OBITUARIES
Diane Ruth Ruhland
Jun 17, 2026
Diane Ruth Ruhland, age 78 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Thedacare Hospital, Wild Rose. She was born on April 17, 1948 in Fond du Lac to Clarence L. and Ruth M. (Bauer) Ruhland.
Diane graduated from Mayville High School in 1966 and received a bachelor’s degree in education from Marian College. She subsequently earned a master’s...
Karen D. Simolon
Jun 17, 2026
Karen D. Simolon, age 74, of Neshkoro, went to heaven June 17th surrounded by her husband Edward of 48 years; son Matthew (Michelle); grandsons, Justin and James; brother, Gary (Juanita) Zernia; sister-in-law, Nancy Zernia; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Karen worked at Erie Manufacturing in Milwaukee as HR Manager for 14 years. Later, she served as Foundation Director for CHN/ThedaCare...
Ray R. Burrows
Jun 3, 2026
Ray Robert Burrows, age 78, of Coloma, died unexpectedly at his home on June 3, 2026. He was born November 19, 1947 in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, the son of Robert D. and Margaret V. (Kloss) Burrows. He married Barbara J. Gabrielson on December 27, 1969 at Stoddard, Wisconsin.
Ray graduated from Westfield High School in 1965 and attended Madison Business College....
Mae Hattie Bushman
Jun 3, 2026
Mae Hattie Bushman age 93 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Silver Lake Manor, Wautoma. She was born in Fond du Lac on October 29, 1932 to August and Bessie (Rennert) Juedes. In her younger years she wrestled for the AWA (American Wrestling Association) and went by the name of "Lady Atlas". After her wrestling career,...
Jerome "Jerry" Edward Ruppenthal
May 26, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Edward Ruppenthal
Jerome “Jerry” Edward Ruppenthal passed on May 26th, 2026 in his home in Neshkoro, WI
Jerry was born on August 29th, 1938 at St. Elisabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. He spent his formative years in Hilbert, WI. He graduated from Hilbert High School. Then he went on to serve our country in the Navy and was honorably discharged....
Nina E. Lee
May 26, 2026
Nina E. Lee, age 91, of Coloma, passed away on May 26th, 2026 to join her beloved husband Bruce and son Robert.
She was born on February 24th, 1935 in Big Rapids, MI to Floyd & Florence Williamson. She married Bruce Lee on August 30th, 1952 in Big Rapids MI. They had two children; Deborah (Richard) Zuehlke and Robert (Karen) Lee.
She...
Gustav C. Ponto
May 26, 2026
Gustav C Ponto, 92, formerly of Neshkoro, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Patriot Place in Berlin, Wisconsin.
Gus was born on April 1, 1934, to Edward and Elma (Reetz) Ponto in the township of Neshkoro. Gus was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church of Neshkoro where he has been a lifelong member.
Gus’ cousin, Russell Reetz,...
Marvin R. Wagner Sr.
May 25, 2026
Marvin Richard Wagner Sr., age 98, of Wautoma, passed away Monday morning, May 25, 2026 at Theda Care Medical Center in Wild Rose.
He was born September 13, 1927 in the Township of Dakota, the son of Albert and Martha (Moldenhauer) Wagner. He married Carol Sturm and had five children. He married the former Ingrid M. (Andersson) Schaafsma at Trinity Lutheran...
David Allen Dredske
May 23, 2026
David Allen Dredske, 65, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home. David was born a twin son to Audrey and James Dredske on January 27, 1961, in Wautoma, WI.
David was a gentle and humble soul who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He had a passion...
Gordon "Tubby" Emery Dutcher
May 22, 2026
Gordon "Tubby" Emery Dutcher age 84, of Redgranite, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Facility in Appleton. Per his wishes, no services will be held.
Sharon M. Jongerius
May 21, 2026
Sharon Marie Jongerius, 82, of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 19, 1943, in Canton, South Dakota, to Selmer and Minnie Anderson.
Sharon was known for her kindness, quiet strength, and wonderful sense of humor. She had a way of making others feel welcome, loved, and cared...
Thomas J. Kolter
May 12, 2026
Thomas Joseph Kolter, lovingly known as Tom, completed his life's journey on May 12, 2026, at the age of 83.
Tom was born on February 22, 1943, in Milwaukee. He was a devoted and loving husband to Virginia "Ginney" (Waddington) Kolter. Just two days after his passing, they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, having been married on May 14,...
Rose Ann "Rose" Lea Seavecki
May 12, 2026
Rose Ann “Rose” Lea Seavecki, age 60, of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home.
Rose was born to Earl and Carol Peterson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her family later moved to Waupaca, Wisconsin, and eventually, Rose made Wautoma her cherished home.
She was deeply joyful upon the birth of her son, Timothy. Together, they shared many treasured...
Betty Jean Colquhoun
May 7, 2026
Betty Jean Colquhoun passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026.Betty was born July 23, 1949 to Ernest and Amy (Eaton)Moen of rural Barneveld. On Sep 15, 1972, she married Charles Kophamer and they had two daughters, Carmen and Kimberly. On Nov 11, 2000, she married Gerald Colquhoun. Betty enjoyed walks with their dog Jaz, crocheting and loved spending time with...
Josephine "Joey" L. Bielmeier
May 6, 2026
On May 6, 2026, the Lord called Josephine “Joey” L. Bielmeier, 84, of Wautoma, home peacefully with her family by her side. Her heart overflowing with treasured memories of her late beloved husband, her children and grandchildren, and countless dear relatives and friends. In her lifetime she was devoted to her lifelong late husband, children, grandchildren, and friends. There are...
Carla Maria Tapia
May 4, 2026
Carla Maria Tapia, 77, unexpectedly passed away after a car accident coming home from church April 26th and a subsequent heart attack while receiving rehab in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She took her last breath May 4th, 2026 in the ER at Aspirus Hospital in the arms of her son. She received the greatest care from all those involved. She leaves behind...
Annie Joy Heart
May 4, 2026
Annie Joy Heart, born Jewel Anne Watson on November 19th, 1947, in St. Joseph, Missouri, peacefully passed away on May 4th, 2026, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. Her journey through life was marked by a deep devotion to family, a soulful commitment to service, and a creative spirit that touched all who knew her.
Annie’s early years were shaped by the love...
Timothy William Jones
Apr 29, 2026
Timothy W. Jones
June 24, 1959 – April 29, 2026
COLOMA, WI – Timothy W. Jones, age 66, passed away on April 29, 2026. Tim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to David and Suzanne Jones. A graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School, he went on to earn a degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore.
Tim was a man of many talents,...
James Lee Stephens
Apr 29, 2026
James Lee Stephens, age 88 of Madison formerly of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Agrace Hospice Facility in Fitchburg. He was born March 25, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Lee and Ellen Morrison Stephens.
Jim spent most of his career managing infectious disease research studies in a laboratory at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in...
Howard Dayton Johnson
Apr 28, 2026
Howard Dayton Johnson, 97, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Howard was born on May 16, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois, to Dayton and Clara Johnson. He grew up in Rockford and later married his high school sweetheart, Shirley A. Wallin, on July 1, 1950 – a love story that would span a lifetime. Howard attended Michigan...
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