OBITUARIES

Sep 20, 2017

James A. Zuehlke Sr., age 69, of Coloma passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton.

He was born Nov. 22, 1947 in Redgranite, the son of George and April (Starks) Zuehlke. He married Nancy L. Taubitz on Nov. 4, 1981 in Plainfield.

Jim was employed at Triple C Farms and Paramount...

Sep 18, 2017

Theresa Hauschild, age 90, of Neshkoro and Wautoma passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 18th, 2017, following complications from a recent fall and hip surgery. Theresa was born on July 22, 1927 in Kikinda, former Yugoslavia, daughter of Katharina (Bauer) and Johann Renji.  After WWII, as a 21 year old, she immigrated to French Quebec Canada...

Sep 17, 2017

Theodore “Ted” R. Bauer, age 79 of Wautoma, died on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born on November 4, 1937 in Waukesha to E. Paul and Esther (Wiegner) Bauer. He graduated from Wautoma High School, Class of 1955. On November 7, 1959 he married Judith “Judy” A. Schwersinske at Holy Apostle Catholic Church...

Sep 12, 2017

James (Jim) Francis Michaels, 78, of La Crosse, WI died suddenly of a cardiac event while doing what he loved, fishing, at his lake home in Wautoma, WI on September 12, 2017.

Jim is survived by his wife, Bette (Elizabeth) of 55 years, their children Jeff and Becky (Lund) Michaels, Chris and Vicki (Habermeyer) Michaels, Susan and...

Sep 12, 2017

Louise {Wezze} Randall, 56, Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 12th. She was born to Ray and Dorothy Evans on December 21st, 1961.

She is survived by her mother Dorothy Evans, Wautoma, sisters; Lorraine Barrington, Almond; Blanche (Larry) Bockin King; brother, Gerald (Connie) Evans, Wis Rapids; sons, Mark (Angela) Mankowski, Pine River; Joseph Mankowski, Wautoma; brother in...

Sep 5, 2017

Lorraine H. Hudziak, age 90, of Wautoma, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 5, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Berlin.

She was born April 28, 1927 in Lohrville, the daughter of Attilio and Ella (Passarelli) DeLaura. She married Leonard L. Hudziak on Nov. 10, 1951 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1984.

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Sep 3, 2017

Janet Elaine Arveson, 69, died Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Appleton Medical Center. Surrounded with the love of family, Janet died after a courageous battle with cancer.

The daughter of Leo and M. Jeanette (Holmes) Arveson, Janet grew up on the family farm near Mt. Morris. A 1965 graduate of Wautoma High School, she attended Waldorf...

Sep 3, 2017

Brian Dallapiazza of Wild Rose, WI gained his wings on Sunday September 3, 2017 at the age of 37. Brian was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 26, 1979, the son of Mark and Michelle Dallapiazza.

Brian is survived by parents Michelle Dallapiazza & Mark Dallapiazza, Brother Avery Dallapiazza (Jessica), Sister Shannon Dallapiazza, Brother Charles Dallapiazza, Grandmother Beverly...

Aug 31, 2017

Marilyn Ann Luedtke Rucks, age 86, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Wautoma and Kaukauna, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2017 at St. Francis Terrace in Fond du Lac.

She was born June 3, 1931 in Baldwin, WI the daughter of Arthur and Mildred (Olson) Lee. She married Victor Luedtke on June 17, 1949 in Caldonea,...

Aug 30, 2017

John S. McGregor, age 78 of Wild Rose, died on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home following a 7 year battle against Leukemia. He was born on June 16, 1939 in Berlin to Glen and Thora (Hanson) McGregor. John graduated from Berlin High School with the Class of 1957. On May 8, 1993 he married Diane M. Junek...

Aug 22, 2017

Jerry Miller, age 59, of Wautoma, died suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident in the Township of Newton, Marquette County.

He was born March 3, 1958 in Illinois, the son of Ronald and Velma (Conto) Miller. He married Patti R. Clark on Jan. 19, 1990 in Wautoma.

Jerry...

Aug 22, 2017

Verna Mae Bursack, age 90 of Wautoma, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Wild Rose Manor. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Wautoma to Albert and Alma (Schrank) Schubert. Verna graduated from Wautoma High School with the Class of 1945 and on June 30, 1945 she married Arthur Bursack in Wautoma. Verna cared for her family...

Aug 21, 2017

George Richard Hughes, age 73 of Marshfield, formerly of Wautoma and Chicago, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born on April, 13, 1944 in Chicago. In his early years, George owned and operated a Disco in the 70’s and different restaurants. In his later years he worked as a drywall installer....

Aug 21, 2017

Gregory H. “Whitey” Pfaller, age 69, of Wautoma, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 21, 2017 at his home.

He was born Nov. 6, 1947 in Milwaukee, the oldest of 10 children to Richard and Marjorie (Stoecker) Pfaller, Sr.

Whitey attended St. Lawrence Grade School and was a graduate of Pius XI High School in...

Aug 18, 2017

Marlene M. Stafford, age 78, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 18, 2017.

She was born Jan. 27, 1939 in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Charles and Clara (Krueger) Launders. She married James K. Stafford on Nov. 1, 1958.

Marlene was a graduate of Oakfield High School. She and her husband...

Jul 26, 2017

Jeanne P.L. Ricci, age 98, formerly of Lake Alpine, rural Wautoma passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, July 26, 2017 at Village Pointe Commons Assisted Living in Grafton, WI.

She was born February 19, 1919 in Aurelia, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Signa (Wilson) Suiter. She married Ambrose S. Ricci on September 8, 1945 in Milwaukee. He...

Jul 23, 2017

Audrey K. Oertel, age 71 of Wautoma, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Medford on March 8, 1946, 1 of 14 children, to Woodrow and Evelyn (Rinehart) Romens. Audrey grew up in the Colby area. After high school, she moved to Milwaukee and met her future...

Jul 20, 2017

Geraldine “Geri” Dobs, age 79, of Wautoma, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her home following a brief bout with cancer.

She was born Nov. 4, 1937 in South Milwaukee, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Udvare) Hull. She married Robert Dobs on Sept. 8, 1956 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Milwaukee.

Geri...

Jul 19, 2017

Josephine M. Houk, age 58, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home.

She was born September 6, 1958 in Waukesha, the daughter of Pedro and Bonnie (Martinez) Garcia. She married Rodney D. Houk on January 1, 2000 in East Troy, WI.

Josephine resided in Waukesha and later in Mukwonago before moving...

Jul 19, 2017

Robert E. “Bob” Teske, formerly of Milwaukee, joined his beloved wife Rachel (Kohnke) in heaven on July 19, 2017 at the age of 91.

Bob was raised in Princeton, Wisconsin, the son of the late Gus and Emma (Schewe) Teske Jr. He served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Tarawa as...