Obituaries

Duane 'Dewey' Schultz

Duane 'Dewey' Schultz

Apr 24, 2016



Schultz, Duane H. “Dewey”

We celebrate the life of Dewey, born 11-5-1934 to Henry and Hildegard Schultz. He passed away peacefully April 23, 2016. Dewey lived his early life on a farm near Ogdensburg with his sister Janet. He attended grade school at Maple Grove, except for one year at Gallilee School. Dewey graduated from Waupaca High School in 1952....

Jerry Ward Owen

Jerry Ward Owen

Apr 11, 2016



Jerry Ward Owen, age 81, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Battle Creek MI, son of the late Ward and Delilah Owen. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1952, and then joined the Coast Guard where he served his country for 3 years. Jerry worked...

Georgia A. Bestul

Georgia A. Bestul

Apr 6, 2016



Georgia Ann Bestul, age 85, of Iola, formerly of the Manawa area, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at her residence in the Iola Senior Village. She was born on July 15, 1930 in Madison, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Rudd) Walrath. On October 28, 1952 she was united in marriage to Phillip Bestul,...

Esther 'Alice' Thomack

Esther 'Alice' Thomack

Apr 3, 2016



Thomack, Esther “Alice”

Esther “Alice” Thomack, 85, Manawa passed away at Bethany Home, Waupaca on Sunday, April 3, 2016, with family at her side. She was born February 27, 1931, in Danville, IL, daughter of William and Esther (Sutheimer) Paris.

Alice married Everett (Toby) Thomack on September 22, 1951. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2005. She enjoyed reading,...

Wilbur G. Robison

Wilbur G. Robison

Mar 24, 2016

Wilbur G. Robison died March 24th 2016. Born on April 7th 1931 in Des Moines Iowa to Mike and Cora (Pond) Robison. He served his country in The United States Marines Corps during Korean conflict. He trained as an aviation mechanic. Wilbur married Sylvia Duvall on August 7th 1954 they were together for 62 years. They resided in Poplar Grove...

William D. Gorman

William D. Gorman

Mar 21, 2016



William “Bill” D. Gorman, age 59, Clintonville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, peacefully at his home. He was born on July 16, 1956, New London, son of Mary Ann (Gough) Gorman and the late James Gorman. He graduated Little Wolf High School (Manawa) ’74 and Fox Valley Tech with his apprenticeship in plumbing, eventually obtaining his Masters in...

Marlene A. Jorgensen

Marlene A. Jorgensen

Mar 20, 2016

Marlene A. Jorgensen, age 80, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on January 9, 1936, in New London, daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Surprise) Buelow. Marlene graduated from New London High School. She worked at various jobs, eventually getting her CNA license. She enjoyed...

Herman Krueger Jr.

Herman Krueger Jr.

Mar 19, 2016



Herman Jr. Krueger, age 84 of Manawa, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was born November 21, 1931 in the Township of Union to Herman Sr. and Amy (Lashua) Krueger. Herman graduated from Little Wolf High School. He then worked for Herman (Gladys) Roland on their farm until he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served one year...

Beverly Mykel

Beverly Mykel

Mar 16, 2016

Beverly MykelAge 83, of the Town of Waupaca, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Bethany Home in Waupaca with her son Terry at her side. She was born on June 4, 1932, daughter of the late Dean and Esther (Hedtke) Vaughan. On December 29, 1951, she was united in marriage to Richard J. Mykel at...

Lillian M. Larkee

Lillian M. Larkee

Mar 15, 2016

Lillian M. Larkee, age 101, of Hartford, entered Heaven on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. Lillian was born on April 3, 1914, with her twin brother, Gordon, in the Town of Royalton, Waupaca County, the daughter of the late John and Emilie (Brasch) Chich. She married F. Ronald Larkee in 1937 in Weyauwega....

