All Obituaries

Rosemarie V. (Krolow) Mauritz, age 96 of Tigerton, passed away on Thursday July 9, 2026, at Thedacare Medical Center in Shawano. Rosemarie Violet Krolow was born on June 4, 1930, as the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice (Rice) Krolow in Whitcomb, Wisconsin just north of Tigerton. She graduated from the eighth grade, and was married at just 17 years old to Edward Mauritz on June 12, 1947. After school she got a job as a nurse's aid at Evergreen Nursing Home in Shawano and worked there ...

Taylor P. Pingel, age 30 of Clintonville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Taylor Paul Pingel was born on March 4, 1996 in Shawano as the son of Donna (Wollenberg) Pingel and Daniel Pingel, Sr. He was baptized and confirmed at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville. During his school years he was on the football team and also did well on the wrestling team. Taylor worked for at time at Smitty’s in Stevens Point and Janesville and also at the recycling ...

Willard “Bill” E. Barkow, age 80 of the Town of Matteson, Waupaca County passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Willard Emil Barkow was born on July 10, 1945 on the home farm on Korth Rd just outside of Embarrass as the son of the late Emil and June (Nohr) Barkow. He attended Clintonville schools and took over the family farm operations following his father’s passing. Bill not only grew crops on his land but also cash cropped ...

Joyce K. Werth, age 79 of Clintonville, passed away at her home Friday evening, July 3, 2026. Joyce was born on December 15, 1946 in Clintonville as the daughter of the late Ervin and Lucille (Schellinger) Kuehl. She attended St. Martin Lutheran School and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1965. Joyce was united in marriage to James “Jim” Werth on August 26, 1966 at St. Martin. She began working at the Clintonville Canning Factory and spent a number of years working for ...

Karen A. Knitt, age 81 of the Town of Dupont, Waupaca County passed away Thursday evening, July 2, 2026 at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Karen Ann DeBaker was born on August 28, 1944 in Shawano as the daughter of the late Albert and Cora (Brunner) DeBaker. She grew up in Leopolis and graduated from Marion High School in 1963. Karen went to Cosmetology School in Green Bay where she graduated in 1964. She was united in marriage to Thomas “Tooley” Knitt and the ...

Thomas J. Bronk, age 65 of Marshfield, formerly of the Marion area, passed away Thursday morning, July 2, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center. Thomas Joseph Bronk was born December 3, 1960 in Stevens Point, WI, son to the late Henry & Violet (Worzalla) Bronk. He was a 1979 graduate of Marion High School. Tom grew up on the family farm and loved his time there, working with his family. He worked for a short time at the pallet factory and also worked at Sturm Foods. At 43 years old, Tom ...

Mary Ellen Lamm, age 89, of De Pere, formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026 at The Court at Eden Vista, Green Bay. She was lovingly surrounded by her family both in person and through their prayers. Mary Ellen Lamm was born on August 10, 1936, in Stiles Junction, WI, the oldest daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (McCarthy) Tappa. After graduating from Holy Family Academy, she pursued her lifelong passion for teaching, earning her ...

David “Dave” Pockat, age 73, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on July 1, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born on June 12, 1952, in Tigerton, Wisconsin, to the late Adeline (Begrow) and Ervin Pockat. He graduated from Tigerton High School in 1970 and went on to build a life rooted in hard work, family, and friendship. Throughout the years, Dave farmed with his family, worked for Nolans, worked at Marion Cheese Factory, and ...

Deborah “Debbie” L. Kohel, age 71 of the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026 at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  Deborah Lee Heath was born on July 29, 1954 in Baraboo as the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (VonBehren) Heath. She graduated from Baraboo High School in 1972 and was united in marriage to Christopher “Chris” Kohel in Kenosha on August 30, 1986. The couple resided in ...

Lori A. Griepentrog, age 55 of Clintonville, passed away late Monday evening, June 29, 2026 at Birch Hill Health Services, Shawano.Lori Ann Griepentrog was born on February 4, 1971, in Clintonville, WI, the cherished daughter of Sally (Pietz) Griepentrog and the late Roger Griepentrog. She grew up in the area, attending Clintonville High School and later graduating. Lori was a dedicated and hard worker, spending many years working at the Shawano Leader.Those who knew Lori knew where her ...