All Obituaries

Of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was born on October 29, 1938 to Orlo and Violet Smith in Iron Mountain, MI.  He spent most of his childhood with his brother and sister, Dale and Josephine (Ghera), and cousins, Harold and Elmer “Gus” in Beecher WI. Gary graduated from Pembine High School in 1956. He spent four years in the US Army, serving most of the time in Germany. Gary graduated Marinette Normal School in 1964. He...

Of Waupaca, age 82, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 18, 1937 to the late Warden and Eva (Hazeltine) Owens.  Harry was a veteran, serving in the Army.  He had owned and operated Chain O’Lakes Novelty.  He enjoyed playing cards, putting puzzles together and collecting coins.  At family gatherings he was the funny one, telling jokes and great stories. He will be sadly missed by his wife: Verna; children: Rick...

Of Waupaca, age 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.  He was born on August 11, 1941 to the late Dr. Philip and Charlotte (Peterson) Nolan. Beloved husband of Annette Reid Nolan, father of Kisten Devine Nolan and Verdant (Philip Ravia Reid) Nolan. Grandfather of Nicholas Philip Laughton,  Koko (Kisten Leslie) Nolan, Thea Day Atkins, Kendall Brinkley Laughton. Uncle to many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother...

Of Waupaca, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019.  She was born in Marshfield on November 12, 1939 to the late Arthur and Lucille (Beels) Schultz.  Virginia was a member of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed reading, feeding the birds, knitting and growing and caring for her potted plants. She will be sadly missed by her children: Rick (Jill) Roggenbauer of Sun Prairie; Doug Roggenbauer of Waupaca; Linda (Scott) Collatz of Merrill and Scott...

Violet “Vi” Mae Westley, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was born in Scandinavia, WI on July 20, 1932, a daughter to Arthur and Hazel (Simonson) Hansen. Upon graduating high school at the age of 17, she attended Wisconsin State College of Stevens Point where she received a two year Rural Education Degree. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Education from...

Of Baraga, MI, age 75, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019.  She was born in Hancock, Michigan on April 26, 1944 to the late Andrew and Sylvia (Johnson) Tolonen. Carol will be sadly missed by her daughter: Amanda (T. Michael) Schoneman; sisters: Evelyn McGowen; Jean Hanik; Linda (Larry) Jones; Cindy (Frank) Moreno; brother: Walter (Patricia) Tolonen; grandchildren: Amber, Ulvonta, Sydney and Nikolaus; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death...

William Claire Repenn Bill Repenn passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019. Bill Repenn was born September 21, 1933 on Washington Island, WI to the late Edward Repenn & Inga Repenn (nee Hansen). The family later moved to Two Rivers, WI where Bill graduated with a great class of people of the year of 1951. Bill served in the United States Army. Post his service Bill went to Latent School of Art & Design. He began his career as an Industrial Designer for Honeywell Aerospace Engineering in...

Elmer F. Rother, Jr.  Age 68, died peacefully on August 8, 2019.  He was a proud Vietnam veteran.  Elmer is survived by his beloved wife Lesa; children, Heather Streff, Elijah Rother and Taylor Rother.  He is further survived by sisters, Sandy (Ron) Laughlin, Sue (Mark) Mertes and Barb (Mike) Klug.  He was a special godfather to Jayson, and is also survived by additional nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

  Of Waupaca, age 54, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at home.  She was born in Waupaca on January 12, 1965 to Dennis and Mary (Wallen) Amundson. She went to school at First Baptist in Waupaca and Iola-Scandinavia. Darla-rae graduated from Trinity Lutheran College in Issaquah, WA in 1999.  Her degree was a major in Youth and Family Ministries and a minor in Music.  She was a Youth Pastor at congregations in first Montana and then Minnesota.  Darla-rae moved...

RoseMarie Hajek left this world surrounded by the love of family and faith.  Our mother taught us what true love looks like in a mother’s eyes and arms.  Her children came first above all else.  She gave us the love of good food, of music and dancing, of travel and nature.  “Gypsy blood” is what she said she had.  Her passion for cooking delicious and nutritious meals provided us with a diverse palette as she delighted in making family traditions as...