Obituaries

Karen Drozd-Bartelt

Karen Drozd-Bartelt

Jul 28, 2016



Karen Drozd-Bartelt, age 49, of Manawa, passed away on the evening of Thursday, July 28, 2016 unexpectedly in her sleep of natural causes. She was born on January 12, 1967, in Racine to John A. Drozd and Linda L. Petz. Karen graduated from high school in Racine, Wisconsin. She was a motorcycle enthusiast most of her life enjoying the ride....

Dixie C. Klegin

Dixie C. Klegin

Jul 19, 2016



Dixie C. Klegin, age 77 of Manawa, died unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2016, at Theda Care Hospital, New London, following a short illness.

Dixie was born on January 22, 1939, in the Town of Maple Creek, the daughter of Anthony and Esther (Timmerick) Knapp. On April 25, 1959, she married Louie Klegin at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bear...

Virginia May Gehrke

Virginia May Gehrke

Jul 12, 2016



Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, Virginia “Jinny” May Gehrke, age 92, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at ThedaCare At Home Hospice Residence in Appleton. Her strong faith assured her that the first words she would hear upon entering heaven were, “Well done my good and faithful servant! Come and...

Irma Leone Prill

Irma Leone Prill

Jul 4, 2016



Prill, Irma L.

Irma Leone Prill, age 97, of New London, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. Irma was born on November 20, 1918, in the Town of Little Wolf, to the late Frank and Delia (Fuerst) Schramm. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco and was christened the “Coffee Lady” as she made thousands...

Jean Ann Doede

Jean Ann Doede

Jul 3, 2016



Jean Ann Doede, age 64, of the Town of Lind, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on March 29, 1952 in New London, daughter of the late Mainard and Merle (Thompson) Blink. On December 16, 1973, she was united in marriage to David Doede.

Jean is survived by her husband;...

Thomas Otto Mittelstaedt

Thomas Otto Mittelstaedt

Jul 2, 2016



Thomas Otto Mittelstaedt, of Royalton, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1943, to Otto and Helen (Roloff) Mittelstaedt. Tom married Patricia Jannusch on May 1, 1964. They have one son, Richard. Tom farmed in the Town of Royalton after working in the construction industry for several years. He was an avid hunter.

Tom is...

Arlo James Wichmann

Arlo James Wichmann

Jun 12, 2016



Arlo James Wichmann, 77, of Weyauwega passed away peacefully at home with his wife at his side on Sunday, June 12 2016 due to complications from existing health issues.

Arlo was born on November 15, 1938 in Caroline, WI, the son of Richard and Ahli (Papendorf) Wichmann. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1957. He married the love of his...

Helen M. Beyer

Helen M. Beyer

Jun 11, 2016

Helen M. Beyer, age 87, died at ThedaCare-Appleton on June 11, 2016.

Helen was born on September 19, 1928, Town of Little Wolf, the daughter of Gustave And Lottie Heimbruch

Helen, also known as Mickey and Marcella, grew up on the Heimbruch farm on Mountain Lake road, and graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1946.

A wonderful daughter, sister, mother and...

Edna A. Wolter

Edna A. Wolter

Jun 2, 2016



Edna A. Wolter, age 98, of Manawa, went to her heavenly home, on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Manawa Community Care Center. She was born on November 11, 1917, on the family farm, in the Town of Union, Waupaca County, the only child of the late William and Hulda (Zantow) Marquardt. She grew up on the family farm, and...

Leon 'Jiggs' Fritch

Leon 'Jiggs' Fritch

May 21, 2016



Leon Nicholas Fritch “Jiggs”, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at his home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Leon was born on August 30, 1945, to Kenneth and Bonita (Kuepper) in Neenah. On April 16, 1966, he married Susan Bonnin, his wife for 50 years. They made their home in West Bloomfield,...

Shirley J. Braun

Shirley J. Braun

May 15, 2016



Shirley J. Braun, age 80, of Weyauwega, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega. She was born on June 23, 1935, in the Town of Mukwa, daughter of the late Elmer and Bernice (Mentzel) Schroeder. On May 10, 1958, she was united in marriage to Donald Braun at King, Wisconsin. Shirley graduated from New...

Loren D. Dobbert

Loren D. Dobbert

May 13, 2016



Loren D. Dobbert, age 60, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Theda Care Medical Center of Appleton after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 19, 1955, in Waupaca, son of the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Peterson) Dobbert. He graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School in 1973. On October 10, 1992, he married...

Carolyn I. Rineck

Carolyn I. Rineck

May 9, 2016



Age 77, of Manawa, passed away on Monday evening May, 9, 2016, at Iola Living Assistance, surrounded by family and friends. Carolyn was born on April 16, 1939, daughter of late Ervin and Sadie (Fahser) Schoen, in the Town of Union. Carolyn graduated in 1957 from Little Wolf High School in Manawa. She was united in marriage to Junior A....

John Armon

John Armon

Apr 30, 2016



John L. Armon, 60 of Ogdensburg, passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by side on April 30, 2016 following a courageous 22 month battle with brain cancer. He was born on July 25, 1955, in Battle Creek, MI, son of LeRoy & Delores (Schulke) Armon. John married Teresa Daniels on Aug.1, 1981. Together they had two sons...

Elizabeth Rachel Schwirtz

Elizabeth Rachel Schwirtz

Apr 28, 2016



Elizabeth Rachel Schwirtz

Age 84, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Theda Care Hospital of Waupaca surrounded by her loving family. She passed away the same day as her loving husband did 13 years ago. Lizzie was a resident of Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega over 2 years. She was born on September 16,...

Duane 'Dewey' Schultz

Duane 'Dewey' Schultz

Apr 24, 2016



Schultz, Duane H. “Dewey”

We celebrate the life of Dewey, born 11-5-1934 to Henry and Hildegard Schultz. He passed away peacefully April 23, 2016. Dewey lived his early life on a farm near Ogdensburg with his sister Janet. He attended grade school at Maple Grove, except for one year at Gallilee School. Dewey graduated from Waupaca High School in 1952....

Jerry Ward Owen

Jerry Ward Owen

Apr 11, 2016



Jerry Ward Owen, age 81, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Battle Creek MI, son of the late Ward and Delilah Owen. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1952, and then joined the Coast Guard where he served his country for 3 years. Jerry worked...

Georgia A. Bestul

Georgia A. Bestul

Apr 6, 2016



Georgia Ann Bestul, age 85, of Iola, formerly of the Manawa area, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at her residence in the Iola Senior Village. She was born on July 15, 1930 in Madison, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Rudd) Walrath. On October 28, 1952 she was united in marriage to Phillip Bestul,...

Esther 'Alice' Thomack

Esther 'Alice' Thomack

Apr 3, 2016



Thomack, Esther “Alice”

Esther “Alice” Thomack, 85, Manawa passed away at Bethany Home, Waupaca on Sunday, April 3, 2016, with family at her side. She was born February 27, 1931, in Danville, IL, daughter of William and Esther (Sutheimer) Paris.

Alice married Everett (Toby) Thomack on September 22, 1951. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2005. She enjoyed reading,...

Wilbur G. Robison

Wilbur G. Robison

Mar 24, 2016

Wilbur G. Robison died March 24th 2016. Born on April 7th 1931 in Des Moines Iowa to Mike and Cora (Pond) Robison. He served his country in The United States Marines Corps during Korean conflict. He trained as an aviation mechanic. Wilbur married Sylvia Duvall on August 7th 1954 they were together for 62 years. They resided in Poplar Grove...

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