OBITUARIES

May 12, 2022

Judy Ann Wenninger, age 85 of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her home. She was born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1936 to Frank and Alice (Graetz) Hoft. On November 14, 1953 she married Eugene Wenninger at Saint Hubert Catholic Church in Hubertus, WI. Judy moved to Wautoma in 1997 and worked as a receptionist...

Apr 25, 2022

 

John M. Sanchez, 57, of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 25, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Leon Jr. and late Gloria (Muñoz) Sanchez, John was born March 30, 1965 in Cuero, Texas.

John graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He was semi-retired and...

Apr 24, 2022

 

Robert E. Lee, age 66, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born December 8, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois the son of Bruce E. and Nina E. (Williamson) Lee. He married Karen A. Zuehlke on April 20, 1974 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Coloma.

 

Bob...

Apr 23, 2022

 

Ronald C. Yahnke, age 81, of Wautoma passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home.

 

He was born August 9, 1940 in Milwaukee, the son of Clarence and Mae (Augustowski) Yahnke. He married Beverly Smith on May 6, 1961 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in South Milwaukee.

 

Ron was a 1958 graduate...

Apr 14, 2022

Ronald Dale Selenske, age 77 of Coloma, passed away on April 14, 2022, on his own terms after saying goodbye to his family.  Ron was born on January 25, 1945 in Antigo, WI to Peter and Louise Selenske.  When Ron was 16, he left high school and joined the US Air Force.  Although he wanted to see combat, he...

Apr 14, 2022

Darrell Dean Mischka, age 74 of Berlin, formerly of Milwaukee passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born on February 29, 1948 in Salina, KS to Elmer and Anita (Wacker) Mischka. After high school, Darrell joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC and was honorably discharged in May, 1971. In 1972 Darrell went to...

Apr 8, 2022

Margaret "Margie, Tootie" Ann Soto, age 77 of Coloma went home to her heavenly Father on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1944 in North Fond du Lac to Fred and Margaret (Fechhelm) Palmer. On April 22, 1981, Margaret married Ruben Soto in Repesa, CA. Margie was a good devout Christian woman who read her...

Mar 30, 2022

Gary Allen Gomoll, age 76, a resident at Preston Place, Redgranite passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on February 21, 1946 to Victor and Roma (Schmidt) Gomoll. Gary served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He worked many years as a carpet installer until his retirement.

Gary is survived...

Mar 30, 2022

Carol Jane Nelsen, age 63, of Poy Sippi, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Theda Care Medical Center in Berlin.

She was born November 1, 1958 in Berlin, the daughter of Leland J. and Nancy (Glass) McCue. She married George Nelsen and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Carol was a 1976 graduate...

Mar 28, 2022

Richard Chester Tackes, age 79 of Wild Rose passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Neenah after a short illness. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Mar 27, 2022

Norman G. Wuestneck, age 75, of Redgranite, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

He was born November 3, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Ervin and Frances Wuestneck. He married Janice M. Wirth in 2001. Norman worked in construction for many years until his retirement. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed...

Mar 26, 2022

Diane Marie McGregor, age 64 of Wild Rose passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 31, 1958 in Milwaukee to William and Delores  Junek. She is survived by her sisters: Susan (Daniel) Thompson, Barb LaGosh; special friends: Kara and Manc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded...

Mar 23, 2022

Leroy Martin Engelking, age 83 of Neshkoro passed away to heaven on March 23, 2022 after a short illness. He was born on February 4, 1939 to Martin and Eldred (Jahnke) Engelking in Arlington Heights, IL. Leroy was the second oldest of five siblings and was an avid outdoorsman. He married Janet Buehring in January 15, 1961 in Arlington...

Mar 17, 2022

Kurt Alan Schoenberger, age 55 of Wautoma transitioned back to Heaven at 1:00AM on March 17, 2022 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Neenah after battling a sudden brain tumor. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids on August 4, 1966 to Jackduane and Carol (Heiser) Schoenberger.

Kurt was an All-Conference tennis player at Two Rivers High School and...

Mar 9, 2022

Myrna Irene Martin, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born April 20, 1935 in the Town of Mount Morris, the daughter of Raymond and Berniece (Ottaway) Anderson. Myrna was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard H. Martin on...

Mar 7, 2022

Kevin Karl Colvin passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 7th, 2022, after being diagnosed with cancer.  Kevin was born October 11th, 1956 to Eileen and Talmadge Colvin II.  He married his wife Debbie Colvin on April 12th, 1996. He enjoyed staying busy working on projects around the house, going up North to their camper, gardening and being...

Mar 3, 2022

Linda Jean Hartel, age 66 of Neshkoro, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born on September 20, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Frank D. and Jean (Daker) Kaub. Linda married David M. Hartel in Neshkoro, August 1980. She enjoyed horses, crafts growing and selling plants and gardening. She worked for Montello School District...

Feb 21, 2022

Velta Ann Gohlke of Neshkoro was called home on February 21, 2022 at the age of 94. Velta was born October 4, 1927, in Oxford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lawrence and Marie (Williams) Purdy. Velta graduated from Oxford High School in 1945, and went on to attend the Waushara County Normal School in Wautoma, graduating in 1947. She taught...

Feb 17, 2022

David A. Bei, age 63 of Redgranite passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services are pending at this time.

Feb 13, 2022

William "Bill" Arthur McNellis, age 78 of Wautoma passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Private services will be held at Wautoma Union Cemetery, Wautoma.