Tammy Lea Kempf

Tammy Lea Kempf

Mar 6, 2016

Tammy Lea Kempf, age 55, of Manawa, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 6, 2016, the result of an automobile accident. She was born on November 8, 1960 in Waupaca, daughter of Delvern Fahser and Della (Roloff) Grafton. Tammy graduated from Waupaca High School in 1979. She married Daniel Kempf at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. He preceded her in death...

Willard A. Hoewisch

Willard A. Hoewisch

Mar 4, 2016

Age 73 of Owen, WI formerly of the Dale & Weyauwega area, died Friday, March 4th, 2016 at The House of Dove Hospice Facility in Marshfield, after a long brave fight with cancer. Born: March 15, 1942 of Appleton, son of the late Martin & Elda (Dodie) Hoewisch. Graduated from New London High School in 1961. He farmed in the...

Elizabeth Betty Wollenberg

Elizabeth Betty Wollenberg

Mar 3, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Wollenberg, age 85, Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1930, Cook County, Illinois, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Christensen) Morris. On August 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Ferdinand “Shorty” Wollenberg; he preceded her in death in 1995. Elizabeth worked at Sturms,...

Terry Scheller

Terry Scheller

Feb 18, 2016



Age 54, of Manawa, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Theda Care Hospital in New London. He was born on January 3, 1962 in a storm at the New London hospital, son of Grant and Gladys (Korth) Scheller. Terry was baptized at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. He attended schools in Sugar Bush, then St. Paul Lutheran...

Edna Grace Johnson

Edna Grace Johnson

Feb 17, 2016

Edna Grace (Reek) Johnson, Waupaca, age 95, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Bethany Home in Waupaca after suffering a severe stroke on February 11th. She was born on July 23, 1920, in Marion, Wisconsin, to the late Gustuv and Martha Reek. She was married to Weldon Bussian for 17 years and worked at the Clintonville Nursing home at...

James W. Crist

James W. Crist

Feb 13, 2016

Age 61, of Weyauwega, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Center, Neenah. Jim was born on December 2, 1954, son of William and Doris (Koplien) Crist. He attended Weyauwega-Fremont School District and graduated in 1973. He was a long time member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Weyauwega. On October 25, 1975, Jim married Lynn...

Anthony Stephen Jecevicus

Anthony Stephen Jecevicus

Feb 11, 2016

Anthony (Tony) Stephen Jecevicus 77, resident of Big Falls, WI, since the 1960's, passed away at his home on Thursday February 11, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.Tony was born on January 27, 1939, Grayslake, IL, the 2nd of 11 children born to the late John Joseph and Anne (Steponavich) Jecevicus. Tony left home at the age of 16...

Barbara Sue Forsythe

Barbara Sue Forsythe

Feb 11, 2016

Barbara Sue Forsythe, age 79, of Manawa, the eldest daughter of Erwin and Edna (Prellwitz) Klemm, was born on January 14, 1937, in Bear Creek. She enjoyed spending time with a large family which grew to include: William (Harriett) Klemm, Roland (Jan) Klemm, Rev. Keith (Kathy Mortensen) Klemm, Sherry (Dan) Pomeroy, Cynthia (Mark) Levezow and many nieces and nephews.Barbara passed...

Jerome Duane Zabel

Jerome Duane Zabel

Feb 9, 2016

Jerome Duane ZabelAge 86, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Lakeview Manor in Weyauwega. He was born on May 1, 1929, in the Town of Lind, Waupaca County, son of the late Gerhard and Viola (Winter) Zabel. He was confirmed at St. Peter on April 18, 1943. Jerome graduated from Weyauwega High School....

Judi Kiefer

Judi Kiefer

Feb 5, 2016

Judi Kiefer, age 68, passed away on February 5, 2016 in North Fort Myers, FL. Judi was born March 29, 1947 in Appleton, WI to Anthony and Viola VanWymeren, grew up in Little Chute and spent the last 20 years in Weyauwega. Judi's 35 year career as a nurse was spent at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed camping with...