OBITUARIES

Jun 3, 2022

Markus Anthony Kraus, age 55 of Redgranite, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Thedacare Medical Center, Wild Rose. He was born in Milwaukee on December 17, 1966 to David H. Schultz and Judith (Kraus) Etemadi. Markus worked as a mechanic for 20 years in the Houston area for Woodland Car Care Center. He also worked at Ace Hardware...

Jun 2, 2022

 

We are here to celebrate the life of our mother, Dorothy Roeske Bahrke Pearsall, a true Wonder Woman of 100 plus years on earth.  She was born August 14, 1921 in Ypsilanti, North Dakota to another Wonder Woman, our grandmother, Albertina Henrietta Roeske who was a mother of 10 children. Dorothy was the third youngest.

Things were not going...

May 23, 2022

 

Richard “Rick” Barkow, age 70, died suddenly Monday morning  May 23, 2022 at his home in Wautoma. Rick was born November 9, 1951 to Donald and Dorothea Barkow in Milwaukee. He grew up in Milwaukee and Wisconsin Rapids, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1969. Rick married Mary Henne on March 29, 1971. They had...

May 22, 2022

Kolletta Frazier, 60, died Sunday May 22nd, 2022 unexpectedly in her home in Wautoma Wisconsin. She was born in La Crosse Wisconsin on December 1st, 1961. She worked for Sheboygan Press for many years before moving to Wautoma to retire. Kolletta loved spending time with her children, her dog Daniel and several close friends. She is survived by her long...

May 17, 2022

 

Dianne Joy Singles, 78, passed into the arms of all-loving God early in the evening of May 17, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  She was just 13 days shy of her 79th Birthday.  Dianne, was born May 30th 1943 in Palm Springs, California to Gertrude Anna Seraphine (Schmidt) and Dr. Dalbert Joseph Richard.  Due to her father's service as...

May 16, 2022

Jeffrey E. Tieze, a calm, consistent presence who quietly touched the lives of every family member, friend, colleague, and fishing partner he ever had, Jeffrey E. Tieze, ‘Otter’ to those who knew him best, passed away unexpectedly on May 16th while at his favorite place on earth: the water.

Born and raised in Sturtevant, Wis., Tieze was a 1975 graduate...

May 15, 2022

 

Patricia Ann Andrews, age 75, of Neshkoro, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Heartland House in Wautoma, WI.

 

She was born March 17, 1947 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of Albert J. and Shirley L. (Clayton) Weberpal Sr. On July 15, 1983 she married Alan R. Andrews, who she first met in the 4th grade at Union...

May 13, 2022

Nancy Salem of Omro, beloved partner of the late Guy Martin passed away suddenly at the age of 66, on Friday May 13, 2022.

She was born to the late Charles and Pansey Kidwell on October18, 1955 in Baltimore Maryland.

Nancy is survived and missed by her children; Nannette Fraser (Jess), Curtis Sullivan (Tristen), Savanah Crivello (Jody Bickelhaupt), and Jessica...

May 12, 2022

Virginia Mae Prehn, age 85, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born November 11, 1936 in Wautoma, the daughter of Attillio “Tilly” and Ella (Passarelli) DeLaura. She married Donald D. Makemson on June 14, 1958. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1968.  Later, she married Bruce Prehn and he...

May 12, 2022

Judy Ann Wenninger, age 85 of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home. She was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1936 to Frank and Alice (Graetz) Hoft. On November 14, 1953 she married Eugene Wenninger at Saint Hubert Catholic Church in Hubertus, WI. Judy moved to Wautoma in 1997 and worked as a receptionist...

Apr 25, 2022

 

John M. Sanchez, 57, of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 25, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Leon Jr. and late Gloria (Muñoz) Sanchez, John was born March 30, 1965 in Cuero, Texas.

John graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He was semi-retired and...

Apr 24, 2022

 

Robert E. Lee, age 66, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born December 8, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois the son of Bruce E. and Nina E. (Williamson) Lee. He married Karen A. Zuehlke on April 20, 1974 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Coloma.

 

Bob...

Apr 23, 2022

 

Ronald C. Yahnke, age 81, of Wautoma passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born August 9, 1940 in Milwaukee, the son of Clarence and Mae (Augustowski) Yahnke. He married Beverly Smith on May 6, 1961 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in South Milwaukee.

 

Ron was a 1958 graduate...

Apr 14, 2022

Ronald Dale Selenske, age 77 of Coloma, passed away on April 14, 2022, on his own terms after saying goodbye to his family.  Ron was born on January 25, 1945 in Antigo, WI to Peter and Louise Selenske.  When Ron was 16, he left high school and joined the US Air Force.  Although he wanted to see combat, he...

Apr 14, 2022

Darrell Dean Mischka, age 74 of Berlin, formerly of Milwaukee passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1948 in Salina, KS to Elmer and Anita (Wacker) Mischka. After high school, Darrell joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC and was honorably discharged in May, 1971. In 1972 Darrell went to...

Apr 8, 2022

Margaret "Margie, Tootie" Ann Soto, age 77 of Coloma went home to her heavenly Father on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1944 in North Fond du Lac to Fred and Margaret (Fechhelm) Palmer. On April 22, 1981, Margaret married Ruben Soto in Repesa, CA. Margie was a good devout Christian woman who read her...

Mar 30, 2022

Carol Jane Nelsen, age 63, of Poy Sippi, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Theda Care Medical Center in Berlin.

She was born November 1, 1958 in Berlin, the daughter of Leland J. and Nancy (Glass) McCue. She married George Nelsen and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Carol was a 1976 graduate...

Mar 30, 2022

Gary Allen Gomoll, age 76, a resident at Preston Place, Redgranite passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on February 21, 1946 to Victor and Roma (Schmidt) Gomoll. Gary served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He worked many years as a carpet installer until his retirement.

Gary is survived...

Mar 28, 2022

Richard Chester Tackes, age 79 of Wild Rose passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Neenah after a short illness. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Mar 27, 2022

Norman G. Wuestneck, age 75, of Redgranite, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

He was born November 3, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Ervin and Frances Wuestneck. He married Janice M. Wirth in 2001. Norman worked in construction for many years until his retirement. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed...