Obituaries

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...

Lois L. Glocke

Lois L. Glocke

Jul 29, 2024

Lois Lillian Glocke, age 97, of Manawa, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1927, in the Town of Little Wolf, Wisconsin, to her parents Walter and Ella (Krueger) Ferg.

Lois graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1944. On September 11, 1948, she married Everett Glocke, and they enjoyed 63 years together until...

Peter L. Ziebell

Peter L. Ziebell

Jul 24, 2024

Peter Leslie Ziebell, age 64 of Manawa, WI, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 24, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born November 14, 1959, in Green Bay to John and Margaret (Peggy) Ziebell.

Pete graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1978 and went on to serve his country in the US Army from 1979 - 1982...

David E. Doede

David E. Doede

Jul 21, 2024

David E. Doede, age 82, Town of Lind, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. He was born on February 6, 1942, in Weyauwega, son of the late Edwin and Renore (Reek) Doede. On December 16, 1973, he was united in marriage to Jean Blink. She preceded him in death on July 3, 2016.

David...

Joseph A. Peskie

Joseph A. Peskie

Jul 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and true friend, Joseph Allan Peskie. We said goodbye at ThedaCare Hospital Appleton after he suffered from a heart attack that he was not able to recover from. He left us peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, surrounded by family and has...

Kristin A. Jones

Kristin A. Jones

Jul 10, 2024

Kristin Ann Jones, age 43 of Ogdensburg, died unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born on October 24, 1980, daughter of David and Kathy (Handrich) Pethke.

Kristin was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa and graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1999. After high school, she received an Associates Degree in...

Dale W. Wachholz

Dale W. Wachholz

Jul 9, 2024

Dale W. Wachholz, age 78, was called home unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to be with his Savior and reunited with his children. He was born July 19, 1945, in Milwaukee. He was the son of Arden and Ella (Hardel) Wachholz.

Dale graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee in 1963. After graduation, Dale started his career in truck driving of...

Judy L. Birling

Judy L. Birling

Jul 5, 2024

Judy L. (Stumpf) Birling

24 February 1948 - 5 July 2024

I like to compare my life to the many MARATHONS I ran throughout my 76 years. I started in Wisconsin and ended in Wisconsin, but my journey of life included up hills, down hills, fast and slow speeds, pain, joy, but most of all, lots of SMILES. I was a wife...

Joy A. Rill

Joy A. Rill

Jul 2, 2024

Joy Ann Rill, 76, of Manawa, passed away on July 2nd, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Joy was born on October 2nd, 1947 to John and Loretta (Sasada) Rill in Ashland, WI. When Joy was a year old, she became ill and thus became permanently disabled as a result. Joy overcame the odds and lived a long...

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