Obituaries

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...

Marian Von Holzen

Marian Von Holzen

Jul 26, 2013

Marian Von Holzen, age 84, of Winneconne died Friday, July 26, 2013, at home. She was born September 8, 1928, in Ashland, Wisconsin to the late Anton and Pauline (Matejka) Krizan. On June 14, 1947, Marian married Erwin Von Holzen at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ashland. For many years she was employed by Markert's Hardware in Winneconne, and...

George H. Cross

George H. Cross

Jul 11, 2013

George H. Cross died on his 90th birthday, Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh under Aurora Hospice care. He was born July 11, 1923, in Oshkosh to the late George and Jessye (Gould) Cross. George was a 1940 graduate of Winneconne High School. He served in the Pacific with the U.S. Army Air Force during World...

Jake "Happy" Gilmore

Jake "Happy" Gilmore

Jul 11, 2013

Jake "Happy" Gilmore passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2013, as a result of a car accident. He was born July 27, 1985, to Bruce and Dorry Gilmore. Jake was one of a kind. Born with much determination, he accomplished so much in his short life. From the beginning years when his dad strapped him into the tractor (car seat...

William "Bill" John Schlapman

William "Bill" John Schlapman

Jul 4, 2013

William "Bill" John Schlapman passed away, after a battle with Alzheimer's, late in the evening of July 4, 2013, holding his granddaughter's hand. He was born March 20, 1918, in Newark, New Jersey. Where upon his family then moved to Milwaukee where he lived until 1965 when he moved to his present home in Winneconne. On May 3, 1941,...

Ronald "Ron" "Chum" James Raygo

Ronald "Ron" "Chum" James Raygo

Jul 4, 2013

Ronald "Ron" "Chum" James Raygo, age 78, of Omro, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born December 24, 1934, in McCallister, Wisconsin to Ronald F. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Murphy) Raygo. On November 16, 1963, Ron married Connie Fredrickson in Marinette. Through the years, he had worked for American Motors Corp., Fox Valley...

Terry Siems

Terry Siems

Jun 25, 2013

Terry Siems, age 57, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013. He was born September 28, 1955, in Wisconsin Rapids to Floyd, Sr. and Lila (Winegarden) Siems. Terry served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. On April 3, 1999, he married Marci Gravett at the Community Baptist Church of Allenville. Terry worked as a truck driver and had...

Leonard Samuel "Papa" Rice

Leonard Samuel "Papa" Rice

Jun 21, 2013

Leonard Samuel "Papa" Rice, age 88, of Winneconne, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. Len was born in Brighton, Colorado on December 9, 1924, the son of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Kummer) Rice. On May 20, 1943, shortly before his High School graduation from Omro High School, Len was drafted and inducted into the United...

Kenneth G. Penniston

Kenneth G. Penniston

Jun 11, 2013

Kenneth G. Penniston, age 72, of Winneconne, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 23, 1940, in Fayette, Wisconsin to the late Kenneth W. and Helen (Olson) Penniston. Ken was a graduate of Darlington High School, U.W. Platteville, and he earned his Master's degree from U.W. Oshkosh. On July 23, 1964,...

Elizabeth May Whitney Raehl

Elizabeth May Whitney Raehl

Jun 3, 2013

Elizabeth May Whitney Raehl, age 101, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 3, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona. "Beth" was born in Phippsburg, Colorado, on May 20, 1912, to Albert and Bertha (Blair) Whitney. When her father died in 1924 she moved with her mother and younger sister, Nancy, to be near their relatives in Jewell, Kansas. After graduating from...

Carol A. Zeinert

Carol A. Zeinert

May 25, 2013

Carol A. Zeinert, age 66, of Larsen, died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Northpoint Medical and Rehab in Oshkosh. She was born November 29, 1946, to Gilbert and Mayme (Knapp) Kent. On October 4, 1964, Carol married Herb Zeinert in Neenah. For many years she worked as a mail carrier for the Larsen post office. Carol was a member...

Martin Viliunas

Martin Viliunas

May 21, 2013

Martin Viliunas, age 84, of Winneconne, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born January 22, 1929, in Lithuania. For 46 years Martin was married to his wife Eva; they made their home in Winneconne in 1989, and she preceded him in death on July 22, 1996. Martin is survived by his daughter,...

Marilyn M. Werner

Marilyn M. Werner

May 16, 2013

Marilyn M. Werner, age 84, of Oshkosh, formerly of Green Bay, died peacefully Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Century Oaks in Oshkosh. Born Paula Curran on September 27, 1928, Marilyn was adopted by Archibald Russell and Ethel (Forrester) Minshall in Detroit, MI at the age of 13 months. She graduated from Mackenzie HS in Detroit and then attended Wayne...