Obituaries

December 2, 2023

Diane C. Baket (nee Fritzler), passed away December 2, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late George H. Baket. Loving mother of Penny Paslawski and Mindy L. Baket (Jasen Brown). Proud grandmother of Joseph and Dianna Franicevich and Jeffery, Justin and Jarrett Paslawski. Fond aunt of Jillian and Joseph Fisher. Preceded in death...

December 2, 2023

Andrew M. Ridderhoff, age 92, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Rose Marie Ridderhoff, nee Zoeterman (2012). Loving father of Andrew A. Ridderhoff. Dear brother of the late Eleanor Krueger. Fond uncle of Judy Foster, the late Sandy Stock and the late Bob DeMaa. Visitation Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. with...

December 1, 2023

Richard C. "Rich" Swanson, age 92, US Navy Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years to the late Edith M. Swanson, nee Wade (2012). Loving father of Joy (Andy) Bocanegra, Pam (Mark) Anderson and Sandy (Ken) Romero. Cherished grandfather of Paul (Lauren) Heimann, Trulie Joy (Luke) Swantek; Daniel (Janna) Anderson and the late Matthew Anderson; Kenneth Jr. (Dana) Romero,...

November 30, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” O’Barski (née Ostrowski), 94, went to be with her Lord on November 30th, 2023.

Betty is survived by her loving children Suzanne (the late Ronald) Hield and Dr. Timothy Obarski. She was adored by her  Grandchildren Melissa (Jeffery) Strong, Tiffany (Tom) Kotek, Scott (Stacey) Hield, Corinne Obarski, and Kevin (Jennifer) Obarski. Betty was a proud...

November 29, 2023

Gerald W. "Jerry" Bowden, age 88, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 58 years to Karen, nee Schroeder. Loving father of Steven (Nicky), Dan (Danielle) and Brett Bowden. Cherished grandfather of Chase, Zak, Delany, McKenzie; Mason, Westin, Beau, Avarie; Aiden and Rylee. Jerry was a retired truck driver. He was also a retired custodian at Bannes Elementary School in...

November 28, 2023

Leonard Anthony "Len" Wcislo, age 67, beloved husband for 39 years to Sandra, nee Kelley. Loving father of Lindsay (Greg) Parr and Zach Wcislo. Cherished papa of Eden and Aila. Dear brother of Robert, David (late Linda), Paul (Christine), Alice (Ross) Radke, Charlene (John) LiBrizzi, Anita (Jon) Brennan and the late Joseph (Dona), James (Dolores) and Denny. Dearest brother-in-law of...

November 28, 2023

Michael G. Lane, age 67, beloved husband of Michele A. Lane. Loving step-father of Jay (Summer) Urban and Kelly McGuire. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Samantha, Lucas and Eva. Dearest great-grandfather of Aubree. Dear brother of John (Jody) Lane, Edward (Tammy) Lane, Kathleen Lane, Patti Lane and the late June Miller. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mike enjoyed music...

November 27, 2023

Rose C. Day, nee Herschbach, age 99, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Edward J. Day, Sr. (2019). Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Carol) Day, Debra Day, John (Kimberly) Day, Ronald Day, and Terrence (Mary) Day. Cherished grandmother of John, Meaghan; Scott, Patrick, Alexis; Chris, Mike, Julianne and Caitlin. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Survived by her brother Bud...

November 25, 2023

Maureen A. Wentz, nee Kennedy, age 83, daughter of the late Rose and Raymond Kennedy, loving mother of Daniel (Julie) Wentz and Bill (Kathleen) Wentz, formerly married to the late William August Wentz. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Joe) Hawkes-Cates, Jessica Wolfe, Kathryn and Olivia Wentz. Dearest great-grandmother of William and Evelyn Hawkes-Cates. Dear sister of the late Raymond Kennedy, the...

November 23, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Smith-Jozefowicz, age 61, beloved wife for 32 years to Kenneth Jozefowicz. Loving mother of Lucia Barraza. Loving sister of the late Greg (Diane) Smith. Devoted daughter of the late George and Bessie Smith. Dear sister-in-law of John (Teresa) Jozefowicz and Cathy (Mark) Bartos. Fond aunt of Michelle Jozefowicz, Amanda (Bobby) Brooks, Natalie Bartos, Nicole Jozefowicz, Stephanie Bartos, Johnny...

