Obituaries

Celvee Lou Scheller

Celvee Lou Scheller

Nov 15, 2024

Celvee Lou Scheller, 76, of Manawa, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on November 15, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1948 in Waupaca to Louis and Margaret (Pubonze) Pelzer. Celvee married Bruce Taggart in 1971 in Michigan. He preceded her in death in 2006. She later married Timothy Scheller on June 6, 2012 in Manawa. He survives.

Celvee was...

Willard E. Wilde

Willard E. Wilde

Nov 9, 2024

Willard E. Wilde, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Waupaca. Willard was born on June 3, 1933 to Reed and Edith (Parish) Wilde in the Town of Lind. On October 14, 1961, he married Ruth Kaminski. He had a milk route for over 50 years, enjoyed model railroading, belonged to Waupaca Model Railroad Club, and was an avid...

Susan M. Cornelius

Susan M. Cornelius

Nov 7, 2024

Susan Marie (Hein) Cornelius, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1953, daughter of the late Marvin and Jeanette (Bonikowske) Hein. She was raised on the family farm in Manawa and graduated from Little Wolf High School.

Susie married the love of her life and beloved husband,...

Walter E. Wadel

Walter E. Wadel

Nov 3, 2024

Walter "Wally" E. Wadel, age 76, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Linda, by his side on Sunday, November 3, 2024 of pancreatic cancer. Wally was born on February 7, 1948 in Neenah, WI to the late Walter and Arlene (Faulks) Wadel.

Wally lived in many places in the United States. His knowledge of many things will be missed...

Dr. Darrel E. Johnson

Dr. Darrel E. Johnson

Oct 28, 2024

Darrel Ellsworth Johnson, DVM, age 92 of Marshfield, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 28, 2024, at Stoney River Assisted Living Facility in Marshfield. He leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, humility, and compassion.

He was born on November 23, 1931, son of the late Deborah (Lindgren) and Ellsworth Johnson in Scandia, MN. He spent his youth...

Peter K. Dobbert

Peter K. Dobbert

Oct 26, 2024

Peter K. Dobbert, age 76 of Weyauwega, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1948, in Waupaca, the son of the late Kenneth and Evelyn Dobbert.

Peter graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1966. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army. Peter dedicated many years of his life to working at...

Karalee J. Dieck

Karalee J. Dieck

Oct 12, 2024

Karalee J. (Bork) Dieck, 86, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, in Marshfield, WI. Karalee was born on November 1, 1937, in Weyauwega, WI, to the late Arnold and Mildred (Thiel) Bork. 

After graduating from Weyauwega High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where she met Delmer Dieck, marrying...

Marilyn L. Radtke

Marilyn L. Radtke

Oct 2, 2024

Marilyn "Mitzie" L. Radtke, age 84 of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah. She was born on May 9, 1940 in New London, daughter of the late Walter and Ardis (Wall) Radtke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. She graduated from Weyauwega High...

Jillian F. Maus

Jillian F. Maus

Sep 18, 2024

Jillian Frances (Lowney) Maus, age 47, of New London, was called home by our Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, with her family by her side. She had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer in October 2019 which quickly advanced to Stage 4. She was born on July 30, 1977, in New London, Wisconsin. She attended Most Precious Blood Catholic elementary...

Ronald J. Radke

Ronald J. Radke

Sep 8, 2024

Ronald J. Radke, age 76 of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. Ron was born in Clintonville on July 5, 1948 to the late Meinhard and Cora (Kriesel) Radke. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Church in Marion, WI and then graduated from Marion High School in 1966. He was...

Barbara J. Johnson

Barbara J. Johnson

Sep 5, 2024

Barbara "Barb, Barbie" J. Johnson (Kirchner), aged 61, of Manawa, passed away Thursday September 5th, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee.

Barb was the 7th child born to Wayne and Lois Kirchner in Appleton, WI on October 29th, 1962.

Barb took pleasure in Working at the Manawa Community Living Center cooking and baking for all the residents. Barb always took the time to...

Kimberly A. Hofstetter

Kimberly A. Hofstetter

Sep 1, 2024

Kimberly (Kym) Ann Hofstetter (née Hackner) died on September 1, 2024, at age 60 after battling cancer. Kym was born on September 24, 1963, to Sandy (née Theriault) and William (Bill) Hackner. She grew up in Brookfield and went to Brookfield Central High School. She married Glen Hanke and had two daughters Annette and Theresa. They divorced and she married...

Sharon L. Otte

Sharon L. Otte

Sep 1, 2024

Sharon L. Otte, age 62, of Fremont, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She was born on October 16, 1961 in Waupaca, WI, daughter of the late Carl and Bernice (Ticks) Boelter.

Sharon graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School in 1980. On May 26th, 1984 she married Mark Otte. Sharon worked at VF...

Charles "Chuck" J. Skewes, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" J. Skewes, Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

Charles James "Chuck" Skewes, aged 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 1, 2024. 

Born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 7, 1930, he graduated from Racine Park High School in 1948 and entered service in the United State Marine Corps in 1950 during...

Kenneth G. LaRue

Kenneth G. LaRue

Aug 26, 2024

Kenneth G. LaRue, age 89, of Weyauwega, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his residence with family by his side. He was born in Kaukauna, WI on March 16, 1935, the oldest son of the late George and Blanche (Lambie) LaRue.

He married Judith A. Wheaton on September 21, 1957, in Winneconne, WI. Together they celebrated 67 years of...

Leo Backes

Leo Backes

Aug 22, 2024

Leo Clifford Backes, age 77, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. He spent his last few months living with his son's family in Dale, Wisconsin. He was born on February 24, 1947, in the Town of Dubuque, Iowa, to his parents Leo A. and Mathilda M. (Phohl) Backes.

On July 14, 1973, he married Mary Ann...

Delmer F. Dieck

Delmer F. Dieck

Aug 20, 2024

Scandinavia - Delmer F. Dieck, 88, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Marshfield, WI.

Del was born on August 5, 1936, in Marion, WI, to the late Fred and Marie (Suehring) Dieck.

After graduating from Marion High School, he attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where he met and married Karalee Bork...

Kerry D. Bork

Kerry D. Bork

Aug 16, 2024

Kerry D. Bork, age 70, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on January 25, 1954, in New London, son of the late Darwin and Barbara (Knapstein) Bork. Kerry graduated from St. Mary Central Catholic High School in Menasha in 1972. He became a barber after attending Northeast...

Merle D. Gunderson

Merle D. Gunderson

Aug 11, 2024

Merle D. Gunderson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation in Clintonville. Merle was born on September 16, 1952 to Marie and Earl Gunderson and spent most of his life in the Manawa/Clintonville area.

Merle is survived by three children: Shannon, Cassidy, and Ryan Gunderson; 5 siblings: Kay (Larry) Rekoske, Daisy Gunderson, Helen (Ralph)...

Myron E. Krueger

Myron E. Krueger

Aug 2, 2024

Myron Ervin Krueger, age 75, was called to heaven on Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home in the Town of Union. Myron was born on April 21, 1949, son of Ervin and Eleanor (Schimke) Krueger. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1968. On June 4, 1977 he married Darlene Krueger and they were able to enjoy 47...

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