OBITUARIES

Oct 6, 2020

Clinton Royce Kolpin 98 years old of Westfield, WI died peacefully on Tuesday October 6th, 2020 in the early morning hours.

He was born on May 4th, 1922 to Beatrice M. Kolpin (Grahn) and Alfred E. Kolpin in Neshkoro, WI.

Clint attended grade school in Neshkoro and graduated from Neshkoro High School in 1939.

Sep 20, 2020

Joyce Kay Abbott, age 77, of Adams, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Joyce was born September 24, 1942 in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Joseph and Florence (Yeadon) Olson. She grew up in Rockton, Illinois and graduated from South Beloit High School in 1960.

She married John D. Abbott of...

Sep 18, 2020

Mae I. Wandrey, age 94 of Coloma, passed away and went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Heartland House in Wautoma.  She was born on May 23, 1926 in the Township of Leon, Waushara County, daughter of Alfred and Clara (neè Timm) Stumpner.  She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church, Poy Sippi, Wisconsin...

Sep 12, 2020

Margaret Foley, age 89 of Rhinelander, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Milestone Senior Living in Rhinelander.  She was born on November 10, 1930 in Marquette County, Wisconsin to Lynn and Mary (Haley) Foley.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kingston.  Burial will be in...

Aug 23, 2020

Robert Thomas Mentzel, age 78 of Oxford, WI, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home.  He leaves behind his loving wife, Carmen Mentzel, his sons, Steven (Stephanie) Mentzel, Robert (Amy) Mentzel, and his daughter, Chris (Dave) Montez. Cherished grandfather (Papa) of Selena and Sheridan, Logan and Landon,...

Aug 20, 2020

Maude Cossman, age 80 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home.  She was born on January 12, 1940 in Apopka, FL to Charles and Marie (Eisched) Hutson.  Maude married Jim Cossman on July 25, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois.  They moved to Harrisville in 1974 from Zion, IL.

She enjoyed archery, bowling,...

Aug 19, 2020

Elaine Helen Buczkowski, age 99 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI.  She was born on June 27, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Martha (Specht) Jednachowski.

Elaine will be buried next to her husband, Stephen at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Niles, IL.

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Aug 18, 2020

Thomas John Peters, age 52 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on January 11, 1968 in Beaver Dam, WI to Michael and Kathryn (Schultz) Peters.  Tom loved the outdoors and working on anything with a motor.

Survivors include his four sons, Tyler, Ross, Brandon...

Aug 18, 2020

Alma “Blondie” A. Shultis, age 90 of Coloma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Tivoli in Portage.  She was born on July 17, 1930 in Evansville, WI to Kenneth and Sarah (Schneider) Dunbar.  Blondie married William Shultis on June 26, 1948.  She was well known for working at East Plaza...

Aug 17, 2020

Pearl Elizabeth McLaughlin, age 100 of Westfield, died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Montello Care Center in Montello, Wisconsin. Pearl Elizabeth Ellis was born July 2, 1920 west of Plainfield, the daughter of Harly and Audrey Bender Ellis. This July, Pearl turned 100 years old.  Pearl was the sixth child of a family of twelve. She...

Aug 14, 2020

David F. Sprain, age 72 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  He was born on March 20, 1948 in Portage to Donald and Frances (Russell) Sprain.

Dave grew up on the family farm, Russell Flats, in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High...

Jul 31, 2020

Eldon Walter Bengsch, age 89 of Westfield, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.  He was born on April 18, 1931 to Herman C. and Nina E. (Sharpe) Bengsch, in a log home in the Town of Springfield, Marquette County.  Eldon attended county grade schools of the area...

Jul 20, 2020

Alice Mary Kaempfe, nee Curran, age 99 of Westfield, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Martha’s Care Center in Princeton. Alice was born on May 31, 1921 in Chicago, IL to James and Malinda (Harper) Curran.

Alice is survived by her husband of 70 years Robert W. Kaempfe and four sons, James (Karen) Augustyn, Robert...

Jul 18, 2020

Maurice Clarence Joseph Repinski, age 87 of Oxford, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Maury (Or Morris as his parents and siblings called him) was born on February 3, 1933 in Stevens Point, WI to Conrad (Clarence) and Eveylin (Dulek) Repinski.

Maury was the oldest of ten children. He...

Jul 17, 2020

J. Marvin Riehle, age 91 of Packwaukee, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  He was born on November 18, 1928 in Stratford, WI to Albert and Irene (Aschebrock) Riehle.  Marvin married Barbara Budny on October 12, 1957 at St. Josaphat’s Basilica in Milwaukee.  He served his country in the United States Army.  Marvin...

Jun 18, 2020

Derk LeRoy Rodger, age 57 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison.  He was born on May 27, 1963 in Portage to Ronald and Melba (Nelson) Rodger.

Derk was retired from FCI Oxford where he served for 25 years finishing his career as a...

Jun 15, 2020

Robert “Bob” E. Schrank, age 82 of Montello, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at Harris Villa Assisted Living in Westfield. He was born February 1st, 1938 to Albert and Irene (Mike) Schrank in Richford. Robert was baptized February 13th, 1938 and confirmed July 6th, 1952 at the Lutheran Church in Richford. On November 14th, 1964,...

Jun 11, 2020

Todd J. Leslie, age 58 of Westfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on October 6, 1961 in Milwaukee to Roger and Barbara (Lipscomb) Leslie.  Todd graduated from Custer High School.  He loved fishing, carpentry work and the country living of Westfield.

Survivors include his parents,...

Jun 11, 2020

Leila Elizabeth Brainard Kirchoff, age 99 of Colby, formerly of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Colonial Center in Colby.

She was born on May 2, 1921 in Emporia, Kansas to Clifton Brainard and Pearl Regenold Brainard.

Leila lived a long and happy life. The oldest of 12 children. She did...

Jun 10, 2020

Aurea Mayor Mercurio Burgess, age 71, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines.

Aurea was born on August 24th, 1948 to Fernando and Rosa Delema (Mayor) Mercurio in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. She was a hard working woman who was determined to make a better...