OBITUARIES

Virginia A. Thornton

Virginia A. Thornton

Apr 13, 2025

Virginia Ann Thornton, age 82, of Redgranite, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born January 11, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Dolezal) Schrader. She married Robert Wilson Thornton on June 30, 1962. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2022.

Virginia was employed as a CNA at Juliette Manor in Berlin for...

Marla Dee Reepsdorf

Marla Dee Reepsdorf

Apr 4, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing Marla Dee Reepsdorf, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and cherished friend on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the age of 60. She was born on March 13, 1965 in Wauwatosa and resided with her husband Mark and their fur babies in Mt. Morris.

Marla was a pillar of strength and love, known for her...

Jacquelin "Jackie" Voorheis

Jacquelin "Jackie" Voorheis

Apr 4, 2025

Jacquelin “Jackie” L. Voorheis, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025 at Silver Lake Haven in Wautoma.

She was born September 28, 1933 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Mary (Foltz) Schenk. She married Darrell M. Voorheis on October 16, 1951 in San Diego, California. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2012.

Jackie and...

Arlon G. Marks

Arlon G. Marks

Apr 3, 2025

Arlon Marks, age 86, of Wautoma passed away on April 3rd, 2025 at Theda Care Hospital in Wild Rose. He was born in Wautoma, Wisconsin on May 15th 1938. He is the son of Reuben and Violet Marks. Arlon married Mary Lou McCrorey on September 24th, 1961.

He graduated from Wautoma High School in 1956. After High School, Arlon joined the...

Josslyn Marie Kuehn

Josslyn Marie Kuehn

Apr 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Josslyn Marie Kuehn, affectionately known as Ja-Ja. Born on December 22, 2022, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Josslyn graced our lives for two beautiful years, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of her family and friends. She took her last breath on April 2, 2025, in Wausau, Wisconsin, where she will forever be...

Luann M. (Waldal) Gallagher

Luann M. (Waldal) Gallagher

Mar 29, 2025

Luann M. Gallagher, age 85 formerly of Wautoma WI, Neenah WI, Temecula CA and Chicago IL, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Wausau at her son's home. She was born in Chicago on November 30, 1939 to Ovid and Evelyn (Anderson) Waldal. Luann, and her family, moved back to the Wautoma area at a young age where she...

Richard Alan Volkert

Richard Alan Volkert

Mar 27, 2025

Richard Alan Volkert was peacefully called to Heaven on March 27, 2025 at the age of 78, surrounded by his family and lifelong friends after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Richard was born on September 3, 1946 to John and Dolores (Belke) Volkert in Milwaukee, WI. The family later moved to West Bend, WI where he was raised with seven...

Linda Lou Denizci

Linda Lou Denizci

Mar 17, 2025

Linda Lou Denizci age 65 of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Horizon Assisted Living Facility, Wautoma. She was born in Maryland on November 8, 1959 to Raymond and Lillian (Eckard) Brown.

Private services will be held at a later date.

"Bird" Bernice Katherine Woyak

"Bird" Bernice Katherine Woyak

Mar 14, 2025

"Bird" Bernice Katherine Woyak passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by love and with family.Bird was born at home on December 23, 1943 to Leonard and Margaret (Sina) Kasuboski. She was one of 14 siblings. She had two daughters, Pamela and Jill, which she loved more than anything. Her beloved grandchildren, Zach and...

Daniel "Dan" Jay Kachelmeier

Daniel "Dan" Jay Kachelmeier

Mar 8, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Jay Kachelmeier age 70 of Wild Rose passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee on October 4, 1954 to Harvey and Elaine (Thomas) Kachelmeier. Dan owned and operated DJK Environmental LLC until his retirement. On October 16, 1999 he married Debra Gaines at The Red Mill in Little Hope, WI. Dan enjoyed watching...

Rev. W Paul Brinkman

Rev. W Paul Brinkman

2025

“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16

The Rev. W. Paul Brinkman left us to be with our Lord in the early hours of March 2, 2025, following a day surrounded by his entire immediate family, several extended family members and fellow clergy.

He will...

George William Neeb

George William Neeb

Feb 28, 2025

George William Neeb, age 88 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Thedacare Medical Center, Berlin. He was born in Germantown on February 22, 1937 to William and Florence (Watkins) Neeb. He married the love of his life Delores Pontzloff on May 8th, 1965. Early in life he worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker and...

Roy W. Schmeling

Roy W. Schmeling

Feb 24, 2025

Roy William Schmeling, age 80, of Wautoma, passed away February 24, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 31, 1944 in Milwaukee, the son of Walter and Linda Schmeling. He married Betty Ann Yunk on March 2, 1985 at Unity West Church in Wauwatosa. Roy was employed as Shipping & Receiving Specialist for the Marconi Manufacturing Company in Milwaukee for...

Marion Mae Treichel

Marion Mae Treichel

Feb 23, 2025

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even if he dies. And whoever lives and believes in me will never perish.” John 11:25-26a

Marion Mae Treichel age 88 of Coloma, passed away peacefully at her home filled with love and care of family. She was born in Hutchinson, MN on May 24, 1936 to a...

Theodore "Ted" James Korolewski

Theodore "Ted" James Korolewski

Feb 21, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Korolewski never met a stranger. His warmth, quick wit, and ability to strike up a conversation made him a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ted passed away peacefully in his Wild Rose, Wisconsin home on February 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and a passion for life’s simple...

Gerald "Gerry" Michael Adams

Gerald "Gerry" Michael Adams

Feb 20, 2025

Gerald "Gerry" Michael Adams, age 75 of Coloma passed away on February 20, 2025 at Silver Lake Manor, Wautoma. He was born on March 2, 1949 in Oak Park, IL to Ray and Minnie (Picollotti) Adams and grew up in Chicago. Gerry graduated from St. Patrick High School then attended Tech School where he earned his Electrical Technician degree. He...

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 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.