Obituaries

Garry L. Button

Garry L. Button

Dec 24, 2016



Garry L. Button, age 56 of Weyauwega died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve Day, December 24, 2016. Garry was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 29, 1960, son of Charles and Evelyn (Gohlke) Button. He graduated from Waupaca High School in 1978. On May 15, 1993, he married Marie Kurth at the Red Mill in Waupaca. Garry was currently employed at...

Ramona Mae Haight

Ramona Mae Haight

Dec 21, 2016



Haight, Ramona M

Ramona Mae Haight, age 88, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on December 21, 2016. She was born on October 29, 1928 in the Town of Royalton, daughter of the late Leo and Elsie (Prahl) Grancorbitz. On May 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to James R. Haight. He preceded her in death in 1999. Ramona...

Loretta Jane Postel

Loretta Jane Postel

Dec 19, 2016



Loretta Jane Postel, age 83, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 19, 2016. Loretta was born on July 15, 1933 to the late Louis A. and Emma M. (Miller) Schneiderwent in the Town of Union, Waupaca County.

Loretta is survived by her 5 children, Christine Deming, Bradenton, FL, Robert (Marlene) Postel, New London, Sandra Butler...

Raymond J. Schalkowski

Raymond J. Schalkowski

Dec 15, 2016



Raymond Schalkowski, age 90, of Weyauwega, died on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at ThedaCare Hospital in Waupaca. He was born on June 26, 1926 to the late Frank and Helen (Koskie) Schalkowski in Chicago, Il. Ray was united in marriage to Lorraine Guzior on November 22, 1947 in Schiller Park, IL. She preceded him in death in 2013. He was...

Gene R. Forsythe

Gene R. Forsythe

Dec 10, 2016



Gene Robert Forsythe, age 81, was reunited with our Lord and his beloved wife Barbara on December 10, 2016. He passed away peacefully at his home in Manawa, Wisconsin.

Gene was the youngest son of Henry and Carrie Forsythe. He grew up in the country near Iola, Wisconsin where he enjoyed the attentions of his older brother, David Forsythe and his...

Mark A. Birkholz

Mark A. Birkholz

Dec 1, 2016



Mark A. Birkholz, age 64, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in New London on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1951, and is now reunited with his Mom and Dad in Heaven. Mark was loved by all his family for his kind soul and affectionate nature, always...

Marion 'Midge' Feldt

Marion 'Midge' Feldt

Nov 29, 2016

Marion (Midge) Ruth Feldt (Johnson) age 91 met Jesus face to face November 29, 2016. Midge was born in Appleton to August and Sophronia (Whitman) Johnson on January 30, 1925. She graduated from Menasha High School. Midge was united in marriage to Paul Raymond Feldt on May 31, 1945 and they shared 56 years of marriage and brought 8 children...

Kenneth R. Halverson

Kenneth R. Halverson

Nov 17, 2016



Kenneth R. Halverson, age 78, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. He was born on July 3, 1938, son of the late Rexford and Anne (Chuchel) Halverson. On September 12, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Stelzner at St. Peter Ev....

Gilbert Leland Buchholz

Gilbert Leland Buchholz

Nov 17, 2016



Age 86, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the Manawa Community Nursing Center. He was born on June 6, 1930 in Manawa, son of the late Edward and Mabel (Hidde) Buchholz. On March 31, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Johnson in Manawa where they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together...

Linda Lee Bruesewitz

Linda Lee Bruesewitz

Nov 14, 2016



Linda Lee Bruesewitz received her angel wings with her beloved family and friends surrounding her on Monday, November 14, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

Linda was born December 15, 1954 to parents Wallace and Ardis (nee Schwartz) Kurth and attended Weyauwega High School. She married David Paul Bruesewitz and had three sons Joseph, Timothy, and David Jr. Linda...

Delores D. Doede

Delores D. Doede

Nov 12, 2016



Age 84, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Croosroads Care Center in Weyauwega. She was born on October 10, 1932, in Ladysmith, daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Schott) Burns. On January 3, 1953 she was united in Marriage to Roy Doede in Waupaca. Delores and Roy farmed all their life in...

Mary Beth Hallman

Mary Beth Hallman

Nov 7, 2016



Mary Beth Hallman, age 59, Town of Lind, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 7, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, due to chronic health issues. Mary was born on August 18, 1957, in New London, daughter of Ruben and Arwyn (Olson) Poppe. Mary graduated from Clintonville High School in 1976 and went on to receive...

Carole Mae Beyersdorf

Carole Mae Beyersdorf

Nov 7, 2016



Carole Mae Beyersdorf, age 93, was called to her eternal home in heaven on Monday, November 7, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1923, in the Town of Union (Waupaca County), the only child of Charles and Neta (Rowland) Winter. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Big Falls, WI. Carole graduated from Little Wolf High...

Ethel Ruby Buschke

Ethel Ruby Buschke

Nov 5, 2016



Age 95, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1920 in the Town of Union, daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Gruel ) Lange. On June 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Earl Buschke at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco. He preceded her in death...

Clarence W. Handrich

Clarence W. Handrich

Oct 31, 2016



CLARENCE W. HANDRICH, 92, OF WAUPACA, FORMERLY OF MANAWA, DIED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016, AT THE BETHANY PINES ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN WAUPACA. CLARENCE WAS BORN ON JULY 11, 1924 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, WAUPACA COUNTY, SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM AND LOUISE (LUTZ) HANDRICH. IN 1945, HE ENTERED INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND WAS STATIONED IN...

Robert Wegener

Robert Wegener

Oct 29, 2016



Robert L. Wegener, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Manawa following a brief illness.

Robert was born May 23, 1923 son of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Lawton) Wegener in Manawa, WI. Bob graduated from Manawa High School and then in 1943 he entered the U.S. Army during World War II, proudly serving in the Pacific Theatre until...

Betty Ann Planz

Betty Ann Planz

Oct 28, 2016



Betty Ann Planz, age 70, passed away on Friday, October 28th, 2016, at her residence. She was born on April 21, 1946, in Waukesha County, daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Frihart) Peters. She married Donald Planz on Aug. 9, 1991 in Iola. Betty was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega. She was member...

Grace M. Stiebs

Grace M. Stiebs

Oct 22, 2016



Age 67, of Weyauwega, formerly of Manawa, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Grace was born on December 13, 1948, in Waupaca, daughter of the late John and Mary (Eastman) Lozier. On October 31, 1972, she was united in marriage to Leroy Stiebs. He preceded her in death...

Mark H. Shockley

Mark H. Shockley

Oct 12, 2016



Mark H. Shockley, age 62, Manawa, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12th. Mark was born in Beloit, WI on February 7th, 1954 to Shirley (Peters) and Charles Shockley. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1972 and went on to trade school to become a lineman. He was united in marriage to Cathy (Toler) in Janesville, WI in 1973...

Gerald Solberg

Gerald Solberg

Oct 4, 2016



Called home to the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Longtime resident of Weyauwega, and lately of Wauwatosa. Beloved father of William, Kathryn (Daniel) Czaplewski, Janet, and Marilyn. Loving grandpa of Mickey (Sarah) O’Leary, William, Randy (Yunsoon Lee), and Catrina Solberg, and Matthew and Emily Czaplewski.

Dearest great-grandpa of Isabelle and Caitlyn Solberg, and Cecilia O’Leary....