OBITUARIES

Nov 23, 2017

Wilma Martha Pomplun, age 92, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born June 6, 1925 in the Township of Richford, the daughter of Gustave and Laura (Schrank) Bruch. She married Herbert G. Pomplun on October 6, 1945 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Richford. He preceded...

Nov 22, 2017

Alfred Raufeisen, “AL”, to his business associates, “Fred” as he was known to family and friends, age 79, passed away on November 22, 2017 at Wild Rose Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1938 in Zurich, Switzerland to Joseph George and Marie (Passerini) Raufeisen. Alfred immigrated to America on November 10, 1950 and later proudly became a U.S....

Nov 19, 2017

Lonnie Lee Beyer, age 55 of Wautoma, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2017 following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Madison, SD to Herman and Elaine (Placek) Beyer. Lonnie work for Klemp Industries as a Manager for many years. He enjoyed watching football and especially hunting and fishing with his boys.

Lonnie is...

Nov 19, 2017

Gary Lee Erdman, age 78 of Wautoma, died Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Copperleaf Village in Ripon. He was born on August 1, 1939 in Waushara County to Wesley and Pearl (Schrank) Erdman. He graduated from Wautoma High School and then started his own business, Erdman Construction. On February 1, 1994 he married Susan F. Glaser in Las Vegas,...

Nov 17, 2017

Russell Schroeder, 76, of Wautoma, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 17, 2017 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

He was born December 3, 1940 on the home farm in Wautoma, WI, the son of Harry and Frieda (Bartz) Schroeder.

Russell was a farmer all of his life. He never learned to read but he was a...

Nov 13, 2017

Agnes O. Heck, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2017 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born Feb. 17, 1930 at Two Inlet, MN, the daughter of Peter and Theresa (Ledermann) Esser. She married Charles M. “Chuck” Heck on May 2, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portage, WI. He...

Nov 11, 2017

Carol Ann Ludkey, age 75, of Neshkoro, passed away Saturday morning, November 11, 2017 at Our House in Neshkoro.

She was born June 11, 1942, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Kentzel) Losinske. Carol was a graduate of Westfield High School and later attended Madison Business College. She enjoyed the many friends she made while residing at...

Nov 6, 2017

Gregory Douglas Morales Sr., age 58 of Wautoma, died suddenly on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 18, 1959 in Chicago, IL the son of Leo and Juanita (Ulasy) Morales. He married Consuelo Gonzalez on Oct. 31, 1998.

Gregory served in the United States Army Reserves. He was a factory...

Nov 5, 2017

Larry A. Schoep, age 56, of Neshkoro died Sunday, November 5th 2017. He was born February 21st, 1961 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of Robert and Beverly (Powell) Schoep. He married Kay L. Kleinhans on September 8th 1984 in West Bend, Wisconsin. At the time of his death Larry worked for Cal-Ray Inc as a Sales Representative. Larry was...

Oct 30, 2017

Jane Elizabeth Katovich passed away on October 30, 2017 in Wautoma at the age of 94. Jane was born on May 18, 1923 in Madison, Wisconsin to Joseph and Caroline (Beck) Hackett. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1941 and attended Madison Vocational School in 1942. She was employed by the Wisconsin Conservation Department and the Wisconsin...

Oct 25, 2017

Beatrice E. Simenson, age 96, of Mount Morris, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 25, 2017 at her granddaughter’s home in Wautoma.

She was born October 16, 1921 in the Township of Oasis, Waushara County, the daughter of Alfred and Freda (Boelter) Heller. She married Leonard R. Simenson on December 13, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded...

Oct 17, 2017

Faye L. Schneider, age 62, of Wautoma died early Tuesday morning October 17, 2017 at her home in Wautoma, after a courageous fight with cancer.

She was born November 9, 1954 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Bridget (Stack) LaFrancis. She married Russell W. Schneider on July 21, 1984 in Palos Park, Illinois. The...

Oct 1, 2017

Marion Drane Williams, age 80, of Wautoma, passed from this world peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her home.

She was born June 20, 1937 in Moulton, Alabama, the youngest of six children to her parents, Howard and Edna (Kelly) Drane. She married Richard Allen Williams on July 19, 1957 at Blytheville Air Force Base, Blytheville,...

Sep 24, 2017

Charles R. Paasch, of Neshkoro, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 62 after a strong and courageous fight with cancer. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents (Russell and Barbara Paasch) and two brothers (Daniel and Michael Paasch). He leaves behind many relatives and friends both near and far. Chuck enjoyed being up...

Sep 24, 2017

Victor Hugo Steuck, born on June 27, 1929, passed away on September 24, 2017. Victor was a 1949 graduate of Oshkosh High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison from 1949 to 1953. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, and graduated with a degree in Agriculture. Following graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army...

Sep 24, 2017

Our brother, Matt, was taken from us unexpectedly September 24, 2017. Matt was born in Oakland, CA December 8, 1957 to Donald and Loretta Miller. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the military and was a proud former U.S. Marine. After leaving the service Matt worked a variety of jobs that allowed him to live in different...

Sep 21, 2017

Rosalie M. Davies, age 84, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 at Arbor Pines in Wautoma.

She was born March 11, 1933 in Wautoma, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Lenz) Koechel. She married Ronald F. Meckelberg on Jan. 30, 1960 in Dubuque, Iowa. He passed away on May 10, 1983. She later married Dean...

Sep 20, 2017

James A. Zuehlke Sr., age 69, of Coloma passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton.

He was born Nov. 22, 1947 in Redgranite, the son of George and April (Starks) Zuehlke. He married Nancy L. Taubitz on Nov. 4, 1981 in Plainfield.

Jim was employed at Triple C Farms and Paramount...

Sep 18, 2017

Theresa Hauschild, age 90, of Neshkoro and Wautoma passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 18th, 2017, following complications from a recent fall and hip surgery. Theresa was born on July 22, 1927 in Kikinda, former Yugoslavia, daughter of Katharina (Bauer) and Johann Renji.  After WWII, as a 21 year old, she immigrated to French Quebec Canada...

Sep 17, 2017

Theodore “Ted” R. Bauer, age 79 of Wautoma, died on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born on November 4, 1937 in Waukesha to E. Paul and Esther (Wiegner) Bauer. He graduated from Wautoma High School, Class of 1955. On November 7, 1959 he married Judith “Judy” A. Schwersinske at Holy Apostle Catholic Church...