All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” L. Eggleston, age 91 of Marion passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday evening September 19, 2023. Robert Lloyd Eggleston was born on February 1, 1932 in Clintonville, the son of the late Lloyd and Hildegarde (Gehrt) Eggleston. He was baptized February 23, 1932 and confirmed on May 20, 1945 at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. He was raised in Clintonville where he graduated from Clintonville High School on June 1, 1949. After...

Donald W. O. Krueger, age 93 of Clintonville, passed away on Sunday September 17, 2023 at Care Partners Assisted Living, Clintonville surrounded by his loving family. Donald “Don” William Otto Krueger was born May 29, 1930 in Clintonville son to the late Gilbert & Hulda (Buss) Krueger. He was baptized on June 22, 1930 and confirmed in his faith on April 2, 1944 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville. Don was united in marriage to Janet Schoneck at St. Paul Lutheran...

Charlene J. Drefahl, age 80 of Crandon, took rest in the arms of her Savior, early Wednesday morning, September 13, 2023 at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living, Clintonville. Charlene “Char” Joan Drefahl was born May 21, 1943 in West Allis, WI, daughter to the late Charles & Evelyn (Herman) Wollenzien. She worked as a candy striper for West Allis Memorial Hospital while she was still in high school, and later graduated with the class of 1961 from Milwaukee Lutheran High. Char...

Angela S. Zahn, age 39 of Neenah passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. Angela was born June 1, 1984 to Carl Jr. and Sue Zahn. She attended St. Martin Lutheran and Clintonville Schools where she graduated in 2002.  She then moved to the Fox Valley where she established roots and her home. Angela was a loving, nurturing mother to her kids.  She was hardworking, loved her job as a Manager for US Bank.  Anyone who knew her,...

John M. Bartelt, age 94 of Marion passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. To sum up a person’s life story in a couple paragraphs is a daunting task; to tell of the legacy left by John Bartelt is near impossible. “Coach” John Bartelt was called up to the major leagues on Monday, September 4.  John Milton Bartelt was born and raised in Marathon, WI. He graduated from Marathon High School and attended UW-Stevens Point where...

Sharon M. Barnick, nee Draheim, age 84 of Hortonville passed away peacefully Sunday morning September 3, 2023 at Care Partner’s in Hortonville.  Sharon Mae Draheim was born on January 10, 1939 in Clintonville as the daughter of the late Harold and Elda (Beyersdorf) Draheim. She grew up in the Town of Dupont, Waupaca County and graduated from Marion High School with the Class of 1956. As a young mother, Sharon was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Dupont where she...

Rose Mary Thompson October 19, 1944- September 3, 2023 Rose Mary “Rosie” Thompson, 78, of Grand Chute, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Aleck & Adeline (Behm) Portnoy on October 19, 1944. She grew up in Marion, Wisconsin with her brother and sister on the family farm. She graduated Marion High School as the class valedictorian in 1962.  Rosie always had a great eye for detail and design. She used...

Janette M. Probst, age 81 of Oshkosh, formerly of Bear Creek, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Matthews Senior Living of Neenah. Janette Maxine Probst was born October 28, 1941 in Waupaca, WI daughter to the late Fayette & Maxine Foster. The family lived in Plainfield, WI while she was a child, and later relocated to the Fox Valley where Janette graduated from Neenah High School. She was united in marriage to George J. Probst on February 20, 1960. The couple started a family...

James "Jim" Mares– age 73 of the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, was unexpectedly called home by our Lord to his eternal rest on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Jim was born on July 27, 1950 in New London, WI to Bernard and Leona (Stypa) Mares. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School, Bear Creek High School and was the last class to graduate from the Bear Creek High School in 1969. He was baptized, received his First Holy Communion, confirmed and married at St....

Edward W. Elandt, age 91 of the Town of Dupont, Waupaca County passed away Wednesday August 23, 2023 at his home. Edward was born on May 26, 1932 in Winegar as the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Hunt) Elandt. He grew up in Marion where he delivered newspapers as a boy and knew everyone in town. Edward graduated from Marion High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Serving during the Korean War, Edward was all over the Pacific Ocean. He was discharged and...