All Obituaries

Maxine “Mackie” K. Graetz, age 82 of the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County passed away Wednesday morning March 11, 2026 at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville.  Maxine Kay Boreen was born on May 23, 1943 in Tigerton as the daughter of the late John and Clara (Hartleben) Boreen. She graduated from Tigerton High School in 1961 where she enjoyed playing bass clarinet in the school band. Maxine met Gordon Graetz and the couple were united in marriage ...

Lowell L. Johnson, age 84 of the Town of Fairbanks, passed away Wednesday evening March 11, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Shawano. Lowell Lee Johnson was born on January 20, 1942, in Iola, Wisconsin, the son of the late Melvin and Ruby (Helgeson) Johnson. After graduating from Iola High School in 1960, he proudly served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. From 1960 to 1966, he served as a Lance Corporal Combat Engineer, spending much of his time overseas in Okinawa before ...

Amy L. Ponfil, age 63 of Marion, passed away at home on Monday March 2, 2026. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family with arrangements

Ralph W. Phillips, age 88 of Kimberly, formerly of Clintonville, passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly, WI. Ralph William Phillips, born April 4, 1937, in Winchester, Wisconsin, was the youngest of nine children born to Julius and Madeline (Theimer) Phillips. He grew up working in his father’s blacksmith and metal fabrication shop in Medina, where he developed the strong work ethic that defined his life. After graduating from ...

Duaine Allen Kussmann, age 80, of Oshkosh WI passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 27, 2026 due to complications from a previous heart attack. Duaine was born on December 20, 1945 to Armin and Leverne Kussmann in Clintonville, WI and attended school in Marion, WI.  A hard worker, he left school at age 15 to work on the family dairy farm and as a stocker / bagger at Johnson’s Grocery Store.  After the cows were sold, Duaine started working for Hillshire ...

Jeanne T. Hendricks, age 90 of Oshkosh, formerly of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Evergreen Assisted Living in Oshkosh.  Jeanne Terese Hendricks was born August 16, 1935, in Laona, Wisconsin to Clarence and Mary (nee McGoey) Roeske. When she was in second grade, the family moved to Tigerton, where Jeanne grew up, graduated from Tigerton High School in 1953, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of ...

Mary F. Gloyd, age 47 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home. Mary Frances Gloyd was born on March 9, 1978, to Dorel and Lillian (Nelson) Gloyd in Portage, Wisconsin. Mary attended Portage schools and graduated from Portage High School. After graduation she worked at various restaurants as a waitress before finding her passion caring for others. She found employment at a private company offering in-home care for the elderly, and did what she loved for many years. ...

Carol J. Fredrick, age 88 of the Township of Belle Plaine, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Shawano. Carol June Fredrick was born October 21, 1937, in Split Rock, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Erma (Kleman) Knoke. On September 1, 1973, Carol was united in marriage to Elmer G. Fredrick at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville, where she remained a devoted, long-time member. Throughout her professional life, Carol was a familiar ...

Jerome Ahlers, age 67 of the Township of Grant, Shawano County, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday morning, February 12, 2026. Jerome “Jerry” Ahlers, affectionately known to many as “The Angry Farmer,” was born on October 26, 1958, in West Bend, Wisconsin, Jerry was the son of the late Harold and Marion (Wolff) Ahlers.   A 1977 graduate of West Bend West High School, Jerry’s lifelong passion for the land began early through his ...

Robert William Arkens, 73, of Clintonville, Wisconsin passed away on February 9, 2026 after a six-year battle with cancer. Robert was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 25, 1952 to Rev. Theodore and Mary Arkens. He grew up in Milwaukee, Gleason, Merrill, and Wausau, WI. After graduating from Wausau High School, he obtained a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. A few years later, he received a masters degree in teaching at the same ...