OBITUARIES

Elwood Buschke

Jul 5, 2011

Elwood A. Buschke, at the age of 96 passed away on July 5, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. Elwood was born June 13, 1915 to Fred and Nellia (Humphrey) Buschke in Coloma, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hancock High School on June 1, 1934. He married Marjorie Runnels on November 23, 1938 in Montello, Wisconsin. Elwood and Marjorie farmed in the...

Marlene Menning

Jul 4, 2011

Marlene J. Menning, age 72, formerly of Hancock, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011. She was born August 20, 1938 in Chicago, Il., the daughter of Frederick and Louise (Langohr) Noodwang. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Anderson, Wisconsin Rapids, Karen Menning, Wisconsin Rapids, and Donna Vetrone, Stevens Point; one son, Donald Brewer, Almond; eight grandchildren; 11 great grand-...

Susana Billman

Jul 2, 2011

Susana "Sue" Billman, age 73 of Plainfield, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 2, 2011 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point with her loving family by her side after a short, courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born August 11, 1937 in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Federico and Maria (Munoz) Martinez. She married Russell Billman, Sr. on February...

Ward Malthe

Jun 29, 2011

Ward L. Malthe, age 56, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 while on the job. He was born July 6, 1954 in Berlin, the son of Walter and Angeline (Billington) Malthe. He married Betty J. Groskinsky on August 3, 1984 in Stevens Point. Ward worked for Maher Water Corporation for 37 years. He was very devoted...

Bruce Riendeau

Jun 29, 2011

Bruce George Riendeau was born January 13, 1932 to Bruce and Helen Riendeau in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Northpark Academy where he met his future wife Shirley when she asked him to go to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. They were married on June 18, 1955 and were blessed with 53 years together. He attended Drake University while enrolled in the...

Denise Hunt

Jun 29, 2011

Denise E. Hunt, age 48, of Plover, formerly of Bancroft, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 29, 2011 at St. Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point with her family by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born August 2, 1962 at St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point the daughter of Donald and Kathleen (Wallner) Lamb. She married...

Hilda Olson

Jun 24, 2011

Wednesday June 29, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Leikness Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions Visitation

JUN 29. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Leikness Funeral Home - Wautoma

358 South Oxford Street

Wautoma, WI, US, 54982

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JUN 29. 11:00 AM

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Bernard Griffin

Jun 14, 2011

Bernard J. Griffin, age 82, of Wautoma, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 14, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. He was born October 8, 1928 in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania the son of James and Jenny (Towey) Griffin. He married Caroline Hatcher on June 4, 1955 in Riverside, New Jersey at St. Peter's Church. Bernard served his country in the United...

Adeline Olson

Jun 12, 2011

Adeline M. Olson, age 95, formerly of Hancock, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. She was born June 30, 1915 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Hugo and Selma (Kerry) Dumke. She married Albin Radtke in July 19, 1937. He preceded her death on April 23, 1983. She married Oscar Olson on August...

Mary Patterson

Jun 12, 2011

Mary Jo Patterson, age 54, of Plainfield, passed away early Sunday morning, June 12, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 5, 1956 in Berlin, the daughter of Frank "Jerry" and Dorothy (Freigang) Rothermel. She married William C. "Bill" Patterson on September 23, 1978 in Stevens Point. Mary Jo was a 1974 graduate of Tri-County High School...

Gladys Kreel

Jun 11, 2011

Gladys L. Kreel, age 85, of Wautoma, passed away early Saturday morning, June 11, 2011 at Theda-Clark Medical Center, Neenah. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Bettinger) Ode. She married David J. Kreel on Feb. 14, 1959. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2003. Gladys was employed at Cutler-Hammer Corp. in Milwaukee for...

Richard Goodman

Jun 8, 2011

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Marie Heath

Jun 5, 2011

Marie Heath, age 76 of Bancroft, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Strawberry Lane Medical Center, Wisconsin Rapids. She was born December 8, 1934 in the Township of Leola in Adams County, the daughter of Bayard (Pat) and Monica (Murray) Hotchkiss. She married Arlyn James Heath on January 22, 1955 in the Plainfield Baptist Church, Plainfield. Marie was a...

Betty Renner

Jun 5, 2011

Betty J. Renner, age 81, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home. She was born February 9, 1930 in the Town of Dakota, the daughter of Allie and Lillian (Miller) Draves. She married Hubert M. Renner on June 27, 1953 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2002. Betty was a 1947 graduate...

Richard Czlapinski

May 31, 2011

Richard L. Czlapinski, age 74, of Plainfield passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1937 the son of Martin and Myrtle Czlapinski and grew up in the Plainfield area. Richard married Betty McGregor in September 1957. Richard enjoyed working as an auto mechanic and started Plainfield Auto Salvage in 1963. He and his...

Ruth Drew

May 25, 2011

Tuesday May 31, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church Click for Map and Directions

Angie Darling

May 25, 2011

Angie Rae Darling, age 35, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully, May 25, 2011 at her home in the presence of her mother and son. She was born Dec. 16, 1975 the daughter of Kathleen Plato and Steven Darling, who were divorced. Angie was married to Mark Moldenhauer and they later divorced. Angie enjoyed cooking, crocheting, loved mystery movies, cookouts and...

Mary Hesser

May 24, 2011

On 5/24/11 Mary Hesser ascended to the loving arms of our Lord. Her tremendous strength, grace, courage and breadth of character doubtlessly left our world a better place. Mary is survived by four children: Bill Hesser, Janesville WI. John Hesser, Janesville WI. Hans Hesser, Oshkosh WI., and Julie Hesser, Stillwater MN. She is also survived by two brothers; Jim Simon,...

Daniel Brown

May 23, 2011

Daniel J. Brown, age 45, of Hancock, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. He was born December 28, 1965 in Wautoma, the son of Wilbur and Karen (Schenck) Brown. Daniel was a 1984 graduate of Tri-County High School, Plainfield. He was employed as a farm laborer in the area for many years. Danny loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and...

Adela Belot

May 21, 2011

Adela Adeline Belot, age 99 years and nine and one half months of Wautoma, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 21, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born August 2, 1911 in Coloma, the daughter of William and Mathilda (Hoffman) Otto. She married Arnold Weiland in 1932. They owned a Chevrolet garage in Wautoma for many years and he preceded...