OBITUARIES

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

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 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 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,...

Dec 24, 2021

Beverly K. Kempfer, Age 70, Resident of Wild Rose, WI breathed her last earthly breath and her spirit entered heaven on Christmas Eve morning, 2021. Bev was born on June 29, 1951 to Red and Alice Ehlenfeldt and raised in Beaver Dam, WI. She married the love of her life, Robert J. Kempfer and, in their more than 50...

Dec 22, 2021

Joan Marie Repp, age 91, a resident of Juliette Manor, Berlin, formerly of Neshkoro, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She is survived by her three children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 19, 2021

Eileen P. Christensen, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday evening, December 19, 2021 at Bethany Pines in Waupaca.

She was born March 25, 1930 in the township of Deerfield, the daughter of Harrison E. and Isabella R. (Riggle) Hartford. She married Willard G. Christensen on June 2, 1951 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 18, 2021

Ursi M. Perkins, age 87 a resident at Heartland House, Wautoma passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date.