All Obituaries

Wallace “Wally” E. Stanton, age 94, of the town of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Park Vista the Legacy.  He was born in Wausau on November 10, 1929 to David and Anna (Buttke) Stanton.  On September 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Ahles and together were blessed with four children. Wally retired after working at Kraft Foods for 42 years. He was active in church, teaching Sunday School, serving on council, as a member of the board of...

Josephine “Josie” Teresa Giacalone, 97, passed away surrounded by family on April 16, 2024,  at Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Josie was born on January 18, 1927, in Windsor,  Ontario, Canada, to Salvatore LaRosa and Carmela (Cerniglia) LaRosa.  After graduating from Kennedy Collegiate High School in Windsor, and Teachers College & University in London, Ontario, Josie taught elementary education until she had her own  children. Then in later years,...

Edward P. Luebstorf, age 72, of Waupaca, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  He was born in Stevens Point, WI on December 19, 1951 to Francis and Isabella (Wojtalewicz) Luebstorf.  On July 12, 1986 he was united in marriage to Denice Parrish. Ed was a truck driver for most of his life.  Upon retiring from over the road, he began driving for Koeppen's Medical Transport, and was affectionately referred to as “Mr....

Chris William Gaertner, of Waupaca, passed away April 16, 2024. He was the son of Alton and Janet (Christensen) Gaertner. Chris worked as an accountant at Riverside Paper for 34 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was able to do the honor flight. He enjoyed woodworking, bird watching, bowling, golfing and watching sports, and doing puzzles. He had a great love for Missy (Smoky), watching his grandsons grow up, and always worrying about everyone. He loved lobster as well as traveling to...

Anna M. Capizzi, age 95, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI.  She was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 2, 1928 to Robert and Mary (Constance) Bettin. Private family services will be held and she will be laid to rest at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI.

Linda Ann (Knickerbocker) Edge, age 68 of Scandinavia, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  She was born on March 10, 1956 in Salinas, CA, daughter of the late Joseph and Elna (Wohlrabe) Knickerbocker.  Linda fought a short but extremely hard battle to cancer. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Mike Edge; her children: Dan Powell (Megan) of West Bend, Anthony Ybarra of Ashwaubenon and Vincent Powell (Jenny) of Mayville; her sisters: Norma Jones of West Bend and...

James M. Cooper, age 67, of Waupaca, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in his own home, after an 8 year battle with health complications. James, nicknamed Jimmy, grew up playing in the streets of Iola where he attended high school. He met the love of his life, Debra, at the Waupaca square in 1976 and they were married in 1980. They bought a fixer-upper in Weyauwega in 1984 and with his love of remodeling and house projects, the renovations continued...

Of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  He was a veteran, serving in the Army. In his younger years he liked golfing and playing league softball.  He also enjoyed gardening, his landscaped yard, his dogs and traveling on family vacations.  He will be missed by his former wife: Julie; sons: Tim (fiancée, Becky) Dombek and Anthony Dombek; sister: Patti (Ed) Almekinder; cousin: Lorraine (Melvin) Selle, other relatives and...

Of Iola, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Milwaukee on December 9, 1954 to the late Norman and Luella Daly.  Michael was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, restoring his Mustang and gardening.  He had a wonderful sense of humor and great carpentry and handyman abilities. He will be sadly missed by his wife: Mary; twin sister: Sue (Tyler) Dean; siblings: Gladys Noyes, Mary...

  Helen J. Ellerie, age 96, of Waupaca, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Bethany Home in Waupaca.  She was born in Chicago, IL on March 16, 1928 to Henry and Juliana (Overzet) VanDyke.  Helen married Richard A. Ellerie on Jan 28th, 1950 and they had three daughters together, Linda, Judy, and Doris.  Helen believed the most important thing in life is getting to know God.  Her daughter Doris wrote this about her mother in 1991…”My mother has given...