OBITUARIES

Oct 29, 2019

Bernard “Bernie” Anthony Biesek, age 67 of Wautoma, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1952 to Francis and Irene (Fisher) Biesek and grew up on a farm in Reedsburg roaming the countryside hunting and fishing with a pack of 8 siblings. After high school, Bernie joined the U.S. Army,...

Oct 29, 2019

Murnard Maurice Gunderson, age 93 of Mt. Morris, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Theda Care Hospital, Appleton with his family by his side. He was born in Waushara County on November 3, 1925 to Maurice and Vera (Taylor) Gunderson. He was Baptized and Confirmed at Mt. Morris Lutheran Church. On September 3, 1953 he married Elaine Schetskie...

Oct 27, 2019

Henry “Hank” Walter Weiss, age 90 of Wautoma passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2019 at Pathways Hospice, Loveland, CO. He was born July 27, 1929 in Allenton, WI to Walter G. & Margaret (Mueller) Weiss.  He married Nancy Louise Haertlein on August 11, 1951 in Milwaukee. Hank attended West Bend High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stout where...

Oct 12, 2019

Dolores “Dottie” B. Simpson, age 94 of Wautoma died on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Patriot Place, Berlin. She was born on June 1, 1925 in Chicago to William and Clara (Nitz) Ouimette. On February 12, 1944 she married Kenneth J. Simpson in Chicago. Dottie worked as a Book Keeper for various companies in the Chicago area until retirement....

Oct 10, 2019

John F. Schmidt, age 69, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 10, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton following a long illness.

He was born Dec. 9, 1949 in East Troy, the son of Basil and Mary (Schwartz) Schmidt. He married Susan B. Voss on May 17, 1971 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in...

Sep 28, 2019

Lee J. Thompson, age 39, of Pine River, passed way Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born November 11, 1979 in Wild Rose, the son of Daniel G. and Susan J. (Junek) Thompson.

Survivors include his parents; two aunts, Diane McGregor, Wild Rose and Barb LaGosh, Pardeeville. He is further survived by cousins, other relatives and friends....

Sep 24, 2019

Adaline Janice Robbins, age 88 of Ripon, formerly of Wautoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Prairie Place Assisted Living, Ripon. She was born on August 23, 1931 in Fond du Lac to Theodore and Alma (Zeigenhagen) Robbins. Adaline graduated from Rosendale High School, Class of 1949. After graduation, Adaline went to work at Ripon Mills where...

Sep 20, 2019

Roderick was born at home in the village of Almond WI to Frank and Leone Roehl on January 4, 1930. He passed away peacefully on September 20, 2019. Rod was never a bad boy but he got into a lot of mischief and when the townspeople heard Frank hollering Bub-beeee (bubby) they knew the woodshed light would be coming...

Sep 19, 2019

Ronald John Ibe, born February 18, 1941, age 78, of Neenah, formerly of Waupaca, WI and New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Parkview Health Care Center with his family by his side. He was born on February 18, 1941 in Grafton, WI to Phillip and Catherine (Eernesse) Ibe. Ron was in the U.S. Navy from1958...

Sep 19, 2019

Lucille R. Doege, age 99, of Neshkoro, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 19, 2019 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

She was born Dec. 8, 1919 in the Town of Marion, the daughter of Gustav and Amelia (Miller) Rhode. She married Marvin R. Doege on April 9, 1955 at Zion United Methodist Church in Neshkoro. He preceded her...

Sep 16, 2019

Dora M. Moosbrugger, age 86, of Wautoma, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 17, 2019 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma.

She was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Roy and Mae (Young) Woerner.  She married Charles “Moose” Moosbrugger on Oct. 28, 1951 at Tippecanoe Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Aug....

Sep 11, 2019

Jerry Thomas Lester, age 84 of Menomonee Falls and Plainfield, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born on October 30, 1934 in Livingston, TX to Fred and Esther (Henley) Lester. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After honorable...

Sep 1, 2019

Ronald Wayne Koechell, age 82, of Oshkosh, was born Sept. 30, 1936 in Wautoma, WI, the son of Alvin and Grace Koechell.

He died of Pulmonary Fibrosis on Sept. 1, 2019. He married Christine Hornung on April 15th forty seven years ago. Ron graduated from Wautoma High School in 1954.

He is survived by his...

Aug 30, 2019

Clarence Donald Kovalski, age 89, of Wautoma, passed away Friday evening, August 30, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.

He was born April 21, 1930 in the Township of Carson, Portage County, the son of John J. and Sally Mae (Flatoff) Kovalski. He married the former Agnes Therese Ostrowski on Decmber 27, 1951 in Stevens...

Aug 27, 2019

Jacqueline A. “Jackie” (Hirtz) Tesch, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2019.  Jackie was born on March 12, 1936 in Milwaukee, daughter of John F. & Mildred (Bechteler) Hirtz.  She was a 1954 graduate of Watertown High School.  Jackie worked for Wisconsin Telephone Co. and Watertown Memorial Hospital.   She married LeRoy A....

Aug 26, 2019

Ray P. Peters passed away peacefully at his Wautoma home August 26, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.  Up to the end Ray would often say “I can’t complain, I’ve had 90 great years… a great wife, 4 great kids, great friends, and great health”.  This genuine positive attitude along with his wicked quick wit were 2 of...

Aug 23, 2019

Margaret Schubert, age 92, of Coloma, passed away Friday morning, August 23, 2019 at The Suites at Beloit Assisted Living, Beloit, WI.

She was born June 21, 1927 on a farm near Waupun, WI, the daughter of John and Hubertje (Doornwaard) Van Kleef. She married Robert F. Schubert on June 29, 1946 in Waupun. He preceded her...

Aug 18, 2019

Dennis E. Findley, age 75, of Wautoma, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha.

He was born September 22, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward and Doris (Dodge) Findley. He married the former Deborah A. Robers on December 18, 1981. She preceded him in death on September 4, 2016.

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Aug 16, 2019

Karen E. Welbon, age 61, of Wild Rose and Kansasville, WI, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 16, 2019. She is the beloved wife of Thomas M. Welbon. A complete obituary will appear when it becomes available.

Aug 13, 2019

Private services will be held.