Stewart P. Klenke
Mar 1, 2025
Stewart Peter Klenke, age 69, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Park Vista Assisting Living in Waupaca. Stewart was born in Neenah, WI on November 13, 1955, son of the late Anthony and Judith (Larson) Klenke. Most of his working years, Stewart worked as an auto body mechanic.
Stewart is survived by his sons: DeWayne (fiancée Jessica Skinner) Klenke and...
Shirley L. Ferg
Feb 20, 2025
Shirley Lucille (Zander) Ferg, age 90, of Manawa, WI, was called home to her Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1934, in the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, to Carl and Elsie (Henschel) Zander.
Shirley was received into fellowship with the Triune God by Sacrament of Holy Baptism and publicly testified to her...
Viona F. Nowak
Feb 19, 2025
Viona Frances (Pagel) Nowak, age 99, fell asleep in Jesus on February 19, 2025 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born January 13, 1926 in the Town of Lind, to the late Henry and Frances (Zaudke) Pagel. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupaca. She married Harvey Willard Nowak on May 17, 1947....
Gregory R. Huelsbeck
Feb 13, 2025
Gregory Robert Huelsbeck, 72, of Appleton, son of Robert Huelsbeck and Kathryn Huelsbeck (Gambsky), passed away the morning of February 13th, 2025. He was proceeded in death by an infant brother, his sister Susan Davis, his parents, as well as his former wife Barbara Huelsbeck (Dorin). He is survived by his 5 children, 1 step-son and 13 grandchildren, as well...
Mary Conroy
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Kathryn (Loughrin) Conroy, age 93, passed away at her residence, The Washington Center in New London, surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Mary was born on August 3, 1931 in the township of Lebanon, daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Rebman) Loughrin. She attended Maple Hill School, then Little Wolf High in Manawa.
Mary met the...
Anthony B. Penn, Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Benjamin Penn Jr., age 73, of Weyauwega was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1951, to Anthony and Bernice Penn. He graduated from Baraboo High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. After graduating, he worked at several banks...
Bruce A. Starchaska
Feb 6, 2025
Bruce A. Starchaska, age 70, of Manawa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1954 in Symco to the late Gene and Beulah (Hoppe) Starchaska.
Bruce grauduated from Little Wolf High School in 1972. He was a manager at Ledgeview Marketing Barn in Green Bay for 15 years. Prior to his managing position, he...
Herbert R. Fenske
Feb 5, 2025
Herbert Richard Fenske, age 86 of New Berlin, passed away on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his family at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a courageous battle with cancer.
Herb was born on May 3, 1938 in Iola, WI to Emil and Emma Fenske. After graduating in 1956 from Little Wolf HS in Manawa, he started work at Connie's Service Station...
Susan A. Roberts
Feb 1, 2025
Susan Ann Roberts, age 69, of Manawa, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was born in New London on August 29, 1955, daughter of the late Henry and Shirley (Jepson) Lorge. On October 26, 1974, she was united in marriage to Leo Roberts.
Susan never sat still for long; she was always juggling multiple projects,...
John A. Sopa
Jan 30, 2025
John Antone Sopa, 68, of Waupaca, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Bethany Home. He was born on September 14, 1956 in Iola to Severine "Bud" and Edwina (Mrochinski) Sopa. John married Brenda Hartsworm on September 3, 1983 in Waupaca.
John graduated from Waupaca High School in 1974. He worked for Pepsi, Gusmer Enterprises, and retired from the Wisconsin...
Paul M. Nett
Jan 4, 2025
Paul M. Nett, age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Paul was born on September 19, 1940 in Calumet County, son to the late Sylvester and Josephine (Franzen) Nett. Paul was born along with his twin, Peter Nett, whom he often referred to as his "wombmate". He resided in Weyauwega, WI.
Paul retired from the United States Navy in 1979...
Kathy J. Preuss
Dec 21, 2024
Kathy Jane Preuss, age 67, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born in Clintonville on March 9, 1957, daughter of the late Gene and Donna Loken. She was married to Larry Preuss and they shared 50 wonderful years together.
Kathy attended school in Antigo and Manawa. She worked diligently with Larry on their dairy farm...
William "Bill" M. Preuss
Dec 21, 2024
William "Bill" M. Preuss, 72, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024.
Bill was born in Weyauwega on May 5, 1952, son and oldest child of Merlin and Nancy Preuss. He was raised on the Waupaca County farm where he worked alongside his dad for many years. He attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Weyauwega High School...
Laverne "Vern" G. Bork
Dec 19, 2024
Laverne "Vern" Gene Bork of Waupaca, passed away on December 19, 2024 at age 83. Born on March 22, 1941 to Harry and Eva Bork in Neenah, Vern married Karen Lee Koenig on September 29, 1963, and was blessed with a son, Sam, in 1969. Vern worked as a car salesman for most of his career. He loved to hunt,...
Ihla R. Peterson
Dec 15, 2024
Ihla Ruth (Nelson) Peterson, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca. She was born on her great grandfather's farm in Scandinavia, WI on April 10, 1931, daughter of the late Isaac Nelson and Mathilda (Brandt) Nelson Dain. She was baptized at Scandinavia...
Stephen R. Spiegelberg
Dec 11, 2024
Stephen Ray Spiegelberg entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his Bear Lake home. Steve began his earthly journey on September 1, 1952, in New London, son of Raymond and Elaine (Buchholz) Spiegelberg of Manawa.
He spent most of his life on the family farm, yet never milked a cow. He did show cattle through 4-H.
Steve was a...
Michael T. Oprean
Dec 11, 2024
Michael T. Oprean, age 80 of Weyauwega, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee on February 23, 1944, son of the late Matthew Oprean and Ann Casey.
Michael worked at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee for 32 years, retiring in 1997. He was an avid Star Wars collector and loved...
Dorothy Mae Krueger
Dec 9, 2024
Dorothy Mae Krueger, age 92 of Manawa, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Manawa Community Living Center.
Dorothy was born September 14, 1932 in the Township of Little Wolf to William and Irene (Zemple) Gehrke on the family farm still operated by her nephew.
"Dort" was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa where she...
Leo D. Fietzer
Dec 9, 2024
Leo D. Fietzer, age 62, of Manawa, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1962 in New London, son of the late Lester and Irene (Roland) Fietzer.
Leo attended school in the New London School District. He worked construction and was a welder for various companies over the years. He loved hunting with his cousin...
Eugene "Gene" L. Bartel
Dec 7, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Leonard Bartel, age 87, went to his heavenly home on December 7, 2024. He was born October 27, 1937 in the Town of Lind to Leonard and Hazel Bartel. He married Priscilla Paschke and they recently celebrated 60 years together. They were blessed with three children, Steve, Scott, and Stacey.
Gene acquired his nickname "Scrooge" in grade school and...
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