OBITUARIES

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

JAN 24. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Leikness Funeral Home - Wautoma

358 South Oxford Street

Wautoma, WI, US, 54982

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JAN 24. 07:00 PM

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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...

Earl Johnson

Jan 5, 2011

Earl E. Johnson, age 81, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. He was born August 8, 1929 in Owen, Wisconsin the son of Earl E. Jones and Vera Vachon. He married Patricia R. Hinn on May 3, 1958 in North Fond du Lac. Earl and Pat resided in North Fond du...

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,...

Harold Lingen Sr

Jan 3, 2011

Harold P. Lingen Sr., age 89, of Wild Rose, passed away Monday evening, January 3, 2011, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, WI. He was born July 13, 1921 in Stanley, WI. the son of Peder and Caroline (Sorenson) Lingen. He married the former Elizabeth Ponick on June 3, 1943 at Fort Riley, Kansas. She preceded him in death on...

Clayton Johannes

Jan 3, 2011

Always Remembered Clayton James Johannes , age 75 , Wild Rose; passed away on January 3, 2011 at Wild Rose Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Clayton was born on November 18, 1935 in the township of Deerfield (Wautoma). Clayton enjoyed the true beauty of this earth; taking walks to visit friends at the area lakes, spending time with family,...

Harold Wilson

Jan 2, 2011

On Sunday, January 2, 2011, Harold A. Wilson 90 of Bancroft picked up the reigns to his favorite team and drove his buggy off to be with his beloved wife in Heaven. Grandpa was born on May 31, 1920 in Plainfield, WI to the late Arden and Lena (Detlor) Wilson. Grandpa was married to my Grandmother, Genevieve (Jenny) Potter on...

Richard Gold

Jan 1, 2011

Richard Gold, age 74, of the Township of Colburn, rural Coloma, passed away New Years Day, January 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1936 in Bureau County, Illinois the son of Lee Robert and Viola Katherine (Swearingen) Gold. He married Shirley Dills on November 19, 1954 at Corinth, Mississippi. Dick resided in Bartonville, Illinois until moving...

Howard Tenpas

Dec 22, 2010

Howard "Skip" Roy Tenpas, age 59, died at North Memorial Hospice in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010. The cause of death was acute myeloid leukemia. Skip was born November 19th, 1951, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Garit and Harriet Tenpas. He graduated from Ondossagon High School in 1969. Following high school he attended the University of Wisconsin Superior...