Obituaries

Rosemary Ryf

Rosemary Ryf

Oct 10, 2013

Rosemary Ryf, age 79, of Winneconne, died Thursday, October 10, 2013, at home. She was born on February 13, 1934, in Portage County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Peter and Pearl (Landowski) Seavecki. Rosemary graduated from Omro High School in 1951 and was employed in the offices of American Can Co., Neenah, and later, Ryf Oil Co. and Service...

Louise Lynn (Angle) Smith

Louise Lynn (Angle) Smith

Oct 5, 2013

Louise Lynn (Angle) Smith, age 59, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013, at her mother's home surrounded by her family, after a one year battle with lung and brain cancer. She was born December 10, 1953, to James W. and Edrie (Overman) Angle. Louise went to Auroraville Elementary School up to 6th grade, Clay Lamberton, and graduated from Berlin...

Edward J. Quigley

Edward J. Quigley

Oct 4, 2013

Edward J. Quigley, age 87, of Winneconne, died Friday evening, October 4, 2013, at his home. Edward was born on November 22, 1925, in Winnebago County, the son of Leon and Helen (Crowley) Quigley. He was a graduate of Winneconne High School and the Agricultural Short Course at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Edward served as a volunteer...

John Francis Lee

John Francis Lee

Sep 28, 2013

John Francis Lee, age 85, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born December 12, 1927, in the town of Poygan to John and Lillian (O'Connell) Lee. John grew up and worked on the family farm before moving out west to work on a ranch. After returning home, he worked...

Raymond William Posselt

Raymond William Posselt

Sep 12, 2013

Raymond William Posselt, age 86, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh, joining his beloved wife of 56 years, soul mate, and best friend Loma Jean in Heaven. He was born November 24, 1926, on the family farm near Larsen to Walter and Hazel (Hanson) Posselt. On May 15, 1948,...

Arlyn Evelyn (Otto) Schano

Arlyn Evelyn (Otto) Schano

Sep 6, 2013

Arlyn Evelyn (nee Otto) Schano, age 89, passed away peacefully in her recent home, in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 6, 2013. Born on January 29, 1924, in Oshkosh, she was raised and attended school in the Omro area. On June 19, 1944, Arlyn married Donald Schano. A homemaker in Winneconne, Arlyn was active in the Altar Society at...

Wayne A. Pavlak

Wayne A. Pavlak

Sep 4, 2013

Wayne A. Pavlak, age 49, of Butte des Morts, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at home. He was born March 4, 1964, in Neenah to Gordon and Dorothy (Williams) Pavlak. For over 8 years he worked as a diesel mechanic for Quality Truck in Oshkosh. Previous to that he worked for Dodge Country for 15years. Wayne...

John P. Calhoun

John P. Calhoun

Aug 31, 2013

John Patrick Calhoun was born to the late Hallie Lena and John Clyde Calhoun on December 13, 1938, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He grew up to be a devoted father to his sons Kevin (Diane) and Kenneth (Carol), and his daughter Tamara Joy, as well as a proud grandfather to his many grandchildren. John was predeceased by both his parents...

Ardene Starr

Ardene Starr

Aug 29, 2013

Ardene Starr went to be with her Lord God on August 29, 2013. Ardene was born at home across the river from Eureka on February 13, 1925, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Weiss) Steinke On December 27, 1944, Ardene married Donald Starr, and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1989. She took pride in being a...

Charles L. Mente

Charles L. Mente

Aug 21, 2013

Charles L. Mente, age 88, of Larsen, formerly of Milwaukee, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born July 3, 1925, in Milwaukee to the late Charles, Sr. and Anna Mente. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; five sons, Michael, Joseph (Tracy), Jeffrey, Gary (Bonnie), Steven (Kimberly); six grandchildren;...

Mayme Mildred (Knapp) Kent

Mayme Mildred (Knapp) Kent

Aug 17, 2013

Mayme Mildred (Knapp) Kent, 94, Larsen, passed away peacefully on her 94th birthday at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Home, Midway Road, Menasha, after a two year residency there. She was born on August 17, 1919, in the town of Deer Creek, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Schultz) Knapp. Mayme was raised by her father and dear Aunt Mildred after...

Robert F. Waters

Robert F. Waters

Aug 12, 2013

Robert F. Waters, age 96, of Winneconne, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born July 20, 1917, in the town of Algoma to the late William and Katherine (Porte) Waters. Bob served his country during World War II in the Navy as a baker. On May 6, 1939, he married the one and...

David Edward Falk

David Edward Falk

Aug 11, 2013

David Edward Falk, age 57, of Stevens Point, formerly of Winneconne, died Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was born January 13, 1956, in Oshkosh to Edward and JoAnn (Loker) Falk. David worked as a self-employed painter. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and cooking. David is survived by his special friend, Sue Porter Gruba; his mother, JoAnn Falk, of Winneconne; his...

Nancy Marie (Close) Amundson

Nancy Marie (Close) Amundson

Aug 10, 2013

On August 10, 2013, Nancy Marie (Close) Amundson, born on May 12, 1947, was called home to our Lord to be with her daughter Jill Ann Amundson, who preceded her in death on December 29, 1989. Nancy will be remembered by all of the kids she babysat that she showed her patience and love, and working part-time at Dick...

Truitt Lee Beal Ii

Truitt Lee Beal Ii

Aug 7, 2013

Truitt Lee Beal II, 27, of Winneconne, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, near Larsen. He was born April 22, 1986, in Grass Valley, California, the son of Ann and Shawn Beal. Truitt had just finished his culinary degree. He graduated from Winneconne High School in 2004. Truitt is survived by his parents, Shawn and Ann Beal; sister, Cherie...

Jill M. Karn

Jill M. Karn

Aug 7, 2013

Jill M. Karn, age 56, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at home. She was born November 22, 1956, in Hartford, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Helen (Brophey) Esser. Jill is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Amy Karn, of Omro; a granddaughter, Rylee Karn; one brother, Jay Esser; two nieces, Sarah and Stephanie Esser;...

Marlin "Babe" A. Tonn

Marlin "Babe" A. Tonn

Aug 6, 2013

Marlin "Babe" A. Tonn, 88, of Winneconne, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Northpoint Medical and Rehab in Oshkosh. He was born Feb. 6, 1925, the son of Frank and Olive (Stecker) Tonn of Winneconne. Babe served in World War II in the Army as an MP. He married Lois Sim on December 2, 1950, and is survived...

Paul W. Babka

Paul W. Babka

Aug 4, 2013

Paul W. Babka, age 56, of Winneconne, died Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born April 7, 1957, in Berwyn, Illinois to James and Elizabeth (Valecek) Babka. Paul loved fishing and has been a resident of Winneconne many years. Paul is survived by his mother, Betty Babka; one brother, James Babka; and many...

Fred Wirch

Fred Wirch

Jul 30, 2013

Fred Wirch, of Omro, died Tuesday July 30, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 18, 1931, to the late Fred, Sr. and Fern (Behrens) Wirch in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. On June 2, 1956, he married Anna Ristow. Fred is survived by his wife, Anna; two sons, Steven and Andrew (Debra); one daughter, Cynthia (Michael)...

Daniel Kromm

Daniel Kromm

Jul 28, 2013

Daniel Kromm, age 92, of Omro, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born July 13, 1921, in Fond du Lac to the late Peter and Elizabeth (Goerlitz) Kromm. Dan was a 1939 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On June 21, 1947, he married Beverly Berger. Dan had worked for the Paine Lumber...