OBITUARIES
Anthony "Tony" Klima
Dec 26, 2025
Anthony J. “Tony” Klima, age 71, of Hancock passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 12, 1954 in Fond du Lac, the son of Thomas G. and Vivian C. (Streeter) Klima. He married Kathleen “Kathy” (Smithers) Warzynski.
Tony was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. He worked at Mercury Marine and later...
Donald "Woody" Roberts
Dec 23, 2025
Donald “Woody” Roberts, age 92, Wautoma, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 surrounded by family.
Woody was born on November 25, 1933 in New London, Wisconsin to parents Ralph and Cora Roberts. He grew up with a passion for the outdoors. He graduated from Crandon High School in 1951 and joined the United States Marine Corps at age 17.
Woody...
Kenneth L. Hildgendorf
Dec 19, 2025
Kenneth Lee Hilgendorf, age 93, of Oshkosh formerly of Wautoma, met his Lord Jesus in the early morning of December 19, 2025. He peacefully entered Heaven from his home, with his loving wife of 34 years by his side.
Kenneth was born on December 10, 1932 at the St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He grew up in Burnett, WI...
Larry Ray Schoenike
Dec 15, 2025
Larry Ray Schoenike, age 77 of Westfield passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on June 22, 1948 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Raymond and Beverly (Scharnow) Schoenike. Larry graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1966. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Upon graduation he moved "out west" where he enjoyed continuing his...
Leonard Donald Duehring
Dec 11, 2025
Leonard Donald Duehring age 83 of Wautoma passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Private services at a later date.
Albert "Poody" Robert Gosenheimer
Dec 9, 2025
Albert Robert "Poody" Gosenheimer, age 82, died peacefully at Thedacare Hospital-Berlin on December 9. He was born on Valentine’s Day in 1943.
Although raised in Butler, WI, Pearl Lake in Redgranite was his second home. Poody and Judi met there and were married in 1967 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Butler, 58 years ago.
He graduated from Menomonee Falls H.S. where...
Kathryn Colleen Hartford "Polly"
Nov 30, 2025
Kathryn Colleen Hartford “Polly” age 95 a lifelong resident of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Heartland House, Wautoma. She was born in Pine River on July 10, 1930 to Daniel and Loretta (Kelley) Chase. Polly graduated from Wautoma High School with the class of 1948. On March 8, 1952 she married Robert V. Hartford at the...
Lyle Thomas Zlensky
Nov 28, 2025
Lyle Thomas Zlensky, 71, of Hancock, WI, passed away on November 28, 2025.He was born on January 19, 1954, in West Allis, WI, to John and Elaine (Petrovic) Zlensky.
A 1972 graduate of Whitnall High School, Lyle mainly worked as a warehouse supervisor , but he was best known as a passionate purveyor of antiques. He sold at flea markets throughout...
Joyce Marie Klinger
Nov 26, 2025
Joyce M. Klinger, age 99, of Wautoma, WI, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at home.
Joyce was born on July 16, 1926 in the town of Pine Grove in Portage County, Wisconsin to Carl and Estelle (Ostrander) Casler.
Joyce was a 1944 graduate of Plainfield high School. She furthered her education at the Normal School in Wautoma...
Patricia A. Rejman
Nov 25, 2025
Patricia A. Rejman age 96 a resident of Rosemore Village, Wild Rose, formerly of Neshkoro passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 12PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma with private burial in Calvary Cemetery, Wautoma. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 10,...
Ronald Thurley
Nov 25, 2025
Ronald L. “Ron” Thurley, age 86, of Wautoma passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Silver lake manor, Wautoma. He was born June 29, 1939 in Oxford, England the son of Ronald Howard and Mary Marjorie (Knapp) Thurley. He married Gail Lee Hendrickson on January 2, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma.
Ron’s family emigrated from England when...
Lola Mae Young
Nov 24, 2025
Lola Mae Young, loving mother, devoted Christian, she was 87 years young of Redgranite, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
She was born and raised in Michigan on 6/07/1938. She was proceeded in death by her parents, siblings, husbands, and her son. Joseph Scott.
Raymond R. Phillips
Nov 15, 2025
On November 15th, while sleeping, Ray’s spirit was released. In his 75 years he walked his faith with God.
His father, Bill, a WWII vet; with 4 Bronze Stars passed in 2008.His mother, Zola, dedicated her all to give Ray a level playing field. She passed on October 19, 2008.
Ray was blessed with 3 sisters; Sharon, Lynn and Sarah. Two brothers;...
Gary Lee Wood
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Gary Lee Wood, "Doc", aged 79, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with his children by his side. Dr. Wood had been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer in January and had an extensive surgery March 13. He had been in remission, started treatment for safe measures until he got very sick again and had...
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...
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.
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.
Katherine L. Gayton
Oct 24, 2025
Katherine Gayton
1947-2025
Daughter, Aunt, Neighbor, Artist, Friend
Katherine Gayton of Wild Rose, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, October 24, after a long, painful battle against cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and James, brother Jimmy and many loved pets. She is survived by her brother, Warren; niece, Heather, cousin, Mary Jean; neighbors and friends.
Kathy smiled warmly in the community,...
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