OBITUARIES
William O. Van Dongen
Jun 10, 2025
William (Bill) Orson Van Dongen passed away peacefully June 10th 2025 at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh at the age of 81.
William was born October 29th 1943 to Fredrick Van Dongen and Edith McIntyre in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1961. He then enrolled in the University of Michigan where he met Carol Hall at a square...
James M. Mosling
Jun 8, 2025
It was on June 8, 2025, that James M. Mosling passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital after a long battle with liver and kidney complications.
Jim was born on September 17, 1953, to Donald and Agnes (Mortensen) Mosling. Throughout his childhood, his family moved often as his father pursued ministry work. They eventually settled in Oshkosh, where his father joined his...
Lori Rhode
Jun 6, 2025
Lori Ann Flores Rhode, age 54, passed away unexpectedly from health complications at her home in Middleton, Wisconsin on Friday, June 6th, 2025. She was born and raised in Wautoma, Wisconsin. As a child, Lori had a menagerie of pets, including numerous gerbils, a guinea pig named Pookie, a cat named Shadow. As a teenager, she worked as a hostess...
Gilbert "Gabby" Glen Nelson
Jun 5, 2025
Gilbert (Gabby) Glen Nelson, 93 years young, passed away in the wee hours of early morning on June 5th 2025. Our Father and Grandfather’s soul made his exit in the material world at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, WI. It is there where He entered the, Golden Gates of Heaven
Joining his wife Joan (Joanie), and infant son.
Gib was also proceeded...
Terry Lee Martz
May 31, 2025
Terry Martz, 70, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 31, 2025, from heart failure complicated by kidney cancer treatment. Born on October 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Dolores Martz, Terry lived a life defined by his love for family, community, and the outdoors.
Terry’s passion for sports was obvious through his years of...
Margaret Louise Bray
May 30, 2025
The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised. Margaret Louise Bray, a baptized and beloved child of God passed from this life on May 30th at Heartland House, Wautoma. Margaret was born August 1, 1931 to Rudolf and Florence (nee Cutts) Wegenke at their home in Wautoma Township. Margaret married...
John P. Kopach
May 22, 2025
John Paul Kopach, age 80, of Coloma, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
He was born June 13, 1944 in Marshfield, the son of Paul F. and Muriel G. (Burr) Kopach Jr. He married Judith Ann “Judy” Boesler on November 5, 1966 in Wautoma.
John was a 1962 graduate of Westfield High School. He...
Kristofer "Kris" Kent Peterson
May 18, 2025
Kristofer "Kris" Kent Peterson, 44, Wild Rose, passed away unexpectedly at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin, to Kent and Kay (Mayberry) Peterson on January 18, 1981.
Kris will be remembered most for his love for his family, his deep dedication as a father, and his dry sense of...
James "Jim" Jay Kwapil Jr.
May 17, 2025
James "Jim" Jay Kwapil, age 55 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Thedacare Hospital, Berlin.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Alma "Susie" Frohman
May 15, 2025
Alma Elsa “Susie” Frohman, age 97, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday morning, May 15, 2025 at Heartland House in Wautoma.
She was born August 30, 1927 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Friedrich and Elfrieda (Langner) Heise. She married Claude Frohman on September 4, 1948 in Rhinelander. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2000.
Alma was a graduate of Rhinelander High...
Virginia "Ginny" Bruch
May 12, 2025
Virginia Mae “Ginny” Bruch, age 91, formerly of Richford and Oshkosh, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon.
She was born October 12, 1933 in the Town of Dakota, Waushara County to Mildred Rapaich and was adopted by Arthur and Emma Passarelli and felt very blessed to have two wonderful loving families. Her thanks and love to...
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...
Gary Edwin Jensen
May 11, 2025
Gary Edwin Jensen, age 76 of Stevens Point passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at North Haven Copperleaf Assisted Living Facility. Private services will be held at a later date.
Alfred "Skip" Clyde Swanson
May 10, 2025
Alfred “Skip” Clyde Swanson age 81 of Berlin, WI, formerly of Elgin, IL passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Elgin on January 14, 1944 to Alve and Beatrice (Matteson) Swanson. While in high school, Skip was drafted by the U.S. Army but was stationed stateside due...
Roxanne L. Allen
May 6, 2025
Roxanne L. Allen, age 68, of Hancock passed away early Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025 at Preston Place in Redgranite. She was born September 15, 1956 in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Wayne A. and Shirley Ann (Hackathorne) Miller. Roxanne is survived by two brothers, Steven Miller, Hancock and Ross (Donna) Miller, Elkton, Virginia. She is further survived by nieces,...
Jason Richard Bohn
May 5, 2025
Jason Richard Bohn, age 46 of Wild Rose passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at his home from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He was born at Wild Rose Medical Center on April 5, 1979 to Richard and Judy (Przybyl) Bohn. Jason grew up on a dairy farm in Dakota. He ran cross country at Wautoma High School...
David A. Glenetski
May 3, 2025
David A. Glenetski, age 63, of Wild Rose, passed away May 3, 2025. He was born January 14, 1962 in Wausau, the son of Leonard Edward and Mary Betty (Bursel) Glenetski. He is survived by his siblings: Blaine Glenetski, Wausau, Gary (Connie) Glenetski, Lake Tomahawk, Joseph (Gloria) Glenetski, Waupaca and Cathy Baumann, Mosinee. He is further survived by nieces and...
Raymond G. Hackbart
Apr 29, 2025
Raymond G. Hackbart, age 88, of Coloma, passed away Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton.
He was born January 8, 1937 in Waukesha, the son of Elmer and Bernice (Hanke) Hackbart. He married LuAnn S. Wright on April 30, 1960 in Iola. She preceded him in death on June 17, 2018.
Ray was a 1955...
James "Jimmy" Gomez Jr.
Apr 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Jimmy Gomez, who died on April 25th, 2025, at the age of 66.
Jimmy was a man of immense humor and cherished every moment he spent with his loved ones. He graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee, WI, in 1977. He worked at Super Steel for 12 years...
Susan "Sue" Erdman
Apr 21, 2025
Sue Erdman of Wautoma, went to her final resting place on April 21, 2025, passing away at home surrounded by love. Per her request, private burial will be held later this summer.
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