Obituaries

Frederick K. Wohlrabe

Frederick K. Wohlrabe

Apr 13, 2017



Frederick K. Wohlrabe, age 89, of Ogdensburg, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. He was born on October 23, 1927 in Fremont, son of the late Herbert and Elcie Wohlrabe. Fred married Emily Fox and she preceded him in death in 2012. Fred worked for Northwestern Railroad in Pekin, Illinois for 30 years...

Gene D. Bartelt

Gene D. Bartelt

Apr 9, 2017



Gene Donald Bartelt, age 63, of Manawa, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was born on June 11, 1953 in Freeport, Illinois, son of the late Donald and Elsie (Eurich) Bartelt. Gene served his country with the U.S. Army from 1972-1975. He was stationed in Alaska. Gene graduated from Neenah High School in 1971. He went to technical...

Kenneth R. Johnson

Kenneth R. Johnson

Apr 6, 2017



Kenneth R. Johnson D.D.S. August 22, 1951-April 6, 2017

Ken Johnson, 65, New London, was called home to his Savior unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born August 22, 1951. Baptized in Christ September 16, 1951. Preceded in death by parents Orville and Arleen Johnson. Beloved husband of 40 years to Robin L. (Mielotz). Devoted father to Ryan and Hilarie. Survived...

Marlene B. Lindsey

Marlene B. Lindsey

Apr 1, 2017



Marlene Beverly Lindsey, age 80, of Manawa, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 after a long term illness. Marlene was born on February 8, 1937 to the late James and Marie (Rabus) Hebel in Chicago, IL. She was devoted to her parents, children and adopted children. Marlene was known as “everyone’s” grandma and mom. She was a big hearted...

Michael S. Korotka

Michael S. Korotka

Mar 31, 2017



Michael Steven Korotka, age 65 of Manawa, found peace on March 31, 2017, at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Mike was born on June 18, 1951, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of Robert and Arlene (Schultz) Korotka. Michael graduated from Bayview High School in Milwaukee and then enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He proudly served his country...

Laura Marlene Smith

Laura Marlene Smith

Mar 30, 2017



Laura Marlene Smith, age 82, of Bear Creek, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Greentree Nursing Home in Clintonville. She was born on April 3, 1934 at Jennings, daughter of the late William and Lena ( Rudolph) Meister. On July 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to Clifford Smith. He preceded her in death....

Duwayne K. Redmann

Duwayne K. Redmann

Mar 29, 2017



Duwayne Keith Redmann went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017. Duwayne was the son of Herbert and Frieda (Rosenau) Redmann, born in Oshkosh on August 4, 1928. He was baptized and confirmed in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. On November 14, 1948,...

Lorraine Heimbruch

Lorraine Heimbruch

Mar 16, 2017



Lorraine Heimbruch, age 91, New London, formerly of the Town of St. Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was born on June 7, 1925, to the late Alfred and Martha (Miller) Nollenberg in the Town of St. Lawrence. She was united in marriage to Lorin Heimbruch on March 30, 1946 in Waupaca. He preceded her in death...

Mabel F. Chich

Mabel F. Chich

Mar 13, 2017



Mabel F. Chich, age 104, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in New London, just 26 days short of her 105th birthday. She was born on April 8, 1912 at Bear Lake, Waupaca County, daughter of the late Otto and Emma (Pelzer) Handrich. On December 19, 1936, she was...

Fern E. Hanson

Fern E. Hanson

Mar 11, 2017



Fern E. Hanson

Age 101, of New London, formerly of Manawa, went to her heavenly home, where the Lord granted her wish to join her husband Art, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Residence in New London. She was born on December 21, 1915 in Ellsworth, daughter of the late Adolph and Alma (Wahl) Peterson. Fern was a clerk...

Gene I. Nelson

Gene I. Nelson

Mar 11, 2017



Age 73, of Manawa, formerly of Waupaca, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1943 in Waupaca, son of the late Fritz and Helen (Taggart) Nelson. On December 21, 1968 he was united in marriage to Jeanette Fronzcak at First Presbyterian Church in Weyauwega. Gene graduated from Waupaca...

Orville G. Riske

Orville G. Riske

Mar 9, 2017



Orville G. Riske, age 88, Clintonville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born May 2, 1928, in the Town of Union, son of the late Ernest and Elsie Riske. Orville gave the term “Live Life to the Fullest” a whole new meaning and always made you smile. He retired as a 2nd generation...

LeRoy W. Juergens

LeRoy W. Juergens

Mar 9, 2017



LeRoy W. Juergens, age 86, Manawa, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was born April 2, 1930, in the Town of Granville, Milwaukee County, WI, son of the late Otto W. and Malinda (Stahl) Juergens. Baptized (April 27, 1930) and confirmed (April 18, 1943) his faith in the Lord at North Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Milwaukee,...

Robert W. Hermanson

Robert W. Hermanson

Mar 7, 2017



Robert Walter Hermanson, age 68, of Manawa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Theda Care Medical Center in New London. He was born on November 7, 1948 in Iola, son of the late Cyrus and Minnie (Larsen) Hermanson. On December 21, 1966, he was united in marriage to Myrtle Kimball. In his early years, Bob logged with...

Siegfried 'Ziggy' Fritsche

Siegfried 'Ziggy' Fritsche

Feb 23, 2017



Siegfried “Ziggy” R. Fritsche, age 75, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Theda Care Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on May 9, 1941 in Dresden, Germany, son of the late Rudolf and Martha (Mueller) Fritsche. Ziggy came to America on February 21, 1959 and settled in Jefferson, Wisconsin. He looked at...

Dennis E. Miller

Dennis E. Miller

Feb 18, 2017



Dennis Edward Miller of Manawa, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at home February 18, 2017. He was born August 18, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to Carl and Vivian Miller (nee Vanaman). He grew up as one of five rambunctious boys born to Carl and Vivian and resided in the Waupaca area early in his life.

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Dennis Peterson

Dennis Peterson

Feb 15, 2017



Dennis Carl Peterson, age 70, of Weyauwega, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, surrounded by his family at the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community in Onieda, WI. Dennis was born on November 2, 1946 in Waupaca to the late Kenneth and Edres (Nichols) Peterson. He graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School with the class of 1965. After high school,...

Edna M. Wurth

Edna M. Wurth

Jan 23, 2017



Edna M. Wurth, age 92, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born on September 20, 1924 in Manawa, daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Handrich) Frazier. She graduated from Little Wolf High School with the class of 1942. Edna worked over 30 years in the office at the Manawa Middle School....

Florence E. Oehlke

Florence E. Oehlke

Jan 22, 2017



Florence E. Oehlke, age 93, of Waupun, formerly of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was born on April 5, 1923, in the Town of Royalton, daughter of the late Ed and Bertha (Thiel) Fenske. She attended White Lake School for 6 years and then transferred to St. Peter Lutheran School in Weyauwega for...

Gertrude A. Pope

Gertrude A. Pope

Jan 12, 2017



Gertrude A. Pope, age 88, of Manawa, went to her new life with God and to be with her husband and son on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in New London. She was born on January 4, 1929 in Galloway, daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Miller) Schneiderwent. Gertrude was united in marriage to John Pope of Lind Center, Waupaca...