All Obituaries

James “Jim” F. Poppe, age 77 of the Town of Pella, passed away early Saturday morning, November 17, 2018 at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. James "Jim" Frederick Poppe, of the Town of Pella, Shawano County, passed away physically at Greentree, Clintonville on his 77th birthday. Jim was born in Clintonville on November 16, 1941 to Fred & Edna (Sabrowsky) Poppe. He was baptized on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941 and confirmed March 25,...

Bernard J. Kust, age 77 of the Township of Pella, passed away Friday morning November 16, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton.  Bernard “Bernie” James Kust, cheesemaker, buck hunter, fisherman, traveler, western enthusiast, and the World’s Best Grandfather passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the age of 77. Bernard was born April 7, 1941 to Francis and Eileen (Eick) Kust, number five in an impressive family of thirteen at home in Oconto,...

James “Jim” E. Flink, age 85 of Marion, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, at his home. James “Jim” Edwin Flink was born April 6, 1933 in Clintonville, WI to parents, Edwin and Linda (Frailing) Flink. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1951; after graduation he worked alongside his father on the family farm in the township of Union. On August 1, 1953 he married Sally Brandenburg. Jim and Sally worked together on the family farm; during this time Jim...

Sharon K. Sadowski, age 66 of the Town of Helvetia, passed away late Thursday, November 1, 2018 at ThedaCare Medical Center, New London. Sharon Kathleen Sadowski was born on June 23, 1952 in Wadena, MN, daughter of the late Arthur & Hazel (Newhouse) Johnson. She grew up near Sebeka, MN, but her family later moved to the Milwaukee area where Sharon graduated from James Madison High School in 1970. She was united in marriage to Robert L. Sadowski Jr. in Colorado Springs, CO on October 19,...

Roger L. Gensler, age 84 of the Town of Bear Creek, passed away Wednesday morning, October 31, 2018 at his daughter’s home in the Town of Royalton. Roger Lyle Gensler was born on June 17, 1934 in the Town of Bear Creek, son to the late Emil & Elsie (Schoenheide) Gensler. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm, attended Elmdale School, and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1952. Roger was united in marriage to June Sasse on September 21st, 1957 at Christus Lutheran...

William “Bill” S. Gehrke, age 82 of Clintonville, passed away Sunday evening, October 28, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. William “Bill” Samuel Gehrke, son of Marvin & Alma (Behn) Gehrke, was born and raised in Clintonville. He graduated from Clintonville High school where he co-captained and lettered in basketball and track. He was an outstanding record performer in track. Highlighting his track career was when Bill became the state champion...

Madison Marie Pluger, age 12 of Spencer was carried by Jesus to Heaven Saturday evening, October 27, 2018 as the result of injuries sustained in a go-karting accident in Marinette County. Madison Marie Pluger was born on May 19, 2006 in Oconto Falls as the daughter of Krystle (Nick) Tomczik & Chad (Sarah Sleeman) Pluger. Madison loved playing sports; especially volleyball and basketball. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends, dancing with her brother & sisters, and gave the...

Anne E. Zuehl, age 82 of the Town of Dupont, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Pines Post-Acute & Memory Care, Embarrass. Anne Elizabeth Zuehl was born January 31, 1936 in Fond du Lac, WI, daughter to the late George R. & Adeline (Kussow) Trier. She attended nursing school in Milwaukee, and after graduation, worked for the Milwaukee County Hospital, and later the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. Anne was united in marriage to Ronald H. Zuehl on January 16, 1960 in...

Diane R. Lilly, age 78 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at ThedaCare Medical Center, New London. Diane Rose Cirra was born on November 1, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Helen (Markawietz) Cirra. Diane grew up in the Milwaukee area and after her father’s death her mother re-married Harold “Pat” Much who became an influential father figure in her life. Diane was united in marriage to George O. Lilly on March 30, 1957 in Mt. Vernon, IL. The...

Gary W. Pfefferle, age 48 of the Town of Bear Creek, went home to God on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Gary Wayne Pfefferle was born January 21, 1970 in Appleton, the son of James “Jim” & Marlene (Bergstrom) Pfefferle. He attended school in Bear Creek and later Clintonville, where he was active with the high school wrestling team. After high school, Gary started working for Krause Publications, Iola for a time; and later for American...