Obituaries

JoAnn M. Paters

JoAnn M. Paters

Jan 31, 2024

JoAnn Paters, age 89, of Manawa, passed away on her birthday, January 31, 2024, at St. Joseph's, Monarch Meadows in New London, Wisconsin, after an illness with dementia and breast cancer.

JoAnn was born in New London, WI on January 31, 1935, to the late Edna (Davis) Myers and Lloyd Hidde. JoAnn attended Little Wolf High School, graduating in the class...

Deborah E. Batterman

Deborah E. Batterman

Jan 30, 2024

Deborah Ellen Batterman of Weyauwega, WI passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2024, en route to ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah, WI at the age of 71. She was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on September 26th, 1952, to parents Eleanore and John Winters.

As a child, Debbie spent the majority of her time with her siblings in various foster homes until she...

Russell R. Klug

Russell R. Klug

Jan 27, 2024

Russell R. Klug, age 84, passed away on Saturday January 27, 2024, at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega. Russ was born on January 4, 1940, at home in Weyauwega to Ralph and Bernice (Peskie) Klug. He graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School in May 1958. After graduation, Russ enlisted in the Army and went to basic training at Fort Hood. After...

Kathleen K. Mellen

Kathleen K. Mellen

Jan 19, 2024

Kathleen K. Mellen, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Crossroads Care Center of Weyauwega. She was born at home in Weyauwega on December 3, 1935, daughter of the late John and Rebecca Loss. 

Kathleen lived most of her life in the Weyauwega area, and graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1954. On June 2, 1956, Kathleen was...

Mary Fradrich

Mary Fradrich

Jan 12, 2024

Mary K (Zemple) Fradrich was called to her eternal home on Friday, January 12, 2024, after a very brief illness.

Mary was born on July 5, 1943, the eldest child of Malvern and Katie (Schroeder) Zemple. She lived and worked in Manawa her entire life. Mary was united in marriage to Gary Fradrich on September 28, 1963. She lived on...

Marjorie Buchholz

Marjorie Buchholz

Jan 12, 2024

Marjorie A. Buchholz, age 90, of Waupaca, passed away January 12, 2024.

She was born July 22, 1933, in Weyauwega, WI, daughter to the late Fred and Ella (Zabel) Buchholz. She graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1951.

She worked at Farmers and Merchant Bank, Valley Bank. She was a member of St Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Weyauwega.

She enjoyed the Milwaukee baseball...

Mark R. Melton

Mark R. Melton

Jan 10, 2024

Mark R. Melton, age 67, passed away suddenly at home on January 10, 2024. He was born May 29, 1956, in Yakima, WA, to the late Robert and Francis (Reba Humphreys) Melton Jr.

Mark graduated West Valley High class of 1975. He immediately joined the Navy serving onboard the USS Kitty Hawk, USS Constellation, and the Puget Sound as a...

Shirley J. Lorge

Shirley J. Lorge

Jan 3, 2024

Shirley J. Lorge, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. She was born in Kenosha on April 23, 1930, daughter of the late Earl and Janie (Kiekhoefer) Jepson. She was united in marriage to Henry Lorge at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bear Creek. He preceded her in death. Shirley enjoyed...

Derryan T. Abraham

Derryan T. Abraham

Dec 23, 2023

Derryan Thomas Abraham, passed away on December 23, 2023 in Green Bay. He was born on January 14, 1973 to Thomas and Roxanne (Mundt) Abraham. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2022 at Victory Church in New London.

Derry graduated from Little Wolf High...

Vernon D. Much

Vernon D. Much

Dec 23, 2023

Vernon D. Much, age 83, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at St. Joseph's Residence-Monarch Meadows in New London. He was born in Manawa on April 18, 1940, son of the late Fred and Alma (Krueger) Much. After graduating from high school, Vernon proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. On August 6, 1966, he married Phyllis Pagel....

Parker J. Wulf

Parker J. Wulf

Dec 21, 2023

Parker Jon Wulf (PJ), born on July 14th, 2008, has been called back to his heavenly home. It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Parker, forever 15, our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21st, 2023, from his hard-fought battle with cancer.

If love could have kept you here,...

Steven A. Ladubec

Steven A. Ladubec

Dec 21, 2023

Steven A. Ladubec, age 63, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on November 5, 1960, the son of Albert and Gale Ladubec.

Steve made lasting friendships as a milk hauler for Star Dairy of Weyauwega. Steve was an avid fisherman. As a...

Carl J. Wolfinger, Jr.

Carl J. Wolfinger, Jr.

Dec 18, 2023

Carl J. Wolfinger, Jr. 80, of Weyauwega, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on December 18, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1943 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Carl L. Wolfinger, Sr. and Elizabeth (VanHeeswyk) Wolfinger. He married Marilyn Driscoll on October 3, 1969 in Kimberly, Wisconsin, where they resided until 2005. In 2005 they built their...

Carol Joy Nohr

Carol Joy Nohr

Dec 18, 2023

Carol Joy Nohr, age 78, of Manawa, passed away at home on December 18, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born on March 5, 1945 to the late Edmund and Doris (Luther) Abrahamson in Waupaca County. Carol was united in marriage to Raymond Nohr on July 27, 1974 in New London.

Carol graduated from Little Wolf High...

Elaine H. Ostrander

Elaine H. Ostrander

Dec 16, 2023

Elaine H. Ostrander, age 86, of Weyauwega, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Theda Care Hospital in Waupaca. She was born on June 26, 1937, in Eastman, WI, daughter to the late Donald and Irene (Reed) O'Connell.

On July 14, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald R. Ostrander. Elaine worked at several places in Weyauwega and...

Carl L. LeNoble

Carl L. LeNoble

Dec 15, 2023

Carl L. LeNoble, age 87 from Clintonville WI, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. Carl was born in Clintonville on July 1, 1936, son of William and Imogene (Geer) LeNoble.

Carl served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1958. He was stationed overseas where he would reminisce about playing football with his Army Squad. He was...

Eugene O. Long

Eugene O. Long

Dec 8, 2023

Eugene O. Long, age 81, of Weyauwega, died peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton after a long battle with complications related to kidney disease.

Eugene (Gene) was born on November 24, 1942, to Oscar and Evelyn Long of Weyauwega. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1960. Following graduation from High School...

Ward Duane Herrick

Ward Duane Herrick

Dec 6, 2023

On Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, our loving, caring, devoted father, Ward, age 95, was taken quietly from his family and friends to his final resting place; may God watch over him.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce Elizabeth Herrick, (nee Lietz), mother, Margaret ( nee Bourne,) Herrick, father Ward Herrick, brothers, Brian Herrick, Lawrence Herrick, and...

Francis G. Slomska

Francis G. Slomska

Dec 3, 2023

Francis G. Slomska, age 97, of Weyauwega, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1926, in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, son of the late Paul and Alvina (Werth) Slomska. Francis proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked at James River Corporation in Menasha for...

John G. Knudsen

John G. Knudsen

Dec 2, 2023

John G. Knudsen, age 82, of New London, peacefully went home to heaven on Saturday, December 2, 2023, while doing his favorite thing, working on his faithful tractor - "Bertha" in "Papa's Shop." He was born in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, on October 8, 1941, son of the late George and Mildred (Seivers) Knudsen.

John learned the...

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