Obituaries

Rita L. Carew

Rita L. Carew

Aug 3, 2017



Rita Lorraine (Simonis) Carew, age 86 of Manawa on Thursday, August 3, 2017 has joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved Donald. She celebrated her victory over Alzheimer’s Disease with her beautiful and much-loved smile exclaiming, “Yay, I’m dancing the Flying Dutchman with Donald!”

Rita was an adoring, loving, faith-filled, strong and gentle wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother...

Robert Korotka

Robert Korotka

Jul 31, 2017

Age 87, of Manawa, Bob went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 10, 1930, in Milwaukee, son of the late Max and Catherine (Harmeyer) Korotka. On November 11, 1950, he was united in marriage to Arlene “Pat” Schultz in Milwaukee. Bob proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict...

Alick A. Chambers Jr.

Alick A. Chambers Jr.

Jul 30, 2017

Alick Albert Chambers Jr., age 79, of Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Theda Care Hospital, Waupaca. He was born on May 19, 1938, in Monroe County, Wisconsin, son of the late Alick Albert Chambers Sr. and Helen (Jerdee) Chambers. In July 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Catherine Gabrielson. They later...

Leonard 'Ole' Olsen Jr.

Leonard 'Ole' Olsen Jr.

Jul 24, 2017



OLSEN, LEONARD “OLE” JR.

Leonard “Ole” Olsen, Jr., age 94, formerly of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Iola Living Assistance with loving family by his side. Len was born July 22, 1923, in Pulaski, Wisconsin, son of the late Leonard Olsen Sr. and Grace Schmoll. On August 29, 1947 he married Yvonne Raatz. After...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

Jul 15, 2017



Dorothy Clara Nelson, age 92, of Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on January 1, 1925, in Bowler, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Irvin and Clara (Carlson) Peterson. Dorothy went to school in the Manawa School District. On August 14, 1946, she was united...

Blake Aaron Moore

Blake Aaron Moore

Jul 13, 2017

Blake Aaron Moore, age 26, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Blake was born on May 16, 1991, in Chilton, son of Darwin Moore and Cynthia Femal (John Bale). He graduated from Neenah High School and following that Blake joined the US Army, serving a tour in Afghanistan. After his service in the Army, he continued his schooling...

Daniel J. Cecil

Daniel J. Cecil

Jul 5, 2017

Daniel “Jack” Cecil, age 63, Manawa, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his residence following a terminal illness. He was born in Melrose Park, IL on November 1, 1953, son of the late Daniel and Kathleen (Costain) Cecil. On June 12, 1987, Jack married Midge Miller. He had a passion for motorcycling. Jack is survived by his wife...

David Lee Gunderson

David Lee Gunderson

Jun 19, 2017



David L. Gunderson, age 54, passed away on June 19, 2017. David was born on November 16, 1962, to Marie and Earl Gunderson and spent all of his life in the Manawa area. David spent 36 years working in the Manawa School District and enjoyed his time spent with the students and staff. Everywhere he went, David found himself in...

Dale E. Rogers

Dale E. Rogers

Jun 10, 2017



Dale Eugene Rogers, age 86, of Fremont, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born on May 24, 1931 in Mauston, WI, son of the late John and Irene (Bollow) Rogers. On November 2, 1957, he married Sandra O'Connor at First Presbyterian Church in Racine. She preceded him in death in 2006. Dale and Sandra...

Timothy D. Fahser

Timothy D. Fahser

Jun 4, 2017



Age 51, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in New London, son of Donald and Annette (Springer) Fahser. Tim attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and was Confirmed there in 1981. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1985. Tim enjoyed spending time in his garden and loved trout fishing....

Kenneth J. Fahser

Kenneth J. Fahser

Jun 2, 2017



Kenneth John Fahser, age 91, of Manawa went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 2, 2017 at ThedaCare Hospital in New London. Kenneth was born on September 27, 1925 to the late Robert and Lydia (Czich) Fahser on the family farm in the Town of Little Wolf. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa....

David D. Lubinski

David D. Lubinski

May 29, 2017



David Don Lubinski, age 59, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after an aggressive battle with ALS on Monday, May 29, 2017. David was born in Clintonville on November 9, 1957, son of Don and Sally Lubinski. David worked as an automotive mechanic for his entire career. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and...

Marie A. Gunderson

Marie A. Gunderson

May 18, 2017



Marie A. Gunderson, age 88, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family on May 18th at Anew Choice Care of Menasha. She was born on November 23, 1928 to Melvin and Pearl Ravey. Marie enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and sewing. At Anew Choice Care, Marie enjoyed putting together puzzles and bird watching. She was a...

Viola A. Kneip

Viola A. Kneip

May 18, 2017



Viola Augusta (Laabs) Kneip, age 98, of Weyauwega, went to sleep in God’s hands on May 18, 2017, after a short illness. Viola was born on June 27, 1918 to the late Henry and Mathilda (Uhl) Laabs in the Town of Fremont. She was united in marriage to William Asa Kneip on September 30, 1939. Viola was a member of...

Melvin D. Mellen

Melvin D. Mellen

May 16, 2017

Melvin D. Mellen, age 89, of Weyauwega, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born in the Town of Weyauwega, to the late Elvin and Margaret (Behn) Mellen on August 5, 1927. Melvin lived in the Weyauwega area most of his life and graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1945. Melvin was untied in marriage to Kathleen Loss...

Phyllis Mae Taylor

Phyllis Mae Taylor

May 16, 2017

Phyllis Mae Taylor, age 84, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born on May 20, 1932 in Weyauwega, daughter of the late George and Ella (House) Radtke. Following her graduation from Weyauwega High School, she went to work in Appleton at First National Bank, until she returned to Weyauwega. Phyllis then worked...

Gary L Abrahamson

Gary L Abrahamson

May 12, 2017



Gary L. Abrahamson, 68, entered into the mansion in heaven on May 12, 2017, at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston, WI. He was born on May 3, 1949, in the Town of New Hope, WI the son of the late Harvey and Dorothy (Erickson) Abrahamson Sr.

Gary is survived by two brothers: Rev. Harvey Abrahamson Jr., Clintonville; Larry (Charleen) Abrahamson, Waupaca; and...

Donald 'Fuzzy' Planz Sr.

Donald 'Fuzzy' Planz Sr.

May 10, 2017



Planz, Donald E. Sr. “Fuzzy”

Donald “Fuzzy” E. Planz Sr., age 81, of Weyauwega, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on October 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Earl and Henrietta (Adamski) Planz. On August 9, 1991, he was united in marriage to Betty Peters in Iola. She...

LeRoy Stevens

LeRoy Stevens

May 9, 2017



LeRoy George Stevens aka Lee

Born on April 1, 1933 Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

I was baptized at St. Patrick’s Church in Lebanon, WI. The first nine years of my life were spent living on the Tom O’Brien farm in the Town of Lebanon in Waupaca County. We moved back and forth from New London, the farm,...

William 'Bill' Beisner

William 'Bill' Beisner

May 7, 2017



William “Bill” Beisner, age 88, of Weyauwega, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. He was born on March 7, 1929, in Marshfield, son of the late Arthur and Linda (Neumann) Beisner. On June 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Velere Phillips in Spencer. She preceded him in death in 2001. Bill worked...