Obituaries

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...

Marlene B. Lindsey

Marlene B. Lindsey

Apr 1, 2017



Marlene Beverly Lindsey, age 80, of Manawa, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 after a long term illness. Marlene was born on February 8, 1937 to the late James and Marie (Rabus) Hebel in Chicago, IL. She was devoted to her parents, children and adopted children. Marlene was known as “everyone’s” grandma and mom. She was a big hearted...

Michael S. Korotka

Michael S. Korotka

Mar 31, 2017



Michael Steven Korotka, age 65 of Manawa, found peace on March 31, 2017, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Mike was born on June 18, 1951, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of Robert and Arlene (Schultz) Korotka. Michael graduated from Bayview High School in Milwaukee and then enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He proudly served his country...

Laura Marlene Smith

Laura Marlene Smith

Mar 30, 2017



Laura Marlene Smith, age 82, of Bear Creek, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Greentree Nursing Home in Clintonville. She was born on April 3, 1934 at Jennings, daughter of the late William and Lena ( Rudolph) Meister. On July 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to Clifford Smith. He preceded her in death....

Duwayne K. Redmann

Duwayne K. Redmann

Mar 29, 2017



Duwayne Keith Redmann went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017. Duwayne was the son of Herbert and Frieda (Rosenau) Redmann, born in Oshkosh on August 4, 1928. He was baptized and confirmed in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. On November 14, 1948,...

Lorraine Heimbruch

Lorraine Heimbruch

Mar 16, 2017



Lorraine Heimbruch, age 91, New London, formerly of the Town of St. Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on June 7, 1925, to the late Alfred and Martha (Miller) Nollenberg in the Town of St. Lawrence. She was united in marriage to Lorin Heimbruch on March 30, 1946 in Waupaca. He preceded her in death...

Mabel F. Chich

Mabel F. Chich

Mar 13, 2017



Mabel F. Chich, age 104, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in New London, just 26 days short of her 105th birthday. She was born on April 8, 1912 at Bear Lake, Waupaca County, daughter of the late Otto and Emma (Pelzer) Handrich. On December 19, 1936, she was...

Fern E. Hanson

Fern E. Hanson

Mar 11, 2017



Fern E. Hanson

Age 101, of New London, formerly of Manawa, went to her heavenly home, where the Lord granted her wish to join her husband Art, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Residence in New London. She was born on December 21, 1915 in Ellsworth, daughter of the late Adolph and Alma (Wahl) Peterson. Fern was a clerk...

Gene I. Nelson

Gene I. Nelson

Mar 11, 2017



Age 73, of Manawa, formerly of Waupaca, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1943 in Waupaca, son of the late Fritz and Helen (Taggart) Nelson. On December 21, 1968 he was united in marriage to Jeanette Fronzcak at First Presbyterian Church in Weyauwega. Gene graduated from Waupaca...