November 22, 2023

Karen “I had so much fun” Knox, nee Manthei, age 81, beloved wife for 30 years to the late Charles R. “Chuck” Knox (2022). Loving mother of Kelly (Mike) Pruett, Barbara (Jay) Tucker, and Laura (Tom) Fenn. Dear step-mother of Leana (Mark) Wigboldy and Nadine (David) Rhein. Silly grandmother of Micah, Becky, Matthew, Hannah, Joe, Charlie, Michael, Amelia, Jack, Regan,...

November 19, 2023

Rita J. McGillivray (nee Hammar) age 89. Passed away on November 19, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. McGillivray. Loving mother of Joan McGillivray, Rich (Kathy) McGillivray, Julie McGillivray, John (Aimee) McGillivray and Rob (Beth) McGillivray. Proud grandmother of Mary Kate, Krista (Jake), Becky (Gallo), Brian, Sarah (Matt), Abby (Angel), Ben (Hayley), Naomi, Adam, Andrew, Sean, Dana...

November 19, 2023

“To God be the Glory” is the way Pastor Howard Hoekstra lived his life and would want to be remembered. Born in Holland, Michigan, on May 8, 1945, to Cornelius and Alda Hoekstra, Howard came to know his Lord and Savior at the tender age of nine. He attended several high schools including Byron Center High School in Michigan where...

November 18, 2023

RoseMarie Spero, nee Mohr, age 87, beloved wife for over 60 years to the late Ronald R. Spero (2022). Loving mother of Scott (Susan) Spero and Susan (Dennis) Grove. Cherished grandmother of James (Candice) Molek, Tim Ohlerking and John (Tia) Spero. Dearest great-grandmother of James and Julianna. Dear sister of the late Geraldine Rouson. Memorial Service Wednesday, November 29, 2023...

November 18, 2023

Ronald W. Kasch, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Loving brother of Robert (Joan) Kasch and the late Walter (Dorothy) Kasch. Dear uncle of Bridget, Jennifer, Robert, Kimberly and Timothy. Dearest great-uncle of Rylan, Gavin, Greyson and Easton. Also survived by his beloved dog Ajax. Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mildred Kasch. Interment with Military Honors at Abraham...

November 18, 2023

Varsha P. Kansara, age 65, cherished wife of Prakash Kansara. Loving mother of Puja (Karan) Kansara. Treasured grandmother of Pranay and Navya Kansara. Dear sister of Manjula (Dhansukhlal) Kansara, Jyoti (Ramesh) Kansara, Prafulla (Suresh) Shah, Bharat (Darshana) Kansara, late Ramila (late Hasmukhlal) Kansara, late Jaysukh (Daxa) Kansara and the late Upendra (Nita) Kansara. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

November 15, 2023

George H. Baket, U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam. Passed away November 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Diane (nee Fritzler). Loving father of Mindy L. Baket (Jasen Brown). Proud grandfather of Joseph and Dianna Franicevich. Among other hobbies, George liked to collect stamps, coins and trains. Services private. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date.

November 15, 2023

Lawrence L. "Larry" Sudds, age 84, beloved son of the the late Leonard Sudds Sr. and the late Helen (late Bob) Damstra (1989). Loving twin brother of Leonard Sudds Jr. and dear friend of Kathy Rouba. Cherished uncle of Len Sudds, Gregory Sudds and Pamela (Richard Kwiatkowski) Sudds. Dearest great-uncle of Quinn, Jace and Artis. Fond friend of the Rouba...

November 14, 2023

Ronald W. Hield, 82, went to be with his Lord on November 14th, surrounded by his loving family and cherished pets. Ron is survived by his devoted wife Suzanne (née O’Barski) of 47 years, loving children Linda Malysa, Melissa (Jeffery) Strong, Tiffany (Tom) Kotek, Scott (Stacey) Hield, brother Edgar (Loretta) Hield, brother-in-law Dr. Timothy O’Barski, and many nieces and...

November 14, 2023

Paul R. "Bud" Swannie, age 78, cherished brother of Linda Behrendt. Dear uncle of the late Laura (Dominic) Dellorto. Proud great-uncle of Kristina and Dominic Dellorto. Loving companion of Gloria Fischer. Beloved son of the late Harry and the late Louise (nee Zatteau) Swannie. Paul enjoyed boating and spending time at his home on Legend Lake in Keshena, WI. Visitation...