Obituaries
December 2023

Joel Thomas Waite Jr. of Lawton, Oklahoma
Died: 2023-12-15
Joel Thomas Waite Jr., 51, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born on August 16, 1972. Joel was a sweet soul who cherished his family and friends. He loved exploring nature and music, especially his … Read Full Obituary

Duane Polivka of Wisconsin Rapids
Died: 2023-12-14
Service: 2023-12-19
Duane Polivka, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Friendship, Wisconsin, departed from this world on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Our House Memory Care in Wisconsin Rapids. He was 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. … Read Full Obituary

James L. Haensgen of Baraboo
Died: 2023-12-13
In Memoriam: James L. Haensgen It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James L. Haensgen, who peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the age of 73, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, … Read Full Obituary

Larry Dean Rhinehart of Wisconsin Dells
Died: 2023-12-12
Service: 2023-12-31
Larry Dean Rhinehart, age 70, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin. A celebration of life gathering will be from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on December 31, … Read Full Obituary

John P. Schafer of Adams
Died: 2023-12-11
Service: 2024-01-04
John P. Schafer, age 95, of Adams, Wisconsin went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 11, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Rosebrooke … Read Full Obituary

Terry Ann Meloy of Friendship
Died: 2023-12-08
Service: 2023-12-18
Terry Ann Meloy, age 76, of Friendship, Wisconsin gracefully passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, Wisconsin. A private family memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18th, 2023 at the … Read Full Obituary

Peter Louis Gust of Friendship
Died: 2023-12-07
Service: 2023-12-14
Peter Louis Gust, 71, began his Great Hunt on December 7, 2023. He was the first born of Peter and Vivian Gust, brought into the world on April 23,1952 while his father was stationed at Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was … Read Full Obituary

William (Bill) Clark of Mauston
Died: 2023-12-02
On Dec. 2, 2023 with heavy hearts we said our goodbyes to William (Bill) Clark at age 87. Father, grandfather and husband to Carol Clark. Bill proudly served in the National Guard and was activated to support the Berlin Crisis. … Read Full Obituary

Charles William Fee Sr. of Adams
Died: 2023-12-02
Service: 2023-12-08
Charles William Fee Sr. age 64, of Adams, Wisconsin was called home on December 2nd 2023 Charles William Fee Sr following a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. on Friday … Read Full Obituary

Clelia Kirsenlohr of Adams
Died: 2023-12-01
Service: 2023-12-07
Clelia Kirsenlohr, 96, of Adams-Friendship, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. The daughter of Nicolo and Ninfa Scicolone, she was born on April 30, 1927 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Clelia grew up with her 4 siblings in Italy. … Read Full Obituary