OBITUARIES

Judy Lynn Benz

Judy Lynn Benz

Feb 18, 2025

Judy (Oatman) Benz passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025 following a valiant effort trying to recover from surgery done on September 15, 2021. She was born October 12, 1943, in Appleton, WI to Dolore “Tony” and Una Dell (Anderson) Oatman, she graduated from Appleton High School (now West) in 1962. She was united in Marriage to John Benz at Mt....

Patricia "Pat"" R. Johnson

Patricia "Pat"" R. Johnson

Feb 17, 2025

The LORD in his infinite wisdom agreed with Patricia “Pat” R. Johnson that it was time for her to come home. She prayed diligently to reach the gates of Heaven. There are no doubts in the minds of those who knew Pat that she is in the arms of Christ Jesus. She lived her 88 years in complete dedication to...

Gregory "Greg" E. Olson

Gregory "Greg" E. Olson

Feb 16, 2025

Gregory "Greg" E. Olson, 75, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

He was born on January 9, 1950, in Berlin, Wisconsin, the son of Walter B. and Dorothy E. (Button) Olson. On October 2, 1976, he married Janet Grimaldi, who preceded him in death on March 27, 2014.

Greg was a 1968 graduate of Wautoma High School, where he excelled as...

Ronald "Ron" Alan Koschnick

Ronald "Ron" Alan Koschnick

Feb 13, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Alan Koschnick, age 57 of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning at Thedacare Hospital, Wild Rose.

A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 4PM to 7PM at the Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center, 653 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI 54941.

Helen T. Fisher

Helen T. Fisher

Feb 12, 2025

Helen T. Fisher, age 89 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025 in her home.

She was born on October 5, 1935 in Columbia Station, Ohio. The daughter of Andrew W. Maddock and Anna G. (Fuchs) Maddock. She married John I. Fisher on April 24, 1954 at Saint Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Being each other’s...

Steven "Steve" Allen Samuel

Steven "Steve" Allen Samuel

Feb 9, 2025

Steven “Steve” Allen Samuel, age 71 a resident at Care Partners Assisted Living, Winneconne passed away on Sunday, February 9 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh after a 10 year battle with dementia. He was born in Milwaukee on December 27, 1953 to Emil and Mary (Morrison) Samuel. Steve worked for many years at Oshkosh Truck and owned and operated...

Rodney Harold Nelson

Rodney Harold Nelson

Feb 9, 2025

Rodney Harold Nelson age 89 of Wild Rose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at his home. He was born in Racine on June 26, 1935 to Harold and Ruth (Petsch) Nelson. Rodney graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School and then joined the U.S. Army in November of 1957 and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. On...

Michael S. Brhely

Michael S. Brhely

Feb 6, 2025

Michael S. Brhely, age 68, of Neshkoro died on Thursday, February 6, 2025 supported by his loving family.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marilyn (Olson) Brhely of Neshkoro. He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Gallagher, Wautoma and Cynthia (Jeff) Hudzinski, West Allis. He is further survived by 8 nieces and nephews along with 13 great-nieces...

Marilyn Delores Lange

Marilyn Delores Lange

Feb 5, 2025

Marilyn Delores Lange, age 94, a current resident of the Westfield area passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Thedacare Medical Center, Berlin. She was born in the town of Crystal Lake on November 1, 1930, to Alfred and Della (Koechel) Daye. On June 22, 1963 she married Edward Lange at Zion United Methodist Church, Neshkoro. Marilyn worked various...

Robert William Bartel

Robert William Bartel

Feb 5, 2025

Robert William Bartel, age 94 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Patriot Place, Berlin. He was born in Fond du Lac on August 13, 1930 to Alfred and Mary (Zipfel) Bartel. Robert worked at the Ford Garage as a mechanic until August 21, 1951 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army, served In the Korean War...

Mary K. Hernandez

Mary K. Hernandez

Feb 4, 2025

Mary K. Hernandez, age 51, of Hancock, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at her home. Private services will be held.

Elizabeth Olk "Betsy" Borchardt

Elizabeth Olk "Betsy" Borchardt

Jan 27, 2025

Elizabeth Olk “Betsy” Borchardt, age 71, of Wautoma, died unexpectedly Monday, January 27, 2025 at her home.

 She was born June 5, 1953 in Clintonville, the daughter of James H. and Bernice H. (Durben) Olk. She married Andrew P. “Andy” Borchardt on December 27, 1980 at St. Norbert Catholic Church in DePere.

 Betsy was a graduate of Clintonville High School and St....

Arnold James Leavitt

Arnold James Leavitt

Jan 26, 2025

Arnold James Leavitt, age 68 of Lohrville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at UW Hospital, Madison. He was born in Berlin on July 18, 1956 to Eber and Esther (Zuehlke) Leavitt. Arnie was a longtime resident of Lohrville and truly enjoyed his job at Kwik Trip. He was proud to volunteer for the...

June C. Wilson

June C. Wilson

Jan 26, 2025

With her love of Wild Rose, and its students and community, June Carol Wilson passed into the arms of God on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, in 1959, the daughter of Ellis and Claire Wilson and graduated from Wild Rose High School and UW-Stevens Point. Growing up in Wild Rose provided her with a...

Barbara J. Semrow

Barbara J. Semrow

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara Jean Semrow, age 82, of Richford, passed away Saturday morning, January 25, 2025 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born February 11, 1942 to Garnet and Victoria (Schlicter) Eastman. Barb attended Fish and DeGeorge Schools, rural Coloma and graduated from Adams Friendship High School in 1960.

She married Robert G. “Bob” Semrow on October 31, 1964. He preceded her in...

Ronald Alton Roebke

Ronald Alton Roebke

Jan 13, 2025

Ronald Alton Roebke age 83 of Hancock passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident.  A Celebration of Life Gathering with Military Honors will be held at a later date.

A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available.

Mary Carolyn Smith

Mary Carolyn Smith

Jan 7, 2025

Mary Carolyn Smith, age 92, a resident at Heartland House, Wautoma, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Susan "Sue" Lynne Kinney

Susan "Sue" Lynne Kinney

Jan 1, 2025

Susan "Sue" Lynne Kinney, age 64, of Neshkoro, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on September 9, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Samuel and Barbara Richardson She married Dennis R. Kinney on January 11, 1997, in Mesa, Arizona. Sue managed and worked at the BP Gas Station in Wautoma for many years. She had...

Dawn M. Flatoff (Stafford)

Dawn M. Flatoff (Stafford)

Dec 29, 2024

Dawn Maureen Flatoff, age 61, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 2, 1963 in Stevens Point, Dawn was the beloved daughter of Leonard and Theresa (Lorbeck) Perlak. She dedicated over 30 years of her life as...

Lillian Clochesy Jungwirth

Lillian Clochesy Jungwirth

Dec 25, 2024

Lillian (Miller) Clochesy Jungwirth, 91, passed away December 25, 2024, at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born May 17, 1933, to John and Olga (Bluemke) Miller in Fond du Lac. She worked at J.C. Penney Co. where she met her future husband, Ralph Clochesy. They were married at St. Mary’s Church in Fond du Lac on June 6, 1953. She...

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