Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Paul D. Andersen

Paul D. Andersen

Jun 14, 2025

After a brief illness, it is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Paul Dean Andersen age 77 of Redgranite, Wi. Who died on June 14th at Evergreen Nursing Home in Oshkosh, Wi. Paul was born on March 11th 1948.Paul was a very quiet and simple man who was kind to all. He grew up as...

Alfie Hernandez

Alfie Hernandez

Jun 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Alfredo Hernandez, who left us on the evening of Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Alfie was born on July 10, 1954 in Rio Frio, Texas to Rejelio Valentine Hernandez and Enedina Jimenez. He had 12 other brothers and sisters. He and his family migrated from Texas to...

Thomas Dudei

Thomas Dudei

Jun 12, 2025

Thomas David Dudei passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 12, 2025 at the age of 77 at his home in Plover.

 Born September 19, 1947, to Hilmer (Bud) & June (Bender) Dudei in Berlin, WI. The family moved to Plainfield when Bud & June purchased a parcel of land and constructed Bud’s Drive In, which later they sold and became Ron’s...

Lawrence E. Babcock

Lawrence E. Babcock

Jun 15, 2025

Lawrence E. Babcock, age 80, of Fond du lac, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Meadowbrook Assisted Living in Appleton.

He was born November 5, 1944 in Fond du lac the son of Lawrence and Lorraine (Haenagen) Babcock. He married Linda Moody on August 27, 1966 and they later divorced.

Lawrence served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam...

Angela T. Huth

Angela T. Huth

Jun 15, 2025

Angela T. Huth, age 89, of Ripon passed away Sunday morning, June 15, 2025 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. To honor Angela's wishes private family services will be held at a later date. 

Dennis A. Eggleston

Dennis A. Eggleston

Jun 10, 2025

Dennis A. Eggleston, age 75, of Hancock, passed away June 10, 2025 at House of the Doves in Marshfield. He was born September 6, 1949 in Wisconsin the son of Leon and Adelaide (Martin) Eggleston. He married Clara Bell Henning. She preceded him in death August 25, 2024. To honor Dennis's wishes private services will be held at a later...

Arlene L. Meyer

Arlene L. Meyer

Jun 5, 2025

On June 5, 2025, Arlene Leone Meyer of Almond, Age 91, was called home to the Lord. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on May 7, 1934, in the Town of Belmont, Portage County, to Steve and Mary (Yanta) Skipchak.

Arlene grew up in the Wild Rose area and attended Wild Rose Public Schools. After...

Gerry Irwin

Gerry Irwin

Jun 4, 2025

Gerald (Gerry) A. Irwin passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimers. While this disease took his memory, he never forgot a single cuss word! Gerry also never lost his sense of humor! Gerry was born on March 5, 1941 in Sac City Iowa to Clarence (Delores) Irwin and Juanita (Bud) Barker. Gerry served in...

Dennis Atchley

Dennis Atchley

May 30, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and brother Dennis M Atchley 72 of Wautoma passed away surrounded by his family May 30, 2025. He had bravely battled cancer for 5 years. Dennis was born November 22, 1952, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Morris and Betty (Atchley). He married the love of his life Dawn Metz on February 17, 2001, in...

Mary E. McClellan

Mary E. McClellan

May 29, 2025

Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" McClellan, RT (R) (M), age 70, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Hancock, Wisconsin. Born on August 22, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and unwavering faith.

Mary Beth was a beloved daughter of Rosalia (1920-2009) and Stanley (1920-2015) Gwiazdowski and grew up in Milwaukee as the middle of...

Robert C. Mailhot Jr.

Robert C. Mailhot Jr.

May 28, 2025

Robert C. Mailhot Jr., passed away suddenly, May 28, 2025 at his home in Redgraite. Bob grew up in Illinois and found success on the football field and played for the Chicago Bears for a couple seasons. He will be fondly remembered for the love he showed to his family. A time to celebrate Bob's life will be held on...

Michael S. Engel

Michael S. Engel

May 28, 2025

Michael S. Engel, age 53, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025.

He was born August 16, 1971 in New London, the son of Merlin and Rose (Babino) Engel. He married Stacy A. Ebert on March 3, 2006.

Michael grew up in New London graduating from New London High School in 1989. He served his country in the United States...

Carol A. Klabunde

Carol A. Klabunde

May 23, 2025

Carol A. Klabunde, age 87, died peacefully Friday May 23, 2025 at Riverview Lodge Assisted Living, Stevens Point.

She was born October 1, 1937 on a farm south of Plainfield in the town of Plainfield, Waushara County. Carol was the youngest of 8 children born to Anthony and Gladys (Walker) Wallner.

Carol was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in...

John W. Baker

John W. Baker

May 22, 2025

John William "Bill" Baker, 85, of Bancroft, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 22, 2025, after living a long and full life.

Born on July 5, 1939, in Humboldt, Illinois, Bill was the son of Homer and Iva Baker. He grew up in a modest farmhouse without electricity, where the value of hard work was deeply ingrained...

Pearl B. Garlow

Pearl B. Garlow

May 20, 2025

Pearl B. Garlow, age 79, of Hancock, passed away suddenly May 20, 2025 at her home.

She was born April 22, 1946 in Neilsville, the daughter of Blanchard and Dolores (Schier) Boller. She married Edward D. Garlow on January 22, 1982 in Oakfield.

Pearl grew up in the Oakfield area. She was employed as an over the road truck driver and met...

Scott M. Gremore

Scott M. Gremore

Apr 27, 2025

Scott M. Gremore, age 52, of rural Redgranite, passed away Sunday morning, April 27, 2025.

He was born January 14, 1973 in Appleton, the son of Gordon and Mary (Van Eperen) Gremore.

Scott grew up in the Little Chute area where he was a 1991 graduate of of Little Chute High School. After high school he attended Fox Valley Technical College and...

Leslie Ann Peterson

Leslie Ann Peterson

Apr 22, 2025

Leslie A. (Lyness) Peterson, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 while surrounded by loved ones.

Born and raised in Oshkosh, Leslie was a 1967 graduate of Lourdes Academy. She married the love of her life, Larry T. Peterson, on August 12, 1972, and they raised their son and daughter, Mike and Marsha, in their loving home.

For over 20...

Eugene S. "Gene" Bula

Eugene S. "Gene" Bula

Apr 20, 2025

    Eugene Stanley “Gene” Bula, age 72, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully at his home on Easter Sunday,April 20, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.

    Gene was born September 18th at the Antigo Hospital to Edna Abrams, mother, and Stanley Casmere Bula, father. Gene graduated from Antigo High School in 1970. From 1969 to 1976 he farmed in...

Orin W. Nigh

Orin W. Nigh

Apr 3, 2025

Orin W Nigh passed April 3, 2025, in Wisconsin Rapids. He was born July 19, 1949, in the Town of Pine Grove to George & Charlotte (Ennenga) Nigh.

On March 5, 1983, he married Charlotte Winkler. In his younger years he worked as a police officer for the Village of Plainfield & Hancock. He also was a bus driver for many...

Janet Samsel

Janet Samsel

Apr 1, 2025

Janet E. Samsel, age 90, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hancock on April 1, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Racine, to Norman and Charline (Barnes) Flynn.

Janet earned her R.N. degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Racine. She worked as a registered nurse until the birth...