OBITUARIES

Jan 18, 2022

Richard D. Gohlke, age 67, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home.

He was born May 16, 1954 in Berlin, the son of Phillip and Velta (Purdy) Gohlke. He married Cynthia on October 14, 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro.

Rick was a 1972 graduate of...

Jan 12, 2022

Darlene Frances Thomas, age 91 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Wautoma. Private services will be held at a later date.

Jan 11, 2022

Cory J. Kraus passed away at home with loved ones on January 11, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1970 in Oshkosh to James and Sharon (Reiehenberger) Kraus. Cory was a loving father and fiancé. He loved to fish, deer and duck hunt, spend time in the marsh, hiking trails, and hitting winter trails with his special friend....

Jan 7, 2022

Mary Rose Rasmussen, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 17, 1947 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl (Wackett) Miller. She married Roger L. Rasmussen on September 7, 1968 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh.

Mary was a...

Dec 30, 2021

Judith “Judy” R. Schulz, age 71, of Wautoma (formerly of Oak Creek), passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 30, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.

She was born June 25, 1950 in West Allis, the daughter of Frank and Jeanette (Zitzke) Nowak. She married Everett A. Schulz on April 4, 1970 at Nain Lutheran Church in...

Dec 30, 2021

Alan R. Andrews, age 74 passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Heartland House in Wautoma, WI. Alan was born in Beaver Dam, WI on January 1, 1947 to Harold and Margaret (Waite) Andrews. Not long thereafter, the family moved to a small farm north of Union, IL. It was there that Alan grew up and began his lifelong...

Dec 27, 2021

Kelly Denise Gotcher, age 50 of Redgranite passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton from complications of COVID-19. She was born in Ft. Worth, TX on October 30, 1971 to Allen and Bettie Jo (Bates) Smith. In 2000 she met Wayne Gotcher and they were married in 2013. Kelly enjoyed playing cards and...

Dec 27, 2021

Paul Scott Miller, age 59, of Coloma, passed away surrounded by his loving family Monday evening, December 27, 2021 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton from complications of COVID-19.

He was born February 9, 1962 in Wautoma, the son of Marvin L. and Patsy A. (Koch) Miller. He married Deborah “Debbie” Schrader on August 7,...

Dec 24, 2021

Beverly K. Kempfer, Age 70, Resident of Wild Rose, WI breathed her last earthly breath and her spirit entered heaven on Christmas Eve morning, 2021. Bev was born on June 29, 1951 to Red and Alice Ehlenfeldt and raised in Beaver Dam, WI. She married the love of her life, Robert J. Kempfer and, in their more than 50...

Dec 22, 2021

Joan Marie Repp, age 91, a resident of Juliette Manor, Berlin, formerly of Neshkoro, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She is survived by her three children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 19, 2021

Eileen P. Christensen, age 91, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday evening, December 19, 2021 at Bethany Pines in Waupaca.

She was born March 25, 1930 in the township of Deerfield, the daughter of Harrison E. and Isabella R. (Riggle) Hartford. She married Willard G. Christensen on June 2, 1951 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 18, 2021

Edward Seavecki passed away peacefully on December 18 2021 at 99 years old. Edward was a resident of Wautoma for 65 years.  Prior to moving to Wautoma to become a merchant, he worked on his family farm, worked in a factory, and was a bookkeeper. Edward was married to Joyce Seavecki for 72 years, enjoying their lives together with their...

Dec 18, 2021

Ursi M. Perkins, age 87 a resident at Heartland House, Wautoma passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 17, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Kaltenbach, age 63, of Wautoma, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 17, 2021. Tom was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 25, 1958 to Robert and Lorraine Kaltenbach.  He as united in marriage to the love of his life, Joyce Liberton at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wauwatosa, WI on April 15, 1989.  He attended Pius...

Dec 15, 2021

Roger “Rog” F. Sasina, passed away on December 15, 2021 at 89 years of age. Roger moved to Wautoma permanently to celebrate and enjoy retirement. He was married to Em Lee for 63 years enjoying their lives together, the last 20 years in Wautoma.

Prior to retiring, Roger had a long and successful career as a State Farm...

Dec 13, 2021

Jerry A. Weiland, age 68, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday morning, December 13, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 10, 1953 in Berlin, the son of Elmer and Leona (Schley) Weiland. He married the former Carol Jean Groth on May 31, 1975 at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. She preceded him in...

Dec 9, 2021

Mary Jane Schaefer, age 87, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday morning, December 9, 2021 at Patriot Place in Berlin.

She was born December 1, 1934 in Hartford, the daughter of Richard and Florence (Gehl) Semler. She married Edward Peter Schaefer on May 15, 1954 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. He preceded her in death on October...

Dec 8, 2021

Carl Walter Freiman Jr. age 87 of Saxeville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. Private services will be held at a later date.

Nov 29, 2021

Michael Allen Chmiel, 30, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2021 when he lost the battle to his struggle with addiction.  He touched the lives of so many in his short years and left an indelible imprint in each of them.  We deeply mourn his passing and lovingly celebrate and remember his life.

Michael was born June...

Nov 28, 2021

Sean Joseph Curry, age 65 of Wautoma, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Theda Care Hospital, Wild Rose after his battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Wautoma.