OBITUARIES

Dec 8, 2015

Katie left this world December 8th 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer at home with her family by her side. Katie was born in Ripon, WI on December 29th 1989 to Charles and Leslie Lang. She graduated from Wautoma High School in 2008. Katie smile and personality could brighten up anyone's day, she loved life. She was positive and...

Nov 28, 2015

John A. Dixon, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday morning, November 28, 2015 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores Dixon; four children, Marcia Sipe, Caryn Chinnici, Mark (Maureen) Dixon, and John (Marie) Dixon. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held.

Nov 28, 2015

Evaristo Calzada, age 34, of Wautoma, died unexpectedly in and auto accident in Portage, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma with Rev. David Greskowiak officiating. Further services and burial will be in Mexico. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 until...

Nov 24, 2015

Mary Netko (nee Rude), of Wautoma was born on September 11, 1922 and moved to another life on early Tuesday morning, November 24, 2015. She was the daughter of Catherine (Benner) and Raymond Rude. Mary was preceded in death by three brothers, Patrick, Daniel and Thomas; her son Dennis Arthur; two sisters-in-law, Audrey and Phyllis, two daughters-in-law Leza and Marie...

Nov 23, 2015

Gloria Reyes, age 62, of Wautoma passed away Monday Nov. 23, 2015 at the Omro Care Center. She was born April 4, 1953 in Mexico, the daughter of Vicente and Epifania (Puente) de la Rosa. She married Irineo Reyes Gutierrez. Gloria is survived by her husband, Irineo; one son, Baldemar Reyes de la Rosa, Wautoma; one brother, Gabriel (Francisca) de...

Nov 23, 2015

Terry Allen Ottaway 1st (Hansen) AKA "Bear", 60, of Wautoma, WI, passed away, Monday, November 23, 2015 at Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital in Wild Rose, WI. Terry was born April 17, 1955 in Blue Island, Illinois to William Hansen and Donna Ottaway. He graduated from Marine Park Technical with his High School diploma in 1998. On October 24, 2012...

Nov 23, 2015

Gregory William Welk age 56, of Wild Rose, died suddenly at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin, on November 23, 2015 with his family by his side. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend with a huge heart that touched everyone he knew. Greg was born on March, 5th, 1959 in Merrill Wisconsin to William L. and Lois M....

Nov 21, 2015

Wallace J. "Wally" Rohr, age 93, of Wautoma, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 21, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. He was born January 22, 1922 in Chicago, IL the son of Adolph and Della (O'Brien) Rohr. He married Josephine T. "Jodie" Drane on June 24, 1944. Wally served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1944...

Nov 12, 2015

Irene Henrietta (Dickman) Reinhardt age 84 of Oak Creek and Wautoma, WI, died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Silver Lake Haven, Wautoma. She was born on February 12, 1931 in Jamestown, ND to Adolph and Laura (Sauer) Schubert. The family then moved to Wautoma and farmed. After graduating high school in 1949 she married Gerald Dickman on November 27, 1952....

Nov 12, 2015

Judith Buck, age 68, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Bethany Nursing Home, Waupaca. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7PM at the funeral home. Time of Sharing and Rembrance

NOV 18. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Leikness Funeral Home - Wautoma

358 South Oxford Street...

Nov 9, 2015

Mary Susan Steker was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Edgar and Susan (Thelen) Steker. Mary graduated from U.W.-Oshkosh with a degree in Geography. She then went on to St. Louis University and received a Masters Degree in Geography. After teaching briefly in junior college, she became employed by St. Louis County Social Services. With her mother in failing health,...

Nov 8, 2015

Richard M. "Rick" Rychtanek, age 59, of Wautoma died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday evening, November 8, 2015 at his home. He was born November 25, 1955 in Gary, Indiana the son of Thadeus "Ted" and Elaine (Maihofer) Rychtanek. He married Janet K. Pinter on May 8, 1982 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma. Rick was a 1974 graduate of...

Nov 2, 2015

Frances Jean Raymond, age 81 of Wautoma, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Wild Rose Manor. She was born on December 24, 1933 in Milwaukee to William and Evelyn Sareault. She married Elmer G. Raymond in Milwaukee and the couple later moved to Wautoma. Frances was a huge Elvis fan and enjoyed collecting Native American items. She also enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2015

Ronald Michael Banasiak, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at Heritage Health in Peru, IL. He was born Dec. 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the son of Anthony and Violet Banasiak. He married the former Gloria Jean Galkin on Aug. 28, 1965 in Chicago. She preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2009. Ron and his...

Oct 31, 2015

Arlene Theresa Schlotman, age 75, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Wild Rose Hospital. She was born in Medford to Anthony and Theresa (Sigmund) Gengler. On June 5, 1991 she married George Schlotman in Wisconsin Rapids. Arlene was employed at Ore-Ida in Plover and worked as a Lab Tech until her retirement. Arlene enjoyed fishing and gardening when she had...

Oct 29, 2015

Lucien "Lu" Millard, age 83, of Westfield, passed away early Thursday morning, October 29, 2015 at his home. He was born March 3, 1932 in Ripon, the son of Charles and Mary (Podoll) Millard. He married the former Beverly J. Lohry on June 15, 1952 in Fond du Lac. She preceded him in death on January 5, 1997. Lu married...

Oct 23, 2015

PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES WERE HELD.

Oct 23, 2015

Charlotte M. Bleskey (Disterhaft), age, 74, of Wautoma passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 in the swing bed unit of Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital. She was born February 26, 1941 in Princeton, WI, the daughter of Edward R. and Lillian K. (Hieland) Disterhaft. She married James E. Bleskey on May 27, 1983 in Berlin. He preceded her in death...

Oct 19, 2015

Robert W. Henkel, age 84, of Redgranite, passed away Monday evening, October 19, 2015 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose. He was born September 16, 1931 in Milwaukee, the son of Walter and Lorraine (Berner) Henkel. He married the former Lois S. Thompson on November 1, 1953 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2014 after 61...

Oct 12, 2015

Moose Balian, age 57, of Lebanon, WI, died on Monday, October 12, 2015, of a heart attack. Moose was born June 14, 1958 to John and Lorna (Kohl) Balian, in Hartford, Wisconsin. Moose attended elementary school in Hartford, WI, followed by graduation from Hartford Union High School in 1976. Moose went on to attend Milwaukee Area Technical College where he...