Obituaries

May 16, 2023

Lucy Catherine Porter , age 87, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, in Hancock, Wisconsin, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on December 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL. Lucy lived most of her life in the Chicago area. She loved to cook and especially liked the show, “Cooking with Grandma Gina,”...

May 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for LeRoy A. Wruck. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 10, 2023

Loretta Piehl, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born May 13, 1935, in Cylinder, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Sr. and Selma (Jacobson) Barkve. Loretta grew up on her dad’s farm in Depew, IA, along with her siblings, Marguerite, Irene and Harry Jr. (Sonny). She attended...

May 6, 2023

Brian K Bertotto, age 65, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday evening, May 6, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 16, 1957 in Milwaukee, the son of Edward E. and May J. (Neumann) Bertotto. He married Laura Mason on October 29, 2003. Brian grew up in Plainfield where he attended Tri-County High...

May 6, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lehr, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning May 6, 2023 at Berlin Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 10, 1935 in Redgranite, the son of William and Signe (Ronningen) Lehr.  He married Carol J. Nowak on June 18, 1955 in Berlin.

Bob was a 1953 graduate of Wautoma High School...

May 1, 2023

Hector H Olivares, age 79, of Bancroft, was called home, Monday, May 1, 2023, at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in King after a short battle with an illness.

He was born April 21, 1944 in Fisher, Minnesota to the son of Ricardo and Juanita (Hernandes) Olivares. He married Meregilda Casas on October 30th, 1971, in Wautoma, WI.

Apr 19, 2023

Buelah M. Culver , age 95, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born July 25, 1927 at home in Portage County, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Yeska) Erickson.  She married Donald Culver on October, 14, 1950, a beautiful fall day.  He preceded her...

Apr 12, 2023

Nicky W. “Nick” Stratton , age 73, of Hancock, passed away April 12, 2023 in Plainfield.

He was born January 22, 1950 in Adams, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (McLaughlin) Stratton.

Nicky grew up in Hancock where he attended Plainfield High School graduating in 1968.  He later became an over the...

Apr 11, 2023

Mary Ann Margaret Helmbrecht, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Heartland House.

She was born February 9, 1937 in Antigo, the daughter of the late Peter and Juanita Helmbrecht.  A lifelong resident of Antigo, she graduated from Holy Cross of Antio. She continued her education at the University of Stevens Point receiving her Master’s...

Apr 7, 2023

Tammy Jean Strelow (lovingly known as: Grandma Ford Truck or Mema) age 61, of Redgranite, passed away unexpectedly, Friday morning, April 7, 2023 at her home.

She was born September 9, 1961 in Racine County, the daughter of Leonard and Judith (Tuttle) Simonsen.  She married Phillip M. Strelow on October 3, 1998 in Union Grove.

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Apr 4, 2023

James Robert Howard, age 64, of Bancroft, WI passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home.

He was born July 5, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Robert and Margaret (Taylor) Howard.  He married Stacey E. Carlson on May 20, 2006.

Jim had a great love of farming since...

Mar 26, 2023

Vernon C. Erickson, age 84, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at House of Dove in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

He was born August 24, 1938 at home to Charles and Elsie (Reihhart) Erickson. On September 1, 1956 he married Mary Schmackel and together had two loving children, Barbara and Rick.

He was a lifetime...

Mar 25, 2023

Victor  Schiro, age 86, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, March 25, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born December 22, 1936 in Madison, the son of George and Nellie (Lo Presto) Schiro.  He married Janice “Jan” Schiro on August 29, 1959 in Madison.  She preceded him in death on August 17, 2021.

Mar 24, 2023

Kevin Michael Nikolai, 41, born and raised in Mosinee, WI, passed away early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, surrounded by those he loved. He was born on January 26, 1982 in Wausau, WI, to Joanne Carol (Baars) and Terrence Edward Nikolai. He was the youngest of three, growing up with both an older sister, Kim, and an older brother,...

Mar 21, 2023

Rev. Ronald Charles Verdine went to his heavenly home March 21, 2023. He was born to Sylvia Deuel Verdine (Phillips) and Norbert Verdine on May 30, 1948.

Ron grew up on the White River and spent much of his life hunting and fishing with his brothers. He became an over-the-road truck driver, which was his career until...

Mar 15, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Hopp, age 75, of Neshkoro, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 after a short illness.

He was born July 25, 1947 in Berlin, the son of Andrew and Evelyn (Nourse) Hopp.  He married Shirley Lorenz on July 12, 1969 in Berlin.  She preceded him in death on June 14,2019.

Thomas served his country...

Feb 22, 2023

Gail H. Mattice, age 66, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Silver Lake Manor after a short illness.

He was born May 16, 1956 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Alfred L. and Betty R. (Cook) Mattice.  He married Trudy L. Turner on December 4, 1982 in Wild Rose.

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Feb 17, 2023

Roy J. Taubitz Jr . age 72, of Bancroft, passed away Friday morning, February 17, 2023 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born December 3, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Roy J. and Seloma (McClain) Taubitz Sr.  He married Linda M. Ziaya on December 11, 1976 and enjoyed...

Feb 11, 2023

Charles J. Slovinski, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away, Saturday morning, February 11, 2023 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

He was born April 13, 1936 the son of Clifford and Leona (Kehl) Slovinski.  He married Judi Dixon on October 27, 1984 at Mount Morris Holden Lutheran Church.

Charles served his country in the United...

Feb 3, 2023

Benita R. Smith, age 64 of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 3, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

She was born April 7, 1958 in Wautoma the daughter of Arturo and Mavis (Wegner) Gonzalez.

Benita lived in Wautoma her entire life where she enjoyed working at Figi’s in Stevens Point. She...