Obituaries

William J. Kinsman

William J. Kinsman

Nov 22, 2025

William J. Kinsman (Bill) passed away at his home in Manawa, WI on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Those that knew him might agree that this is the ultimate research trip for his longtime interest in near death experiences and strong belief in life after death.

Bill was born on March 17, 1932 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green...

Gerald C. Witterholt

Gerald C. Witterholt

Nov 17, 2025

Gerald C. Witterholt, age 77, of Fremont, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1948, in Elkhorn, WI. Gerald married JoAnne (Tank) on October 26, 1974 in Shawano. 

Gerald was a laborer at Neenah Foundry for 25 years and retired in 2004. He loved fishing, hunting, farming, traveling, cheering on the Brewers...

Elizabeth A. Tease

Elizabeth A. Tease

Nov 6, 2025

Elizabeth (Liz) A. Tease, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Waupaca Hospital. Elizabeth was born on December 10, 1978 to Edna and Greg Johnson and spent most of her life in the Waupaca area.

She is survived by two children: Beau Tease and Raine Weinmann; two siblings: Sabrina Johnson and Gregory Johnson (Lauren); parents: Edna...

Keenan G. Brace

Keenan G. Brace

Nov 5, 2025

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Keenan Gregory Brace on November 5, 2025. Born on August 24, 1993, Keenan was not only a brother but a loyal friend, big dreamer and adventurer in life. Growing up we enjoyed countless adventures of building forts, fishing, basketball tournaments and getting into trouble. He was passionate about his...

Russell C. Schefelker

Russell C. Schefelker

Nov 5, 2025

Russell C. Schefelker, age 74, passed to heavenly glory on November 5, 2025 at Primrose in Appleton. He was born on February 27, 1951 to Everett and Rita (Jensen) Schefelker at New London Community Hospital. He grew up in the township of Little Wolf on the homestead farm of his great-grandfather (Herman).

Russ started his education in a one-room school in...

Gordon G. Rosenau

Gordon G. Rosenau

Nov 5, 2025

Gordon Gerald Rosenau, age 80, of Manawa, passed away on November 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 30th, 1945, to Clarence E. Rosenau and Dorothy E. (Voss) Rosenau. Gordon lived a life defined by unwavering dedication, spirited resolve, and a mischievous heart.

Gordon was a man of immense strength that never backed down from a...

Patsy S. Hansen

Patsy S. Hansen

Nov 5, 2025

Patsy (Pat) S. Hansen, age 92 of Waupaca, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born during a snowstorm on a farm near Bethany, Missouri on January 31, 1933, daughter of the late Leland (former mayor of Bethany) and Pauline (Daniel) Magee. She was a graduate of Bethany High School and Iowa State University. Pat married Wayne Hansen...

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...

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...

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...