OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2022

Denise D. Peschel, age 64 of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison.  She was born on October 7, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Leonard and Marian (Bukala) Dapkus.  Denise married Ken Peschel on March 26, 1977, spending nearly 45 years together and raising three children, Christopher, Nicholas and Dianna.  She has...

Mar 24, 2022

Anthony Joseph Zaehringer (Zähringer), age 86 of Westfield, WI, died in his bed surrounded by family on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He had been suffering from Alzheimer for the past few years. Although we all miss him, we find solace in the knowledge that he is at peace now in Heaven with all those that have gone before him...

Mar 21, 2022

Scott Christopher Laurent, 48 of Westfield (formerly of Omro and Oshkosh) entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Scott was born on May 17, 1973 to Paul and Kathy Laurent in Oshkosh, WI.  Scott was raised in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School...

Mar 15, 2022

Joseph Richard Field, age 90 of Westfield, WI, passed away with his daughters by his side on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  He was born on October 29, 1931 to Thomas and Lyda (King) Field in Terra Alta, West Virginia.  Joe married Maxine A. Spiker in 1956 in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.

Although known as Joe since moving...

Mar 11, 2022

Terry “Hip” L. Colburn, age 71 of Oxford (Goose Lake), passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born on August 20, 1950 to Royal and Lola (Sandow) Colburn.

Terry worked at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee for over 30 years.  He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting fishing and riding his...

Mar 2, 2022

Lorraine E. Ellis, age 92 of Westfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  She was born on July 30, 1929 in Stevens Point, WI.

Lorraine was a very hard worker and was active all the time.  She was an avid shopper; always looking for...

Feb 28, 2022

Doris Adeline (Reimann) Schwanke, age 95, died at her home in Westfield and went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 28, 2022.  She was born in Newton Township to Richard and Sophie (Schoenfeld) Reimann on October 11, 1926.

On February 10, 1945, Doris married Victor Schwanke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Newton.  Together they farmed for...

Feb 26, 2022

Lila Jean Kloiber, age 74 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin. She was born September 12, 1947 in Berlin, WI to Herbert (Herb) and Evelena (Lena) Boelke.

Lila enjoyed long, relaxing rides on the bike; taking in the countryside with her beloved husband & companion, Dean. She...

Jan 29, 2022

Lynda D. Baymiller, age 78 of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells.  She was born on July 6, 1943 in Milwaukee.

No service will be held.

Please take a moment to view the online Tribute Wall.  Send your condolences or share a memory of...

Jan 24, 2022

Marlene Mae Tolbert, age 86 of Berlin, WI, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Westfield, WI, daughter of Nicolas and Lilian Ulrich. Marlene married Ronald Tolbert on March 27, 1971. Marlene enjoyed dancing to polka music and spending time with her family, especially...

Jan 20, 2022

My dad, Myron "Mike" B. Witkowski (born July 11,1943) passed with my mom Karon (devoted wife of 57yrs) holding his hand & letting him know it was okay to go be with Jesus & that she loved him. His 78yr journey began in Milwaukee by Age 5 he moved to Dunbar Wisconsin with his parents George & Caroline (Mraz)...

Jan 17, 2022

William S. Boehm, age 72 of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born on December 7, 1949, in Watertown, Wisconsin to Stuart and Beverly Boehm. He married his sweetheart Mary (Heinecke) on April 22, 1972, one month after returning from serving in the army in Vietnam. They were...

Jan 11, 2022

Geraldine S. Cavanaugh, age 74 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  She was born on November 2, 1947 in Coloma to Gerold and Sadie (Bandt) Schliepp.  Geraldine married Jimmy Cavanaugh on September 26, 1970 in Westfield.  She enjoyed dancing, sewing and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids....

Jan 8, 2022

DaWayne Ira Schatzka, age 93 of Westfield/Oshkosh.

DaWayne was born December 17, 1928, in Westfield, Wisconsin, to Ira and Jessie (Weir) Schatzka.   He resided at the Residence nursing facility in Oshkosh since September 2020 and passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

He married Doris Eagen on October 9, 1965.  Surviving are his sister...

Dec 30, 2021

William “Bugs” Moran passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, in his home in Westfield, WI, of natural causes beside his faithful dog, Skidgey. Most likely, he immediately started Heaven’s largest party when reuniting with his parents Teresa and Eugene “Skidge” Moran, brother Terry Moran, nephew Ryan Schults, and other friends who left us far too soon.

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Dec 23, 2021

Robert Joseph Rapisardi, age 63 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Bedrock Health Care Center in Watertown.  He was born on March 19, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Carl and Linda (Meeks) Rapisardi.  Robert served in the United States military.

No service will be held.

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Dec 23, 2021

John Norman Homeyer Jr ., age 38 of Westfield passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. John was born in Milwaukee on January 13, 1983 to John and Mary (Anderson) Homeyer Sr. and was raised in Northern Wisconsin in White Lake by his mother and step-father, Rob Damato. He graduated from...

Dec 22, 2021

Jean A. Hanson, age 66 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on February 7, 1955 in Portage to Arden and Ann (Roberts) Kemnitz.  Jean was united in marriage to Peter Hanson on November 1, 1980 in Harrisville.  She graduated from Westfield High School in 1973 and MATC-Madison in...

Dec 21, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Jolene Phillips, age 74, of Coloma, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at Theda Care Hospital in Wild Rose after a brief illness.

Pat was born June 17, 1947 in Sterling, IL to Edwin and Elizabeth (Darnell) Bowers, the oldest of 5 children.  At an early age their family moved to Coloma...

Dec 12, 2021

Elaine F. Schraufnagel, age 84 of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She was born on April 11, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Frances (Zima) Sawicki. Elaine married Jim Schraufnagel on August 18, 1956 in Green Bay, he preceded her in death on April 10, 2011.  Elaine and her husband...