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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...
Barbara Ann Blader
Nov 20, 2025
Barbara Ann (Draves) Blader, 83, of rural Wautoma, passed away peacefully in her home on November 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after enduring a courageous battle following complications from surgery. Barbara was born on June 19, 1942. On April 1, 1961, she married her childhood sweet heart, James Arthur Blader, and together they began their life in the...
Roger G. Prince
Nov 12, 2025
Roger G. Prince, 86, of rural Hancock passed into eternal rest and peace on Nov. 13, 2025 at Willow Brooke Senior Living in Stevens Point WI from the residual effects of a stroke.
Roger was born on July 7, 1939 in LaSalle, IL to Frank G. Prince and Estelyne Holloway Prince. Before he reached school age the family moved to Joliet,...
Stanley E. Hall
Nov 10, 2025
Stanley E. Hall, age 79, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at his home in Stevens Point.
He was born March 25, 1946 in Stevens Point, the son of Gayle and Nora (Sherman) Hall. He married Patricia A. Otto on July 31, 2016 in Bancroft.
Stanley was a 1964 graduate of Tri-County High School. He grew up in Plainfield and...
Sharren E. Wendler
Nov 9, 2025
Sharren E. Wendler, age 83, of Byron, WI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Sunday morning, November 9, 2025 at her son’s home in Redgranite.
She was born February 4, 1943 in Dodge County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl A. and Gladys I. (Fischer) Schultz. She married Ronald R. Wendler.
She owned Sharren’s Country Tap Tavern in Byron, Wisconsin for several years. She...
James D. Franks
Nov 4, 2025
James D. “Jim” Franks, age 73, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully November 4, 2025, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by his family.
He was born August 21, 1952, in Wild Rose, the son of Delton and Marion (Gethers) Franks.
Jim grew up in the Wisconsin Rapids area, graduating from Lincoln High School and Mid-State Technical College. After graduation, he served his...
Bernadyne P. Schultz
Nov 3, 2025
Bernadyne P. Schultz, age 88, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully November 3, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.
She was born December 18, 1936 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Hugh and Pearl (Johannes) Scovell. She married Darrell W. Schultz on October 9, 1954. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2018.
Bernadyne was raised in the Wautoma area and graduated...
Alice R. Davies
Nov 1, 2025
Alice Prasch Davies, age 74, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2025 at Heartland House in Wautoma, surrounded by family.
She was born April 22, 1951 in Chicago, the daughter of James L. and Alice R. (Minor) Prasch. She married Gregg P. Davies on May 3, 1980 in Tucson, AZ.
Alice grew up in Chicago. After graduating from...
Leonard Baughman
Oct 31, 2025
Leonard Baughman, age 73, of Plover, WIsconsin, formerly of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, October 31, 2025.
He was born October 8, 1952 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of Wilbur and Doris (Wenzel) Baughman. He married Kathleen Tolbert on January 20, 1973 in Hancock, WI.
Leonard attended Adams-Friendship High School graduating in 1971. After graduation, he served his country in...
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