Obituaries

Lillian M. Larkee

Lillian M. Larkee

Mar 15, 2016

Lillian M. Larkee, age 101, of Hartford, entered Heaven on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. Lillian was born on April 3, 1914, with her twin brother, Gordon, in the Town of Royalton, Waupaca County, the daughter of the late John and Emilie (Brasch) Chich. She married F. Ronald Larkee in 1937 in Weyauwega....

Tammy Lea Kempf

Tammy Lea Kempf

Mar 6, 2016

Tammy Lea Kempf, age 55, of Manawa, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 6, 2016, the result of an automobile accident. She was born on November 8, 1960 in Waupaca, daughter of Delvern Fahser and Della (Roloff) Grafton. Tammy graduated from Waupaca High School in 1979. She married Daniel Kempf at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. He preceded her in death...

Willard A. Hoewisch

Willard A. Hoewisch

Mar 4, 2016

Age 73 of Owen, WI formerly of the Dale & Weyauwega area, died Friday, March 4th, 2016 at The House of Dove Hospice Facility in Marshfield, after a long brave fight with cancer. Born: March 15, 1942 of Appleton, son of the late Martin & Elda (Dodie) Hoewisch. Graduated from New London High School in 1961. He farmed in the...

Elizabeth Betty Wollenberg

Elizabeth Betty Wollenberg

Mar 3, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Wollenberg, age 85, Waupaca, formerly of Manawa, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1930, Cook County, Illinois, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Christensen) Morris. On August 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Ferdinand “Shorty” Wollenberg; he preceded her in death in 1995. Elizabeth worked at Sturms,...

Terry Scheller

Terry Scheller

Feb 18, 2016



Age 54, of Manawa, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Theda Care Hospital in New London. He was born on January 3, 1962 in a storm at the New London hospital, son of Grant and Gladys (Korth) Scheller. Terry was baptized at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. He attended schools in Sugar Bush, then St. Paul Lutheran...

Edna Grace Johnson

Edna Grace Johnson

Feb 17, 2016

Edna Grace (Reek) Johnson, Waupaca, age 95, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Bethany Home in Waupaca after suffering a severe stroke on February 11th. She was born on July 23, 1920, in Marion, Wisconsin, to the late Gustuv and Martha Reek. She was married to Weldon Bussian for 17 years and worked at the Clintonville Nursing home at...

James W. Crist

James W. Crist

Feb 13, 2016

Age 61, of Weyauwega, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Center, Neenah. Jim was born on December 2, 1954, son of William and Doris (Koplien) Crist. He attended Weyauwega-Fremont School District and graduated in 1973. He was a long time member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Weyauwega. On October 25, 1975, Jim married Lynn...

Anthony Stephen Jecevicus

Anthony Stephen Jecevicus

Feb 11, 2016

Anthony (Tony) Stephen Jecevicus 77, resident of Big Falls, WI, since the 1960's, passed away at his home on Thursday February 11, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer.Tony was born on January 27, 1939, Grayslake, IL, the 2nd of 11 children born to the late John Joseph and Anne (Steponavich) Jecevicus. Tony left home at the age of 16...

Barbara Sue Forsythe

Barbara Sue Forsythe

Feb 11, 2016

Barbara Sue Forsythe, age 79, of Manawa, the eldest daughter of Erwin and Edna (Prellwitz) Klemm, was born on January 14, 1937, in Bear Creek. She enjoyed spending time with a large family which grew to include: William (Harriett) Klemm, Roland (Jan) Klemm, Rev. Keith (Kathy Mortensen) Klemm, Sherry (Dan) Pomeroy, Cynthia (Mark) Levezow and many nieces and nephews.Barbara passed...

Jerome Duane Zabel

Jerome Duane Zabel

Feb 9, 2016

Jerome Duane ZabelAge 86, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Lakeview Manor in Weyauwega. He was born on May 1, 1929, in the Town of Lind, Waupaca County, son of the late Gerhard and Viola (Winter) Zabel. He was confirmed at St. Peter on April 18, 1943. Jerome graduated from Weyauwega High School....

Judi Kiefer

Judi Kiefer

Feb 5, 2016

Judi Kiefer, age 68, passed away on February 5, 2016 in North Fort Myers, FL. Judi was born March 29, 1947 in Appleton, WI to Anthony and Viola VanWymeren, grew up in Little Chute and spent the last 20 years in Weyauwega. Judi's 35 year career as a nurse was spent at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed camping with...

Lloyd Stillman

Lloyd Stillman

Feb 4, 2016

Lloyd A. Stillman, age 85, of Weyauwega, passed away at his home in Weyauwega, on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Lloyd was born at home on the family farm on May 3, 1930, to the late William and Rachel (Vought) Stillman. He lived his entire life in the Town of Weyauwega. Military service was with the US Army, 1947-1950. Lloyd farmed...

Harley 'Hans' Dobbert

Harley 'Hans' Dobbert

Feb 1, 2016

Harley “Hans” Earl DobbertAge 88, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born on December 14, 1927 in Weyauwega, son of the late Elmer and Laura (Knoble) Dobbert. Hans owned and operated the Dobbert Resort in Weyauwega for over 60 years. He loved fishing, but he especially loved taking care...

Norbert J. Thebo

Norbert J. Thebo

Jan 23, 2016

Norbert John Thebo, age 73, of Weyauwega, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Norbert was born on the family farm in Bear Creek, WI on December 16, 1942, to the late James and Mary Ann (Dolan) Thebo. He was united in marriage to Karen Phillips on May 2, 1964. Norbert graduated from Bear Creek High School in May of...

Illa M Niemuth

Illa M Niemuth

Jan 16, 2016

Illa Mae (Bock) Niemuth, age 86, Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Saturday January 16, 2016 at St. Joseph Residence, New London. She was born on May 20, 1929, in the town of DuPont, daughter of the late Walter and Ida (Marquardt) Bock.On June 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Allen “Pete” Niemuth. She was the office...

Thomas P. Holmes

Thomas P. Holmes

Jan 16, 2016

Thomas P. Holmes, 67, passed away peacefully at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Tom was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 21, 1948 and grew up in Duluth, MN. The family moved to Wisconsin in 1966 and he graduated from Middleton High School that year. He joined the US Navy in Sept. 1966. He served...

Mabel Paschke

Mabel Paschke

Jan 13, 2016

Mabel Mary (Mae) Paschke, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill. She was born in West Bloomfield on June 4, 1919, daughter of the late Otto and Martha (Magdanz) Strey. She married Harold Paschke, who preceded her in death in 1972. They lived in Weyauwega. Mabel loved the game of golf, was...

Sylvia Back

Sylvia Back

Jan 12, 2016

Sylvia Ann Back (Raykowski)Went to join The Lord on January 12, 2016. She was born on May 12, 1940 to Joseph and Frances Raykowski of Stevens Point. She was the second of 5 girls. Sylvia wed Richard Back in June of 1968 and they were married just shy of 30 years before Richard passed in 1998. Sylvia is survived by...

William Much

William Much

Jan 5, 2016

William Walter Much, age 74, Town of Union, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano. He was born on March 16, 1941, in the Town of Little Wolf, son of the late Frederich and Alma (Krueger) Much. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Big Falls. On June...

Vera E. Yorkson

Vera E. Yorkson

Jan 4, 2016

Age 90, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 4, 2016, at Theda Care Medical Center in Waupaca. She was born on April 5, 1925 in Weyauwega, daughter of the late John and Ida (Joch) Hertzfeld. On January 9, 1960, she was united in marriage to Leonard Yorkson. The Lord blessed Vera and Leonard with 7 children....