Obituaries

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...

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...

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)....

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...

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,...

Ruth A. Clifton

Ruth A. Clifton

Mar 22, 2026

Ruth Ann Clifton, age 85, of Manawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Ruthann (DeWert) Brown.

On February 20, 1960 she married Doug Clifton. Prior to retiring, Ruth worked in human resources. Doug and Ruth spent much of their time together exploring the islands of Hawaii. Her favorite past times...

Susan M. Powell

Susan M. Powell

Mar 21, 2026

Susan M. Powell, age 70, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. She was born in Tigerton, WI, daughter of the late Marvin and Doris (Peterson) Diem.

Susan graduated from New London High School in 1973. She married Charles Bonikowske and had three boys. They would later divorce. She then married Steven Powell and they had a "Brady Bunch"...

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...

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...