Obituaries

Robert E Dunbar

Robert E Dunbar

Sep 17, 2010

Age 76, died peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2010, at the Wisconsin Veterans' Home, King, WI. He was born July 15, 1934 in New York City, N.Y., son of Merl H. and Dorothy V.(Kneip) Dunbar. Robert had lived in Lakewood, Ohio; Caldwell, N.J.; Seattle, WA. and Antigo, WI. before moving to Weyauwega in 1976. He was a 1952 graduate of...

Willard F. Purchatzke

Willard F. Purchatzke

Sep 16, 2010

Age 82, of Waupaca, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Appleton Medical Center. Willard was born on May 21, 1928 in Oshkosh, son of the late Fred and Esther (Stillman) Purchatzke. He graduated from Weyauwega High School with the Class of 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 until 1950. Willard worked for...

Harold Schefelker

Harold Schefelker

Sep 16, 2010

Age 94, of Manawa, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Manawa Community Nursing Center. He was born on March 14, 1916 in the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, son of the late Frank and Martha (Dretke) Schefelker. On October 22, 1938 he was united in marriage to Ruth Prill. They were married for 71 years. Harold...

Melvin Behm

Melvin Behm

Sep 13, 2010

Age 86, Weyauwega, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Weyauwega Health Care Center. He was born on January 20, 1924 in West Bloomfield, son of the late John and Leona (Kempf) Behm. On January 24, 1953 he was united in marriage to Joan Redmann at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. Melvin was baptized...

Margaret Martha Helen Stroessenreuther

Margaret Martha Helen Stroessenreuther

Sep 11, 2010

Age 92, of Manawa passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at New London Family Medical Center. Margaret was born October 7, 1917, daughter of the late William and Emma (Specht) Piotter in the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County. She was baptized along with a twin brother in the Methodist church where Zion services were held while her church was...

Edgar Otto Hornburg

Edgar Otto Hornburg

Sep 4, 2010

Age 89, of Bear Creek, Town of Union, Waupaca County, died on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Greentree Health and Rehab Center in Clintonville. He was born on November 3, 1920 in the Town of Union, son of the late Frank and Ottelia (Pethke) Hornburg. On June 2, 1946 he was united in marriage to Lorraine Becker at St. Mark...

Evan J. Baldwin

Evan J. Baldwin

Aug 31, 2010

Age 81, passed away on early Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010 at Appleton Medical Center with his family at his side. Evan was born January 1st, 1929, the second son of Joseph Nathaniel Baldwin and Martha (Fetzer) Baldwin. A long time resident of the Township of Helvetia; where he operated Pine-Apple Acres, a Christmas tree plantation and apple orchard. Born...

Thelma C. Schaefer

Thelma C. Schaefer

Aug 27, 2010

Age 82, of Manawa, died on Friday, August 27, 2010, at Emerald Valley Assisted Living in Appleton. She was born on November 2, 1927, in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Bert and Ida (Berberg) Van Order. She was united in marriage to Harry Schaefer in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 22, 1975. Thelma was a long time waitress and...

Lucille Amanda Ferg

Lucille Amanda Ferg

Aug 22, 2010

Age 84, of Manawa, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 22, 2010. She was born on March 1, 1926 in the Town of St. Lawrence, daughter of the late Elmer and Clara (Gregorius) Bonikowske. Lucille lived in the Ogdensburg-Manawa area her entire life. On June...

Evelyn Martha Robbert

Evelyn Martha Robbert

Aug 4, 2010

age 99, passed away suddenly Wednesday August 4, 2010 at her home just hours before a planned 100 th birthday party at St. Peter Lutheran School. She was born August 5, 1910 in the Town of Bloomfield, Waushara County, daughter of the late John and Emma (Sattler) Radichel. She lived in West Bloomfield where she and her husband owned Robbert's...

Beatrice E. Buchholz

Beatrice E. Buchholz

Jul 31, 2010

Age 92 of Waupaca, died Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Beatrice was born on December 9, 1917, the daughter of George and Jennet (Fulcer) Muench. On April 25, 1936 she married Harold Piotter and was blessed with seven children. They later divorced in 1955. She then married Norman Buchholz on October 25, 1965. Beatrice is survived...

Delores V. Wandtke

Delores V. Wandtke

Jul 22, 2010

Age 91, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Hospice Care on Thursday July 22, 2010. She was just a few weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. Delores was born in DePere, WI in 1918 to Raymond and Julia Patton. Delores was the eldest of 3 children; her brother Orville Patton and sister Lola Krause. Delores graduated from Little...

Arden Menge

Arden Menge

Jul 21, 2010

Age 72, of Waupaca, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1937 in Tigerton, son of the late Alfred and Myrtle (Salzman) Menge. After graduating from Tigerton High School, he moved to Milwaukee. He married Sandra Van Eyck who preceded him in death. They had two sons, Randy and Mark. He...

John Bernard Gorman

John Bernard Gorman

Jul 13, 2010

Age 91, New London, formerly of Manawa, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Trinity Terrace in New London; which he was a resident of for the last 9 years. Jack was born on December 30, 1918, in the Township of Lebanon, son of the late Bernard and Mary (O'Donnell) Gorman. He lived and farmed in the Lebanon Township all...

Raymond L. Dusel Jr.

Raymond L. Dusel Jr.

Jul 12, 2010

Age 50, of Manawa, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, July 12, 2010. He was born on November 24, 1959 in Waupaca son of Raymond and Eloise (Knapp) Dusel. On June 23, 1979 he married Lucille Gillette at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa. Ray graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1978. He farmed in the Town...

Clarence Herbert Mittlestaedt

Clarence Herbert Mittlestaedt

Jul 8, 2010

SAVANNAH, GA - Clarence Mittelstaedt, 86, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010. Clarence was son of the late August and Helene Mittelstaedt and was preceded in death by his beloved wife Hildegarde "Hilde" Wege Mittelstaedt. A native of Manawa, Wisconsin, Clarence was born and worked on the family farm until joining the United States Army in January of 1945. Following...

Kathryn E. Howe

Kathryn E. Howe

Jul 1, 2010

age 78, of Weyauwega passed away Thursday July 1, 2010 at Crystal River Nursing Home in Waupaca. She was born January 7, 1932 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Ernest and Esther Anklam. She married Howard Brickey. They separated. She married Elmer Howe. He preceded her in death. Kathryn was employed at Lakeview Manor in Weyauwega for 30 years. She...

Terrence Lee Brown

Terrence Lee Brown

Jun 9, 2010

It is with great sadness that the family of Terrence Lee Brown of Manawa, announces his death at age 66, on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on April 16, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Arthur and Ruth (DeWeert) Brown. Terry proudly served his country with the...

Carol  Jean Prahl

Carol Jean Prahl

May 16, 2010

age 63 of Weyauwega, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 16, 2010 at New London Family Medical Center of an apparent heart attack. She was born November 24, 1946 in Iola, daughter of the late Glen and Ethel (Wilcox) Dumbleton. Carol graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School with the class of 1964. On November 28, 1964 she married Thomas Prahl at the...

Paula Marie Heise

Paula Marie Heise

Oct 19, 2009

Age 38, of Manawa, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at Appleton Medical center following a lengthy illness. She was born on August 4, 1971 in Waupaca, daughter of Wayne Beach and Diane Kleven. Paula graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School 1989. On June 17, 1995, she married Jeffrey Heise at Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa. Paula worked at various...

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