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Jackie K. Bertotto
Feb 10, 2026
Jackie Kenneth “Jack” Bertotto of Almond, Wisconsin, passed away February 10, 2026 at the age of 91 in comfort at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. In his final days, he was surrounded daily by his family and the unmatched compassion of his loving wife. Jack left this world after one final kiss from the woman he spent more...
Patricia A. Hall
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia A. Hall, age 79, of Stevens Point, passed away Saturday, Febrary 7, 2026 at Aspirus Hospital in Stevens Point.
Pat was born November 26, 1946 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Franklin and Marie (Klabunde) Otto. She married John Casey in 1972 and later divorced. In 1987 she started a 29-year relationship with Stanley Hall, the love of her life...
Brynli K. Gold
Feb 4, 2026
Our precious Brynli Kay Gold received her angel wings on February 4th, 2026. Wrapped in love and held close by her family.
Brynli Kay was the much anticipated and deeply loved baby girl of Dustin Lee & Brittany Marie Gold, and Sister of Easton Jase & Grayson James Gold.
Though her time on Earth was brief, Brynli was surrounded by love. She...
Carol C. Mietzel
Jan 28, 2026
Carol Mietzel, age 78, of Wautoma passed away after losing her battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home on Silver Lake.
She was born on December 31, 1947, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Charlotte (Crackel) Zinke. She graduated from Lyons Township High School and attended UW-Oshkosh where she met and married Peder “Pete” Culver in...
Jacob D. McDonald
Jan 25, 2026
Jacob David McDonald, age 42, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, January 25, 2026 of natural causes.
He was born August 18, 1983 in Stevens Point, the son of Paul McDonald Jr. and Cynthia L. Buckholt.
Jacob grew up in Plainfield and graduated from Tri-County High School. He was a very talented musician playing multiple instruments...
Joseph "Joe" P. Farago
Jan 17, 2026
Joseph Paul Farago 92 of Hancock, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2026 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Joseph was born in Oelwein, Iowa on July 13, 1933 to Paul and Mary (Gergely) Farago. He graduated in 1952 then he joined the Navy in 1952-1956. He was in the Korean War.
Joseph was married to Pearl Billman on December 11, 1954...
Michael E. Forsberg
Jan 13, 2026
Remembering our Husband, Father, and Friend
Michael Earl Forsberg, affectionately known as Earl, passed away peacefully at his home on Fish Lake in Hancock, WI surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 20, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, to Earl R. and Bernice F. (Kadlec) Forsberg.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his...
John F. Bronk
Jan 10, 2026
John F. Bronk, age 81, of Wild Rose, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, January 10, 2026 at his home with his family at his side.
He was born July 4, 1944 in Wisconsin the son of Raymond J. and Margaret A. (Schaak) Bronk. He married Brenda Ann Beckett on April 2, 2007. John served his country in the United States Marines...
Sean A. Marks
Jan 6, 2026
Sean A. Marks, age 43, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, January 6, 2025.
He was born December 1, 1982 in Wisconsin, the son of Robert A. and Robin (Rhoades) Marks.
Sean attended Westfield and Wautoma area schools, later employed as a cook at various restaurants. He was a gifted artist displaying his many talents from drawing and tattooing, playing guitar,...
Ginger L. Hobson
Jan 1, 2026
Ginger Lee Hobson, age 55, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, January 1, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 28, 1970 in Stevens Point, the daughter of John R. and Doris M. (Somers) Hobson. Ginger grew up in the Plainfield area, graduating from Tri-County High School in 1988. After high school she owned a restaurant for many years until...
Beckie L. Markowski
Jan 1, 2026
Beckie Markowski, age 76, of Redgranite, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 1, 2026 due to complications of a stroke.
Beckie was born on August 9, 1949, the daughter of the late Elton and Dolores Standke. She graduated from Wautoma High School in 1967. On August 30, 1969, she was united in marriage to her loving husband,...
Lisa M. McCauley
Dec 31, 2025
Lisa M. (McChesney) McCauley, age 42, of Plainfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, December 31, 2025 at her home.
She was born June 2, 1983 in Stevens Point, the daughter of Gary J. and Cynthia S. (Bradley) McChesney. She married Thomas D. McCauley on October 14, 2023.
Lisa attended Tri-County Schools and later found her dream job as a postmaster at the...
Eugene C. Zacharias
Dec 30, 2025
Eugene “Zak” C. Zacharias, of Wild Rose, passed away in the comfort of his home on December 30, 2025, at the age of 74.
Eugene was born December 29, 1951, in Rhinelander, WI; son of the late Richard and Jean (Westbrook) Zacharias. He grew up in the area where he attended local schools and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1970.
After...
John D. Timmerman
Dec 17, 2025
John D. Timmerman, age 85, of Bancroft, passed away December 17, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living. A complete obituary will be available at a later date.
Dean Palek
Dec 17, 2025
Dean Palek, of the Town of Rome, passed away unexpectedly, December 17, 2025 at his home. To honor Dean's wishes, private family services will be held.
Vicki L. Smet
Dec 15, 2025
Vicki L. Smet, age 65, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, December 15, 2025 at her home in Wautoma with her family at her side. To honor Vicki's wishes, private family services will be held at a later date.
Walter C. Billman
Dec 10, 2025
Walter Billman, age 82, passed away peacefully December 10, 2025 at House of the Dove in Marshfield.
He was born May 6, 1943 in Adams Friendship, the son of Clarence and Grace (Blair) Billman. He married the love of his life, Linda M. Steinbach on July 3, 1965.
Walter graduated from Tri-County High School in 1961 and later served in the National...
Rick D. Beggs, Jr.
Dec 8, 2025
Richard “Rick” D. Beggs Jr., 78, of Bancroft, Wisconsin, passed away on December 8, 2025 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 26, 1947, Rick later moved to Bancroft with his parents and sister.
He graduated from Tri-County High-School in Plainfield in 1965. Soon after, he proudly served his country in the...
Marlene E. Strom
Nov 27, 2025
Marlene E. Strom, age 72, of Wild Rose, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Thursday evening, November 27, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 9, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois the daughter of Marshall and Lillian (Holvay) Brooke. She married William “Bill” D. Strom on August 19, 1972 in Palatine, Illinois.
Marlene grew up in Illinois working in real estate before eventually...
Allen Royse Stea
Nov 21, 2025
Allen Royse Stea age 81 of Wautoma earned his angel wings on Friday, Nov. 21st, 2025. He was the son of Arnold and Marjorie (Spaulding) Stea. He graduated from Wautoma HS in 1962 and earned his bachelors degree in Education from UWSP in 1966. Although he was offered a teaching position upon graduation, he decided to pursue an offer from...
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