OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 10, 2017

Glen Richard Anderson, 74, of Redgranite, WI, formerly of Northbrook and Glenview, IL passed away March 10, 2017. Beloved husband of 52 years of Marlynn nee Harju; loving father of Julie (Walter) Sommers and Brian (Sahar) Anderson; cherished grandfather of Jackson, Andrew and Charlie Sommers; dear brother of Doris Burt and Kay Larson. Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Mar 10, 2017

Beverly M. Monson, age 89, of Wautoma, died on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Rosemore Village, Wild Rose. She was born in Hancock on April 19, 1927 to Harley and Edith (McGregor) Devoe. She co-owned a small delivery business in Chicago and was later employed as a tax preparer and retired in Wautoma.  She was a member of the Hope...

Mar 10, 2017

Clarence Darrell Stratton, age 68, of Coloma died suddenly on Friday, March 10, 2017 after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. He was born January 21, 1949 in Long Beach, California the son of Darrell Arthur and Mary Adele (Jones) Stratton.

Clarence enlisted in the United States Navy on October 5, 1970 and...

Mar 10, 2017

Esther L. King, age 100 of Coloma, passed away Friday, March 10th, 2017 at Prairie Place assisted living in Ripon, WI. She was blessed with long life and peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.

She was born February 25th, 1917 in Chili, WI the daughter of Adolph and Bertha (Schilling) Foemmel. Esther...

Mar 9, 2017

Agnes T. Kovalski, age 90, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday morning, March 9, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center, Weyauwega.

She was born November 7, 1926 in the Town of Hull, Portage County, the daughter of William and Veronica (Wawrzyniak) Ostrowski. She married Clarence D. Kovalski on December 27, 1951  in Stevens Point.Agnes and her husband resided in...

Mar 1, 2017

Edward W. Knuth, age 61 of Wautoma, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 1, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh.

He was born July 12, 1955 in Albion, Michigan, the son of Alvin and Vera (Clark) Knuth. Ed married the former Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Alexander on Sept. 30, 1978 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur, IL....

Feb 28, 2017

Donald J. Baalke, age 81, of Wautoma, formerly of Fond du Lac and Berlin, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee on March 27, 1935 to John Leo Baalke and Marie Rose (Milazzo) Cretney. At age 17 his father signed the paperwork and Donald joined the United States Air...