OBITUARIES
Gary Edward LaPorte
Oct 5, 2023
Gary Edward LaPorte, age 79, of Richford / Coloma went to his Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born at home in Hancock on December 11, 1943, to Vernon and Anna (Scharf) LaPorte. On June 18, 1966 he married Viola Doty in Berlin. Gary worked for Speed Queen and Del Monte as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement....
Bernard D. Johannes
Oct 3, 2023
Bernard D. Johannes, age 89, of Wautoma went to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Theda Care Medical Center in Waupaca.
He was born September 11, 1934 in the Township of Deerfield, the son of Earl and Hazel (Koch) Johannes. He married Betty L. Hansen on December 18, 1954 at Trinity...
Marlene A. Nelson
Sep 27, 2023
Marlene Ann Nelson of Wautoma, died unexpectedly at Appleton Medical Center on the morning of Wednesday September 27th, 2023.
She was born in Portage, Wisconsin to Raymond and Hilda (Krueger) Ronspies. She grew up in Montello and graduated from Montello High School. Marlene married Donald Nelson on June 22nd, 1973 and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Marlene...
John James Lewis
Sep 25, 2023
John James Lewis, age 84, of Wautoma, moved on to his Eternal Life on September 25, 2023 while at home and surrounded by family near and far.He was born Feb 10, 1939 in Las Animas, Colorado, the son of James Corbett and Lily Frances (Bridwell) Lewis. He married Mary Ann Patterson in Raton, New Mexico on (Friday) March 13,...
Barbara Jean Bliske
Sep 22, 2023
Barbara Jean Bliske, age 71, of Wautoma passed away Friday morning, September 22, 203 at the Omro Care Center.
She was born August 8, 1952 in Berlin, the daughter of Marvin and Lucille (Fuchs) Bartel. She married Ernest Bliske on March 18, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in the Town of Deerfield. He preceded her in death on October...
Richard "Rick" Leslie Rhode
Sep 15, 2023
Richard "Rick" Leslie Rhode age 50 of Wautoma, WI passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, with his family by his side at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah.
Rick lived most of his life in Wautoma. He graduated from Wautoma High School then went on to work as an independent contractor. He enjoyed hiking, biking, snowboarding and gardening. He spent...
Diane Doris Hernandez
Sep 15, 2023
Diane Doris Hernandez, age 84 of Hancock passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Robert "Bob" Tellman Kroon
Sep 12, 2023
Robert “Bob” Tellman Kroon, 74 of Wautoma passed away at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI on September 12, 2023.
Bob was born in Oshkosh, WI, on January 20, 1949, son of the late Henry and Lenora (Tabalske) Kroon. Bob was a retired correctional officer from Dodge Correction Institution in Waupun, WI. He loved NASCAR, football, hunting, camping and helping...
Sara Lynn Schwartz
Sep 7, 2023
We were Blessed to have Sara Lynn Schwartz in our lives!
On September 7, 2023, Sara departed on her final journey with all our Love.
The best gift we gave her was keeping her comfortable and calm at home during her journey at the end. Sara was with each of us in our words and prayers that were...
Mary Ann Lewis
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Ann Lewis, age 85, of Wautoma, Passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her home.
She was born July 20, 1938 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Richard and Thelma (Porter) Patterson.
Mary loved being with her family. She enjoyed puzzles, all kinds of crafting, reading, and rummage sales. She will be deeply missed by her loving family.
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James "JJ" Jerome Wheaton
Sep 3, 2023
James “JJ” Jerome Wheaton, age 86 of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Hospital, Madison. He was born in Montello on August 19, 1937 to John and Blanche (Rhodes) Wheaton. James served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Dixie AD-14 and was honorably discharged. He worked as an Independent Contractor for other...
Robert "Tilly" W. DeLaura
Sep 1, 2023
Robert “Tilly” W. DeLaura, age 88, longtime Wautoma businessman, passed away Friday morning, September 1, 2023, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.
He was born October 12, 1934, in The Village of Lohrville, WI, son of Ottilio “Tilly” and Ella (Passarell) DeLaura. He married the former Joyce R. Daye on September 6, 1966. She preceded him in death on November...
John Martin Wedell
Sep 1, 2023
John Martin Wedell, age 77, of Wautoma, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in Wild Rose on December 14, 1945, to Martin and Marian (Bray) Wedell. John married Elaine Walter on June 29, 1968, at Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma. He enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard during the Vietnam...
Duane Carson Apps
Sep 1, 2023
Duane Carson Apps, age 76 of Plainfield passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at their home, with his family by his side. He was born on January 10, 1947 in Milwaukee to Ronald and Betty (Baugher) Apps. He joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged.
On September 19, 1970 he married...
Tracy James Allen
Sep 1, 2023
Tracy James Allen, age 61 of Coloma passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on December 28, 1961 in Fond du Lac to Walter and Jacqueline (Sullivan) Allen. He joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Tracy had struggled with sobriety over the years but had worked very hard to become sober and was very...
Nicholas Daniel Solis
Aug 31, 2023
Nicholas Daniel Solis was born sleeping on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.
He is survived by his parents, Jayden Kanaman and Eric Solis; grandmother, Andrea Reimer; aunts, Ryleigh, MaKenna and Adilynn. Many family and friends were excitedly awaiting his arrival. Nicholas was preceded in death by grandparents, Daniel Anckner, Nicholas and Rosalinda Solis; and by...
Lois R. Hahnisch
Aug 28, 2023
Lois R. Hahnisch (nee White) age 98, of Wautoma passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Markesan Resident Home.
She was born April 17, 1925 in Milwaukee the daughter of Emil and Olga (Feuerstein) White. She married Alvin B. Hahnisch on April 14, 1945 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2006. Their three daughters where...
Lucille Mavis Pomplun-Bartel
Aug 27, 2023
Lucille Mavis (Bliske) Pomplun-Bartel, Wautoma, age 90 passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Patriot Place, Berlin. She was born on May 7, 1933 in Neshkoro to Fred and Violet (Schwersinski) Bliske. On May 18, 1950 she married Walter Pomplun. Walter passed away on December 22, 1972. Lucille then married Robert Bartel on August 16,...
Ralph L. Schimelpfenig
Aug 26, 2023
Ralph Leon Schimelpfenig, age 76, of Wautoma passed away early Saturday morning, August 26, 2023 at his home.
Born on Memorial Day in 1947, the son of Marlin and Dorene (Goodwin) Schimelpfenig. His arrival into this world was marked by a historic late spring snowstorm.
Most of his adult life was spent living near Brownsville, WI where he...
Maria de la Luz O'Matta
Aug 24, 2023
"Maria de la Luz 0’Matta"
Nick name: Luz
Our beautiful mother passed away on 24 Aug 2023 at 4am at home surrounded by family. She was 94 yrs. old born 14 Dec 1928 in Texas. She was married to Guadalupe 0’Matta. She moved here to WI in 1969 and made Coloma our home.
Our mother was a member...
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