All Obituaries

Margaret “Peggy” A. Straw, age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca.  She was born in Chicago, IL on September 22, 1937 to Howard and Marjorie (Clauss) Cook.  Peggy was an elementary school teacher with the Wild Rose School District for many years.  She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, as well as doing word and math puzzles.  Following her retirement, she would play cards with friends at the Waupaca Senior Center. Peggy...

Of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, age 91, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018.  He was born in Oshkosh on March 25, 1927 to the late Norman and Alice (Kunde) Wilke.  He was a veteran of the Navy, serving in both WWII and Korea. The Memorial Service will be on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Main Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home.  Burial with military honors will follow at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Of Waupaca, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at home.  He was born in Milwaukee on October 6, 1931 to the late Darrell and Helen (Surface) Cornell. Darrell was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Marines.  He was a member of Post 161 in King.  He loved his work as an Electronic Technician for Miller Brewery, and considered that his hobby.  Darrell also enjoyed classic cars; he was a member of both the Wisconsin Chapter and Central Wisconsin Chapter...

Delores J. Hilliard, age 87, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018.  She was born in Elgin, IL on February 20, 1931 to the late Charles and Esther (Carlson) Anderson.  She was united in marriage to Richard Hilliard and together they had three children: Robert, Kathy (Andy) Colburt, and Richard. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI.  Chaplain Wayne...

Thomas H. Carroll, age 75, of Waupaca, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 3, 2018.  He was born in Baraboo, WI on January 20, 1943 to the late Perry and Beatrice (Muck) Carroll.  Tom grew up on the Carroll family farm in the Town of Green Valley, Shawano County, and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1961.  Tom served in Vietnam from 1967-1968, serving as 2nd platoon leader 12/67-6/68 of Delta 4/31 of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade.  He retired after 21 years in...

Of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, formerly of Appleton, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018.  He was born in Wauwatosa on December 16, 1928. His siblings were Harry, Chris, and Hugo. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army.  He married Jean Riesenweber in 1956 and they lived and raised a family in Appleton.  He enjoyed repairing watches and clocks, photography  and was an accomplished carpenter, always looking for something new to build or fix...

Diana J. Lyman, age 79, of Rhinelander, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.  She was born in Oshkosh, WI on December 3, 1938 to Edward and Erma (Drews) Ginnow.  Upon graduation she did clerical work for the Aid Association for Lutherans.  She was united in marriage to Richard Lyman, and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2016.     She will be sadly missed by her son, Trevor (girlfriend, Jennie) Lyman; grandchildren: Dustin, Laina and Trevor James...

Of Waupaca, formerly of Menasha, age 80, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at home with her family.  She was born in Neenah on February 28, 1938 to the late Wilbert and Rose (Drexler) Hoerning.  On August 11, 1956 she married LeeRoy Blank.  Nancy was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  She had been a Girl Scout leader and past president of WOMP. She was an avid golfer and took first place in a bowling tournament.  Nancy came from a musical family and...

Jon Rohde, 68, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, May 19, due to complications from surgery at the UW Hospital in Madison. He was born June 7, 1949 to Evan and Lynda(Wandtke) Rohde. Jon graduated from Manawa Little Wolf High School in 1967. On October 14, 1990, he married the love of his life, Judy Strebe, at Farmington Lutheran Church in Waupaca, WI. He was a graduate from the Milwaukee Area Technical College with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Of Waupaca, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  She was born in Eau Claire, WI on October 15, 1942 to the late George and Myra (Brill) Colbert.  On October 14, 1967 she married Roland Ziemer, he preceded her in death on February 18, 2011.  She is survived by her children: Diane (Steve) Borland, Denise (Dan) Lewinski and Paul Ziemer all of Waupaca, Jason Ziemer of Menasha; sister: Judy (Michael) Mohawk, brother: Daniel (Connie) Colbert,  grandchildren: Maurica...