Obituaries

George R. Smith

George R. Smith

Oct 22, 2025

George Robert Smith, age 76 of King, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1949, son of the late George E. and Dorothy (Seifeldt) Smith.

He attended school in the Oshkosh School District. George entered the Army on January 1, 1968, and was deployed to Vietnam serving 3 years. On July 8, 1969, he married...

Marietta M. Paap

Marietta M. Paap

Nov 2, 2025

Our dear friend, stepmother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Marietta Mae Paap (nee Meyer), went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 88 years and 7 months. Through her baptism as an infant, the Savior called her and gave her a second birth to life eternal as a member of God's family. And through the saving work...

Timothy John Schultz

Timothy John Schultz

Oct 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy John Schultz of Junction City, WI. He died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, at the age of 64. Tim was born in New London, WI on May 1, 1961, the son of Mary (Van Epps) and the late Duane Schultz. Growing up in Weyauwega, his childhood was filled with happy moments...

Mitchell J. Soerens

Mitchell J. Soerens

Oct 21, 2025

Mitchell J. Soerens, age 62, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He passed quickly within the familiarity of his own home.

Mitchell was born November 5, 1962, to Kenneth and Yvonne (Yonke) Soerens in Waupaca, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed into his faith at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church. Mitch was brought up in the...

Glenn W. Drath

Glenn W. Drath

Oct 9, 2025

Glenn W. Drath, age 88, of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, passed away on October 9, 2025. Glenn was born on January 5, 1937, to William "Bill" and Irene (Clappes) Drath. He was their only child.

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

Cheryl A. Verhagen

Cheryl A. Verhagen

Oct 5, 2025

Cheryl A. Verhagen, age 60, of New London, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her loving parents, Bill and Eileen Verhagen. She is survived by her brothers: Bill (Jessica) Verhagen, Steve (Cathy) Verhagen, and John Verhagen; niece: Nicole (Mike) Laabs; nephew: Dan (Brittany) Verhagen; great nieces and nephews: Arielle, Jaxon, Karson, Brody, Madison,...

Janice Wichmann

Janice Wichmann

Oct 2, 2025

Janice Ruth Wichmann, 85, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, following a period of declining health, after a day filled with visits from many beloved family and friends.

Janice was born on March 1, 1940 in Weyauwega, WI, the daughter of Louis and Lydia (Kapitzke) Bauer. She graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1958. She...

Douglas Stockard

Douglas Stockard

Oct 1, 2025

Douglas John Stockard, 67, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on October 1, 2025 after complications from a routine heart procedure that was to be an overnight stay. Shelley was able to be by his side holding his hand and talking to him Tuesday afternoon until he took his last breath on Wednesday morning.

He was born...

Daniel Solberg

Daniel Solberg

Oct 1, 2025

Daniel Eugene Solberg (professionally known as Danny Darren), age 85, of New London, went home to the Loving Embrace of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Born on Nov. 19,1939 to Issac and Margaret Solberg in Kaukauna, he was the fifth child of 12 children born into a traditional country and bluegrass music-loving family. Music was often played...

John Suehs

John Suehs

Sep 30, 2025

John Kevin Suehs, age 66 of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. John was born on February 19, 1959, in New London to the late Carl and Loyola (Patri) Suehs. John married Teri Rae Herrick on July 10, 1982, and together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

In the 1980's, John became an EMT and...

Janice M. Schuelke

Janice M. Schuelke

Sep 27, 2025

Janice M. Schuelke, 91, of New London, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Trinity Terrace in New London. Janice was born in Marathon County on January 31, 1934, daughter of the late Clarence and Sophie (Tryba) Leary. In 1954, she graduated as a registered nurse from St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du...

BillieJo A. Rosenau

BillieJo A. Rosenau

Sep 18, 2025

BillieJo Ann (Thomack) Rosenau, 52, Manawa, WI passed away on September 18, 2025 at home. She bravely battled MS for 14 years and ALS for the last 3 years. She was born on August 9, 1973, to Mike & Sandy (Cornelius) Thomack in Iola, WI.

She loved her hand-picked husband, Rob, of almost 29 years. She cherished her daughters, Kylie and...

Susanne K. Thiel

Susanne K. Thiel

Sep 14, 2025

Susanne Kay Thiel, age 84, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born in Pendleton, OR on March 5, 1941, daughter of the late Everette and Charlane (McKinney) Perigo. Sue married Daniel Thiel in 1989, he preceded her in death on February 21, 2014.

Sue was a receptionist at Chain-O-Lakes Clinic in Waupaca for...

Jane L. Dietz

Jane L. Dietz

Sep 6, 2025

Jane L. Dietz, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born in Marinette, WI on June 20, 1947, the daughter of Ralph and Shirley (Bennette) Madden. After graduating from Oak Creek High School in 1965, she continued on to UW-Oshkosh, where she received her B.S. in Physical Education with a minor in Health Education. Jane was both a...

Gordon "Bud" Kadolph

Gordon "Bud" Kadolph

Sep 2, 2025

Gordon (Bud) Kadolph, age 97, left this world on September 2, 2025, to join his recently passed beloved wife Sharon, and his daughter Joni. He was born on November 18, 1927, in Weyauwega. He and his seven siblings were born to John and Edna Kadolph. Bud graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1946. He was involved in sports from the...

Marion Ruth Koepke

Marion Ruth Koepke

Aug 29, 2025

Marion Ruth Koepke of Appleton, entered her heavenly home on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on December 9, 1939 to the late Edwin and Elsie (Seidenberg) Zordel. She graduated from Appleton High School West and attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. On November 21, 1959, she married Don Koepke...

Orland "Ozzie" Radtke

Orland "Ozzie" Radtke

Aug 28, 2025

Orland "Ozzie" Radtke, age 81, of New London, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.Ozzie was born on October 12, 1943, in New London, the son of the late Walter and Ardis (Wall) Radtke. He grew up on the family farm in Weyauwega, where he learned the values of hard work and faith...

Teresa Semm

Teresa Semm

Aug 26, 2025

Teresa M. Semm, age 83, of Neenah, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with family by her side. She was born in Racine on September 25, 1941, daughter of the late William and Doris (Nevins) Johnson. Teresa worked as a waitress at Gills Landing and Pine Café both in Weyauwega for many years.

She is survived by...

Brenda K. Krenke

Brenda K. Krenke

Aug 22, 2025

Brenda Kay Krenke, 53, of Bear Creek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, after bravely fighting her battle with ALS. Born on December 14, 1971, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Clyde and Beverly (Bublitz) Schuelke.She graduated from Little Wolf Jr./Sr. High School in 1990 and pursued her passion of caring for others by obtaining...

Nancy A. Ferg

Nancy A. Ferg

Aug 18, 2025

Nancy Ann Ferg, age 68, of Hortonville, Wisconsin, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. Nancy was born on August 25, 1956, in New London, WI, to Wesley and Eunice Ferg. 

Growing up on her family's farm in Ogdensburg, WI, she led an active and busy childhood. She attended Little Wolf High School, she was a cheerleader, played...