Obituaries

John M. Platta

John M. Platta

May 18, 2025

John Michael Platta, 32, of Weyauwega, formerly of Waupaca, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1992 in Wausau to Lee and Michele Mirek-Platta.

As a young boy, John enjoyed playing sports with his friends and classmates. He was especially proud of his Waupaca Youth Baseball teams and a highlight was winning the 2002 W.Y.B....

Jeanette R. Rivers

Jeanette R. Rivers

May 16, 2025

Jeanette Ruth Rivers (Honey), 90, of Manawa, Wisconsin passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, with her family by her side.

She was born on September 12, 1934, in Chicago, IL to the late Achiel and Esther (Braun) Henderickx. She married B. Hall Rivers on September 27, 1952.

Jeanette is survived by her children: David Rivers (Diane), Jan Hass (Jim), Mark Rivers,...

Dale W. Kirsch

Dale W. Kirsch

May 13, 2025

Dale William Kirsch died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his home in the Town of Royalton, WI. Dale was born September 26, 1946 in Cheboygan, Michigan, to Muriel and Ike Kirsch. Dale spent 40 years with the love of his life, Barb Kennedy. Together they enjoyed going to the casino and sitting on their porch. He often would...

John F. Flynn

John F. Flynn

May 11, 2025

John Franklin "Jack" Flynn, age 81, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin. Born on January 18, 1944, in Manawa, Wisconsin, Jack lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his work, deep connections with family and friends, and an enduring sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.

Jack spent 35 years working full-time...

John G. Faskell

John G. Faskell

May 5, 2025

John G. Faskell, age 72, Township of Mukwa, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born October 7, 1952, in New London, son of the late Bernard and Evalina (Paronto) Faskell.

He graduated May 21,1970 from Little Wolf High School and took over running the family dairy farm on May...

Thomas L. Schuelke

Thomas L. Schuelke

Apr 26, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Lee Schuelke, town of Lind, Waupaca Co, age 65, passed away surrounded by his children on April 26, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1959, in New London, the son of Maynard Sr and Janice (Leary) Schuelke. He graduated from Manawa High School in 1979 and started working at the Neenah Foundry, where he worked until he...

Alan L. Manthey

Alan L. Manthey

Apr 26, 2025

Alan "Al" Manthey, age 67, of Ogdensburg, WI, passed away with family by his side and was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after his fight against cancer. He was born on February 17, 1958, to Gerald and Arlene (Kesler) Manthey in Honolulu, HI.

Al attended Turner High School and graduated in 1976. After graduation, he went...

Carol A. Juergens

Carol A. Juergens

Apr 26, 2025

Carol Ann Juergens (Heidenberger), age 90, of Manawa, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born January 4, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Robert John and Rizpah Mirium (Norton) Heidenberger. Carol was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on January 19, 1936, and confirmed in the Christian faith at North Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...

Chris R. Roehl

Chris R. Roehl

Apr 16, 2025

Chris Ryan Roehl, age 48, of Manawa, WI, passed away, a result of an accident, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1976, the "number one" son to Ryan and Nancy Roehl.

Anyone that knew Chris knew he was a hard worker, always busy making money. As a young boy he started cutting up deer in the...

Mark William Thayer III

Mark William Thayer III

Apr 16, 2025

Mark "Skip" William Thayer III, age 77, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on April 16, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1948 in New London to the late Mark and Dorothy (O'Brien) Thayer. Mark married the love of his life, Carol (Noffke) Thayer on June 25, 2016 in New London at Victory Church.

Mark was given the nickname...

Marion Young

Marion Young

Apr 12, 2025

Marion (Pat) Rose (Thompson) Young, age 92, of Manawa, WI, passed away April 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Marion was born on October 10, 1932, to Walter and Nellie Thompson in New London, WI. She was named after the wild roses that her mother saw growing outside the town of Marion, WI and grew up on...

Susan A. Brigham

Susan A. Brigham

Apr 9, 2025

Susan Ann Brigham, age 61 of New London, WI, left this earthly life and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Sue was born on July 6, 1963, daughter of William Heineman and Delores (Knapp) Heineman. Sue graduated from New London High School in 1981, where she lettered 3 years on the varsity basketball team and played the...

Joyce E. Chady

Joyce E. Chady

Apr 3, 2025

Joyce E. Chady passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Theda Care Hospital in Neenah, WI. She was born on February 22, 1940, in Split Rock, WI to Alfred and Emma Schmidt. She graduated from Marion High School in 1958. She was married to William Chady on October 21, 1967. She worked at Zwickers in Waupaca and the...

James H. Brown

James H. Brown

Mar 26, 2025

Sadly, James Hewett Brown, son of Hobart and Flora Belle, born in Washington, NC, and a graduate of Washington High School class of 1967, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Hewett was a scholar of the first class and graduated high school with an overall grade average of over 98. He later graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1974 with a...

Kathryn M. Flater

Kathryn M. Flater

Mar 22, 2025

Kathryn Mae Flater (Rasmussen), age 79, of Manawa, very peacefully took her last breath and God took her home on Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, at 4:00 a.m.

Kathryn was born on October 14, 1945 in Waupaca, one of five siblings. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1963 and worked at the Manawa Nursing Home for 32 years. Kathryn loved...

Darlene J. Dohm

Darlene J. Dohm

Mar 21, 2025

Darlene Jane Dohm, 67, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on March 21, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1957 in Waupaca to John and Mary (Thompson) Swenson Jr. Darlene married Chuck Dohm and they later divorced.

Darlene loved being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidering, sewing and taking care of her family. She also liked fishing with...

Jay M. Pethke

Jay M. Pethke

Mar 20, 2025

Jay Mark Pethke, age 60, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, November 3rd, 1964, in Iola, to Walter and Elaine (Bestul) Pethke. Jay married Cynthia (Cindy) Reeck on November 2nd, 1985, in Symco, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

Jay graduated high school in 1983, from Little Wolf High School in Manawa. From there...

Romilda A. Timm

Romilda A. Timm

Mar 12, 2025

Romilda A. Timm, age 85, of Weyauwega, passed away at Bethany Home in Waupaca, on March 12, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1940, in Keshena, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Laverne Akey and Bernard Frechette. On December 28, 1960, she was united in marriage to Dennis Timm.

Together, they had four children: 

Todd (Kristine) Timm, Oshkosh. Grandchildren: Eric, Oshkosh;...

Barbara J. Hecht

Barbara J. Hecht

Mar 11, 2025

Barbara Jean Hecht, age 78, of Weyauwega, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at New London Medical Center in New London, WI. She was born on August 8, 1946, in Geneva, IL, daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (Read) Lauck.

Barb, as she was lovingly known, lived a life dedicated to education and helping others. She spent...

Penny A. Grundman

Penny A. Grundman

Mar 6, 2025

Penny Ann (Rossman) Grundman, 75, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Born on May 15, 1949, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Penny dedicated her life to her family, faith, and community. She retired from the Weyauwega-Fremont School District working both in the cafeteria and as a custodian. She loved her job and took great joy in seeing all the kids...