OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2019

Kevin J. Laper, age 67, of Wautoma passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center-Wild Rose.

He was born March 16, 1951 in Medford, WI and later farmed for a number of years before being employed at Waushara Industries in Wautoma. Kevin enjoyed dining at the A&W Restaurant in Wautoma and the many friendships he...

Jan 20, 2019

Betty Ann Bartelt, age 83, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday morning, January 20, 2019 at her home.

She was born March 9, 1935 in Reeseville, the daughter of Anita Kanas and was later adopted by Wilbur McQuiston.

Betty resided in Oshkosh for many years and later moved to Pickett in 1984. She had lived in...

Jan 18, 2019

Bruce Allen Beggs, age 64 of Wautoma, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 18, 2019. Services will be held at a later date.

Jan 14, 2019

Wilma E. (Schaalma) Zellmer, age 84 of Wautoma, died on Monday January 14, 2019 at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Oshkosh. Memorial service information will be announced when available.

Jan 14, 2019

Iona Jean King, age 85, of Coloma, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at her home.

She was born July 20, 1933 in Cashton, WI the daughter of Oral Ben and Ardell (McMullin) Olson. She married Daniel W. King on Oct. 20, 1951 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coloma. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 9, 2019

Johanna (“Jo”) Elizabeth Rosby, age 79, of Wild Rose, Wisconsin, formerly of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 9, 2019, at UW-Hospital in Madison.

She was born Dec. 22, 1939 in Merrill, Wisconsin, the daughter of Glen and Margaret (Torkelson) Clark. She married Herbert T. Rosby on June 23, 1962 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in...

Jan 7, 2019

David Charles Phipps, age 72 of Coloma died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Theda Care, Berlin as a result of an automobile accident. He was born August 9, 1946 in Fulton, NY the son of Paul and Agnes (Kalous) Phipps. He married Margie Schwersenska on June 28, 1975 in Oshkosh, WI.

David was employed with Oshkosh Foundry,...

Jan 5, 2019

Jeanette E. Wagner, age 101, of Wautoma passed away early Saturday morning, January 5, 2019 at the Wild Rose Manor.

She was born February 10, 1917 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Vern and Ann (Wachtveitl) Kleman. She married Charles C. Rasmussen in 1936. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1950 following an automobile accident.  She...

Jan 4, 2019

Bernard Martin Christen Jr., age 72, of Wautoma, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 9, 1946 in Freeport, IL the son of Bernard M. and Mildred (Welsh) Christen Sr. He married Karen S. Risko on Dec. 9, 1967 at Norridge, IL.

Bernard served his country in the United...

Jan 3, 2019

Shirley Lucille Robertson, age 93 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Heartland House in Wautoma. Private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 28, 2018

Lawrence A. Timm, age 89, of Plainfield passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point.

He was born April 8, 1929 in Plainfield, the son of Alvin and Martha (Helmrick) Timm. He married the former Jane Mercer on Nov. 23, 1951. She preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 1985. He...

Dec 28, 2018

John Paul Rudinsky, age 70, of Wild Rose, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 28, 2018. Private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 25, 2018

George H. Janka, age 71, of Wild Rose, died as a result of a fire at his home on Christmas Day.

He was born Oct. 2, 1947, in Milwaukee, the son of Larry and Agnes (Marifke)  Janka. George was raised by his grandparents Joseph and Louise.  He married the former Barbara Hoeft on Aug. 18, 1979, at...

Dec 23, 2018

Henrietta "Henny" Katherina Paul, age 88, passed away December 23, 2018, at home with her family gathered around her. Henrietta was born September 17, 1930 in Dudenhofen, Germany in the home of her parent’s, Ernst and Rosa Mahr.

Henrietta faced many challenges in her youth including surviving Diphtheria as a young child and living through WWII.  In...

Dec 22, 2018

Frank  Anthony Brhely, age 91, of Neshkoro, WI passed away  on December 22, 2018 with his family at his side.

He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Sig and Agnes Brhely. He was a longtime resident of West Allis, WI. Later, Frank retired to Neshkoro to enjoy the benefits of “Up North” living.

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Dec 18, 2018

Robert “Bob” Dobs, age 83, of Wautoma, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 at his home.

He was born April 21, 1935 in Milwaukee, the son of Harold and Esther (Feller) Dobs. He married Geraldine “Geri” Hull on Sept. 8, 1956  at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on July 20, 2017....

Dec 17, 2018

Brian Jeffery Thompson, age 70, formerly of Wautoma passed away Dec. 17, 2018 at his home in Appleton.

He was born Dec. 5, 1948 in Berlin, the son of Ellef N. and Florence A. (Gutreuter) Thompson. Brian was a 1967 graduate of Wautoma High School.

He served his country in the United States Air Force...

Dec 16, 2018

Forest "Frosty" Averd Wilcox, 90 of Wautoma, passed away Dec 16, at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI surrounded by his beloved family.   Forest was born Apr 13, 1928, in Wautoma to the late Willard Lynn and Rosa Irene (Schumacher) Wilcox. Forest was born, and lived on the family homesteaded farm his entire life.

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Dec 14, 2018

Phyllis G. (Daye) Cornwell, of Wautoma, passed away to eternal life on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the age of 79.

Phyllis was born on January 20, 1939 to the late Sylvester and Erma (Schultz) Daye in Waushara County. She graduated from Wautoma High School.

She is survived by her sisters, Polly (Jim) Bielmeier, Wautoma...

Dec 14, 2018

John A. Manz, age 94, of Wautoma, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at ThedaCare Medical-Berlin. He was born August 29, 1924 to Adolph and Exilda (Belongia) Manz. He married the love of his life, Lola Seybold on March 15, 1952 in Milwaukee where they raised their three children.

John was drafted into the Army at the...