Obituaries

Daniel George Radtke

Daniel George Radtke

Jun 15, 2026

Daniel George Radtke, 76, died in his home in early June.

Dan was an extremely kindhearted man who tried to find the best in all people. He was resilient and persevered through many challenges. Honesty and fairness were embedded in his soul, and guided many of his relationships and interactions with people.

Dan based his entire life in the New London /...

Stella Rose Cornelius

Stella Rose Cornelius

Jun 12, 2026

Stella Rose (Menting) Cornelius, age 92, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1933 in Phlox, Wisconsin to Albert and Rose (DeBroux) Menting. She married Bernard Cornelius on January 19, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2012.

Stella enjoyed weaving rugs, baking cookies, and baking pies for...

Sharon Diane Riske

Sharon Diane Riske

Jun 5, 2026

Sharon D. Riske, age 77, of Manawa, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born on December 2, 1948 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Leonard and Elnora (Krieser) Desens. Sharon graduated from Marion High School. On July 11, 1970, she was united in marriage to Donald Riske. He preceded her in death...

Annette May Pamperin

Annette May Pamperin

Jun 4, 2026

Annette "Ann" May Pamperin, age 62, passed away from cancer on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Appleton Regional Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1964, daughter of Larry and Jan Martochko.

Ann is survived by her loving husband, Kurt Pamperin; daughter, Becky Schmoll (Chris Ritchie); granddaughter, Angel; mother, Jan Martochko; brother, Mike Martochko (Cindy Cheek); sister, Mary Keehn; brother-in-law, Mike...

Mina M. Miller

Mina M. Miller

Jun 4, 2026

Mina M. Miller, age 93 of Waupaca, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born September 27, 1932, in Spirit Falls, WI, daughter of the late Kelly and Almeda (Fields) Crowell. Mina married James Miller on December 1, 1962, and they shared 59 years together until his passing on November 10, 2022.

Mina is survived by...

Janet M. Bauer

Janet M. Bauer

Jun 2, 2026

Janet M. Bauer, age 72, of New London, entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 25, 1953, in New London, the daughter of the late Geary and Kathleen (Mulroy) Wilson.

Janet graduated from New London High School before earning a bachelor's degree in education from UW-Stevens Point. On June...

Mark J. Craig

Mark J. Craig

May 30, 2026

Mark James Craig, a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and hero went to his heavenly home at the age of 62 on Saturday, May 30, 2026 after a short and courageous battle with kidney cancer. Mark, also known as Chester by many, was born November 24, 1963, son of Donald Lewis and Mary Ann (Knudsen) Craig at the...

Douglas Robert Duxbury

Douglas Robert Duxbury

May 27, 2026

Douglas Robert Duxbury, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Doug was born on August 25, 1972, to Robert and Joan Duxbury. As the middle child of three, he spent his childhood in Mosinee alongside his siblings and close friends, making lifelong memories and enjoying endless adventures together.

Doug was an excellent athlete with a lifelong love of...

Duane "Woody" M. Niemuth

Duane "Woody" M. Niemuth

May 14, 2026

Duane "Woody" M. Niemuth, age 89, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Shawano Hospital. He was born to the late Harvey and Lucille (Hansen) Niemuth on May 13, 1937.

Woody worked for Gabriels Flower Shop and Floral Hill Cemetery, both in New London. When his younger brother Glen started his business, he helped him out some...

Loretta Jean Skewes

Loretta Jean Skewes

May 4, 2026

Loretta Jean Skewes passed away peacefully in Sun Prairie, WI on May 4, 2026. A lifelong teacher, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. For 94 years, she walked this world with grace, kindness, resilience, and a heart especially tender toward children.

Her love for children was woven throughout her life. She faithfully served with the New London...

Thomas Paul Lubinski

Thomas Paul Lubinski

May 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that Jeremy Lubinski and Audrey Lubinski announce the passing of our father and husband, Thomas P. Lubinski of Waupaca, on May 4, 2026, after a brief illness.

Tom truly enjoyed his pets, gardening, friends, and Harley rides. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and he is finally now at peace.

The family appreciates...

Elaine Lois Zuge

Elaine Lois Zuge

May 1, 2026

Elaine Lois (Lange) Zuge, age 94, of Manawa, WI, died peacefully on May 1, 2026, and has now entered into her heavenly home. 

Elaine was born on the Lange family farm in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on March 2, 1932, to Walter W. and Lillian L. (Carey) Lange. She was baptized on March 20, 1932 (Palm Sunday). Elaine confirmed...

Joyce Joan Ponto

Joyce Joan Ponto

May 1, 2026

Joyce J. Ponto went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born on March 4, 1932, daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Jensen) Murray, in the Town of Leon, Waushara County. She graduated from high school in 1949. She then married Don Ponto, Sr. in Winona, MN.

Joyce and Don...

Ardella D. Pethke

Ardella D. Pethke

Apr 30, 2026

Ardella Doris (Flater) Pethke went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born on January 19th, 1934 in the Township of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, the daughter of the late William Jr. and Alice (Polley) Flater. She attended Green Valley School as well as St. Paul's in Manawa and graduated from Manawa High School (Class of...

Lucille Ellen Hahn

Lucille Ellen Hahn

Apr 28, 2026

Lucille Ellen "Lucy" Hahn (née Krause), age 99, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in Manawa, Wisconsin. Born on March 26, 1927, in Manawa, Lucy spent nearly a century as a cherished member of her community. Lucille was united in marriage to Leonard “Butch” Hahn. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1980.

Lucy dedicated much of her life...

Ruth Anna Nemmetz

Ruth Anna Nemmetz

Apr 23, 2026

Ruth A Nemmetz, age 100, Town of Union, went to her heavenly home on April 23, 2026. Ruth was born on December 11, 1925 in the Township of Caledonia, WI, daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Drews) Tews. She was baptized as a child of God as Ruth Anna Magdalena Tews two weeks later by Pastor August Mueller at...

Jean M. Krause

Jean M. Krause

Apr 16, 2026

Jean M. Krause, age 87,of Symco/Manawa, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1938 in Elmhurst, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Skeltis) Thompson. Jean married Erdwin Krause on Sept 2, 1969 in Wheaton, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2025.

Jean enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, shopping, and playing on her tablet.

She is...

Jacqueline M. Wendlandt

Jacqueline M. Wendlandt

Apr 16, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Mary (Botting) Wendlandt, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Jackie was born in Racine on April 8, 1951, the daughter of the late Ruth (Mansell) and Richard "Dick" Botting. Jackie attended grade school at St. Rita Catholic School and graduated from Horlick High in 1969. She earned her bachelor's degree...

Deborah A. "Kubba" Jonely

Deborah A. "Kubba" Jonely

Apr 14, 2026

Deborah A. "Kubba" Jonely, age 66, of New London, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. She was born on May 5, 1959 in New London, daughter of the late Kenneth and Alice (Hidde) Jonely. Kubba was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega and graduated from...

Albert H. Hardy Jr.

Albert H. Hardy Jr.

Apr 7, 2026

Albert Hardy, age 93, Town of Lind, Waupaca County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born in Brookfield on May 14, 1932, son of the late Albert Sr. and Emma Hardy. Al married Elisabeth Pope on June 27, 1959.

He is survived by two daughters, two granddaughters, two great grandsons, two son-in-laws, and many brothers, sisters, nieces,...