OBITUARIES

Edwin Ratkowski

Feb 25, 2011

Edwin V. Ratkowski, age 85, of Wautoma passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at his residence. He was born February 14, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of Anton and Mary (Sikorski) Ratkowski. Edwin served his country in the Air Force during World War II. He was the owner/operator of Cudahy TV for 40 years before his retirement. Edwin was a...

Leslie Coates

Feb 25, 2011

Leslie A. Coates, with his family at his side, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and pneumonia complications. He was born February 27, 1939 in Montreal, Canada, the son of Basil and Muriel (Chapman) Coates. He married Lorna E. Paris. Following his marriage, he moved to Cleveland,...

Joan Verstegen

Feb 24, 2011

Monday February 28, 2011, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Cross Roads Family Church Click for Map and Directions

Robert Schubert

Feb 24, 2011

Robert F. Schubert, age 88, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2011 at his home. He was born October 20, 1922 in Waushara County, the son of Ferdinand and Othelia (Krause) Schubert. He married Margaret Van Kleef on June 29, 1946 in Waupun. Robert served his country in the United States Army with the 382nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery...

Leonard Johnson

Feb 15, 2011

Friday February 25, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church-LCMS Click for Map and Directions

Fredrick II

Feb 14, 2011

Fredrick Lange II of Coloma WI passed away Feb. 14th, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife and family Fred was born July 23, 1934 in Milwaukee WI Mother Marie (Behling) Lange. Father Fredrick Lange I. Survived by: Wife Carol (Robinson) Lange of Coloma WI. Celebrated 58 yrs. of Marriage Jan. 31st. 8 Children Cheryle (lange) Schultz of Beaver Dam. Kathy...

Craig Andersen

Feb 13, 2011

Craig C. Andersen, age 50, of Wautoma died unexpectedly Sunday, February 13, 2011 at his home. He was born July 13, 1960 in Milwaukee, the son of Charles and Florence (Hansen) Andersen. He married Virginia Markham on 1989. He was employed at Waushara Community Church as a maintenance worker where he loved serving his church family. Craig loved his family...

David Wanichek

Feb 7, 2011

David "Dave" E. Wanichek, age 74, of Bancroft, passed away Monday morning, February 7, 2011. He was born July 29, 1936 in Bancroft, the son of John V. and Johanna D. (Pionke) Wanichek. Dave was a graduate of Plainfield High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1959. An avid outdoorsmen, he enjoyed...

Evelyn Tidd

Feb 3, 2011

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Lorayne Hakala

Jan 30, 2011

Wednesday February 2, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Click for Map and Directions

JoAn Connelly

Jan 26, 2011

JoAn E. (Menning) Connelly, age 73, of Wautoma, formerly of Black River Falls passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 21, 1937, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Spencer) Menning. JoAn was employed for 35 years at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee until her retirement....

Emily Hullin

Jan 24, 2011

Saturday January 29, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Click for Map and Directions

Peter Reese

Jan 23, 2011

Peter Jay Reese was born to eternal life on January 23, 2011, following a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Peter was born in Berlin, WI, lived for a short time in Lake Geneva and eventually settled in Wautoma, WI. He was an avid outdoorsman and a tournament fisherman who spent much of his free time in the wilderness. He...

Philip Thoma

Jan 22, 2011

Philip John Thoma, age 71, of Plainfield, passed away Saturdya morning, January 22, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Philip was born on September 9, 1939 in Milwaukee the son of Philip and Lorraine (Petrozak) Thoma. He married Donna Hennes on August 19, 1961. Philip was a successful business owner of Richfield Service, Richfield Rent-A-Car,...

Donna Semrow

Jan 20, 2011

Monday January 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at Leikness Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions Visitation

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Kurt Boesler

Jan 20, 2011

Kurt F. Boesler, age 57, of Coloma, passed away early Thursday morning, January 20, 2011, at the Portage County Health Care Center, Stevens Point. He was born December 1, 1953 in Milwaukee, the son of Robert F. and Geraldine R. (Ernser) Boesler. Kurt was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He also liked sports, especially watching the...

Robert Jelenchick

Jan 17, 2011

Robert B. Jelenchick, age 88, of Pharr, Texas, formerly of Wautoma, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. He was born August 22, 1922 in Milwaukee, the son of Steven and Stella (Horvath) Jelenchick. He married Helen Mae (Yochum) Jelenchick on September 30, 1944 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on October...

Theodore Buresh

Jan 10, 2011

Theodore F. "Ted" Buresh, age 74, of Coloma, passed away Monday afternoon, January 10, 2011 at his home. He was born July 16, 1936 in Milwaukee the son of Theodore G. and Phyllis Buresh. He married Nancy L. Wallner on 18, 1957. She preceded him in death on February 20, 1995. He is survived by his son, Allen (Cathy) Buresh,...

Margaret Bills

Jan 7, 2011

Margaret L. Bills, age 93, formerly of Wautoma, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 at Hales Corners Care Center in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. She was born June 6, 1917 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Michael and Helen (Sokell) Berka. She married H. Newman Bills on May 26, 1956 in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1983. Margaret...

Paul Helders

Jan 5, 2011

Paul passed away peacefully in his home in Neshkoro, WI. after a brief yet courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of Linda (Vaclav) of 20 years. Loving father of Paul Jr. of London, Ontario, Lara (Clyde) Pelton of Lexington, KY and Wendy (Steve) Goris of London, Ontario. Step-father to Jason (Donna) Piltz of Waukesha. Wonderful Opa to grandchildren Megan, Kenzie,...