All Obituaries

Floyd James Harris “Junior” of Waupaca, WI, age 80, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Bethany Home, Waupaca, WI. He was born in the Township of Helvetia, Ogdensburg, WI to the late Floyd & Irene (Mosher) Harris on October 31, 1940. He was a dairy farmer and worked at Benson Corporation. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing, fixing things, lending a hand and telling amazing stories and jokes. He played guitar and enjoyed entertaining family with his songs. He was a...

Barbara A. Bartel, age 70, of Waupaca, has gone to peaceful rest after a 2 ½ year long battle with lung cancer.  Barb had an adventurer’s spirit and an artist’s eye, and took great pleasure from traveling to the ocean and chronicling the lives of family and friends through the lens of her camera.  She enjoyed many crafts, particularly tatting, quilling, sewing, and embroidery.  She eventually combined the two into Barb’s Camera & Crafts. Barb was...

Of Bridgeview, IL, age 78, passed away peacefully at her niece’s home in Waupaca on Friday, June 4, 2021.  She was born in Chicago, IL on July 25, 1942 to the late Harold and Mary (Clarke) Hannah.  Judy was born and raised in the Catholic faith in Chicago.  She married Ron Pechlof on November 1, 1980, he preceded her in death on August 13, 2017. Judy worked as a teller at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago and later at Marquette Bank in Bridgeview.  Then she...

Of Waupaca, formerly of Stevens Point, age 67, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021.  He was born in Stevens Point on May 19, 1954 to the late Bernard and Bernice (Grubba) Wroblewski.  According to his wishes no funeral service will be held.  Burial was in Guardian Angel Cemetery in Stevens Point. 

Of Plainfield, age 83, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from complications of lung and brain cancer.  She was born in Antigo on March 24, 1938 to the late Arnold and Mary (Behm) Mikkelson. Jeanette enjoyed bowling, puzzles, casino trips, cribbage tournaments, apple & berry picking at the farm, baking (especially peanut butter fudge cake & lemon pie bars). Jeanette's career in social work began at Waushara County and then Adams County Memorial Hospital and...

Of Fremont, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  She was born in Appleton on April 4, 1948 to the late Frank and Arlene (Jansen) Fritsch.  Betty will be sadly missed by her husband: John; sons: Matt and Ben; grandchildren: Abby, John & Megan, brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends.  According to Betty’s wishes no services will be held.

Thomas T. Kettleson Sr. Of Ogdensburg, age 76, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born in Manawa on August 28, 1944 to the late Theodore and Mary (Burns) Kettleson. He married Eileen Manney on February 27, 1965. Tom enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with family. He had a great love for music. He liked jumping in the car on a whim and seeing where the road took him. Tom had a gift for making people feel special and comfortable. He enjoyed talking to everyone wherever he...

William “Bill” P. Backes, of Wild Rose, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at home.  He was born in Port Washington, WI on March 14, 1955 to the late Robert and Lorna (Mast) Backes. He married Esther Ilene Whitehouse on May 31, 1980. Bill was a member of Grace Bible Church in Wild Rose.  He and his wife were missionaries in Panama for eight years. Bill worked in maintenance at area nursing homes for many years; he was a genius at fixing things.  He enjoyed...

Of Waupaca, age 72, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at home with her family.  She was born in New London on January 28, 1949 to the late John and Arlene (Hartig) Timm.  Diane was an Activities Therapist at the Wisconsin Veterans Home for over 30 years.  She was a member of Rodeo City Rider’s Saddle Club as well as the Manawa Lions Club.  Diane was an avid and skilled horseperson, riding her entire life. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 30 years:...

Beverly M. Drmolka Putz, age 92, of Plover, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021.  She was born in Portage County on November 8, 1928, one of 13 children born to Leslie and Ethyl (Hill) Kramer.  On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Lowell Drmolka and they were blessed with five children and also raised a foster son. Originally from Almond, she and Lowell worked many years on the family farm.  Beverly also worked outside of the home when Lowell’s health...