OBITUARIES

Janice M. Buckley

Janice M. Buckley

Aug 19, 2022

 

Janice M. Buckley, age 73, of Princeton, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born January 13, 1949 in Madison, the daughter of Melvin E. and Jeanette M. (Stricker) Ellefson.

Jan’s profession was Land Surveying both in California and Wisconsin. She was an advocate of people’s rights and their ability to...

Gary Lee Goedde

Gary Lee Goedde

Aug 17, 2022

 

Gary Lee Goedde, age 74, of Silver Spring Lake, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022. He was born August 23, 1947 in Sheboygan, the son of Lester and Verna (Hamman) Goedde. He married Lois C. Greene on October 14, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Gary graduated from Random Lake High School in...

Kenneth Robert Fraser

Kenneth Robert Fraser

Aug 15, 2022

 

Ken Fraser, of Coloma, WI passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2002 at the age of 64. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Gordon and Lesley (Lovejoy) Fraser.

Ken spent most of his childhood growing up in Stony Mountain, Manitoba. Then the family moved to Winnipeg and he attended Tec-Voc High School where he studied commercial baking. A...

Robert Joseph Steiskal Sr.

Robert Joseph Steiskal Sr.

Aug 5, 2022

 

 Robert Joseph Steiskal Sr. of Neshkoro, WI passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022.  He was three weeks short of his 91st birthday.  "Bob", as those who knew him referred to him, grew up and lived most of his life in Antioch, IL.  Always hardworking and liking to use his hands, Bob was a naturally gifted carpenter who honed...

Newell Tracy Campbell

Newell Tracy Campbell

Aug 3, 2022

 

Newell “Soupy” Tracy Campbell, age 81, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Newell was born October 19, 1940 in Lexington, KY. Newell is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Campbell; his daughter Theresa Young (Robert); 9 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Newell was Veteran who served in the United States Navy for 30 years...

Alcina Ruth Belter

Alcina Ruth Belter

Aug 3, 2022

Alcina Ruth Belter passed away at the age of 90 on August 3, 2022 in Wautoma.

Alcina was born on April 27, 1932 to August and Mary Groskreutz on their family farm near Dakota, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of eight children.  She started first grade at four years of age in the local one-room schoolhouse.  She always loved to...

Kriston "Kris" Emil Miller

Kriston "Kris" Emil Miller

Jul 31, 2022

Kriston "Kris" Emil Miller, the son of Arthur and Arlene (nee’ Kitzerow) Miller, was born on November 2, 1956 in Elkhorn, WI.  In his younger years, Kris lived in Hartford, WI, before his family moved to Poy Sippi in 1975. 

While living in Poy Sippi, Kris married Jamie Jakubowski on September 2, 1978.  Together, Kris and Jamie had two sons,...

Jhon Thomas Krebs

Jhon Thomas Krebs

Jul 30, 2022

Jhon Thomas Krebs, age 36, of Coloma, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1986 in Woodruff, WI the son of Jay Anthony and Brenda Krebs.

Jhon was employed as an over-the-road truck driver. He served his country in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Coloma...

Lois E. Bielmeier

Lois E. Bielmeier

Jul 30, 2022

 

Lois E. Bielmeier, age 77, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully with family by her side Saturday, July 30, 2022.

She was born March 31, 1945 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Oscar and Jessie (Lautenschlager) Herring. She married Raymond D. Bielmeier on February 19,1966 in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2005.

Lois was a creative, spirited...

Joel Robert Jarvis

Joel Robert Jarvis

Jul 25, 2022

Joel Robert Jarvis passed away unexpectedly in his home on a golden day, July 25th, 2022. 

Born November 21, 1954 to Raymond and Arlene Jarvis, Joel was a lifelong Wautoma resident. After graduating from UW Platteville in 1976, Joel bought his farm where he spent the rest of his life doing the job he loved. 

A steward of the land,...

Elaine Grace Janke

Elaine Grace Janke

Jul 24, 2022

Elaine Grace Janke, age 95 of Redgranite passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Preston Place. Private services will be held at a later date.

Alexander "Alex" Ray Mata

Alexander "Alex" Ray Mata

Jul 17, 2022

 

Alexander “Alex” Ray Mata, 37, of Wautoma, began his life after death unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 at his home.

He was born on the afternoon of August 7, 1984 in Wild Rose. He was the first born son of proud parents, Adam  Ernesto Mata and Angela Rae Jannette.

Starting at a young age, Alex developed an eclectic love...

William "Bill" J. Lentz

William "Bill" J. Lentz

Jul 15, 2022

 

William “Bill” J. Lentz, age 70, of Wautoma, died unexpectedly Friday morning, July 15, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 22, 1951 in Oshkosh, the son of Albert G. and Roselie L. (Annie) Lentz. Bill loved being a farmer who truly enjoyed working the land and milking cows. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all,...

Karen Lynn Kline

Karen Lynn Kline

Jul 7, 2022

Karen Lynn Kline, age 66 passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ruben "Ruby" Andrew Soto

Ruben "Ruby" Andrew Soto

Jul 6, 2022

Ruben "Ruby" Andrew Soto, age 33 of Coloma, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born on January 30th, 1989 in Woodland California to Ruben and Margaret (Palmer) Soto.

He was baptized in Jesus name, received the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues and is in heaven with God, his mother, and other relatives. Ruben was...

Thomas A. Peterson

Thomas A. Peterson

Jun 29, 2022

 

Thomas Arthur Peterson, age 85, of the Town of Crystal Lake, rural Neshkoro, WI passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 2, 1936 in Berlin, WI the son of Walter and Mae (Safford) Peterson. Tom served his country in the Army National Guard for six years. He was a policeman for the City...

Elaine ValJean (Visina) Craig

Elaine ValJean (Visina) Craig

Jun 23, 2022

Elaine ValJean Craig, age 93 of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on July 30, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Casper and Bertha (Lefebvie) Visina. Elaine was happily married to Gordon Craig from October 5, 1946 until his passing on January 31, 1994. She enjoyed dancing, fishing, playing...

Karl E. Schrader

Karl E. Schrader

Jun 22, 2022

 

Karl Elmer Schrader, age 82, of Redgranite, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, June 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

He was born December 17, 1939 in Milwaukee, the son of Elmer and Mary (Dolezal) Schrader. He married Jeanette on June 17, 1961 in Mukwonago.

Karl was employed at Berlin Foundry and later...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Jun 21, 2022

Shirley A. Johnson passed away on June 21, 2022. She was born on August 16, 1928 in Rockford, IL to Karl and Gerda (Anderson) Wallin, the youngest of six children. Her parents were Swedish immigrants who came to the U.S. in 1902. She attended Rockford schools and the University of Illinois and was a Rockford teacher for 10 years. She...

Joann M. Benecke

Joann M. Benecke

Jun 12, 2022

 

Joann Marie Benecke, age 69, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

She was born November 21, 1952 in Sycamore, Illinois, the daughter of Albert J. and Shirley L. (Clayton) Weberpal Sr.  She married Larry L. Benecke who preceded her in death on June 18, 2016.

She resided in Illinois before moving...

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