Obituaries

Mary K. Rohde

Mary K. Rohde

Sep 11, 2017

Mary Kathleen Rohde, age 94, was welcomed into glory and rejoiced when she met her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her beloved Leonard on Monday, September 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Residence in New London. Mary was born on October 4, 1922 in Appleton to the late William and Helen (McDaniel) Randerson. She was united in marriage to...

George Alvin Nelson

George Alvin Nelson

Sep 10, 2017



George Alvin Nelson, age 89, of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. George was born on July 25, 1928 in Scandinavia to the late Isaac and Mathilda (Brandt) Nelson. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Peterson on August 14, 1946. She preceded him in death on July 15, 2017. George worked for...

Antoinette 'Toni' Hintz

Antoinette 'Toni' Hintz

Sep 9, 2017



Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” Hintz (Firkus) passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Bethany Home in Waupaca with her daughter Mary at her side. Antoinette was 88, born on June 16, 1929 in New Hope Township, Portage County, Wisconsin, to the late Frank and Mary (Birllowski) Firkus in Amherst Jct., Wisconsin. On January 27, 1951 she was united in marriage...

Charles 'Charlie' Kurth

Charles 'Charlie' Kurth

Sep 5, 2017



Charles “Charlie” E. Kurth, age 84, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Crossroads in Weyauwega. He was born on October 21, 1932, in the Town of Muskego, son of the late Charles and Magdalina (Baas) Kurth. Following high school Charlie served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On January...

Malou L. Handrich

Malou L. Handrich

Aug 27, 2017



Malou L. Handrich, age 61, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 27, 2017, after a two year battle with cancer. She was born on December 8, 1955 in Cebu, Philippines. On March 15, 1989 she was united in marriage to Dennis Handrich. Malou worked as a teller at both M & I Bank and First National...

Reuben 'Jim' Bolen

Reuben 'Jim' Bolen

Aug 16, 2017

Reuben “Jim” Bolen, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Iola Assisted Living after battling cancer since 2007. He was born on December 2, 1941 in Freeport, IL. Jim is the son of Flossie Murray of Forreston, IL and the late Harley Bolen. He is survived by his two daughters, Michelle (Steve) Arneson, Wisconsin Rapids, WI and...

Billye G. Bobo

Billye G. Bobo

Aug 14, 2017



Billye Gardell Bobo passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Bill was born February 16, 1930 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the seventh child born to Henry and Marie Bobo. He graduated from West Division high school in 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1978 he married Connie Winters of Grayslake, Illinois and they had over 30 happy...

Rita L. Carew

Rita L. Carew

Aug 3, 2017



Rita Lorraine (Simonis) Carew, age 86 of Manawa on Thursday, August 3, 2017 has joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved Donald. She celebrated her victory over Alzheimer’s Disease with her beautiful and much-loved smile exclaiming, “Yay, I’m dancing the Flying Dutchman with Donald!”

Rita was an adoring, loving, faith-filled, strong and gentle wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother...

Robert Korotka

Robert Korotka

Jul 31, 2017

Age 87, of Manawa, Bob went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 10, 1930, in Milwaukee, son of the late Max and Catherine (Harmeyer) Korotka. On November 11, 1950, he was united in marriage to Arlene “Pat” Schultz in Milwaukee. Bob proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict...

Alick A. Chambers Jr.

Alick A. Chambers Jr.

Jul 30, 2017

Alick Albert Chambers Jr., age 79, of Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Theda Care Hospital, Waupaca. He was born on May 19, 1938, in Monroe County, Wisconsin, son of the late Alick Albert Chambers Sr. and Helen (Jerdee) Chambers. In July 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Catherine Gabrielson. They later...

Leonard 'Ole' Olsen Jr.

Leonard 'Ole' Olsen Jr.

Jul 24, 2017



OLSEN, LEONARD “OLE” JR.

Leonard “Ole” Olsen, Jr., age 94, formerly of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Iola Living Assistance with loving family by his side. Len was born July 22, 1923, in Pulaski, Wisconsin, son of the late Leonard Olsen Sr. and Grace Schmoll. On August 29, 1947 he married Yvonne Raatz. After...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

Jul 15, 2017



Dorothy Clara Nelson, age 92, of Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Bethany Home in Waupaca. She was born on January 1, 1925, in Bowler, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Irvin and Clara (Carlson) Peterson. Dorothy went to school in the Manawa School District. On August 14, 1946, she was united...

Blake Aaron Moore

Blake Aaron Moore

Jul 13, 2017

Blake Aaron Moore, age 26, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Blake was born on May 16, 1991, in Chilton, son of Darwin Moore and Cynthia Femal (John Bale). He graduated from Neenah High School and following that Blake joined the US Army, serving a tour in Afghanistan. After his service in the Army, he continued his schooling...

Daniel J. Cecil

Daniel J. Cecil

Jul 5, 2017

Daniel “Jack” Cecil, age 63, Manawa, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his residence following a terminal illness. He was born in Melrose Park, IL on November 1, 1953, son of the late Daniel and Kathleen (Costain) Cecil. On June 12, 1987, Jack married Midge Miller. He had a passion for motorcycling. Jack is survived by his wife...

David Lee Gunderson

David Lee Gunderson

Jun 19, 2017



David L. Gunderson, age 54, passed away on June 19, 2017. David was born on November 16, 1962, to Marie and Earl Gunderson and spent all of his life in the Manawa area. David spent 36 years working in the Manawa School District and enjoyed his time spent with the students and staff. Everywhere he went, David found himself in...

Dale E. Rogers

Dale E. Rogers

Jun 10, 2017



Dale Eugene Rogers, age 86, of Fremont, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born on May 24, 1931 in Mauston, WI, son of the late John and Irene (Bollow) Rogers. On November 2, 1957, he married Sandra O'Connor at First Presbyterian Church in Racine. She preceded him in death in 2006. Dale and Sandra...

Timothy D. Fahser

Timothy D. Fahser

Jun 4, 2017



Age 51, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in New London, son of Donald and Annette (Springer) Fahser. Tim attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and was Confirmed there in 1981. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1985. Tim enjoyed spending time in his garden and loved trout fishing....

Kenneth J. Fahser

Kenneth J. Fahser

Jun 2, 2017



Kenneth John Fahser, age 91, of Manawa went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 2, 2017 at ThedaCare Hospital in New London. Kenneth was born on September 27, 1925 to the late Robert and Lydia (Czich) Fahser on the family farm in the Town of Little Wolf. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa....

David D. Lubinski

David D. Lubinski

May 29, 2017



David Don Lubinski, age 59, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after an aggressive battle with ALS on Monday, May 29, 2017. David was born in Clintonville on November 9, 1957, son of Don and Sally Lubinski. David worked as an automotive mechanic for his entire career. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and...

Marie A. Gunderson

Marie A. Gunderson

May 18, 2017



Marie A. Gunderson, age 88, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of her family on May 18th at Anew Choice Care of Menasha. She was born on November 23, 1928 to Melvin and Pearl Ravey. Marie enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and sewing. At Anew Choice Care, Marie enjoyed putting together puzzles and bird watching. She was a...