OBITUARIES
Darleen Rigden
Mar 16, 2026
Darleen Rigden, 77, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2026.
Darleen was born in Appleton, WI to Harold and Lorraine Klitzke. On October 7, 1967 she married the love of her life, Dan, and together they built a life full of laughter, family, and cherished memories.
In 1995, Darleen and Dan fulfilled a long-held dream when they...
Sharon C. Brown
Mar 15, 2026
Sharon C. Brown, age 80, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2026 at Heartland House in Wautoma.
She was born June 20, 1945 in Rice Lake, the daughter of Leslie and Katie (Eggerstaffer) Jones.
Sharon was a graduate of Wautoma High School. She attended nursing school in Fond du Lac earning an LPN Associate Degree. She was employed at St....
Lisa R. Larsen
Mar 15, 2026
Lisa Ray Larsen, 69, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 15th, 2026.
Lisa lived a life guided by quiet strength, deep love, and an unwavering devotion to the people and animals she held close. From her early years, she found her place among horses and nature, building a life that reflected both her gentleness and her...
Steven J. Trinwith
Mar 13, 2026
Steven Jay Trinwith, age 71, of Lohrville, passed away at home surrounded by family on March 13, 2026.
He was born February 28, 1955 in Greenfield, the son of Robert and Marlyss (Warwick) Trinwith. Steven was a 1973 graduate of Whitnall High School and later trained to become an auxiliary officer for Hales Corners Police Department. He was employed for many...
Dolorys "Sandy" Sanderson
Mar 9, 2026
Dolorys Ann “Sandy” Sanderson, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, March 9, 2026 at her home.
She was born May 26, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Melvin and Vernice (Dietzen) Karschnick.
Dolorys resided in Chicago for many years where she was employed as a steel cutter at J&S Tin Mill in Franklin...
Patrica Mae Glenn
Mar 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Patrica Mae Glenn, who left this world at her home on March 7, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born November 10, 1950, in Sutton, WV to the late Darius and Inez Cook of Summersville, WV. She was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Ann...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Burmeister
Mar 6, 2026
Bob Burmeister age 80 of Oshkosh, formerly of Wautoma passed away on Friday, on March 6, 2026 surrounded by his wife, family and friends. He was born on March 15, 1945 in Wild Rose to Emil and Erma (Pilger) Burmeister.
Bob joined the United States Marine Corp on the buddy system with his lifelong friend Larry Lipke in Jan 1963. He...
George Arthur Perry
Mar 2, 2026
George Arthur Perry, age 80, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on January 3, 1946, in Mt. Morris, the son of Francis and Florence (Palm) Perry. In February of 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country until July of 1971. He was...
Gerald "Jerry" Stecker
Feb 25, 2026
Gerald R. “Jerry” Stecker, a baptized and beloved child of God was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born March 17, 1951 in Oshkosh, the first child of ten to Roger and Joanne (Hansen) Stecker. He graduated from Oak...
Karen (Marshall) Neal
Feb 24, 2026
Karen (Marshall) Neal, age 72, of Hancock, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 24, 2026.
She was born January 3, 1954 in Berlin, the daughter of Russell and Charlotte (Ellis) Marshall. Karen grew up in the Hancock area and graduated from Tri-County High School in 1972. She was 16 years old when she started waitressing at...
James Daniel Macijeski
Feb 20, 2026
James Daniel Macijeski, age 61 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Neshkoro. He was born on October 27, 1964 in Wild Rose to Daniel and Bertha (Linder) Macijeski. He graduated from Wild Rose High School.
James is survived by his sister Cynthia(Paul) Hudziak, Elgin, IL. Brother Steven(Karin) Macijeski, Fremont, WI. Sister Luanne(John) Kaltenbrun, Clermont, FL. Many...
Christine Portia Meyer
Feb 12, 2026
Christine P. Meyer, age 70, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 peacefully at home.
She was born December 7, 1955 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Robert Zager and Mildred Bliske. She married Dale Meyer on December 4, 1976 at Peace Lutheran Church in Wautoma.
Christine attended school at Brandon/Laconia. Married Dale and raised 6 children. She delivered papers for the...
Norma Jeanne Koechel
Feb 10, 2026
Norma Jeanne Koechel, age 90 of Wautoma passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Heartland House, Wautoma. She was born on September 11, 1935 in Rockford, IL to Walter and Helen (West) Speilman. She graduated from Wautoma High School. On November 14, 1953, she married Arley Koechel in Wautoma. Norma worked as a secretary at Wautoma High School until...
Lee L. Siebold
Feb 9, 2026
Lee Siebold, a devoted husband of 65 years, dedicated father, proud farmer, and lifelong tinkerer, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 9, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on October 20, 1939, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Jacob and Lucille Siebold.
For 65 years, Lee shared a life with his wife, Faye, built on hard work, humor,...
Naomi Louise Tietz
Feb 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Naomi Louise (Leiknes) Tietz on February 8, 2026, after a brief illness.
Naomi was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Henry and Dorothy Leiknes on September 22, 1939. After graduating from high school, she studied nursing and began her career at St. Mary's Hospital in Watertown, where she met her...
Ronald Wayne Anderson
Feb 5, 2026
Ronald “Ron” W. Anderson, age 86, of Wautoma, Wisconsin (previously of Elburn, Illinois), passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026.
Ron was born on March 1, 1939, in Cissna Park, Illinois, the son of Gilbert and Elsie (Bryant) Anderson. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kathy (Keeley). He is also survived by his son, Seth (Kristen) Anderson...
Dellos D. Gaatz
Feb 5, 2026
Dellos Dean Gaatz, age 83, of Redgranite, died Thursday morning, February 5th as the result of an automobile accident in the Township of Rushford, Winnebago County.
He was born February 23, 1942 in Berlin, the son of Harvey H. and Phyllis (Pfeil) Gaatz. He married the former Genevieve C. Hoppa on Sept 2nd, 1961. She preceded him in death on Sept...
Patricia "Pat" Johannes
Jan 30, 2026
Patricia A. “Pat” Johannes, age 79, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 30, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Wild Rose.
She was born April 21, 1946 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Ralph and Clarabelle (Polin) Unold. She married Richard L. Johannes July 27, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma.
Pat was manager of the Wautoma A&W restaurant for...
Gregory Lee Brunswick
Jan 17, 2026
Gregory Lee Brunswick was born on December 10, 1963, in Jackson, Michigan, to Carol (Thieman) and Gerald Brunswick. Greg chose to leave this life on January 16, 2026, at his home in Redgranite, Wisconsin.
The fourth of eight children, Greg grew up surrounded by family. In 1970, the Brunswick family moved to Somonauk, Illinois, where Greg attended Somonauk schools and graduated...
Yvonne Evelyn Duncan
Jan 16, 2026
Yvonne Evelyn (Hepler) Duncan age 74 of Wautoma passed away peacefully on January 16 , 2026 at her home in Wautoma. She was born on June 5, 1951 to George and Bernice (Hawley) Hepler in Portage, WI. Yvonne married Michael Duncan and they were blessed with 57 years of marriage. She worked for Ryhme Drugstore in Portage for several years...
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