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Kendra Suzanne Kongslie

Kendra Suzanne Kongslie

Nov 9, 2024

Kendra Suzanne Kongslie, age 34 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Thedacare Hospital, Wild Rose. She was born in Madison on November 1, 1990 to Christa Gahlman and Mark Kongslie. She graduated from Westfield High School.

Kendra is survived by her daughter: Scarlett Rosa Beres; mother: Christa Gahlman; father: Mark (Kimmie) Kongslie; siblings Kylie and Ryan Kongslie; grandparents...

Samuel "Sam" Vranesh

Samuel "Sam" Vranesh

Nov 9, 2024

Samuel L. “Sam” Vranesh, age 63, of Wautoma died unexpectedly Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his beloved family farm.

He was born April 11, 1961, the son of Lawrence G. and Esther Vranesh. Sam attended school in Wautoma. Later, became a cook and worked at numerous area restaurants including, Country Kettle, Wood Lake Resort, Johann’s, Blader’s Dakota Inn, Klancy’s and L&E...

James Bryan Church

James Bryan Church

Nov 2, 2024

James "Jim" Bryan Church was born May 14, 1949, in Chicago. Jim is the third oldest child of five. Jim was drafted into the Army, for 2 years, with 9 months spent in Vietnam fighting in the front lines. Jim was awarded many medals which included: the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, ARCOM, VSM, VCM EXP M-14, Air Medal and 2...

Walter "Wally" William Senkbeil

Walter "Wally" William Senkbeil

Oct 31, 2024

Walter “Wally” William Senkbeil, age 94 of Wautoma passed away peacefully in his bed at his beloved pines home on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1929 in Sheboygan to William and Helen (Dornstreich) Senkbeil. Wally graduated from Central High School in 1947. On October 1, 1949 he married Kathleen Fesing, daughter of Frederick and Mathilda...

Joel Alan Krueger

Joel Alan Krueger

Oct 29, 2024

Joel Alan Krueger, age 61 of Redgranite passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. 

He was born December 21, 1962 in Wausau the son of Eldon and Janet (Egggebrecht) Krueger. Joel was raised in Wausau where he attended Wausau East High School and later earned his GED. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Krueger...

Jean Marie Martorana

Jean Marie Martorana

Oct 18, 2024

Jean Marie Martorana, age 62 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Crossroads Care Center, Weyauwega. 

Privates services will be held at a later date.

Lucy Ann Rowley

Lucy Ann Rowley

Oct 13, 2024

Lucy Ann Rowley, age 85, of Coloma, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 10, 1939 in Loveland, Colorado the daughter of Arthur H. and Beatrice (Walker) Rowley. Lucy was a graduate of Fort Collins High School in Colorado. She graduated from Texas Women’s College and attained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from...

Richard J. Reese

Richard J. Reese

Oct 13, 2024

Richard J. Reese was peacefully born to eternal life on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. 

Dick was born on August 15, 1929 to the late Harry and Florence (Molus) Reese in Berlin, Wisconsin. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Wanda & Matthew Molus. 

Dick married the love of his life, Nancy C. Reese (nee...

Wayne Donald Mihor

Wayne Donald Mihor

Oct 12, 2024

Wayne Donald Mihor, age 88, was called to heaven on Saturday afternoon while surrounded by family. Wayne was born to Julia and Frank Mihor on April 15, 1936 in Milwaukee. Wayne married the love of his life, Luan, on June 11, 1957. 

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Wayne approached life with a sense of adventure, humor, and compassion. His...

Cathy Anne Jerome

Cathy Anne Jerome

Oct 5, 2024

Cathy Anne Jerome, age 67, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, October 5th, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born to Lois Rogers Hom and Michael Korleski on May 11th, 1957. Cathy Married Michael L Jerome on August 12th, 1995.Dedicated Wife, Mother, Nana, a friend of many, and long-time member of Maple Street Church of Christ in Waupaca...

Robert R. "Bobby" Hoffa Jr.

Robert R. "Bobby" Hoffa Jr.

