OBITUARIES

Donald "Don" James Johnson

Donald "Don" James Johnson

Jun 25, 2025

Donald “Don” James Johnson, age 82 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on June 4, 1943 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Bernice (Schaefer) Johnson. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving with the 1st Marine Division during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was...

Tonya J. Reetz

Tonya J. Reetz

Jun 21, 2025

Tonya J. Reetz, age 35, formerly of Neshkoro, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 from injuries received in motorcycle accident in Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.

She was born May 27, 1990 in Neenah the daughter of Bryan and Jayne (Wrysinski) Reetz. Tonya was Valedictorian of the Westfield High School class of 2008. She graduated from Ripon College with Bachelor...

Melissa "Missy" Kay Falco

Melissa "Missy" Kay Falco

Jun 19, 2025

Melissa "Missy" Kay Falco age 59 of Coloma, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 5, 1966 in Aurora, IL, to James and Patricia (Tooley) Campbell. Melissa married her beloved partner, Marc A. Falco, on September 27, 2013 in Coloma. Before her illness forced Melissa into retirement,...

Mary Lou Albert

Mary Lou Albert

Jun 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Albert, who died peacefully in her sleep on June 19th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 1st, 1948, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Mary brought joy and kindness to all who knew her throughout her life.

Mary's journey began in Wausau, where she was raised in a...

Susan M. DeLain

Susan M. DeLain

Jun 17, 2025

Susan Marie DeLain, age 76, of Neshkoro, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 11, 1948 in Appleton, the daughter of Paul and Mary Skell. Sue was employed as a graphic artist for AT&T in Milwaukee, later moving to sales and dispatching for the company. She was an avid artist and loved teaching...

Arden E. Pomplun

Arden E. Pomplun

Jun 15, 2025

Arden Emil Pomplun 98, of Wautoma passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

He was born April 28, 1927 in the Town of Deerfield, the son of Louie and Martha (Ploenske) Pomplun.

Arden married the love of his life, LaVerne Muehrer, on July 3, 1948, and enjoyed 66 years together. They had 4 children: Roger (Diane) Pomplun, Altoona, WI; Roy (Cindy) Pomplun,...

Donna May Paris

Donna May Paris

Jun 14, 2025

Donna May Paris, age 88 of Neshkoro, WI passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Patriot Place in Berlin, WI. She was born on October 31, 1936 in Michigamme, MI to Clarence and Gladys Paquette. On March 10, 1973 she married David Paris in Aurora, IL. The couple later moved to Wisconsin. Donna worked at Ripon Good Cookie Factory...

William O. Van Dongen

William O. Van Dongen

Jun 10, 2025

William (Bill) Orson Van Dongen passed away peacefully June 10th 2025 at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh at the age of 81.

William was born October 29th 1943 to Fredrick Van Dongen and Edith McIntyre in Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1961. He then enrolled in the University of Michigan where he met Carol Hall at a square...

James M. Mosling

James M. Mosling

Jun 8, 2025

 It was on June 8, 2025, that James M. Mosling passed away at Ascension Mercy Hospital after a long battle with liver and kidney complications.

Jim was born on September 17, 1953, to Donald and Agnes (Mortensen) Mosling. Throughout his childhood, his family moved often as his father pursued ministry work. They eventually settled in Oshkosh, where his father joined his...

Lori Ann Flores Rhode

Lori Ann Flores Rhode

Jun 6, 2025

Lori Ann Flores Rhode, age 54, passed away unexpectedly from health complications at her home in Middleton, Wisconsin on Friday, June 6th, 2025. She was born in Wild Rose, Wisconsin and raised in Wautoma, Wisconsin. As a child, Lori had a menagerie of pets, including numerous gerbils, a guinea pig named Pookie, and a cat named Shadow. As a teenager,...

Gilbert "Gabby" Glen Nelson

Gilbert "Gabby" Glen Nelson

Jun 5, 2025

Gilbert (Gabby) Glen Nelson, 93 years young, passed away in the wee hours of early morning on June 5th 2025. Our Father and Grandfather’s soul made his exit in the material world at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, WI. It is there where He entered the, Golden Gates of Heaven

Joining his wife Joan (Joanie), and infant son.

Gib was also proceeded...

Terry Lee Martz

Terry Lee Martz

May 31, 2025

Terry Martz, 70, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 31, 2025, from heart failure complicated by kidney cancer treatment. Born on October 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Dolores Martz, Terry lived a life defined by his love for family, community, and the outdoors.

Terry’s passion for sports was obvious through his years of...

Margaret Louise Bray

Margaret Louise Bray

May 30, 2025

The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised. Margaret Louise Bray, a baptized and beloved child of God passed from this life on May 30th at Heartland House, Wautoma. Margaret was born August 1, 1931 to Rudolf and Florence (nee Cutts) Wegenke at their home in Wautoma Township. Margaret married...

John P. Kopach

John P. Kopach

May 22, 2025

John Paul Kopach, age 80, of Coloma, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

He was born June 13, 1944 in Marshfield, the son of Paul F. and Muriel G. (Burr) Kopach Jr. He married Judith Ann “Judy” Boesler on November 5, 1966 in Wautoma.

John was a 1962 graduate of Westfield High School. He...

Kristofer "Kris" Kent Peterson

Kristofer "Kris" Kent Peterson

May 18, 2025

Kristofer "Kris" Kent Peterson, 44, Wild Rose, passed away unexpectedly at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Berlin, Wisconsin, to Kent and Kay (Mayberry) Peterson on January 18, 1981.

Kris will be remembered most for his love for his family, his deep dedication as a father, and his dry sense of...

James "Jim" Jay Kwapil Jr.

James "Jim" Jay Kwapil Jr.

May 17, 2025

James "Jim" Jay Kwapil, age 55 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Thedacare Hospital, Berlin. 

Private services will be held at a later date.

Alma "Susie" Frohman

Alma "Susie" Frohman

May 15, 2025

Alma Elsa “Susie” Frohman, age 97, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday morning, May 15, 2025 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born August 30, 1927 in Rhinelander, the daughter of Friedrich and Elfrieda (Langner) Heise. She married Claude Frohman on September 4, 1948 in Rhinelander. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2000.

Alma was a graduate of Rhinelander High...

Virginia "Ginny" Bruch

Virginia "Ginny" Bruch

May 12, 2025

Virginia Mae “Ginny” Bruch, age 91, formerly of Richford and Oshkosh, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at Prairie Place in Ripon.

She was born October 12, 1933 in the Town of Dakota, Waushara County to Mildred Rapaich and was adopted by Arthur and Emma Passarelli and felt very blessed to have two wonderful loving families. Her thanks and love to...

Mike Husslein

Mike Husslein

May 11, 2025

Mike Husslein passed away May 12, 2025 while doing the thing he loved, biking!

He was born February 13,1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Earl and Audrey (Werner) Husslein. A graduate of Brookfield East High School Class of 67' and the Culinary Arts Program at MATC. He spent working life in the food business beginning as a chef working in the kitchens...

Gary Edwin Jensen

Gary Edwin Jensen

May 11, 2025

Gary Edwin Jensen, age 76 of Stevens Point passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at North Haven Copperleaf Assisted Living Facility. Private services will be held at a later date.