Obituaries

Mary M. Kolz

Mary M. Kolz

Mar 18, 2026

Mary Martha Kolz, age 86, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully at God's chosen time on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton.

Mary was born in Amherst, Wisconsin, on June 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Nick and Eleanor (Shulfer) Trzebiatowski. She attended Fancher Catholic Grade School and graduated from Amherst High School. In 1958 she married...

Kenneth Matthew Jacobchick

Kenneth Matthew Jacobchick

Feb 23, 2026

Kenneth Matthew Jacobchick, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in the Town of Lebanon on Monday, February 23, 2026 following a valiant fight against cancer.

Ken was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 16, 1955, to Matthew and Lucille (Vosz) Jacobchick. He was raised in New Berlin and Mukwanago and graduated in 1973 from Mukwanago High School. After graduation, Ken joined Local...

Tim A. Schultz

Tim A. Schultz

Mar 6, 2026

Tim A. Schultz passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Cherry Meadows Hospice at the age of 68 from cancer. Tim was born the youngest of three children to Mayford and Jane Schultz. Tim was raised on a farm on the west end of Bear Lake in the Township of Little Wolf. Tim attended St. Paul's Lutheran School...

Victoria M. Sigl

Victoria M. Sigl

Mar 6, 2026

Victoria (Vicki) M. Knapstein Sigl, 68, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Vicki was the second daughter to Ronald & Rhodonna Knapstein born on December 6, 1957. Vicki was born in the same year as her older sister and made sure everyone she met, knew that she was an Irish twin. Vicki and her 6 siblings grew up in Royalton on...

Sally M. Jepson

Sally M. Jepson

Feb 27, 2026

Sally M. Jepson, age 83, of Manawa, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, February 27, 2026 while holding her husband Charlie's hand. He was the love of her life. She was born on February 1, 1943, daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Fenske) Kottke, on a snowy day in her grandmother's house in Manawa.

While attending Little Wolf High School,...

Karen Ann Jensen

Karen Ann Jensen

Feb 22, 2026

Karen Ann Jensen, age 88, of Waupaca, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1937. She graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1956.

She worked at Weyauwega Health Care Center, ThedaCare Waupaca, and Private In Home Health Care. Karen enjoyed embroidery, arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by two sons: Craig Jensen...

Willard E. Maas

Willard E. Maas

Feb 20, 2026

Willard Edward Maas, of Ogdensburg, age 89, almost 90, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife by his side.

Willard was born on May 30, 1936, in Appleton to William and Esther (Erdman) Maas. In July of 1959, he met the love of his life, Julie Ann Van Munn, at the Outagamie County Fair where he stole her...

Donald D. Schamber

Donald D. Schamber

Feb 7, 2026

Donald " Don" Schamber, age 61, passed away on February 7, 2026 in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. Born on September 8, 1964 in Beloit, Illinois, Don brought warmth and kindness to those around him throughout his life.

Don was known for his friendly nature and honest spirit. He had a gift for connecting with people and was always ready to lend a helping...

Lou Ann P. Hahn

Lou Ann P. Hahn

Feb 5, 2026

Lou Ann Phyllis Hahn, age 61, of Weyauwega entered her heavenly home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence.Lou Ann was born on January 26, 1965, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Arthur and Phyllis (Schroeder) Lemke. She graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1983. On April 12, 1997, she married Daniel Hahn at St. Peter Lutheran...

Harold G. Bessette

Harold G. Bessette

Jan 24, 2026

Harold George Bessette, 84, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1941, in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, to the late Fred and Marie (Zirbes) Bessette. Harold married Sandra (Brockhaus) Bessette on January 19, 1963, at St. Bridges Catholic Church in Royalton. Harold enjoyed serving his...

Eloyious I. Bonikowske

Eloyious I. Bonikowske

Jan 23, 2026

Eloyious I. Bonikowske, age 92, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1933, in Town of Union, to Ervin and Sadie (Fahser) Schoen. Eloyious married Robert (Bob) Bonikowske on June 23, 1951. They owned and worked hard on the farm in Ogdensburg until 1987, when they moved to Manawa....

Oscar B. Soriano

Oscar B. Soriano

Jan 22, 2026

Oscar B. Soriano, age 47, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1978, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Benito Soriano Guerrero and Maria Ortega Martinez. He was presently working at Granite Valley Forest Products in New London.

He loved to sit and listen to music, and watch old...

James L. Besaw

James L. Besaw

Jan 20, 2026

James (Jim) Lewis Besaw, age 87, from Manawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 20th, 2026. He entered into his heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home, as he had wanted.

James was born May 17th, 1938, in New London, Wisconsin, the son of Edward and Myrna (Roberts) Besaw. He had eight brothers and three sisters-a bustling,...

Edwin W. Flater

Edwin W. Flater

Jan 12, 2026

Edwin William Flater, age 84, of Manawa, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 12, 2026.

Ed was born on June 21, 1941, on the family farm in Manawa, one of four siblings. He attended Green Valley School and worked at Jones Farm Store, Trade Winds, and the Veterans Home in King until his retirement.

Ed loved hunting, fishing, shooting...

Betty Drath

Betty Drath

Jan 8, 2026

Betty Jean Drath, age 84, of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, passed away on January 8, 2026. Betty was born on February 18, 1941 to Ed C. and Caroline M. Tessen.

Betty married Glenn Drath on June 27, 1959. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. During that time, they raised five children on their dairy farm in Ogdensburg.

During her career she worked...

James P. Tiefel

James P. Tiefel

Jan 6, 2026

To view Pastor James P. Tiefel's funeral service, please use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihM3e40VrXw 

James P. Tiefel, 76, passed into glory on January 6, 2026. A service of Christian Funeral will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Morning Star Lutheran Church (N171W20131 Highland Road), Jackson, WI. Family members will welcome guests beginning at 11:00 AM until 1:15...

Helen K. Milliron

Helen K. Milliron

Dec 26, 2025

Helen K. Milliron passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Helen was born and raised in Ohio. She lived most of her early years in Powhatan Point, Ohio and moved to Manawa, Wisconsin in 1997. She loved her grandchildren more than anything. She was a dog lover and enjoyed working crosswords, coloring, puzzles, and going for long rides in the...

Jay D. Curtiss

Jay D. Curtiss

Dec 23, 2025

Jay Dean Curtiss, age 56, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born on March 25, 1969, in New London, Wisconsin, to Donald Curtiss and Dorothy (Nitzske) Curtiss.

Jay was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Shiocton. He attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School and was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Andrew M. Strobusch

Andrew M. Strobusch

Dec 22, 2025

To view Andy's memorial service, please click here and register to watch: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2NzE4OTc4ODM5NTAwNiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Andy was born on July 3, 1986 in Cudahy Wisconsin. He was adopted by his living parents, Mary Ruth (Sheard) and Alan Dean Strobusch. He found peace on December 22, 2025 after a fierce battle with gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma.

Andy graduated from Waupaca High School in May of 2005. He went...

Joseph F. Paider

Joseph F. Paider

Dec 20, 2025

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Joseph (Joe) Francis Paider, 81, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful friend to many.

Joe will always be remembered for his servant's heart, being quick with a joke, and living...