Oct 2, 2024

Robert R. “Bobby” Hoffa Jr., age 67, died suddenly as a passenger in an automobile accident on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in the Town of Leola, Adams County.

He was born June 4, 1957 in Berlin, the son of Robert R. and Betty J. (Bruneske) Hoffa Sr. He was a 1975 graduate of Adams-Friendship High School. After graduation, he continued to...

Geri L. (Reimer) Stelmach

Geri L. (Reimer) Stelmach

Oct 2, 2024

Geri Lynn (Reimer) Stelmach, age 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024 at her brother’s home in Wautoma.

She was born April 7, 1955 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Gerald R. “Jerry” and Nancy J. (Meylor) Reimer. She married Michael McCarthy who preceded her in death and later married Robert Stelmach who also passed away.

Geri attended Jerusalem Lutheran...

Thomas "Tom" Dean Stapleman

Thomas "Tom" Dean Stapleman

Sep 27, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Dean Stapleman, age 75 of Neshkoro passed away on Friday morning, September 27, 2024. He was born was in Racine on November 24, 1948 to Richard and Elaine (Meske) Stapleman. On August 16, 1969 he married Carolyn Spanske at First Presbyterian Church in Racine. Tom worked for Town Ford as an auto Body Mechanic until his retirement. He...

Joan E. Bohn

Joan E. Bohn

Sep 23, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Bohn, age 93, formerly of Hancock, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Keystone Place in Hugo, Minnesota.

She was born December 23, 1930 in Pine River, the daughter of Edwin Davis and Margaret Marie (McNutt) Jewell. She married Bernold M. “Ben” Bohn on September 12, 1953 in Pine River. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2011.

Joan...

Marilynn J. Chesbrough

Marilynn J. Chesbrough

Sep 19, 2024

Marilynn J. Chesbrough, age 85 of Wautoma, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

She was born May 28, 1939 in Summit, Illinois, the daughter of Edward H. and Lorraine M. (Hermann) Schmidtke. She married Robert C. “Bob” Chesbrough on May 10, 1991 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2017.

Marilynn was a graduate...

Nathaniel Paul Langer

Nathaniel Paul Langer

Sep 17, 2024

Nathaniel Paul Langer age 29 of Neshkoro passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1994 in Wisconsin Rapids to Scott and Sharon (Schanke) Langer. Nathan attended and graduated from Westfield High School with the Class of 2012. He enjoyed campfires and being on the lake. He will be sadly missed by his family...

Clyde G. Holmes

Clyde G. Holmes

Sep 15, 2024

Our dear family member, friend, colleague, and tutor, Clyde G. Holmes, passed away September 15, 2024, from complications due to a long battle with dementia.

 Born July 21, 1937, in Mayville, WI, Clyde led an active life alongside his high school sweetheart and wife, Marilyn Holmes (nee Miller), whom he married on February 7, 1959. They were graduates of Wautoma High...

Ronald Lee Wichman

Ronald Lee Wichman

Sep 4, 2024

Ronald Lee Wichman, age 91 of Wautoma passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Silver Lake Haven, Wautoma. He was born May 30 1933 at home in Appleton to Frederick and Helena (Krueger) Wichman. Ronald graduated from Appleton High School in 1951 and then attended Oshkosh Teachers College for 1 year then worked at Camp Waushara for his sister...

Spencer Thomas Schroeder

Spencer Thomas Schroeder

Sep 1, 2024

Spencer Thomas Schroeder, age 73 of Westfield, after a long hard fight, peacefully passed away on Sunday September 1, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee on January 15, 1951 to LeRoy and Nina (Henchen) Schroeder. Spencer graduated from John Marshall High School in Milwaukee and then went to U.W. Milwaukee where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. On October...

Marganna H. Johannes

Marganna H. Johannes

Aug 30, 2024

 Marganna Helen Johannes (nee Smith), age 70 of Wautoma, passed away peacefully with her son, Joshua J. Smith by her side on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Rosemore Village in Wild Rose.

She was born May 26, 1954 in Allegan, Michigan the daughter of George and Wanda (Carter) Smith. She married Gary Johannes in May of 2005.

Marganna will always be remembered...

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