OBITUARIES
Edith L. Bursack
Nov 5, 2025
Edith ‘Edie’ Louise (Becker) Bursack, age 90, of Wautoma, WI entered into her eternal rest on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Theda Care Medical Center in Berlin.
She was born October 7, 1935 in Wautoma, the only child of Leonard and Lula (Mittelsteadt) Becker. She married Garth L. Bursack on May 30, 1953 in Wautoma. They were blessed with 45 years...
Fredric Schmolesky
Nov 1, 2025
Fredric Schmolesky of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1st surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and dedication to family and community. Born on July 7, 1937 in Fond du Lac, WI, Fred lived a full and vibrant life marked by service, artistry, and a deep commitment to those around him.
Fred proudly served in...
Thomas L. Henske
Oct 27, 2025
Thomas L. Henske, age 65, of Mt. Morris passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at his home. In accordance with Tom's wishes, no services will be held.
Alan Karl Dredske
Oct 30, 2025
Alan Karl Dredske, age 59, of Neshkoro, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home following a long illness.
He was born March 2, 1966 in Wautoma, the son of Karl and Arvilla (Schubert) Dredske. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dredske whom he married in 1993; one son, Steven Dredske; one daughter, Kayla McDowell (Dale); his father, Karl...
Debbie L. Wickersham
Oct 27, 2025
Debbie L. Wickersham, age 66, of Wautoma, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at Theda Care Medical Center in Berlin. A complete obituary will appear when it beomces available.
Katherine L. Gayton
Oct 24, 2025
Katherine L. Gayton, age 78, of Wild Rose, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025. A complete obituary will appear when it becomes available.
Jeanette D. Schrader
Oct 16, 2025
Jeanette D. Schrader, age 82, of Redgranite, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton.
She was born April 20, 1943, the daughter of Virginia (Herring) Roben. She married Karl E. Schrader on June 17, 1961 in Mukwonago. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2022.
Jeanette worked in the family business, Elmer’s Place in...
John B. Leinbach
Oct 13, 2025
John B. Leinbach, aged 77 of Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. surrounded by family members. He was born on December 11, 1947, in Baumansville, PA, to William and Elizabeth (Burkholder) Leinbach. He married Ruth M. (Martin) Leinbach on September 7, 1972.
On October 10, Daddy told Mom he was going to the garden to finish...
John Erwin Learned
Oct 11, 2025
John Erwin Learned age 77 of Hancock passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 12, 1948 in Port Washington to Clifford and Joyce (Westfall) Learned. On July 25, 1970 he married Barbara Jean Dickmann. John worked as a welder until his retirement and then moved to Hancock...
Jay Chibe
Oct 8, 2025
Joseph Jay Chibe, age 65, of Wautoma, WI passed away early Wednesday morning, October 8, 2025 at Theda Care Medical Center in Appleton, WI.
He was born December 2, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Joseph J. and Joyce M. (McGregor) Chibe. Jay was a graduate of Lutheran South High School in Chicago. He later graduated from the University of...
Scott R. Delrow
Oct 4, 2025
Scott Robert Delrow, age 60, of Wild Rose died unexpectedly Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his home.
He was born September 3, 1965 in Racine, the son of Gerald T. and Carol J. (Fank) Delrow. Scott was employed as a machinist at Shelmet Precision Casting Co., Inc. of Wild Rose for many years.
He is survived by his children: Patrick Delrow, Jennifer...
Travis Leith Bartel
Oct 3, 2025
Travis Leith Bartel age 78 of Redgranite passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at his home.
I fought the cancer, and the cancer won. Guess my race is run. I fought the cancer, and the cancer won.
I was born at the old Berlin Memorial Hospital on East Huron Street at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 1947. I got to my...
Desmond Gonzalez
Oct 2, 2025
Desmond "Desi" Gonzalez, age 50 of Appleton, formerly of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Appleton.
Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Nancy Lee Chavez
Oct 1, 2025
Nancy Lee Chavez, age 89 of Wild Rose passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Point Manor Stevens Point. She was born in Appleton on September 29, 1936 to Clarence and Minne (Totzke) Zeffery. Nancy worked as a Funeral Director in Milwaukee for many years. She was one of a very few female funeral directors back in her working...
Annabelle Mae Fenske
Sep 29, 2025
Annabelle Fenske, 90, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2025 at Lily Meadows, Westfield, Wisconsin. She was born on April 5th, 1935 to Roy and Anna (Boelke) Patten. Annabelle attended Coloma Grade School, was a 1953 graduate of Westfield High School and received her teaching degree from the Wautoma Community Teacher’s College, and her bachelor’s degree from the University of...
Steven Paul Schimelpfenig
Sep 26, 2025
Steven Paul Schimelpfenig, 72, of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 26th, 2025.
Steve was born on Friday December 19th, 1952, in Wautoma, Wisconsin to Marlin and Doreen Schimelpfenig. Steve grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wautoma High School in 1971 where he excelled in track and field.
On December 19th, 1971, on his 19th birthday, after receiving...
Herbert Theodore Rosby
Sep 23, 2025
Herbert Theodore Rosby, age 88, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, formerly of Wild Rose and Wautoma, Wisconsin, and La Grange, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025, at Bethany Home in Waupaca.
He was born October 21, 1936 in Wautoma, Wisconsin, the son of Gustav and Carol (Arveson) Rosby. He married Johanna Elizabeth Clark on June 23, 1962 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran...
Patricia Ann Winkler
Sep 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman, Patricia Ann Winkler, August 4, 1951 – September 23, 2025 of Coloma.
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of our beloved Patricia Winkler, born August 4, 1951, and reunited with god on 9-23-2025. Patti was a woman whose love knew no bounds and whose spirit lit up...
Robert Donald Nelson
Sep 21, 2025
Robert Donald Nelson age 64 of Coloma, WI, formerly of Spencer, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Coloma.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Trudy S (Kluge) David
Sep 19, 2025
Trudy S (Kluge) David passed away on September 19, 2025 at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. She emigrated from Germany in the early 1950s as a young child. Lived and worked in Oshkosh and educated at Oshkosh High in 1959. She then moved from Oshkosh for employment in Chicago and met the love of her life, Clarence Robert David whom she...
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