All Obituaries

Marvin H. Wisnefske, age 96 of Clintonville, formerly of the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2020 at Aster Assisted Living in Clintonville. Marvin was born on January 13, 1924 in Bear Creek as the son of the late Henry and Bertha (Buelow) Wisnefske. He was baptized on January 16, 1924 and later confirmed on April 2, 1939 at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville where he was a member his entire life and served as an usher for 53 years....

Mildred “Milly” W. Barnick, age 87 of Clintonville, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Clintonville. Mildred Wilma Barnick was born on June 13, 1932 in the Town of Dupont, Waupaca County as the daughter of the late William and Anna (Roever) Barnick. She graduated from Marion High School in 1950 and always enjoyed keeping in touch with her classmates over the years; rarely missing a reunion. After graduation she moved to Milwaukee with her...

Clifford W. Arrowood, age 79 of Manawa, formerly of the Town of Pella, Shawano County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family and his beloved wife Edith.  Clifford was born on June 1, 1940 near Polar, WI as the son of the late Theodore and Pearl (Lambert) Arrowood. He attended school near Polar and was united in marriage to Edith McDonell on August 13, 1960 in Milwaukee. The couple moved to the Town of Pella in 1970 where Clifford drove...

Joyce A. Pingel, age 74 of the Township of Larrabee, passed away early Thursday morning, May 28, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joyce Ann (Laatsch) Pingel was born November 10, 1945, in Clintonville, WI, daughter to the late Edwin & Esther (Westphal) Laatsch. She attended school in Tigerton, later graduating from Tigerton High School in 1963. A 17 year-old Joyce wearing a beautiful blue dress, met Arlyn Pingel at a polka dance; the couple was later united in marriage...

LaVern L. McRann, age 84 of Manawa, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Manawa Community Living Center. LaVern Lillian (Sanders) McRann was born on June 27, 1935 in Clintonville, daughter to the late Leon & Martha (Schoess) Sanders. She attended school in Clintonville and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1953. She was married two years later on June 28, 1955 to James “Jim” E. McRann; the couple had dated since their school days. LaVern worked for A&W,...

Janet “Jan” D. Noble age 72 of the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County passed away Thursday evening, May 21, 2020 at her home with her family at her side following a hard fought battle with cancer. Janet Dorothy Thompson was born on January 16, 1948 in Fargo, ND as the daughter of the late Frank and Adeline (Stohle) Thompson. Jan grew up in North Dakota where she met James Noble. The couple were united in marriage on January 10, 1969 in Baker, MN and inseparable ever since....

Darry “Babe” D. Thompson, age 58 of Clintonville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 13, 2020 at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville. Darry “Babe” Donald Thompson was born February 11, 1962 in Kenosha, WI, the 14th child of the late Harvey & Dorothy (Davison) Thompson. After graduating from Clintonville High School, Babe proudly served as a medic in the Wisconsin National Guard. He worked numerous jobs, enjoying the Dairyland Greyhound Race...

Richard “Dick” L. Proctor, age 80 of New London, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. Richard “Dick” Lowell Proctor was born January 15, 1940 in Ironwood, Michigan, son to the late Lowell S. & Teresa A. (Sterny) Proctor. He grew up in Bessemer, MI, and in 8th grade moved to Wausau, WI; then as a junior, moved to New London, WI. After graduation from New London High School, Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he...

Duane D. Davidson, age 86 of the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, WI passed away Saturday evening, May 2, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  Duane was born on July 4, 1933 in Waupaca as the son of the late Theodore and Eunice (Bedor) Davidson. He graduated from Weyauwega High school in 1950 and was later united in marriage to Shirley Tews in Fremont on October 7, 1955.  The couple farmed in the Town of Lind for a number of years prior to moving to their...

LeRoy “Jake” L. Jacoby, age 87 of the Town of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. LeRoy “Jake” Louis Jacoby was born July 22, 1932 in Clintonville, WI, son to the late Herman & Martha (Korth) Jacoby. He attended school locally at small school house, and graduated from Clintonville High School. Jake served his country in the Army as an M.P. overseas during the Korean War. After his honorable...