OBITUARIES
Elaine B. Schlei
Sep 8, 2025
Elaine B. Schlei age 70 of Neshkoro passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 after a long illness.She was a loving mother to her sons: Joshua and Jacob. Nothing brought her more joy than her grandchildren: Alivia, Jake, Brooklyn and Safire who were the light of her life. Elaine is also remembered with love by her former husband who supported...
Kelly Charles Schmid
Sep 6, 2025
Kelly Charles Schmid, 78, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, formerly of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on September 6, 2025.
Kelly, known best to his family and friends by his nickname, Skeet, was born in Illinois on May 21st 1947. The first of four children to Arthur Schmid and Verna Johnson Schmid of West Bend.
An avid lover of machines, Skeet worked on race cars...
Gabriel Flores
Sep 1, 2025
Gabriel Flores, proud father of 3 children, 71, of Webster, TX, died on September 1, 2025.
He was born in Brownsville, Texas, in 1954 to Odilon Flores and Julia Ledesma. Gabriel enlisted in the U.S Army when he was 17 years old. He continued his military service with the Navy and Air Force Reserve, followed by joining U.S Customs and later...
Mike Husslein
May 11, 2025
Mike Husslein passed away May 12, 2025 while doing the thing he loved, biking!
He was born February 13,1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Earl and Audrey (Werner) Husslein. A graduate of Brookfield East High School Class of 67' and the Culinary Arts Program at MATC. He spent working life in the food business beginning as a chef working in the kitchens...
Daisy Mae Featherston
May 29, 2024
Daisy Mae Featherston, age 71, of Wautoma passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Patriot Place in Berlin.
She was born November 28, 1952 in Wild Rose, the daughter of John Warren and Lelah Frances (Waid) Featherston. Daisy was a 1971 graduate of Wautoma High School. She was employed at David White Realist in Berlin for...
Richard J. Rathjen
Aug 25, 2025
Richard J. Rathjen, longtime Wautoma Attorney, passed away Monday evening, August 25, 2025 at his residence.
He was born June 17, 1944 in Eau Claire, the son of Leonard and Mavis (Johnson) Rathjen. He was a graduate of Osseo High School and Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Dick graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana.
In 1968, he joined...
Gordon Edward Mason
Aug 5, 2025
Gordon Edward Mason age 89 of Neshkoro passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on January 23, 1936 in West Allis to Cecil and Elise (Isley) Mason. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1954 and then married Janice Rae Reschke on November 19, 1955 at Greenfield...
Wayne Kerry Bednarz
Aug 5, 2025
Wayne Kerry Bednarz age 70 of Ripon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Neshkoro.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Harvey Duane Reilly
Jul 31, 2025
Harvey Duane Reilly age 91 of Wautoma passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Silver Lake Manor, Wautoma. He was born on April 7, 1934 in Wautoma at home to James and Anna (Doerfler) Reilly. Harvey worked for his family at Reilly Filling Station and later took over the business. On January 12, 1953 he married Delores Weiland at...
Mary Catherine Szydel
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Catherine Szydel age 92 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 24, 1933 in Stratford, WI to Peter and Catherine (Hein) Meyer. On July 11, 1959 she married James Szydel in Milwaukee.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 67 years: James Szydel; daughter, Linda (Daniel) Bayer; daughter-in-law,...
Daniel R. Hempe Sr.
Jul 23, 2025
Daniel R. Hempe Sr. age 57, of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Fountaine
Jul 20, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Fountaine, age 76, passed away at home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Wild Rose, WI. He was born August 20, 1948, to Alfred and Lottie (Barden) Fountaine in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Jerry graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1968. He married Ruthie Hobbick on July 3, 1971, recently celebrating 54 years together.
Jerry loved being...
Joseph E. Bielmeier
Jul 14, 2025
On July 14, 2025, the Lord called Joseph E. Bielmeier, 83, of Wautoma, home peacefully with his family by his side. His heart overflowing with treasured memories of his beloved wife, his children and grandchildren, and countless dear friends and relatives. A life that was filled with faith, love, and laughter, of trophy hunts, cribbage wins, seasons spent tending and...
Lois Irene Cusick
Jul 13, 2025
Lois Irene Cusick age 90 of Coloma passed away on Sunday July 13, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1935 in Geuda Springs, KS. Lois worked as a switch board manager for the telephone company in Kansas until she married Francis Cusick in 1960 in Kansas. The couple then moved...
Juan Rodriguez Jr
Jul 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Juan Rodriguez Jr.A heart full of laughter. A soul drawn to nature. A life that gave and loved without limits.Juan was a son whose love never wavered, a brother who stood tall beside his siblings, and a soldier who answered the call with courage and pride. He served his country honorably with the United States Army...
Donna J. Tompkins
Jul 5, 2025
Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, and Loyal Friend.
The family of Donna Tompkins announces her peaceful passing at the age of 91. At the time of death, Donna was surrounded by family at her home in Wautoma, Wisconsin. She lived a life grounded in faith and family, attended Mass regularly, prayed the Rosary...
Patricia "Patti" Lynn Schueler
Jun 29, 2025
Patricia "Patti" Lynn Schueler age 57 of Wautoma, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on April 8, 1968 in Ripon to Richard Dorsch and Kathryn (Wallner) Jensen. Patti married Keith Schueler on June 26, 2021 in Redgranite. She worked at Wilson Hurd in the design department.
Patti loved her family with...
Donald "Don" James Johnson
Jun 25, 2025
Donald “Don” James Johnson, age 82 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on June 4, 1943 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Bernice (Schaefer) Johnson. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving with the 1st Marine Division during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was...
Tonya J. Reetz
Jun 21, 2025
Tonya J. Reetz, age 35, formerly of Neshkoro, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 from injuries received in motorcycle accident in Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.
She was born May 27, 1990 in Neenah the daughter of Bryan and Jayne (Wrysinski) Reetz. Tonya was Valedictorian of the Westfield High School class of 2008. She graduated from Ripon College with Bachelor...
Melissa "Missy" Kay Falco
Jun 19, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Kay Falco age 59 of Coloma, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 5, 1966 in Aurora, IL, to James and Patricia (Tooley) Campbell. Melissa married her beloved partner, Marc A. Falco, on September 27, 2013 in Coloma. Before her illness forced Melissa into retirement,...
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