Obituaries

Allen 'Pete' Niemuth

Allen 'Pete' Niemuth

Dec 4, 2014

Allen "Pete" Niemuth, age 87, Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at St. Joseph Residence, New London.. He was born on May 8, 1927, in the Town of DuPont, son of the late Olto and Olga (Hufmeister) Niemuth. On June 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Illa Bock. He was the owner of...

Evelyn Mae Thiel

Evelyn Mae Thiel

Nov 28, 2014

Age 92, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Lakeview Manor in Weyauwega. She was born on April 8, 1922 in the Town of Royalton, daughter of the late Louis and Emma Bork. On December 12, 1941 she was united in marriage to Bernard Thiel. He preceded her in death in 1994. Evelyn worked...

Clarence A. Hartwig

Clarence A. Hartwig

Nov 22, 2014

Clarence A Hartwig, 84, of Weyauwega passed away at Theda Clark Medical Center November 22, 2014, from complications following a stroke on October 30, 2014. Clarence was born in Deerfield WI. He grew up with 2 brothers on the family farm, graduated high school and worked for Globe Union in Milwaukee. He later married Donna Blasing in 1964 and had...

James H. Flynn

James H. Flynn

Nov 11, 2014

He enjoyed playing golf, watching football, fishing, and especially talking and joking with friends and family. He also enjoyed playing the slot machines. He was known as "Pretty Grandpa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children Donald Flynn, Waupaca; Tena (Russ) Dennis, Manawa; Leonard (Stephanie) Flynn, Manawa; James P. Flynn and his fiancé Jenny Stilen, Huntersville,...

Earl E. Eder

Earl E. Eder

Nov 10, 2014

Earl Everett Eder, 89, passed away on November 10, 2014, after a short illness. Born January 9, 1925, to Elmer and Emma Eder, the youngest of three children, Earl lived his whole life on the family farm in the Town of Little Wolf near Manawa, WI. The farm has been in the Eder family for over 100 years. He attended...

Lowell C. Feathers

Lowell C. Feathers

Nov 6, 2014

Lowell C. Feathers, age 89, of Manawa, died on Thursday, November 6, 2014; he was born on September 22, 1925, in Manawa, the last living child of William and Mina (Mitchell) Feathers; loving husband of Beverly Gorges Feathers for 64 years (June 24, 1950) - passed away following a battle with cancer. Lowell was a hard working Farmer owning a...

Richard C. Larson

Richard C. Larson

Nov 6, 2014

age 81, Waupaca. Our family lost a beautiful, gentle husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Richard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 6, 2014. Richard was born June 29, 1933, in La Crosse WI to Charles and Anna (Patschull) Larson. He graduated from Logan High School and attended Wisconsin State College - La...

Jean A. Levezow

Jean A. Levezow

Oct 31, 2014

Age 83, of Manawa, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep, with her family at her side, on Friday, October 31, 2014. She was born on November 25, 1930 in Symco, daughter of the late Willard and Agnes (Paranto) Baldwin. Jean grew up on the family farm in Symco. She graduated from Little Wolf High School. She lived and...

Joe E. Nicholson

Joe E. Nicholson

Oct 20, 2014

Joe E. Nicholson, age 89 years, left this world quietly on Monday, Oct. 20 2014, at Riverside Hospital in Waupaca. Joe farmed most of his life in the Manawa Symco area. He is survived by his daughter Lori Voight, his son Don Nicholson, five step children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by a special niece,...

Virginia R. Gartzke

Virginia R. Gartzke

Oct 13, 2014

Virginia "Ginny" (Hoppe) (Allen) Gartzke, age 81, Manawa, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1933, in the town of Plover, daughter of the late Louis and Dora (Mundt) Hoppe. The oldest of three, Ginny grew up on the family farm in Manawa and attended school at the one-room...

Brian D. Glocke

Brian D. Glocke

Oct 8, 2014

Age 47, of New Berlin, formerly of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on October 8, 2014, at his residence of natural causes. He was born on January 28, 1967, in New London, son of Duane and Carol (Kriewaldt) Glocke. Brian was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in...

James Leonard Zandrow

James Leonard Zandrow

Oct 4, 2014

Age 71, of Weyauwega, WI, died on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born on October 14, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Edmund and Bernice (Schmuldt) Zandrow. On August 14, 1980, he married Virginia ("Virg") Dowden. She preceded him in death in 2003. Jim lived and worked in the Chicago area, including Elmhurst and...

Joraine C. Bucholtz

Joraine C. Bucholtz

Sep 22, 2014

Age 82, Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Monday Sept. 22, 2014, at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. She was born on June 13, 1932, in Weyauwega, the daughter of the late Herbert and Laura (Marquardt) Winters. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Weyauwega. She was a housewife and employed by Churny Co. until...

Sandra L. Ostrowski

Sandra L. Ostrowski

Sep 20, 2014

Sandra L. (Klaips) Ostrowski, who lived in Manawa passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Iola Assisted Living Center, of cancer. She had been ill health since April. Cremation is under the direction of Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home, Manawa. Private services will be held at a later date. She was born April 15, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the...

Frances LeClair

Frances LeClair

Sep 13, 2014

LeClair, Frances H. Romon, age 95, passed away peacefully September 13, 2014, at St. Anthony Health Center in Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank E. and Harriet (Haire) Romon, and three brothers, Sydney, Melvin (Anita), and Carroll (Elinor). She married Algeroy LeClair in 1946; they divorced with no children. Survivors include her nephew, Raymond Romon, and...

Michael R. Zellmer

Michael R. Zellmer

Sep 13, 2014

Michael Robert Zellmer, age 64, of Manawa, died on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at St. Joseph Residence in New London. He was born on March 3, 1950, in Clintonville, to the late Tom Zellmer and Jean (Baldwin) Levezow. He lived in Manawa with his mother and step-father William Levezow. Michael loved to travel and he spent many winters in Bull...

Richard J. Mykel

Richard J. Mykel

Sep 9, 2014

Age 83, of the Town of Waupaca, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born on June 20, 1931, in Waupaca, son of the late William and Mary (Peterson) Mykel. On December 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Beverly Vaughan at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca....

Oral H. Schuelke

Oral H. Schuelke

Sep 7, 2014

Oral H. Schuelke, age 99, New London formerly of the Manawa area went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Residence. He was born on August 14, 1915, in Symco son of the late Henry and Hulda (Traugath) Schuelke. He proudly served his country with the US Army. On April 14, 1939, Oral was united...

Ann C. Forbes

Ann C. Forbes

Sep 2, 2014

Age 87, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on May 2, 1927, in Fennimore, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Stravarius) Heilmann. On May 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Curtis Forbes in Mt. Hope, Wisconsin. Ann graduated from Fennimore High School...

Walter 'Butch' Gruel Jr.

Walter 'Butch' Gruel Jr.

Aug 30, 2014

Age 78, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the Theda Care Medical Center in New London. He was born on July 31, 1936 in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, son of the late Walter and Mildred (Piotter) Gruel. Butch graduated from Little Wolf High School with the Class of 1954. He served...