton on August 20, 1950 in the Plainfield United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2017.

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Lawrence J. Czlapinski

Lawrence J. Czlapinski

Jul 20, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" J. Czlapinski, age 84, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, July 20, 2023 at his home.  He was born May 22, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of Martin A. and Myrtle L. (Westover) Czlapinski, Jr.  He married Shirley on June 14, 1958, together they have enjoyed 65 years of marriage.

Larry served his...

Noah Minster

Noah Minster

Jul 18, 2023

Noah Minster, 25, has found eternal peace in the loving arms of Jesus.

Survived by daughter Mia, Parents Dean Sossaman & Diana Minster, Brothers Dustin Minster, Troy Minster and Gabriel Glowinski, Sisters Noel Minster and Sarah Johnson, and 11 nieces and nephews.

To honor his memory the family services and Celebration of Life at Stahl...

Raymond S. Petrusky

Raymond S. Petrusky

Jul 15, 2023

Raymond S. Petrusky, age 91, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, July 15, 2023 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born March 19, 1932 in Bancroft the son of Andrew and Stella (Pionke) Petrusky. He married Anita Clark on September 26, 1959. she preceded him in death on February 18, 2018. Ray was raised...

Theodore G. Schlinsky

Theodore G. Schlinsky

Jul 14, 2023

Theodore G. "Ted" Schlinsky, age 99, formerly of Hancock, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Froedert Hospital in West Bend. Ted married Lula L. Wellner on August 23, 1947. They resided in Hancock for several years before moving to Plover and then to West Bend to be closer to their children, Paul and Suzanne. A complete obituary will...

Clyde Degroff

Clyde Degroff

Jun 29, 2023

Clyde A. DeGroff age 87, of Bancroft, Wisconsin passed away peacefully into his Savior’s arms, Thursday June 29, 2023.

He was born April 18, 1936 in New York, the son of Hollis and Katie (Black) DeGroff in Ellicotville, NY.

Clyde served his country in the United States Army for 2 years before returning home to...

Harlan E. Nigh

Harlan E. Nigh

Jun 27, 2023

Harlan E. Nigh, age 76, of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday June 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 5, 1946 in Adams the son of George and Charlotte (Hartman-Ennenga) Nigh.  On August 9, 1967, he married Karen A. Campbell and together they had four children, Shelly, Bobbi, Chris, and Jessica.

Harlan spent...

Charles "Chuck" P. Mrkvicka, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" P. Mrkvicka, Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Mrkvicka, Jr. age, 86, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Stevens Point Health Services where he had been residing.  He was born November 6, 1936 in Racine the son of Charles Sr. and Elizabeth (Novotny) Mrkvicka.  He was employed as an irrigation technician for several years.  Chuck proudly served his country in the United...

William "Bill" R. Briggs

William "Bill" R. Briggs

Jun 19, 2023

William Raymond "Bill" Briggs, was born on October 17, 1946 in Oshkosh the son of George Raymond and Ada Louise (Weiss) Briggs.  Two years later his father passed away.  Bill was then raised by his mother and stepfather, Ed Schultz of Spring Lake, WI. He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1964. While serving in...

Norman F. Nobbs

Norman F. Nobbs

Jun 17, 2023

Norman Frederick Nobbs of Hancock WI passed away Saturday June 17, 2023

surrounded by his daughters. He was born December 10, 1938 to William Frederick and Marie Florence (Thrun) Nobbs in Madison.

He was united in marriage to Marie Ellen Uphoff on June 23, 1962. She preceded him in death on April 7,...

Renee E. Wilson

Renee E. Wilson

Jun 14, 2023

Renee E. Wilson was born to David and Jeanette (Swiontek) Wilson on May 13, 1970.  She grew up in Bancroft with her brother Troy and created many memories with friends and family.  Renee enjoyed spending summers and school breaks with her grandparents, Harold and Jenny Wilson of Bancroft on their farm.  She also enjoyed Sunday dinners with her grandparents,...

Lewis G. Nelson

Lewis G. Nelson

Jun 13, 2023

Lewis G. Nelson, age 63, of Lohrville, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 6, 1960 in Waupaca, the son of Richard and Betty (Bruley) Nelson. He married Annette M. Boeck on October 31, 1981.

Lewis grew up in Waupaca where he attended Waupaca High School. After high school...

Thomas J. Verhasselt

Thomas J. Verhasselt

Jun 8, 2023

Thomas J. Verhasselt, age 73, of Hancock, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 8, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side.

He was born January 27, 1950, in Fond du Lac, the son of Bernard and Marjorie (Schleinz) Verhasselt.  He married Waltra K. Eilbrecht on October 11, 1969, in Fond Du Lac.

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Arthur R. Adams

Arthur R. Adams

Jun 6, 2023

Arthur R. “Art” Adams, Wisconsin Rapids, left this worldly presence on June 6, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.  Inurnment will be held at a later date, joining his ancestral family in the Hancock Village Cemetery, Waushara County.

Arthur was born on Wednesday, November 27, 1946 the fourth child and third son of Norman Lynn and Ida Mae...

James T. Alverson

James T. Alverson

May 28, 2023

James T. Alverson, age 75, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday morning, May 28, 2023.

He was born November 14, 1947 in Berlin, the son of Carl and Marie (Corrbett) Alverson.  He married Diane Smith on November 6, 1971 in Almond. She preceded him in death on October 23, 2010.

James enjoyed the...

Laddie M. Strejc

Laddie M. Strejc

May 27, 2023

Laddie M. Strejc , age 85, of Marshfield, Wisconsin, formerly of Hancock, Wisconsin passed away Saturday evening, May 27, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

He was born January 1, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Laddie J. and Mildred G. (Vynalek) Strejc.  He married Bonnie Moore May 11, 1963 (divorced) and married...

Jeanne C. (Hetzel)  Johnson

Jeanne C. (Hetzel) Johnson

May 27, 2023

Jeanne C. Johnson, Born in West Allis, WI to Harlo and Margaret (Fields) Hetzel on March 3, 1930.

Graduated from Tri-County HIgh School, Plainfield, WI in 1948, she worked at the WI Rapids Daily Tribune for one year, then worked at the Citizens National Bank (now Bank One) in Stevens Point, WI for ten years and after...

Richard Zywicki

Richard Zywicki

May 20, 2023

Richard  J. Zywicki, age 48, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a long battle with kidney disease.

He was born November 20, 1974 in Wild Rose, the son of John “Jack”  and Rebecca (Gear) Zywicki.

Richard worked many jobs, his favorites being his families...