Obituaries

Roger D. Steinbach

Roger D. Steinbach

Aug 7, 2023

Roger David Steinbach, age 64, of Weyauwega, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born in New London on November 18, 1958, son of the late Carroll and Carol (Hedtke) Steinbach.

Roger attended and was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Grade School in Weyauwega. He then graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School. Roger worked...

LaVerne Betty Ann Ball

LaVerne Betty Ann Ball

Jul 29, 2023

LaVerne Betty Ann (Johnson) Ball joined her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born in Iron Mountain, MI on August 20, 1928, to the late Carl and Anna Johnson. After graduation from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, she attended Spencerian College where she obtained a degree in Business.

On November 6,...

Taylor C. Gettendorf

Taylor C. Gettendorf

Jul 28, 2023

Taylor Christian Gettendorf, age 34, of Weyauwega, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1989, to Thomas and Sandra (Knaack) Gettendorf.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran of Weyauwega, where he also attended grade school. After graduating from Fox Valley Lutheran High School, he attended college at...

Allen "Butch" A. Wegener

Allen "Butch" A. Wegener

Jul 20, 2023

Allen "Butch" Wegener, age 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Allen was born on March 31, 1947, in Clintonville, son of the late Elmer and Norma (Oleson) Wegener.

Allen graduated from Little Wolf High School, in Manawa and then served in the National Guards. On September 4, 1971, he was united in marriage to Kristine...

Jon Billington

Jon Billington

Jul 16, 2023

Jon Leslie Billington, age 60, Town of Lind, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1963, to the late Richard and Eunice (Koplien) Billington.

Jon had recently retired after an impressive career of 39 years at the Waupaca County Highway Department. His dedication and hard work were...

Carroll R. Steinbach

Carroll R. Steinbach

Jul 13, 2023

Carroll Roger Steinbach, age 89, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1933, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Charlotte (Gutshow) Steinbach.

Carroll graduated from Brillion High School. In 1966 the whole family moved to Weyauwega. He was a licensed cheese maker and worked in the...

Jeremyah Zander

Jeremyah Zander

Jul 7, 2023

Jeremyah "JD" Dean Zander, age 27, of Manawa, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1996 in New London, son of Thomas and Heidi (Kloehn) Zander.

JD attended and was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran School in Manawa, then went on and graduated from Little Wolf High School. He was employed at the Waupaca...

Kirk W. Fletcher

Kirk W. Fletcher

Jul 6, 2023

Kirk Walker Fletcher went to his heavenly home at the age of 83 on July 6, 2023 after years of courageously fighting Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He was born on March 30, 1940 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Lucille (Walker) Fletcher.

He graduated as Class of 1958 President at New London High School. After graduation he went on to...

Ronald "Ron" Tessen

Ronald "Ron" Tessen

Jul 5, 2023

Ronald L. Tessen, age 56, of Berlin, formerly of Weyauwega, passed away of natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in New London on September 28, 1966, son of the late Lester and Carol (Fink) Tessen.

Ron graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School in 1985. After high school, he proudly served his country in the...

Kevin C. Seymour

Kevin C. Seymour

Jul 4, 2023

Kevin Charles Seymour, age 55, left this world on July 4th, 2023 at home in Manawa, Wi with his loved ones by his side.

Kevin was born on the 6th of April, 1968 at 5:28pm behind his twin sister, Karrie, in New London, WI. He grew up the youngest of six children, in his hometown of Shiocton. He enjoyed camping...

Joyce Galbreath

Joyce Galbreath

Jun 29, 2023

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Joyce Elaine Galbreath, age 78, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side.

Joyce was born on January 6, 1945. She was the daughter of Harold and Mary (Seamars) Heinzlemann of Milwaukee. Joyce grew up in Waukesha with her beloved aunt Shirley and uncle Ray Weber and family. Joyce was a graduate of...

Myron E. Gnoza

Myron E. Gnoza

Jun 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Myron "Randy" Gnoza

Myron Edward Gnoza, affectionately known as Randy to his friends and loved ones, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on June 22nd, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Born on May 26, 1953, to Velma Premer and Edward Gnoza, Randy was a cherished son, brother, husband, and...

Roger E. Knapp

Roger E. Knapp

Jun 20, 2023

Roger Edwin Knapp

Roger E. Knapp was taken to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. He was born June 13, 1942, to Edwin and Ruth (Learman) Knapp, in the Township of Maple Creek, New London, Wisconsin. Roger was baptized on July 12, 1942, by Rev. Imm. Boettcher and confirmed on July 8, 1956, by Rev. WB Nommensen both...

William L. Levezow

William L. Levezow

Jun 18, 2023

William "Bill" Levi Levezow was born May 26, 1932 to Lloyd and Lillian (Ely) Levezow. Gave up the Ghost at home watching John Wayne and James Arness Westerns with step-son/caretaker at his side.

It rained so hard when he was born it nearly washed out the Brickley Bridge below the dam. He was the first of the Levezows to be...

Luvern Kleist

Luvern Kleist

May 24, 2023

Luvern Kleist, age 105, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. She was born October 23, 1917, to the late Walter and Freida (Thiel) Schmidt on a farm in the Town of Wolf River, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. She married Leonard Kleist on March 27, 1938. They were married 69 years before his death on April 6, 2007....

LaFaye Ireton

LaFaye Ireton

May 24, 2023

LaFaye Ireton, 96, went to her heavenly home on May 24th, 2023.

LaFaye Steck Ireton was born on February 16th, 1927 as the second daughter to the late Beryl and Bessie (Howard) Steck. LaFaye married Allen (Bud) Ireton in Riverside, CA on August 28th, 1943. They farmed in Lind Center, WI, raised three children, and retired from farming in...

William "Bill" Gartzke

William "Bill" Gartzke

May 22, 2023

William "Bill" G. Gartzke, age 92, of Manawa, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1931 in the Town of Little Wolf, son of the late William and Geraldine (Timm) Gartzke. Bill was raised on a farm, graduated from Little Wolf High School, and went to college for music. He returned...

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

May 14, 2023

Richard "Rick" Jones, age 67, of Waupaca/Weyauwega, passed away Sunday, May 14th 2023 unexpectedly with his family by his side.

Rick was born in Waupaca to Arthur and Cora Jones on April 3rd, 1956. He went to school at Waupaca. Rick and Vicki Schwirtz first met in Waupaca in 1973. They married on November 20th, 1976. In 1981, they welcomed...

B. Hall Rivers

B. Hall Rivers

May 10, 2023

B. Hall Rivers, 90, of Manawa, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Hall was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was proud of all his family and loved them unconditionally. He extended his love to those in need of a father figure and became a mentor to many.

Hall's passion in life was horses and all...

Judith Ann Niemuth

Judith Ann Niemuth

May 8, 2023

Judith Ann (Hoppe) Niemuth   Judy passed away May 8, 2023. She resided on Maui and the Big Island for 29 years, finally making her home at Mountain View. Judy was born March 10,1940. The daughter of Louis and Dora Hoppe (nee Mundt) on their home farm at Manawa. She graduated from Little Creek Grade School then Little Wolf High School in 1957. Judy was...

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