OBITUARIES

May 14, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Ann Nigbor, née: Kitchen,Thoma, of Pine River passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in Waupaca on May 14, 2024 at the age of 76. Patricia was born on September 6, 1947 at Berlin Memorial Hospital in Berlin to Ray and Erma (Bray) Kitchen. She graduated from Wautoma High School in 1965. She married Dennis Thoma, September 23, 1967 in...

May 14, 2024

 Sharon Louise Thurber, age 80, of Coloma, passed away peacefully, May 14, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Green Lake.  

She was born on October 2, 1943. She was the daughter of Veda and Ernest Wagner. On July 25, 1960, she married Loren “Pete” Thurber in Hancock. Their 2 children were blessed to have her as a stay-at-home mom. 

Sharon enjoyed...

May 12, 2024

Michael James Kowalewski, age 61 of Wautoma passed away suddenly and unexpected on May 12, 2024.  He was born on June 12, 1962 in Milwaukee to James and Carol (Gehrke) Kowalewski.  Michael was a jack of all trades, working as a sound technician, drywaller with his dad and brothers, and most recently in maintenance.  He enjoyed riding his Harleys and...

May 2, 2024

David Frederick Helfers, age 86 of Wautoma Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home under hospice care with his wife Sandra and family at his side on Thursday, May 2, 2024

He was born September 17, 1937 in Chicago IL to Fred and Olga Helfers (both deceased). David grew up in Addison IL, attended St Paul Lutheran grade school and York High...

Apr 29, 2024

Terry Lee Potter, age 77, formerly of Wautoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home in Winneconne.

He was born July 12, 1946, in Baraboo, the son of Calvin M. and Elaine E. (Bowman) Potter. He married Tina (Vander Spoel) Potter on June 26, 1995, in Saxeville.

Terry was a graduate of Baraboo High School....

Apr 27, 2024

Charles “Chuck” E. Reilly, age 84 of Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born March 22, 1940 in Wautoma, the son of James Ivan and Anna Marie (Doerfler) Reilly. He married the former Mary J. Lannoye on November 5, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma. She preceded him in death on...

Apr 24, 2024

Violet Doris Bales, age 106, passed away Wednesday morning, April 24, 2024 at Rennes East Health and Rehabilitation Center in Peshtigo.She was born March 25, 1918 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Rolla and Amanda (Timm) Miller. She married Robert William Bales on May 2, 1962. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2018. Violet will be buried next to...

Apr 17, 2024

Ruben Soto, Sr went home to his heavenly Father April 17th, 2024. He was born August 19th, 1948 in Manhattan, New York City to Tito and Mercedes Soto. Ruben earned a New York Regents scholarship when he graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn in 1967. It was a competitive statewide examination. He attended UC Berkeley for a year,...

Apr 13, 2024

David S. Petzel, age  63 of Carpentersville, IL passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024 at his cabin in Coloma, WI. He was born on April 4, 1961 to Sylvester Petzel and Mary (Husick) Petzel-Wrzepski in Chicago where he was also raised. David earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. He enjoyed fishing, taking annual fishing trips...

Apr 13, 2024

Loretta Gale Fisher "Gale", a vibrant and beloved wife, mom, grandma, and sister passed away on April 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. She was 80 years old.

Born in 1943 to Loretta and George Davis, both of whom preceded her in death, Gale's life was a tapestry of diverse experiences and unwavering devotion to her family. From...

Apr 11, 2024

Alan Martin Schliepp, age 71 of Coloma passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Stevens Point. Private family services will be held with burial at Prince of Peace Cemetery, Coloma.

Apr 10, 2024

William D. “Bill” Huck, age 89, passed away at his home under hospice care on Wednesday, April 10, with his family at his side. Bill was born July 21, 1934 in Berlin, WI, the son of Elsmer and Emma Hass Huck. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Berlin High School. He united in marriage to Shirley Schmidt on July 1,...

Apr 7, 2024

J. Howell Smith, age 74 of Wautoma, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at Central Wisconsin Veteran's Cemetery, King, WI at 11AM on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Apr 7, 2024

Judith Ann (Schwersinske) Bauer, also known as Judy, passed away on April 7th, 2024 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, at the age of 83. She was born on November 11, 1940, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

Judy had a fulfilling career, starting at the phone company “Ma Bell” where she counted the coins from phone booths. She later worked at Briggs and Stratton as...

Apr 6, 2024

Irene M. Werch, age 72 of Wautoma passed away on April 6, 2024, after a private battle with cancer. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Donald and Caroline Hass, Sister Mary Hass and brother David Hass. She is survived by her son Jason (Michelle) Werch of Berlin. Grandson Hunter Werch of Berlin. Step Grandchildren Ethan and Bailey of...

Apr 4, 2024

Geraldine “Jerri” May Timerson Konczal passed away peacefully, April 4, 2024, in the home she built with her husband in the middle of the 15,000 pine trees they planted on their property.

She was born November 8, 1940, in Wauwatosa Township, Milwaukee County, the daughter of Victor Josiah Timerson and Loretta May (Peters) Timerson Schwister.  She was raised by her aunt...

Apr 2, 2024

David Allen Bartel, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

He was born September 1, 1937 in Racine, the son of Ervin A. and Rose (Polimadei) Bartel. He married the former Lois L. Wandrey on April 11, 1981 at Hope Lutheran Church in Wautoma. She preceded him in death on...

Mar 29, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Ronald Weber age 77 of Redgranite passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Ainsworth Hall, Wisconsin Veteran’s Home, King. He was born in Green Bay on August 21, 1946 to William and Elaine (Burzynski) Weber. Gerald volunteered for the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He married Kathleen Kubach on October 4, 1969 in Milwaukee. Gerald was...

Mar 20, 2024

Robert L. “Bob” Greener age 81 of Wild Rose passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1942 in Oak Park, IL to Louis “Lou” and Ardis (Murty) Greener. They moved to Dundee, IL. Following Lou’s 1949 cancer related death, Ardis and Bob moved to Wautoma to live with her brother, Leon...

Mar 16, 2024