OBITUARIES

Aug 15, 2020

Ellen Jane Handel, age 78, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

She was born December 4, 1941 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Hoffa) Luce.

Ellen was a graduate of Wautoma High School and later received an Associate Degree in Accounting from Fox Valley Technical...

Aug 12, 2020

Dennis Robert Kinney, age 67, of Neshkoro, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

He was born December 7, 1952 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Edward V. and Elizabeth E. (Finkel) Kinney. He married Susan Lynn Richardson on January 11, 1997 in Mesa, Arizona.

Dennis was a very talented auto body technician and employed...

Aug 10, 2020

Myrna Ann Schultz age 71 of Wautoma passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Berlin Hospital. She was born on September 29, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA to James and Rita (Focson) Barroga , siblings Jeannie (Adelaide), Kenneth, Victoria, and Norita followed over the years as they settled in to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

While the family wasn’t...

Aug 9, 2020

Lois Evelyn Hardy, age 88 of Wautoma died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Preston Place, Redgranite. She was born in Oxford on February 18, 1932 to Adrian and Dorothy (Ingrham) Wilson. On October 29, 1960 she married Thomas Hardy in Portage. Lois enjoyed snowmobiling, reading, gambling, needlepoint, playing cards and camping.

Lois is survived by her...

Aug 8, 2020

Albert E. Christian Jr., age 82, of Wautoma, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born Sept. 11, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI, the son of Albert E. and Muriel O. (Johns) Christian Sr.  Albert attended grade school and high school in Iron River, MI. Shortly after high...

Aug 8, 2020

Beverly H. Grant, age 94, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born August 7, 1926 in Keene, NH, the daughter of Robert Howard and Glia Muriel (Wheat) Heath. She married Ralph Stehling in 1946. He passed away in...

Aug 8, 2020

Virginia Rose Ford, age 84 of Wautoma, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 8, 1936 in Oshkosh to Thomas and Minnie (Jackisch) Redmond. On June 25, 1960 she married Robert Ford in Oshkosh. Virginia enjoyed traveling and crocheting. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wautoma and also was...

Aug 7, 2020

Katherine Simanovsky, age 96, of Wautoma, was called home Friday, August 7, 2020

She was born July 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Helen (Machovsky) Potocny. She married Anton F. Simanovsky on April 22, 1943 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1979.

Katherine graduated in 1937 from...

Aug 5, 2020

Allen Lee Patten, age 80, of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

He was born May 9, 1940 in Viola, WI the son of Robert and Edythe (Chroniger) Patten. He married Barbara Jean Melahn on July 30, 1960 at Como Community Church in Como, WI.

Allen and his wife resided in Pell Lake, WI...

Aug 4, 2020

Bruce B. Runnels, age 74, of Wautoma, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Fond du Lac Nov. 2, 1945 to Carl E. Runnels and Alice V. (Ueeck) Runnels who lived in St. Cloud, WI. The family soon moved to Wautoma and lived in Mt. Morris for a couple of years...

Aug 1, 2020

Donna Jean Gunderson, age 69 of Wautoma passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous 7 month battle with cancer. She was born on February 10, 1951in Milwaukee to Donald and Jean (Tolksdorf) Eernisse. After graduating from Cedarburg High School, Donna attended U.W. Oshkosh and earned a Bachelor of...

Jul 28, 2020

Warren Wesley Brewer age 83 of Hancock, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born on November 20, 1936 in Portage, WI to Thomas W. and Myrtle G. (West) Brewer.  After high school, Warren earned degrees from UW Platteville, Roosevelt University and UW Milwaukee. He served as a Principal for Sheboygan Middle...

Jul 25, 2020

Ryan “Rhino” Lee Sullivan, age 57, longtime Plainfield resident, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020.

He was born March 18, 1963 in Wild Rose, the son of Paul and Ilah (Keenlance) Sullivan.

Ryan attended Tri-County School and was employed as a farm worker for many years. He enjoyed fishing and 4 wheeling.

He...

Jul 22, 2020

Linda Marie Hanson, 64, of Pine River passed away July 22, 2020 at Eden Brook Nursing Home, Fond du Lac. Linda was born in Oshkosh to Robert Boynton and Patsy (Stockinger) on August 31, 1955.  She was raised by her mother Patsy, and her dad, Byron Ruch.  Linda spent her childhood growing up in Oshkosh and later moved to...

Jul 19, 2020

Josephine Mary Brennan, age 79, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born April 7, 1941 in Chicago, IL  the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Zabinski. She married John Brennan in Chicago. They had two children, Sharon and Judy.

Josephine was a homemaker for most...

Jul 18, 2020

Robert “Bob” Joseph Moder, age 54 of Wild Rose, died unexpectedly on Sunday July 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1965 at Chilton Memorial Hospital to Theodore and Emma (Weimer) Moder. He graduated from New Holstein High School, Class of 1983. He married Brenda Zupke in New Holstein on November 18, 2008. Bob worked...

Jul 15, 2020

Tanya Sue Schoenberger, age 50, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

She was born March 27, 1970 in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Nagel) Fredrick. She married Kurt A. Schoenberger on Sept. 3, 1994 in Oconomowoc. Her family grew as Tanya and her husband welcomed two loving children, Alexander and Anissa, into...

Jul 14, 2020

Norma Irene Hilgert, age 94 of Wautoma, formerly of Coloma passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Heartland House, Wautoma. She was born on June 22, 1926 in Coloma to Harvey A. and Emma (Bandt) Slater. Norma graduated from Hancock High School, Class of 1943. On April 21, 1946 she married Ken Richards in Hancock and the couple...

Jul 10, 2020

Joyce Anne Simmons, age 70 of Poy Sippi died unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Poy Sippi. She was born on December 15, 1949 in Fort Knox, KY to Willam and Zelia (Keith) Simmons. Joyce was a self-employed artist for many years. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. Joyce was a great mother, a...

Jul 9, 2020

Michael B. Kmiec, age 69, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully July 9, 2020.

He was born January 31, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI.  Michael was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Heather) Kmiec. He married Sally J. Carley on May 26, 1990 in Milwaukee.

Mike and his wife resided in Greenfield, WI prior to moving to...