All Obituaries

James “Jim” Jolly, Sgt, USMC Marine Corp Sgt – Chosin Few Survivor, James “Jim” Jolly, 89, died on September 5, 2020. Jim was a resident of MacArthur Hall, Wisconsin Veterans Home – King. Due to the restrictions of COVID 19 at the time of his passing, a final salute with full military honors is planned for Friday, May 28th, 2021 set to coincide with Memorial Day weekend. Jim was born on April 22, 1931 in Goreville, Illinois and was preceded in...

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the VFW in Waupaca. Military honors will commence at 5:30 p.m. REPRINT FROM MAY 2020: Donald “Don” Marrell Westley, age 89, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Nelsonville, WI on May 19, 1931, to Marrell and Alma (Lutz) Westley.  Don served our country as an Army Medic during...

Of Waupaca, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020.  He was born in Waupaca on January 31, 1954 to the late Ernest and Luretta (Zempel) Marquard.  Lee loved to garden and was meticulous with caring for his home and lawn.  He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds.  He loved his dog, Harley who was his constant companion and preceded him in death in January.  He will be missed by his sister: Penny (Jim) Roerdink; aunts:Esther Suhs, Marguerite Zempel and Delores...

Of Waupaca, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  He was born in Wild Rose on March 24, 1946 to the late Harold and Fern (Jensen) Helbach.  Victor was a veteran, serving in the Air Force. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for many years.  Victor was a well-known member of the community involved in softball, bowling leagues and trap shooting.  He was also an avid blood donor with the American Red Cross. He is survived by his children: Carolee...

Julian “Juicy” H. Mork, age 88, of Scandinavia, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  He was born in Scandinavia, WI on March 31, 1933 to the late Harvey and Hilda (Reierson) Mork.  He graduated from Scandinavia Union High School in 1950.  On October 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Kathryn J. Guillen, and together they raised six children and fostered numerous more.  They also hosted a couple of foreign exchange students.  Kathryn preceded him in...

William “Bill” Jaecks, age 73, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021.  He was on hospice care at ThedaCare Medical Center of Waupaca and passed away peacefully.  Bill served in the Marines and was in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, William Jaecks and his mother, Lottie Jaecks Szalewski.  Bill was also preceded in death by his brothers, David and Robert Jaecks, and sister, Susan Finney.  He is survived by a sister, Sandra (Jaecks) Koridyak;...

Age 63, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  He was born in Almond to the late Steven and Elaine (Buckholt) Oldakowski.  Gene was a long-time resident of Waupaca and a recent resident of Berlin.   Gene retired in January of 2021 from Lion Apparel, Inc., where he made gloves for firefighters.  He was a member of the Bugle Mouth Bass Club of Berlin. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood carving and attending wood carving shows with his best friend, Bill. He also enjoyed...

Douglas W. Dobbert, age 63, of Appleton, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1958 to Duane and Geraldine (Albright) Dobbert.  He was preceded in death by his father, Duane. Private family services will be held.

Of Waupaca, age 98, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was born in La Crosse, WI on April 9, 1923 to the late Arthur and Stella (Hogan) Schaffer.  Arlene graduated from Central High School in La Crosse.  She was a trained soloist and sang for many weddings, church services and public recitals.  She was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church.  She sang in the choir there as long as her vision permitted.  She enjoyed going to lunch with her friends,...

On April 21, 2021 our pops took the hand of God and was reunited in heaven with the love of his life, his wife Loraine. Robert Russel Fritz was born on June, 12, 1940 in New London, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Dorothy (Finger) and Arthur Fritz. He was baptized at Emanuel Lutheran Church, where he was a lifelong member on August 11, 1940. He was confirmed in his faith on April 3, 1955. He graduated from Washington High School in New London in May of 1959. He served his country in...