OBITUARIES

Feb 4, 2022

Gordon W. Pomplun, age 71, of Hancock, passed away Friday morning, February 4, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 24, 1950 in Wautoma, the son of Walter A. and Lucille M. (Bliske) Pomplun. He married the former Laura (Fagan) Stratton on September 10, 1977 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Redgranite. She preceded him in death on...

Feb 1, 2022

William “Bill” A. Wandrey, age 81, of Wautoma, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Wild Rose

He was born November 17, 1940 in Sheboygan, the son of Arden and Elvira (Bandt) Wandrey. He married the former Wendy Rae Waite on September 11, 1987 in Eagle River. She preceded him in death on...

Jan 30, 2022

Sharon L. Drew, age 74 of Westfield passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1947 in Madison to Louis and Bertha (Preston) Blaser. Sharon worked as a Realtor in the Milwaukee Area for many years. Sharon married Thomas Drew in Las Vegas in 1988. She was an avid nature lover and enjoyed spending...

Jan 28, 2022

David E. Grebe, age 92, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home.

He was born August 31, 1929 in Milwaukee, the son of Roy and Sophie (Grahek) Grebe.

David moved to rural Wautoma where he resided and worked on the family farm.  He enlisted in the United States Army...

Jan 27, 2022

Richard V Lilja, 95, passed away on January 27, 2022 at home with family. Richard was born on March 15, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Reuben and Marie Lilja. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Senn High School with the class of 1944. He joined the merchant marine and served in the Pacific Theater until the end World...

Jan 27, 2022

James Alan Kraus, born July 9, 1949 left this earth January 27, 2022 to go to his heavenly home. He was well liked by many people and known as the best gunsmith around. Jim is survived by family members: Sallie, Jerry, Judy, Mark, Tim, Barb, Mike, Ulrich, Visara, Merijane and Maia. Private services will be held.

Jan 24, 2022

Craig Daniel Savage, age 47 of Appleton, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on April 21, 1974 to Darryl and Rhonda (Zibolsky) Savage. After graduating from Arrowhead High School, Craig joined the United States Marine Corps and was Honorably Discharged after 8 years of service. He enjoyed bird and...

Jan 24, 2022

Linda "Cookie" L. Schrank, age 68 of Westfield passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. She was born in Sturgeon Bay on July 11, 1953 to William and Jean (Wales) Morris. Linda graduated from Melon High School. On a trip to Coloma to visit family, Linda meet Daniel Schrank and the couple was married in Richford on June 16,...

Jan 23, 2022

Marianne Kathryn Wycoff, age 70 of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Thedacare Hospital, Neenah. She was born in Green Bay on August 4, 1951 to Willard and Marcella (Nowak) Meverden. After high school, Marianne joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. This is where she met fellow soldier, Jon Wycoff in...

Jan 23, 2022

Jennifer Drew, age 66, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

She was born July 6, 1955 in Berlin, the daughter of Nathan “Mike” and Thelma (Swenson) Koechel. She married Jack W. Drew on August 23, 1975 in Neshkoro.

Jennifer was a 1973 graduate of Wautoma...

Jan 20, 2022

Lucille M. Roeske, of Wautoma was called home on January 20, 2022 at the age of 84.

She was born May 21, 1937 in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County the daughter of Adolph and Gladys (Swanlaw) Schwanke. She married Carl H. Roeske on August 27, 1960 in the Town of Springfield. He preceded her in death...

Jan 19, 2022

Helen E. Morgan, age 39, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home.

She was born September 26, 1982 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Schloe) Lynch. She married Tommy Lee Morgan on October 23, 2000 in Montello.

Helen is survived by her husband, Tommy...

Jan 18, 2022

Richard D. Gohlke, age 67, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home.

He was born May 16, 1954 in Berlin, the son of Phillip and Velta (Purdy) Gohlke. He married Cynthia on October 14, 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro.

Rick was a 1972 graduate of...

Jan 12, 2022

Darlene Frances Thomas, age 91 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Wautoma. Private services will be held at a later date.

Jan 11, 2022

Cory J. Kraus passed away at home with loved ones on January 11, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1970 in Oshkosh to James and Sharon (Reiehenberger) Kraus. Cory was a loving father and fiancé. He loved to fish, deer and duck hunt, spend time in the marsh, hiking trails, and hitting winter trails with his special friend....

Jan 7, 2022

Mary Rose Rasmussen, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 17, 1947 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl (Wackett) Miller. She married Roger L. Rasmussen on September 7, 1968 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh.

Mary was a...

Dec 30, 2021

Judith “Judy” R. Schulz, age 71, of Wautoma (formerly of Oak Creek), passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 30, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

She was born June 25, 1950 in West Allis, the daughter of Frank and Jeanette (Zitzke) Nowak. She married Everett A. Schulz on April 4, 1970 at Nain Lutheran Church in...

Dec 30, 2021

Alan R. Andrews, age 74 passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Heartland House in Wautoma, WI. Alan was born in Beaver Dam, WI on January 1, 1947 to Harold and Margaret (Waite) Andrews. Not long thereafter, the family moved to a small farm north of Union, IL. It was there that Alan grew up and began his lifelong...

Dec 27, 2021

Kelly Denise Gotcher, age 50 of Redgranite passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton from complications of COVID-19. She was born in Ft. Worth, TX on October 30, 1971 to Allen and Bettie Jo (Bates) Smith. In 2000 she met Wayne Gotcher and they were married in 2013. Kelly enjoyed playing cards and...

Dec 27, 2021

Paul Scott Miller, age 59, of Coloma, passed away surrounded by his loving family Monday evening, December 27, 2021 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton from complications of COVID-19.

He was born February 9, 1962 in Wautoma, the son of Marvin L. and Patsy A. (Koch) Miller. He married Deborah “Debbie” Schrader on August 7,...