Obituaries

Kathy J. Preuss

Kathy J. Preuss

Dec 21, 2024

Kathy Jane Preuss, age 67, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born in Clintonville on March 9, 1957, daughter of the late Gene and Donna Loken. She was married to Larry Preuss and they shared 50 wonderful years together.

Kathy attended school in Antigo and Manawa. She worked diligently with Larry on their dairy farm...

William "Bill" M. Preuss

William "Bill" M. Preuss

Dec 21, 2024

William "Bill" M. Preuss, 72, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024.

Bill was born in Weyauwega on May 5, 1952, son and oldest child of Merlin and Nancy Preuss. He was raised on the Waupaca County farm where he worked alongside his dad for many years. He attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Weyauwega High School...

Laverne "Vern" G. Bork

Laverne "Vern" G. Bork

Dec 19, 2024

Laverne "Vern" Gene Bork of Waupaca, passed away on December 19, 2024 at age 83. Born on March 22, 1941 to Harry and Eva Bork in Neenah, Vern married Karen Lee Koenig on September 29, 1963, and was blessed with a son, Sam, in 1969. Vern worked as a car salesman for most of his career. He loved to hunt,...

Ihla R. Peterson

Ihla R. Peterson

Dec 15, 2024

Ihla Ruth (Nelson) Peterson, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca. She was born on her great grandfather's farm in Scandinavia, WI on April 10, 1931, daughter of the late Isaac Nelson and Mathilda (Brandt) Nelson Dain. She was baptized at Scandinavia...

Stephen R. Spiegelberg

Stephen R. Spiegelberg

Dec 11, 2024

Stephen Ray Spiegelberg entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his Bear Lake home. Steve began his earthly journey on September 1, 1952, in New London, son of Raymond and Elaine (Buchholz) Spiegelberg of Manawa.

He spent most of his life on the family farm, yet never milked a cow. He did show cattle through 4-H.

Steve was a...

Michael T. Oprean

Michael T. Oprean

Dec 11, 2024

Michael T. Oprean, age 80 of Weyauwega, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee on February 23, 1944, son of the late Matthew Oprean and Ann Casey.

Michael worked at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee for 32 years, retiring in 1997. He was an avid Star Wars collector and loved...

Dorothy Mae Krueger

Dorothy Mae Krueger

Dec 9, 2024

Dorothy Mae Krueger, age 92 of Manawa, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Manawa Community Living Center.

Dorothy was born September 14, 1932 in the Township of Little Wolf to William and Irene (Zemple) Gehrke on the family farm still operated by her nephew.

"Dort" was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa where she...

Leo D. Fietzer

Leo D. Fietzer

Dec 9, 2024

Leo D. Fietzer, age 62, of Manawa, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1962 in New London, son of the late Lester and Irene (Roland) Fietzer. 

Leo attended school in the New London School District. He worked construction and was a welder for various companies over the years. He loved hunting with his cousin...

Eugene "Gene" L. Bartel

Eugene "Gene" L. Bartel

Dec 7, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Leonard Bartel, age 87, went to his heavenly home on December 7, 2024. He was born October 27, 1937 in the Town of Lind to Leonard and Hazel Bartel. He married Priscilla Paschke and they recently celebrated 60 years together. They were blessed with three children, Steve, Scott, and Stacey.

Gene acquired his nickname "Scrooge" in grade school and...

Raymond H. Nellis

Raymond H. Nellis

Dec 6, 2024

Raymond H. Nellis, age 82, passed away due to complications from medical issues on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Ray was born on August 8, 1942, in Madison, WI to the late Nicholas and Verna (Newman) Nellis.

Ray was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, co-worker and friend. Ray married...

Thomas E. Diedrich

Thomas E. Diedrich

Dec 4, 2024

Thomas E. Diedrich, 61, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at home on December 4, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1963 in Milwaukee to the late Raymond and Shirley (Laubheimer) Diedrich.

Tom was a simple man who enjoyed gambling and spending time with his family and pets. He was never afraid to lend a helping hand to those who...

Dustin "Dusty" B. Hildebrand

Dustin "Dusty" B. Hildebrand

Dec 2, 2024

Dustin (Dusty) Bartlett Hildebrand, age 44, of Weyauwega WI, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of December 2nd, 2024. He was born on March 12th, 1980, the second son of Greg and Sharon Hildebrand. Dusty grew up in Weyauwega and was a graduate of Weyauwega Fremont High School in 1998. Dusty was employed at different businesses throughout his life including...

Nicholas P. Nowak

Nicholas P. Nowak

Nov 18, 2024

Nicholas Paul Nowak, age 44 of Winneconne, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born in Appleton on August 9, 1980. Nick was baptized and confirmed at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville and attended the parish grade school. He graduated from Hortonville High School in 1999 where he was active in various sports. He then...

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...

Kathy A. Marquez

Kathy A. Marquez

Nov 10, 2024

Kathy A. (Kramer) Marquez, age 66, passed away November 10th due to natural causes. Kathy recently resided in Appleton, WI, but passed away at Crossroads Assisted Living in Weyauwega, WI while being on hospice care surrounded by close family. Kathy was born in November 1958 in northern Illinois. She spent her life raising her boys and doing the things that...

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...

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