Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Sep 21, 2023

Rolin Paul Staege , age 85, of Hancock, passed away Thursday evening, September 21, 2023 at Theda Care Hospital in Berlin.

He was born September 28, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Lester and Alice (Brost) Staege.  He married Gail A. Hellmer on July 27, 1963 in Cascade, WI.

He attended Alexander...

Sep 21, 2023

Joyce C. Tabat, age 93, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully September 21, 2023 at Heartland House, Wautoma.

She was born May 27, 1930 in Milwaukee the daughter of Roy and Anne  Peterson. She was married to Clifford “Woody” Tabat. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1997.

Joyce was a homemaker and resided with...

Sep 17, 2023

Patrick A. Morehead, age 36, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 17, 2023.

He was born May 10, 1987 in Wild Rose, the son of Philip D. Morehead and Benita R. Gonzalez.

Patrick grew up in Wautoma where he graduated from Wautoma High School.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth A. Mykisen, age 74, of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Stevens Point Aspirus Hospital.

He was born February 11, 1949 in Illinois, the son of the late Stanley and Doris (Michels) Mykisen.  He married Nancy K. McIntee on May 1, 1971.

Ken grew up in the Almond area where...