Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" A. Miller

Feb 4, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Alvin Miller 73, of Black River Falls, (Beaver Dam /Fox Lake), passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023.

Jerry was born the son of Roland and Maralyn (Krahn) Miller on August 6, 1949. On August 7, 1974, he was united in marriage to Donna Rose Schwanke, his wife of over 48 years. He began his career at MEC...

Evelyn Jean Schuelke

Feb 1, 2023

Evelyn Jean Schuelke, age 94, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Theda Care Hospital in Waupaca. She was born in the Town of Little Wolf, daughter of the late Herbert and Evelyn May (Lawton) Wegener. Evelyn was a life-long resident of Manawa, graduating from Little Wolf High School. On October 27, 1950 she...

Marjorie J. Hotvedt

Jan 31, 2023

Marjorie J. Hotvedt, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Manawa. She was born on the family farm on July 18, 1941, in Laona, WI, daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Eastman) Chapman Sr. During Marjorie's younger years she lived and worked in Milwaukee until her sister introduced her to her future husband, Lesley N....

Marcia A. Rhone

Jan 24, 2023

 

Marcia Ann (Radtke) Rhone was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 as a result of complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.  Marcia was born on July 18, 1948 in New London, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Don and Dolores Radtke.  On August 8, 1948, Marcia became a child of God through holy...

Helen Jarchow

Jan 19, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Jarchow, age 91 of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Monarch Meadows in New London. She was born on January 26, 1931 in New Richmond, WI, daughter of the late Lawrence and Marion (Kinne) Peterson. On July 9, 1955 she was united in marriage to Merle Jarchow. He...

Thomas Radtke

Jan 15, 2023

Thomas Radtke age 84 of Weyauwega, recently residing in Menasha, passed away on January 15, 2023. Tom was born on October 10, 1938 to the late Clarence and Verna Radtke. After graduating from Weyauwega High School Tom served in the Marines from 1956 - 1958. Tom married Helen Krablien on May 12, 1962.

Tom along with his dad Clarence and...

Junior Albert Rineck

Jan 10, 2023

Junior Albert (Grandpa) Rineck, age 83, of Ogdensburg, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 17, 1939, in New London Hospital, Wisconsin, son of the late Albert Rineck and Inez (Kreklow) Rineck. Junior graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1957. Junior married his high school sweetheart Carolyn Schoen. They were married...

Mary Knaack

Jan 10, 2023

Mary J. Knaack, 76, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on January 10, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on December 19, 1946, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to the late Elmer and Anna [Heintz] Broker/Malone. She attended school in Barron, Wisconsin, and also attended Barron County Teacher's College in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Mary married Martin Knaack on...

Jeannine R. Pankow

Jan 9, 2023

Jeannine R. Pankow, age 90, went to her heavenly home on January 9, 2023 at Monarch Meadows in New London, WI. She was born on September 6, 1932, in New London, WI, daughter of the late Earl & Edna (Tornow) Thoma.

She graduated from New London High School in 1950, and then went to work at AAL in Appleton, WI...

Gary Bonikowske

Jan 8, 2023

Gary A Bonikowske, age 81, passed away peacefully at his family home on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Gary was born on October 19, 1941 to Alfred and Alice Bonikowske. He was the oldest of three children and lived on the family farm until his marriage to his high school sweetheart, Lola Mae Jossie on June 3, 1962. They built their...

Georgia Wiegert

Jan 7, 2023

Georgia E. Wiegert, age 92, of Ogdensburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday January 7, 2023. Georgia was born to Jesse and Hannah Rice in 1930 in the Town of St. Lawrence, Waupaca County.

Georgia worked at Sturm's in Manawa and then was employed by Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield. She then moved to Madison to work...

Tracy Cole

Jan 6, 2023

On January 6, 2023, our loving, energetic, and perky Tracy Ann Meadows Petit Cole was taken unexpectedly from her family and friends to her final rest; may God watch over her. Tracy was born on April 13, 1965 to Audrie and Harold Meadows in Harvey, IL. Her four older brothers, Michael, Dan, Nicky and Timothy doted on their new baby...

Linda Ponto

Jan 5, 2023

Linda (Wilcox) Ponto, age 85, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was born in the Township of Royalton on April 7, 1937, the thirteenth child of the late Harry and Jeanie (Henry) Wilcox. After attending Weyauwega High School, Linda married Alton Ponto on September 24, 1955, at St. Peter...

Sharon "Kay" Niemuth

Dec 30, 2022

Sharon "Kay" (Woods) Niemuth, age 74 of Weyauwega, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 9, 1948 in Mont Calm, West Virginia, daughter of the late Garnett and Mary (O'donnell) Woods Sr. She graduated from Mont Calm High School and worked as a car hop and waitress until she moved to Wisconsin...

Joanne Lancaster

Dec 25, 2022

Joanne Ruth Lancaster, age 90, of New London, WI, formerly of Apple River, IL passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022 in her home at the Washington Center Assisted Living in New London, WI.

She was born on July 21, 1932 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ruth (Boyce) Gum. On October 22, 1949 she...

Travis Pomeroy

Dec 21, 2022

Link for the recording of Travis's Funeral Service: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZOW8fs9acJM&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

Age 43, of Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born on October 23, 1979 in New London, son of Daniel and Sherry (Klemm) Pomeroy. Travis was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa. Travis loved the outdoors, especially...

Lawrence vanMaastricht

Dec 17, 2022

Lawrence William vanMaastricht Jr, age 56 of New London, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away Sat. Dec. 17, 2022 with his daughter and brother by his side after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born Dec. 26, 1965 in Milwaukee. He graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School in 1984. Larry could brighten any room with his kindness and...

Grace Fahser

Dec 13, 2022

Grace C. Fahser, age 89, of Manawa, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Manawa Community Nursing Center. She was born on March 12, 1933 in Marion, daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Gast) Schwede. She graduated from Marion High School in 1951. After graduation she worked for the Clintonville Transfer Lines until her marriage to Marvin...

Daniel Breitzman

Dec 11, 2022

Daniel E. Breitzman, age 74, Town of Royalton, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was born in New London, son of the late Earl and Thelma (Larsen) Breitzman. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1966. Following high school, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Dan retired in...

Dean Schramm

Dec 10, 2022

Dean F. Schramm, age 67, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  He was born on December 14, 1954 in New London, son of the late Melvin and Lynette (Hogan) Schramm. Dean worked at JBS Meat Packing in Green Bay for over 10 years. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love of fishing and hunting. Dean liked...