All Obituaries

Marlene Haase (Hall) was born in Janesville, WI on March 19, 1935, the only child of the late James and Mary (Worthington) Hall. She passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Marlene retired in 1995 after a long career including Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Waupaca County Treasurer Office and Waupaca County Veterans Service Office.  Marlene was the compassionate, loving and devoted matriarch of her family. She treasured her children,...

Philip H. Grenlie, a beloved uncle, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Iola, WI, just months after his 100th birthday.  He was born in Scandinavia, WI on October 18, 1919 to the late Otto and Inga (Nottleson) Grenlie.  Philip graduated from Scandinavia Union Free High School, and then worked for many years on the family dairy farm.  He later worked at Tradewinds in Manawa, and eventually retired from the Waupaca Foundry. He was married to Gladys Jensen who brought with...

Charles W. Washburn, Sr., age 84, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019.  He was born in Kroenenwetter, WI on December 28, 1934 to Chauncey R. and Gyneth E. (Crockroft) Washburn.  He was a veteran with the U.S. Marine Corps.  Private family services will be held.

Clair F. Flease, age 96, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather, passed away on December 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Clair was born on January 17, 1923 in Township of Mukwa, (Waupaca County), son of the late George and Rose (Reidl) Flease.  After graduating New London High School in 1941, Clair worked in the Sturgeon Bay Shipyards as a welder, to help with the war effort.  Clair then returned to the family dairy farm. ...

Age 84, Long time Waukesha resident, passed away on Monday November 25, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. He was born in LaFeria, Texas on July 13, 1935 to the late Alonzo and Celia (Gomez) Sanchez. Oscar was a proud Marine and lifelong salesman. He was very proud to have been elected as the first hispanic member of the Waukesha School Board. He loved his dog Lucky Louie more than most people. He is survived by his children: Richard (Kelley) Sanchez, Laura Nemetz and Christine...

Of Waupaca, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2019.  He was born in Wheaton, IL on May 13, 1949 to the late Ernest and Ruth (Rieser) Denson.  Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the Army.  He owned and operated D & H Sealcoating.  He retired from the Wisconsin Veterans Home, working in maintenance, and then worked part time at Pick N Save.  He was an avid Cubs Fan.  He enjoyed golfing, nature and volunteering. ...

Of Waupaca, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019.  He was born in Waupaca on July 13, 1943 to the late Marvin and Joyce (Abrahamson) Pirk.  On March 7, 1964 he married Karen Johnson.  Dick was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church.  He started as a Journeyman Bricklayer and worked until he became hurt.  He then sold Insurance for New York Life. He also owned and operated Karen’s Bait Shop.  Dick loved fishing and hunting.  He enjoyed...

Maurice Eugene “Gene” Volk, of Waupaca, entered eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late William and Anna (Cox) Volk. He attended Boyle Green School, Holbrook, Iowa, and was a graduate of Parnell High School in 1952. Gene married the love of his life, Barbara L. (VanDee Kerkove), on February 16, 1957. They raised six children and were blessed with 62 wonderful years together. He continued his...

 Of Waupaca, age 64,  passed away Wednesday, November 13th, surrounded by family after a courageous, year-long battle with cancer. Dan was born on February 12, 1955 to Louis and Bryanne Peters. The second of four children, Dan grew up in a farm family in Royalton and attended schools in Royalton and Manawa. Dan played football and wrestled for his high school teams and spent much of his free time riding his motorcycle. After his junior year, his mother moved the family to Wilson,...

Of Waupaca, formerly of Chicago, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was born in Chicago on December 3, 1931 to the late Joseph and Harriet (Block) Falgowski.  Lois volunteered for many years with phone pioneers of America, the Neighborhood Boys Club, Junior Achievement, Meals on Wheels and the Food Pantry.  She also made bags for children after fires, when she lived in Chicago. She will be sadly missed by her children: Michael (Anna) Doyle and Patrick...