Obituaries

Waldemar 'Baldy' Kaminski

Waldemar 'Baldy' Kaminski

Jun 21, 2019

Waldemar “Baldy” Paul Kaminski, age 80, of Appleton, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Century Oaks Assisted Living in Appleton. He was born in the Town of Lind, Waupaca County, son of the late Walter and Lena (Kraft) Kaminski. Baldy lived and farmed in the Town of Lind most of his life. He also worked...

Harold H. Spiegelberg

Harold H. Spiegelberg

Jun 17, 2019

Harold H. Spiegelberg, age 97, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. He was born in Dale, Wisconsin on January 28, 1922, son of the late Louis and Amelia (Bigalke) Spiegelberg. On October 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Hattie Togstad. She preceded him in death in 2007....

Carolyn M. Halverson

Carolyn M. Halverson

Jun 12, 2019

Carolyn Mae Halverson, age 79, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. She was born on November 19, 1939 to the late Walter and Edna Stelzner. Carolyn was united in marriage to Kenneth Halverson on September 12, 1964 at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church...

Irene B. Peterson

Irene B. Peterson

Jun 12, 2019

Irene Betty (Price) Peterson, age 98, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

A complete obituary will be posted when finalized.

Gerald Lee Kennedy

Gerald Lee Kennedy

Jun 10, 2019

Gerald Lee Kennedy, age 80, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. He was born on August 10, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of the late Craig and Bernita (Keating) Kennedy. Jerry graduated from West Division High School in Milwaukee in 1956. Following high school, he proudly served...

Gladys L. Lorenz

Gladys L. Lorenz

Jun 8, 2019

Gladys Lily Lorenz, age 99, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega. She was born on June 14, 1919, in Bear Creek, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Jorgensen) Meidam. Gladys graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1937. On December 18, 1943, she was united in marriage...

Frances M. Knack

Frances M. Knack

Jun 4, 2019

Frances Marie Knack , age 87, of King, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was born on October 28, 1931, in Bear Creek, daughter of the late Louis and Lavina (Young) Lorge. On June 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to Otto C. Knack. He preceded her in death in 2005. Frances was a...

Verlyn 'Moose' Strebe

Verlyn 'Moose' Strebe

May 27, 2019

Verlyn “Moose” C. Strebe, age 81, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Manawa Community Nursing Center. He was born on July 6, 1937 in the Town of Weyauwega, son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Oppor) Strebe. On May 22, 1965, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Arndt at St....

Paul J. Gehrke

Paul J. Gehrke

May 8, 2019

Paul Junior Gehrke died peacefully on May 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Residence, New London, WI. He was 87. Paul was born on November 26, 1931 in Waupaca County to his parents, Mary Barden and Paul A. Gehrke. In 1950, he graduated from Manawa High School as the senior class vice president and state competitor in voice. Three days after...

Leona Backer

Leona Backer

May 6, 2019

Leona Olga Verna Backer, age 99, of Oshkosh, formerly of a farm on Bear Lake, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on March 20, 1920 at her home in the Town of Waupaca, Waupaca County, daughter of the late Herman and Hattie (Warmbier) Elandt. On October 22, 1941,...

Shane T. Beauchamp

Shane T. Beauchamp

May 4, 2019

Shane Thomas Beauchamp, age 31, of Manawa, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 due to a motorcycle accident. Shane was born to Shawn and Theresa Beauchamp on February 4, 1988 in San Diego, California. He married Jessica Ploszaj on July 29, 2016, in Perry, Georgia. In 2005, Shane joined the U.S. Army and served as an Information Technology Specialist...

Gary Oliver Faulks

Gary Oliver Faulks

Apr 29, 2019

Gary Oliver Faulks, age 52, went to his heavenly home on April 29, 2019 surrounded by family.

Gary was not only a special needs person, he was special to his family and many of his care givers for his 52 years of life. His mother Gladys dedicated her life to caring for Gary. In Gary’s first years he enjoyed the...

Eunice Billington

Eunice Billington

Apr 29, 2019

Eunice Rae Billington, age 80, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born on March 24, 1939 in Weyauwega, daughter of the late Edmund and Dorothea (Zaudtke) Koplien. On July 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Richard Lee Billington at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. He preceded her in death...

William S. Krapil

William S. Krapil

Apr 25, 2019

William Stuart Krapil, age 72, of Weyauwega, died suddenly following complications from surgery on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Theda Care Hospital in Neenah. He was born on February 26, 1947 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, son of the late Anthony and Wilma (Gast) Krapil. On August 10, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sharon Dobbert in Weyauwega. Bill graduated...

Sheila M. Bonikowske

Sheila M. Bonikowske

Apr 25, 2019

Sheila M. Bonikowske, age 59 of Ogdensburg, was taken into eternal life on April 25, 2019. Sheila was born on December 29, 1959, to Jack and Marie (Parsons) Gardner. She was married for 35 years to Mark R. Bonikowske.

Sheila is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, brother and sisters.

She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved...

Russell 'Red' L. Radtke

Russell 'Red' L. Radtke

Apr 22, 2019

Russell Lowell Radtke “Red”, age 81 of Weyauwega, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. Red was born on April 24, 1937 to the late Walter and Ardis (Wall) Radtke in New London. He was united in marriage to Maxine Watkins on August 22, 1959. She preceded him in death in 1991. In his younger years, Red was an avid...

Carlien Marie Holliday

Carlien Marie Holliday

Apr 19, 2019

Carlien Marie Holliday, Iola, formerly of Manawa, died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Manawa Community Nursing Center. She was born on October 22, 1933 in Shawano, daughter of the late Harry and Larena (Bartlett) Schreiber. Carlien graduated from Shawano High School. She worked as a CNA for over 30 years. She also worked at Sturms Foods in Manawa...

Dixie R. Schaeffer

Dixie R. Schaeffer

Apr 15, 2019

Dixie, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2019 at Rennes Rehabilitation and Health Center in Rhinelander after a lengthy illness. Dixie was born July 17, 1938 in Iola, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Alida Marjorie Grulhke (Pope) and Fred A. Grulhke. On May 13, 1967, she married Robert J. Schaeffer and lived in rural Weyauwega...

Sheryl 'Sherry' Blomberg

Sheryl 'Sherry' Blomberg

Apr 11, 2019

Sheryl “Sherry” Ann Blomberg was welcomed into her Savior’s arms on April 11, 2019, at home surrounded by those she cherished most in her final days, after a battle with cancer.

Sherry was born on October 10, 1958 in Waupaca, WI to the (late) Herbert & Betty Loehrke.

Sherry will be dearly missed by her husband of nearly 20 years,...

Gary L. Guyette

Gary L. Guyette

Apr 8, 2019

Gary Leo Guyette, age 72, of Weyauwega, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his residence. Gary was born on June 1, 1946 in Shiocton, son of the late George and Magel (Bradley) Guyette. On December 11, 1965 he was united in marriage to Mary Rose Schroeder at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Black Creek. Gary served his country from...