OBITUARIES

Jun 2, 2017

Bernadine Joyce Booth, age 82 of Wautoma, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. She was born in Weidman, MI on November 4, 1934 to George and Mabel (King) Raub. She graduated from Wautoma High School with the Class of 1952. In 1953 she married Kendall Booth and was later divorced. Bernadine...

Jun 1, 2017

Nancy E. Sullivan, age 64 of Coloma, formerly of South Milwaukee and Caledonia, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home surround by loved ones. She was born on December 9, 1952 in South Milwaukee to Joseph and Ellen (Yentz) Machak. Nancy was the lovingly devoted wife of Albert Sullivan for 43 years.  They were married in...

May 26, 2017

Josephine  “Jodie” T.  Rohr, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away early Friday morning, May 26, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah.

She was born Oct. 16, 1925 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Albert and Alma (Herbst) Drane. She married Wallace J. “Wally” Rohr on June 24, 1944. He preceded her in death after 71 years...

May 21, 2017

Dr. Robert T. Nash, age 90 of Poy Sippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Wild Rose Manor. He taught at University Wisconsin – Oshkosh from 1972 - 2000 in the Department of Education. His life’s passion was remediation of the dyslexic students and the implementation of Project Success during his teaching career at UW Oshkosh....

May 17, 2017

Frank Michael Heill was reunited with his beloved bride, Myrtle Virginia (Ginny) Heill, on May 17, 2017. He passed away peacefully at home in Pine River Wisconsin.

Frank was born to George and Helen Heill on September 29, 1937, in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.  He was one of 3 children, including Stephen and George.  Frank entered the U....

May 13, 2017

Kenneth John Briles, age 70 of Wild Rose, died unexpectedly on Saturday May 13, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army with the 84th Division and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter: Keri (Tim) Dabroski, Waukesha; grandchildren: Jeanette and Eddie; other relatives and friends.

Private family services will...

May 8, 2017

Lisa A Dobrecevich-Voelkel, age 52, of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday May 8th 2017. She was a beloved mother to her four children and a wonderful grandmother. Lisa was an avid crafter and enjoyed putting her twist on things. She loved being around family and friends, who will miss her dearly. Any condolences may be sent to 616...

May 1, 2017

Albert G. (for “gorgeous” as he liked to say) Schmidt Jr, was a dear man of great intellect, talent, humor and heart, but above all, wisdom to discern that all was meaningless apart from his Lord and Savior.

He lived and died on May 1, 2017 in that unwavering faith. He’s home.  Carol, his wife of 38...

Apr 27, 2017

Clara Marie Pionke, age 87, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids with her family at her side.

She was born October 19, 1929 in the town of Rose, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Bucholz) Hudziak. She married Martin R. Pionke on June 21, 1952 at...

Apr 26, 2017

Jeffrey Jon Wilcox, age 53, formerly of Wautoma passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

He was born December 10, 1963 in Madison, the son of Jon P. and Jane Ann (Heller) Wilcox.  He was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma.  An avid outdoorsman, Jeff grew up loving to hunt, fish and play golf.

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Apr 12, 2017

Ronald “Ronnie” Leonard Souzek, age 64, of Wautoma, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in Berlin, on October 19, 1952 to Emil and Marion (Rohde) Souzek. After high school, Ronnie went to work for Ripon Foods for over 40 years until the company closed and then went to work at Speed Queen/Alliance for a short time....

Apr 6, 2017

Robert J. Tarr, age 72, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully in the presence of family Thursday evening, April 6, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 15, 1945 in Waupaca, the son of Freeman and Jean (Testin) Tarr. He married Laura Monroe on July 10, 1965 at Wild Rose Presbyterian Church.

Bob was employed...

Apr 6, 2017

Kelly C. Clark, 85, of Wautoma, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin.

Kelly was born on December 30, 1931, in Richland Center, WI, to Chester and Lulu Clark.  He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 to 1953 when he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

Kelly...

Apr 5, 2017

Shirley Mae Vine, age 88, of Wautoma, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born on May 10, 1928 in Manitowoc to Byron and Olive (Draves) Heinkel. She graduated high school in Milwaukee in 1947. Shirley worked at the Wisconsin Veterans Home as a CNA and received the...

Mar 23, 2017

William Joseph Reitter, age 91, of Mount Morris, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

He was born February 27, 1926 in Chicago, IL the son of Joseph Edmund and Constance Lydia (Albin) Reuter. He married Shirley Mae Smith on July 2, 1949 in Key West, FL. She...

Mar 19, 2017

Lester Frank Van Loon, 92, of Wautoma passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2017.  He was born on June 24, 1924 in La Crosse, WI, the son of Frank and Tillie(Rosendale) Van Loon.  He grew up on a farm with three siblings: Marjorie Knower (Wilbur), Norman Van Loon (Mary), and Ruth Monski (Donald).

Lester...

Mar 19, 2017

George Hans Eberle, age 79 of Wautoma, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was born in Chicago on August 14, 1937 to Hans and Betty (Kuebal) Eberle. After graduating from St. Michael’s High School, George joined the U.S. Navy. Serving during the Eisenhower Administration, he made 28 Pacific crossings aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown, U.S.S. Cape Esperance...

Mar 16, 2017

Roberta Ann Schmidt, age 68, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh.

She was born November 30, 1948 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Walsgrove) Schmidt. Roberta resided in Menomonee Falls before moving to Wautoma in 2010 to be closer to family.

She is survived by one...

Mar 14, 2017

Carl Russell Zahorik, age 57 died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was born on July 29, 1959 in Ludington, MI to Russell and Margaret (Adamczyk) Zahorik. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed for the Gulf War. Carl was employed at Bemis Converter Films as an Electrician. He will be sadly missed by...

Mar 12, 2017

John Glen Ritschke, age 55, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his home. He was born in Wittenberg on February 20, 1962 to Duane and Shirley (Stroude) Ritschke. John Married Margie Molinski and they were foster parents for 9 years. He worked for Curtis Mathis, Dept of Natural Resources in the Fisheries Department, Erickson Mink Ranch and...