OBITUARIES

Francene "Fran" Church

Francene "Fran" Church

Dec 30, 2022

Fran (Francene) Church passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2022.  She was surrounded by family and friends throughout her last weeks and enjoyed the company of those she loved so much.

Fran was born in Rockford, Illinois on June 18, 1948 to Jim and Alice Arnone.  She grew up in Rockford with her parents and younger sister,...

Ralph L. Fredrick

Ralph L. Fredrick

Dec 28, 2022

 

Ralph L. Fredrick passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 28th, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Kohler, WI on November 3, 1927 to Daniel and Leona (Krepsky) Fredrick. In 1935, when Ralph was 8 years old, his family moved to Ripon. In 1940, they moved to a farm in the Town of Warren,...

William "Bill" J. Faifer III

William "Bill" J. Faifer III

Dec 25, 2022

 

Bill suddenly passed away on December 25, 2022, returning home to the Lord Christmas morning. He was born on March 30, 1955, in Long Branch, New Jersey to Bill and Irene Faifer. He married Mary Raica on July 2nd, 1977. He is remembered for his big personality, which he expressed through both music and his vibrant faith in Jesus....

Bernice Mae Pochowski

Bernice Mae Pochowski

Dec 18, 2022

Bernice Mae Pochowski, age 93 of Green Bay died on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at The Court at Eden Vista, Green Bay. She was born in the Town of Greenfield on September 29, 1929 to Stanley and Hannah “Jennie” Rechinske. On October 4, 1946 Bernice married Jerome Pochowski at St. James Church in Franklin.  Bernice enjoyed race car driving, she...

David R Sievert

David R Sievert

Dec 18, 2022

David “Dave” R. Sievert age 63 passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife present on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born in West Allis on March 26, 1959 to Donald and Delores Sievert. On October 8, 1994 he married Joan Stocks, nee Barber, in Milwaukee. Dave worked as a mechanic for various companies. He enjoyed fixing mechanical...

Richard "Dick" Scherbarth Sr.

Richard "Dick" Scherbarth Sr.

Dec 17, 2022

 

Richard "Dick" Scherbarth Sr., 77, of Wautoma, WI passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones.                                                                          ...

Audrey Elaine Knopp

Audrey Elaine Knopp

Dec 17, 2022

Audrey Elaine Knopp, age 82 of Oshkosh died on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on July 13, 1940 in Reedsburg to Bliss and Clara (Krey) Crane. On August 5, 1961 Audrey married Richard Knopp in Neshkoro. Audrey worked as a teacher for over 40 years for the Neenah School District. She...

Edward "Ed" Alan Hayek

Edward "Ed" Alan Hayek

Dec 17, 2022

Edward "Ed" Alan Hayek, age 73 of Wild Rose died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Clarence J. Krohn Jr.

Clarence J. Krohn Jr.

Dec 16, 2022

Clarence J. Krohn Jr. age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

He was born November 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, the son of Robert J. and Clementine (Cee) Krohn. Clarence resided in Milwaukee where he was employed as mail room supervisor at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company for many years.

He is survived...

William Howell Williams III

William Howell Williams III

Dec 10, 2022

William Howell Williams III age 89, of Neshkoro, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home. According to his wishes, William will be cremated with private services at a later date.

Kathryn "Kathy" Louise Junek

Kathryn "Kathy" Louise Junek

Dec 4, 2022

Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Junek, age 71 of Redgranite passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Preston Place, Redgranite. She was born in Milwaukee on August 4, 1951 to William and Loraine (Lange) Mueller. On February 20, 1971 she married John Junek in Milwaukee. Kathy worked for AT&T for 41 years in various positions.  She had a lifelong passion for...

Wayne J. Waedekin

Wayne J. Waedekin

Dec 4, 2022

Wayne J. Waedekin, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec 4th, 2022 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

Wayne was born May 20, 1931 in Milwaukee to Rose and Leroy Waedekin.  He worked at Milller Brewing Company for 37 years.  After which, he and his wife, Judy, moved to Wautoma, where Wayne then worked at Copps Foods for...

Donald "Don" Duane Simonson

Donald "Don" Duane Simonson

Dec 2, 2022

Donald Duane Simonson, age 71 of Wautoma died on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Heartland House, Wautoma. He was born on October 10, 1951 in Berlin to Charles and Doris (Gunderson) Simonson. Over the years, Don worked in the Engineering Department in Wisconsin Rapids for the Wisconsin DOT;  Consolidated Paper Mill in Biron; Jaxco Glove Company in Wautoma; Campbell Tree...

Roberta Lynn Fischer

Roberta Lynn Fischer

Nov 24, 2022

Roberta Lynn Fischer, age 60 of Berlin, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Heartland House, Wautoma. She was born in Milwaukee on July 29, 1962 to Robert and Dorothy (Olbrantz) Schmidt. She worked at Kwik Trip as a sale Clerk.

Roberta is survived by her daughters: Samantha Fischer, Nicole Fischer, Kara Fischer and significant other: Jeff Scruton Sr.

...

James "Jim" George Caves

James "Jim" George Caves

Nov 24, 2022

 

James “Jim” George Caves, age 64 of Wild Rose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wild Rose on July 7, 1958 to Robert and Jessie (Vergin) Caves. He graduated from Wild Rose High School with the class of...

Donald Delmar Semrow

Donald Delmar Semrow

Nov 22, 2022

Donald Delmar Semrow, age 75, of Coloma passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at home after a battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange. He was born in Newton, WI on March 27, 1947 to Marvin and Edna (Schwersenska) Semrow. After high school, Donald joined the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. In June of 1993,...

Richard "Rick" E. Teschner

Richard "Rick" E. Teschner

Nov 19, 2022

 

Richard “Rick” E. Teschner, age 70, of Hartford passed away on November 19, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born September 14, 1952 in Milwaukee to Richard and Florence (Hintz) Teschner.

Richard graduated from St. John’s Cathedral, Milwaukee in 1971. He married the love of his life Rita (Wagoner) on August...

Gilbert G. Crane

Gilbert G. Crane

Nov 17, 2022

 

Gilbert “Gib” Gene Crane, age 83, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Juliette Manor in Berlin.

He was born March 19, 1939 in Reedsburg, the son of Bliss and Clara (Krey) Crane. He attended grade school in Neshkoro and graduated from Westfield High School in 1958. He served his country in the United States Army...

Jeanette Ellen Sturgul

Jeanette Ellen Sturgul

Nov 7, 2022

Jeanette E. Sturgul, 86, of Neshkoro passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin, WI. She was born September 22, 1936 in the Town of Dakota, Waushara County, the daughter of Millard and Loretta (Streich) Draves. Jeanette was the oldest of five girls that were raised on the Draves family farm. She married Thomas Sturgul...

Donna Mae Gustin-Attoe

Donna Mae Gustin-Attoe

Nov 4, 2022

Donna Mae Gustin-Attoe, age 63 of Wautoma passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on March 6, 1959 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee to Dennis Woodhull and Sandra (Neman) Brown. Donna graduated from Wautoma High School with the class of 1977. She worked at MacGregor Sewing in Berlin and then...