All Obituaries

Donald A. Dobratz, age 87 of Stevens Point, passed away Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019 at Willow Brooke Senior Living in Stevens Point. Arrangements are currently pending......  

Owen J. Muthig, age 72 of the Township of Matteson, Waupaca County passed away Wednesday morning, May 15, 2019 at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville. Owen was born on May 19, 1946 in Clintonville as the son of the late Oleen and Lois (Young) Muthig. On November 28, 1964 he was united in marriage to Beverly Huebner at the St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville. Owen started out farming in the Town of Matteson and after moving to Embarrass worked for many years...

Joshua R. Kriewaldt, age 34 of Milwaukee, formerly of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Froedert Hospital, Wauwatosa. Joshua “Josh” Ronald Kriewaldt was born November 23, 1984 in Shawano to Paula Styczynski and the late Ronald “Ron” Kriewaldt. Josh attended St. Martin school and later Clintonville Public Schools where he graduated with the class of 2003. In high school, Josh was a gifted athlete excelling in baseball and basketball. After...

 Lois A. Maas, age 83 of Clintonville passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 9, 2019 at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI.  Lois was born on November 17, 1935 in Split Rock, WI as the daughter of the late Louis and Sophia (Beyersdorf) Redmann. She grew up in Split Rock and graduated from Marion High School in 1953. On August 14, 1954 Lois was united in marriage to Carl Maas at the Zion Lutheran Church in Caroline. The couple farmed the Maas family farm in...

Shirley M. Knapp, age 87 of Clintonville, formerly of the Town of Bear Creek, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2019 at Kindred Hearts of Clintonville.  Shirley Mae Olsen was born January 23, 1932 in Norway, MI to the late George and Irene (Hooper) Olsen. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Clintonville. She graduated from Clintonville High School and was united in marriage to Earl Knapp at the First Methodist Church, Clintonville on June 24, 1950. The couple...

Gladys Ella Reinke (Schneidewend), age 90 passed away peacefully at her daughter Beverly’s home on Sunday May 5, 2019 where she had resided the past 5 years. Her earthly body got tired and God saw to take her home. Gladys was born at home on August 23, 1928 to Paul and Ella (Drath) Schneidewend. She married Robert Reinke on June 9, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Bear Creek. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until Robert’s passing. Gladys was a homemaker raising...

Brian K. Dudzik, age 58 of the Township of Grant, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Brian Keith Dudzik was born March 7, 1961 in Stevens Point, WI, son to Raymond A. Dudzik and the late Rosalie M. (Weller) Dudzik. He attended high school in Tigerton with the class of 1978. Brian enlisted in the U.S. Army while still in high school in 1978, later earning his diploma while serving. He went to basic training at Fort Knox, KY, was stationed at Fort...

Richard “Dick” R. Koeller, Sr., age 73 of Embarrass passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his home. Richard Ray Koeller was born on August 21, 1945 in Shawano as the son of the late Victor and Alice (Dalum) Koeller. He attended St. James Lutheran School in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School as a member of the class of 1963. In 1963 he began his service to his country in the United States Air Force. Dick was stationed in Guam and later discharged in August of 1967. He...

Warren D. Viergutz, age 75 of the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2019 at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano. Warren was born on August 4, 1943 in Clintonville as the son of the late William and Irene (Koll) Viergutz, Sr. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1961 and served his country as a member of the Army National Guard.  Warren began working at Urban Telephone and later H & S Steinberg Manufacturing for a few years. He was...

Barbara J. Niemuth, age 82 of Clintonville passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019 surrounded by family at the Hospice House in Wausau.  Barbara was born on November 13, 1936 in Clintonville as the daughter of the late Charles and Velinda (Posselt) Gretzinger. She graduated from Clintonville High School in 1954 and began working as a secretary for FWD Seagrave in town. As an avid bowler, Barbara participated in local women’s bowling leagues. On March 21,...