All Obituaries

Doris M. Ewald, age 87, of Waupaca, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  She was born in Waupaca on July 19, 1932 and graduated from Scandinavia High School.  She was a long-time member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Doris enjoyed cooking, reading, watching TV and visiting with family and friends.  For many years, she ran a daycare out of her home, caring for several families over the years. Doris is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Sonny Snyder, Donna...

Of Pine River, age 93, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Bethany Home.  She was born in Ladysmith, WI on March 29, 1927 to the late Joel and Hilda (Hotz) Stone.  On May 6, 1950 she married Harold Hansen.  Harriet was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Redgranite.  She drove school bus for many years for the Wild Rose School District. She will be sadly missed by her husband: Harold; daughter: Sandra L. (Wes Mako) Hansen of Whitefish Bay; nieces, nephews, other...

Of Waupaca, age 63 passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 21, 2020.  He was born in Appleton on December 10, 1956 to Richard and Joyce (Bublitz) Kesler.    He was a loving husband and father to his wife: Terry Kesler and sons: Connor and Matthew Kesler; he is further survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Tina Marie Babino (Delrow), age 49, passed away Tuesday, March 17th. She was preceded in death by her brother Andrew Delrow and father Gerald Delrow. Survived by her husband LaMarc Babino, son Alex Babino, mother Carol Delrow, brother Scott Delrow, sister Sherry Prouse, sister Mary Subbert, and many nieces/nephews/aunts/uncles/in-laws. Tina was a sweet soul with a strong devotion to God. She enjoyed her family and friends to the fullest. We like to envision her now giggling and dancing...

Gary D. Potts of Waupaca, age 79, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Thedacare Waupaca. He was born in Waupaca on December 18, 1940 to the late Clement “Scotty” and Viola (Whitney) Potts. Gary was a veteran serving in the US Army. He owned and operated Potts Bar in Waupaca. He had been a pitcher for the Waupaca Lakemen Baseball Team as well as playing men’s softball, basketball, bowling and golf. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, as...

Of Waupaca, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Bethany Home.  He was born in Stevens Point on February 18, 1930 to the late Karl and Oral Schenk.  He is a veteran of the Army serving during the Korean Conflict.   There will be private graveside services with Military Honors at Restlawn Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids.

James G. Gardner of Waupaca, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, 28 February 2020, surrounded by loved ones.  Jim was born on Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda on the 15th May 1964, and was the sixth of eight children of George and Rose Gardner of Waupaca.  He was preceded in death by his father, George W. Gardner.  Jim attended Dr. Howard School in Champaign, IL, School 70, St. Joan of Arc School, Chatard and Cathedral High Schools in Indianapolis, IN.  He participated...

Richard D. Haag, age 73, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.  He was born in Wauwatosa, WI on January 11, 1947 to the late Howard and Margaret (Hoffmann) Haag.  He will be laid to rest at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, WI.

Of Waupaca, formerly of Chicago, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.  She was born in Chicago on July 19, 1935 to the late Ednar and Thelma (Bordwick) Lind.  Nancy was a Special Education Teacher in Chicago for many years.  She had a special love of dogs and when she retired she founded and was CEO of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy.  Nancy lived for 80 years in one home in Chicago, she sold her home and moved to Waupaca to be close to family.  She...

Walter G. Jubeck, age 90, of Wild Rose, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at ThedaCare Medical Center – Berlin.  He was born in Chicago, IL on April 23, 1929 to Thomas and Louise (Pospeck) Jubeck.  He was a proud WWII Army veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW.  Walter was united in marriage to Della Gabrielson and together they owned and operated Wally & Del’s Wautoma Hotel.  Wally also owned the Ironwood Motel.  He enjoyed fishing,...