Obituaries

Jay M. Pethke

Jay M. Pethke

Mar 20, 2025

Jay Mark Pethke, age 60, of Iola, passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, November 3rd, 1964, in Iola, to Walter and Elaine (Bestul) Pethke. Jay married Cynthia (Cindy) Reeck on November 2nd, 1985, in Symco, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

Jay graduated high school in 1983, from Little Wolf High School in Manawa. From there...

Kathryn M. Flater

Kathryn M. Flater

Mar 22, 2025

Kathryn Mae Flater (Rasmussen), age 79, of Manawa, very peacefully took her last breath and God took her home on Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, at 4:00 a.m.

Kathryn was born on October 14, 1945 in Waupaca, one of five siblings. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1963 and worked at the Manawa Nursing Home for 32 years. Kathryn loved...

Darlene J. Dohm

Darlene J. Dohm

Mar 21, 2025

Darlene Jane Dohm, 67, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on March 21, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1957 in Waupaca to John and Mary (Thompson) Swenson Jr. Darlene married Chuck Dohm and they later divorced.

Darlene loved being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidering, sewing and taking care of her family. She also liked fishing with...

Romilda A. Timm

Romilda A. Timm

Mar 12, 2025

Romilda A. Timm, age 85, of Weyauwega, passed away at Bethany Home in Waupaca, on March 12, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1940, in Keshena, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Laverne Akey and Bernard Frechette. On December 28, 1960, she was united in marriage to Dennis Timm.

Together, they had four children: 

Todd (Kristine) Timm, Oshkosh. Grandchildren: Eric, Oshkosh;...

Barbara J. Hecht

Barbara J. Hecht

Mar 11, 2025

Barbara Jean Hecht, age 78, of Weyauwega, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at New London Medical Center in New London, WI. She was born on August 8, 1946, in Geneva, IL, daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (Read) Lauck.

Barb, as she was lovingly known, lived a life dedicated to education and helping others. She spent...

Penny A. Grundman

Penny A. Grundman

Mar 6, 2025

Penny Ann (Rossman) Grundman, 75, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Born on May 15, 1949, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Penny dedicated her life to her family, faith, and community. She retired from the Weyauwega-Fremont School District working both in the cafeteria and as a custodian. She loved her job and took great joy in seeing all the kids...

Stewart P. Klenke

Stewart P. Klenke

Mar 1, 2025

Stewart Peter Klenke, age 69, passed away on March 1, 2025, at Park Vista Assisting Living in Waupaca. Stewart was born in Neenah, WI on November 13, 1955, son of the late Anthony and Judith (Larson) Klenke. Most of his working years, Stewart worked as an auto body mechanic.

Stewart is survived by his sons: DeWayne (fiancée Jessica Skinner) Klenke and...

Shirley L. Ferg

Shirley L. Ferg

Feb 20, 2025

Shirley Lucille (Zander) Ferg, age 90, of Manawa, WI, was called home to her Savior on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1934, in the Town of Little Wolf, Waupaca County, to Carl and Elsie (Henschel) Zander.

Shirley was received into fellowship with the Triune God by Sacrament of Holy Baptism and publicly testified to her...

Viona F. Nowak

Viona F. Nowak

Feb 19, 2025

Viona Frances (Pagel) Nowak, age 99, fell asleep in Jesus on February 19, 2025 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born January 13, 1926 in the Town of Lind, to the late Henry and Frances (Zaudke) Pagel. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupaca. She married Harvey Willard Nowak on May 17, 1947....

Gregory R. Huelsbeck

Gregory R. Huelsbeck

Feb 13, 2025

Gregory Robert Huelsbeck, 72, of Appleton, son of Robert Huelsbeck and Kathryn Huelsbeck (Gambsky), passed away the morning of February 13th, 2025. He was proceeded in death by an infant brother, his sister Susan Davis, his parents, as well as his former wife Barbara Huelsbeck (Dorin). He is survived by his 5 children, 1 step-son and 13 grandchildren, as well...

Mary Conroy

Mary Conroy

Feb 11, 2025

Mary Kathryn (Loughrin) Conroy, age 93, passed away at her residence, The Washington Center in New London, surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Mary was born on August 3, 1931 in the township of Lebanon, daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Rebman) Loughrin. She attended Maple Hill School, then Little Wolf High in Manawa.

Mary met the...

Anthony B. Penn, Jr.

Anthony B. Penn, Jr.

Feb 11, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Benjamin Penn Jr., age 73, of Weyauwega was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born on May 14, 1951, to Anthony and Bernice Penn. He graduated from Baraboo High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. After graduating, he worked at several banks...

Bruce A. Starchaska

Bruce A. Starchaska

Feb 6, 2025

Bruce A. Starchaska, age 70, of Manawa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1954 in Symco to the late Gene and Beulah (Hoppe) Starchaska.

Bruce grauduated from Little Wolf High School in 1972. He was a manager at Ledgeview Marketing Barn in Green Bay for 15 years. Prior to his managing position, he...

Herbert R. Fenske

Herbert R. Fenske

Feb 5, 2025

Herbert Richard Fenske, age 86 of New Berlin, passed away on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his family at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a courageous battle with cancer.

Herb was born on May 3, 1938 in Iola, WI to Emil and Emma Fenske. After graduating in 1956 from Little Wolf HS in Manawa, he started work at Connie's Service Station...

Susan A. Roberts

Susan A. Roberts

Feb 1, 2025

Susan Ann Roberts, age 69, of Manawa, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, February 1, 2025. She was born in New London on August 29, 1955, daughter of the late Henry and Shirley (Jepson) Lorge. On October 26, 1974, she was united in marriage to Leo Roberts.

Susan never sat still for long; she was always juggling multiple projects,...

John A. Sopa

John A. Sopa

Jan 30, 2025

John Antone Sopa, 68, of Waupaca, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Bethany Home. He was born on September 14, 1956 in Iola to Severine "Bud" and Edwina (Mrochinski) Sopa. John married Brenda Hartsworm on September 3, 1983 in Waupaca.

John graduated from Waupaca High School in 1974. He worked for Pepsi, Gusmer Enterprises, and retired from the Wisconsin...

Paul M. Nett

Paul M. Nett

Jan 4, 2025

Paul M. Nett, age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Paul was born on September 19, 1940 in Calumet County, son to the late Sylvester and Josephine (Franzen) Nett. Paul was born along with his twin, Peter Nett, whom he often referred to as his "wombmate". He resided in Weyauwega, WI.

Paul retired from the United States Navy in 1979...

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,...

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