Obituaries

Christina 'Christie' Nachtrab

Christina 'Christie' Nachtrab

Nov 21, 2017

Christina “Christie” Marie Nachtrab, age 42, of Manawa, found peace on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 12, 1975, in New London, daughter of Harlan (Janet) Linjer and Verna Linjer. Christie graduated from Little Wolf High School in Manawa in 1993, and the University of Eau Claire in 1997. On April...

Connie J. Dunnihoo

Connie J. Dunnihoo

Nov 19, 2017



Connie J. (Schultz) Dunnihoo, age 47 of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Residence in New London, after a long battle with brain cancer. Connie was born on May 1, 1970 to Steven and Virginia (Meyer) Schultz. She graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1988. Connie was employed at Sturm Foods for many years,...

Donald L. Madson

Donald L. Madson

Nov 5, 2017

Donald L. Madson, age 64 of Ogdensburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Don was born on February 17, 1953 in Milwaukee, to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Knutson) Madson. Don was united in marriage to Cynthia (Schloemer) Van Den Hout on July 11, 2005. Don loved working on his antique tractors & enjoyed going...

Donald R. Ostrander

Donald R. Ostrander

Nov 4, 2017



Age 78, of Weyauwega, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 14, 1939 in Seneca, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Ethel (Sterling) Ostrander. On July 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Elaine O'Connell. Don owned his own business in construction for many years. He was also a cheese-maker....

Marguerite E. Gilbertson

Marguerite E. Gilbertson

Oct 30, 2017

Marguerite “Marge” E. Gilbertson, age 93, Weyauwega, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Park Vista, Waupaca. She was born on April 9, 1924, in the Town of Lebanon (Waupaca County), daughter of the late Paul and Minnie (Gresen) Mittelstaedt. She attended Lebanon Consolidated School and then graduated from Manawa High School in 1942. On September 20, 1947, she...

Kathryn Miller

Kathryn Miller

Oct 28, 2017



Kathryn “Kathy” J. Miller, age 49 of Manawa, passed into eternal life on October 28, 2017, at Dycora Transitional Health in Beaver Dam, WI.

Kathy was born on August 30, 1968, in Waupaca, WI, the daughter of David and Janice (Rasmussen) Miller. She resided at Bethesda Lutheran Home in both Watertown and Brandon, WI. Kathy was an extremely happy person who...

Cori S. Cummings

Cori S. Cummings

Oct 24, 2017



Cori Susan (Friday) Cummings, age 32, of Manawa, beloved daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt and friend was taken from us tragically and suddenly on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. She was born on December 30, 1984 in New London, daughter of Rick Friday and Linda (Diem) Friday. Cori grew up in rural Manawa, along with her 2 brothers Tony and...

Lorraine E. Schmoll

Lorraine E. Schmoll

Oct 21, 2017



Lorraine E. Schmoll, age 82, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Manawa Community Living Center. Lorraine was born on May 31, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Celestine and Mary (Kompanowski) Molenda. On May 14, 1955, she was united in marriage to John Schmoll at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega....

Grethe L. Ibe

Grethe L. Ibe

Oct 21, 2017

Grethe Liva (Larsen) Ibe, age 76 peacefully passed away on October 21st, 2017. Born in Denmark, Grethe came to the United States with her family when she was 14 years old. She enjoyed history, debating and conversations, movies, and was devoted to her family.She has now joined her greatest love, Duaine, and many relatives in Heaven.Grethe is survived by her...

Elaine A. Anthony

Elaine A. Anthony

Oct 19, 2017



Elaine A. Anthony, age 95, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, at Crossroads in Weyauwega. She was born on June 13, 1922 in Weyauwega, daughter of the late Max and Alma (Niemuth) Pirk. She attended school in the Weyauwega area and graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1940. On...

Erwin 'Erv' Mittelstaedt

Erwin 'Erv' Mittelstaedt

Oct 17, 2017

Erwin “Erv” Mittelstaedt, age 95, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at the Manawa Community Living Center. He was born on July 7, 1922, in the Town of Little Wolf, son of the late August and Helene (Mundt) Mittelstaedt. Erv attended grade school in the Vaughan School District and graduated from Little Wolf High...

Gerald 'Jerry' Preuss

Gerald 'Jerry' Preuss

Oct 12, 2017

Gerald Kenneth Preuss, age 79, of Iola, died on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born on May 24, 1938 in Manawa, son of the late Paul and Ruth (Sprenger) Preuss. Jerry was a 1956 graduate of Little Wolf High School in Manawa. He served in the Army National Guard in Ft. Lewis, Washington during...

Thomas J. H

Thomas J. H

Oct 10, 2017



Thomas James Hoffmann, age 81, of Manawa, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at ThedaCare Neenah. Tom was born on June 11, 1936 to the late Charles and Virginia (O’Neill) Hoffmann in New London. He graduated from Manawa High School and then went on to graduate from UW Madison. He loved the Badgers! He proudly served his country in...

Dennis A. Koerner

Dennis A. Koerner

Oct 7, 2017

Age 74, of Manawa, died on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Iola Living Assistance. He was born on January 10, 1943 in Neenah, son of the late Archie and Viola (Jenks) Koerner. Dennis graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha. Following high school, he went into the family business Menasha Sport Shop which later became Midway Archery. He was...

William G. Haight

William G. Haight

Oct 7, 2017

William “Bill” Haight, age 77, of Manawa, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Bill was born to the late Lloyd and Eunice Haight in Manawa on May 10, 1940. Bill loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He also had a special love for animals and all of his pets he had throughout the years.Bill was...

Roger R. Much

Roger R. Much

Oct 6, 2017



Roger Rueben Much, age 69, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 27, 1947 in the Town of Union, son of the late Alvin and Linda (Braatz) Much. On November 2, 1968, he was united in marriage to Sharon Krueger at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the...

Sharon VandeCastle

Sharon VandeCastle

Sep 24, 2017



Sharon Ann VandeCastle, age 74, of Weyauwega, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega. Sharon was born on October 29, 1942 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Frank and Germaine (Dolan) Holdren. She married James VandeCastle on June 16, 1962. They enjoyed over 50 years together, until his passing in 2012: first as...

Patrick E. Runge

Patrick E. Runge

Sep 19, 2017

Patrick Edward Runge, age 14, of Weyauwega, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Patrick was born in Green Bay on April 3, 2003 at Aurora Hospital. He attended Weyauwega-Fremont High School. Patrick enjoyed spending most of his time with family and friends. Other interests include playing video games, swimming, cooking, music, rapping, farm life and...

Veronica A. Avgerinos

Veronica A. Avgerinos

Sep 15, 2017

Veronica A. Avgerinos, age 92, of Weyauwega, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 13, 1925 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Joseph and Hildur O'Dea. Veronica was a homemaker raising eight children. She went to work at age 50 at the Continental Bank in downtown Chicago. She enjoyed Bingo and...

Mary K. Rohde

Mary K. Rohde

Sep 11, 2017

Mary Kathleen Rohde, age 94, was welcomed into glory and rejoiced when she met her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her beloved Leonard on Monday, September 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Residence in New London. Mary was born on October 4, 1922 in Appleton to the late William and Helen (McDaniel) Randerson. She was united in marriage to...