Obituaries

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...

Keith Allen Boese

Keith Allen Boese

Apr 25, 2017



Keith Allen Boese, age 50, of New London, formerly of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Keith was born on March 28, 1967, to the late Warren and Luella (Wuske) Boese in Berlin, WI. Keith graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1985. He then went on to receive his Associates Degree in Police Science...

Carol Jean Schneider

Carol Jean Schneider

Apr 16, 2017

Carol Jean Schneider, age 72, of Weyauwega, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017.

Victor Richard Henry Struck

Victor Richard Henry Struck

Apr 15, 2017



Struck, Victor R. H.

Victor Richard Henry Struck, age 94, of Weyauwega, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Victor was born on December 3, 1922, in the Town of Wolf River (Winnebago County), the son of the late Henry and Renate (Pagel) Struck. He was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church West Bloomfield. On December 19, 1943, he...

Frederick K. Wohlrabe

Frederick K. Wohlrabe

Apr 13, 2017



Frederick K. Wohlrabe, age 89, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. He was born on October 23, 1927 in Fremont, son of the late Herbert and Elcie Wohlrabe. Fred married Emily Fox and she preceded him in death in 2012. Fred worked for Northwestern Railroad in Pekin, Illinois for 30 years...

Gene D. Bartelt

Gene D. Bartelt

Apr 9, 2017



Gene Donald Bartelt, age 63, of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was born on June 11, 1953 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Donald and Elsie (Eurich) Bartelt. Gene served his country with the U.S. Army from 1972-1975. He was stationed in Alaska. Gene graduated from Neenah High School in 1971. He went to technical...

Kenneth R. Johnson

Kenneth R. Johnson

Apr 6, 2017



Kenneth R. Johnson D.D.S. August 22, 1951-April 6, 2017

Ken Johnson, 65, New London, was called home to his Savior unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born August 22, 1951. Baptized in Christ September 16, 1951. Preceded in death by parents Orville and Arleen Johnson. Beloved husband of 40 years to Robin L. (Mielotz). Devoted father to Ryan and Hilarie. Survived...