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Zella Goodwin

Zella Goodwin

Nov 26, 2013

Zella Goodwin, age 86, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Hancock, Minocqua and Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, November 26, 2013 at Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born June 8, 1928 in Adams County, the daughter of Claude and Elma (Surls) Mattox. She married Charles Goodwin on June 13, 1959 in the City of West Allis. After...

Arden Pooch

Arden Pooch

Nov 13, 2013

Arden L. Pooch, age 55, of Westfield passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born January 19, 1958 in Columbus, the son of Marvin and Agnes (Ebert) Pooch. Arden worked as a self-employed home builder in the area. He is survived by two sons, Andrew (Amanda) Pooch, Wautoma and Bradley Pooch, Rumely, MI; and...

M. Sabel

M. Sabel

Nov 13, 2013

M. Elizabeth Lawrence Sabel, age 90, passed away November 13, 2013, at Bridgewood Nursing and Rehab Center, Neenah, WI. She was born Jan. 7, 1923 in New Concord, OH, the daughter of David C. and Nancy M. (Kennedy) Proudfit. She married Robert C. Lawrence on May 3, 1944. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1997. Elizabeth married Gilbert...

Alan Schmude

Alan Schmude

Nov 7, 2013

Alan W. Schmude, age 66, of Stevens Point, passed away Thursday morning, November 7, 2013 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born July 29, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Harvey D. and Emily J. (Sprafka) Schumde. Alan attended Lincoln Center School in Stevens Point. He was later employed at Community Industries and...

Allen Barrington

Allen Barrington

Nov 1, 2013

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LaVerne Pomplun

LaVerne Pomplun

Oct 31, 2013

On Oct. 31st our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend was called to put down her cares and burdens to rest in eternity with her Lord and Savior. LaVerne was born May 6, 1928 on a farm near Germania, WI, the daughter of Otto and Ella (Muehrer) Hell. LaVerne graduated from Westfield High School in 1946 and pursued...

Jeffrey Donner

Jeffrey Donner

Oct 29, 2013

JEFFREY J. DONNER, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2013 after a short battle from a treated tooth infection. He was a 1995 Ocon. H.S. graduate. He was the loving husband of 7 years to Shana (Kantola) Donner, and as Jeffrey said just last month; "she's my soul mate". He was a sensitive and caring father to his...

Harold Schafer

Harold Schafer

Oct 27, 2013

Harold "Bud" Schafer, age 88, of Almond, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, October 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 27, 1925 in Joliet, IL, the son of William and Louis(Engelbrecht) Schafer. He married the former Doris M. Brown of March 4, 1966. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2012. He...

Sonia Siegel

Sonia Siegel

Oct 25, 2013

Sonia Mary Siegel, 71, Wautoma, journeyed peacefully to her heavenly home on October 25, 2013 after her difficult battle with cancer. She was born February 17, 1942 in Cowley, England to Mary (Marge) and Ronald Thurley. Her father was killed fighting for Great Britain during WWII when she was only 6 months old. She Graduated from Wautoma High School and...

Nicholas Lauters

Nicholas Lauters

Oct 23, 2013

Nicholas P. Lauters, age 76, of Wild Rose, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, while vacationing with his wife in Killarney, Ireland. He was born January 10, 1937 in Port Washington, the son of Nicholas J. and Rose (Egerer) Lauters. He married Nancy A. Toebe on November 10, 1956 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Milwaukee. Mr. Lauters was...

Robert Hartling Jr

Robert Hartling Jr

Oct 19, 2013

Robert Hartling Jr.(Bob) age 79, passed away October 19, 2013 holding the hand of his cherished love Mary Rivera. Loving father of Jill (David) Beall, Jeff Hartling, Julie (Greg Lahners) Hartling and Jay (Christy) Hartling. Dear grandfather of Heather (Todd) Ballantine, Elyse (Cody) Kidd, Charlie, Colton, Bryn, Griffin, Quinlan. Great-grandfather of Caden. Further survived by his ex-wife Bonny Meyer, Aunt...

Mary Crawford

Mary Crawford

Oct 16, 2013

Mary Jane Crawford, age 80, died unexpectedly on October 16, 2013 at her home in Hancock. A memorial service will be held at a later date. PDF Printable Version

Isabell Kemnetz

Isabell Kemnetz

Oct 16, 2013

Isabell E. Kemnetz, age 94, of Hancock, passed away Wednesday morning, October 16, 2013 at Silver Lake Manor in Wautoma. She was born February 13, 1919 east of Harrisville, the daughter of Edward and Tillie (Duesterhoeft) Briese. She married Vilas E. Kemnetz on September 6, 1936. He preceded her in death on November of 1975. Mrs. Kemnetz farmed with her...

Samuel Waala

Samuel Waala

Oct 11, 2013

Samuel "Sam" L. Waala, age 74, passed away on October 11, 2013 at Silver Lake manor, Wautoma. He was born on October 29, 1938 in Mt. Morris to Laurence and Mary (Jenks) Waala. Sam graduated from Wautoma High School and then entered the U. S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. He married Helena Michalak on October 5, 1963 in...

Colleen Krempleski

Colleen Krempleski

Oct 7, 2013

Colleen LeRae Krempleski, age 87 of Wautoma, passed away on October 7, 2013 at Wild Rose Manor where she had been a resident for the past 2 years. She was born on January 3, 1926 in Barron, WI, the daughter of Louis and Martha (Anderson) Dahl. Colleen married Stanley Krempleski on July 21, 1956 in West Allis. He preceded her...

Lorraine Ashley

Lorraine Ashley

Oct 5, 2013

Lorraine Ashley, age 96, of Hancock, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Heartland House in Wautoma. She was born December 30, 1916 to Benjamin and Hannah (Mirgeler) Hales,Village of Hancock. Lorraine graduated from Hancock High School in 1934. She worked at Walkers Store in Hancock for three years. She attended and graduated from Waushara County Normal-Wautoma and Wisconsin State...

Edna Ratajczak

Edna Ratajczak

Sep 29, 2013

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Lauraine Raatz

Lauraine Raatz

Sep 16, 2013

Lauraine L. Raatz, age 98 of Wautoma passed away Monday morning, September 16, 2013 at Berlin memorial Hospital. She was born at home in the Town of Wautoma on September 17, 1914 the daughter of Arthur F. and Ida L. (Schluter) Sauerbrei. Lauraine married Richard F. Raatz on January 14, 1931 in Wautoma. He preceded her in death on January...

Joanne Kraus

Joanne Kraus

Sep 15, 2013

JOANNE B. KRAUS Joanne B. "Jo" Kraus, age 74, of rural Wautoma, passed away Sunday evening, September 15, 2013, at her residence. She was born April 10, 1939 in New London, the daughter of Oscar A. and Ruth (Zeinert) Linstedt. She married Gerald L. "Jerry" Kraus on July 22, 1961 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in the Town of Winchester,...

Carollee Norquist

Carollee Norquist

Sep 12, 2013

Carollee M. Norquist, age 50, of Hancock, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, September 12, 2013 at her mother's home in Plainfield. She was born January 13, 1963 in Wild Rose, the daughter of Richard and Lauretta (Zielinski) Beggs Sr. She married Brad Norquist on October 18, 1998. Carollee graduated from Tri-County High School in Plainfield. She attended Marquette University and...

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