Stevens Point Journal

Cecilia "Ceil" Hoppa (nee Danczyk), age 88, of West Bend put the stamp on her last Christmas card before passing away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1934, to Bernard and Angeline (nee Dulak) Danczyk and grew up on the family farm near Stevens Point, WI. On Thanksgiving Day in 1954, she met the love of her life, Bernard "Bernie" Hoppa at her grandmother's funeral. They married on September 5, 1959 and moved to Milwaukee. A few years later they settled in West Bend where they made their home. Bernie and Ceil were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary shortly before Bernie passed away on October 10, 2019. Ceil spent many years as a homemaker and...

Robert L. Firkus, 76, town of Milford, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born on January 26, 1947, the son of the late Onufry and Julia (Garski) Firkus. Robert had been a veteran of the Vietnam War, and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He married the former Marion Korth Punzel. They enjoyed, gardening, pig roasts and in general just having a good time. Sadly, she passed on October 4, 2015. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a welder for Kusel Equipment Co. Thats where he met his very dear friend Eddie. Survivors include two sisters, Patricia (Francis) Reising, Victoria (Tom Funk)Schumacher; two brothers, Humphrey (Becky) Firkus, Francis Firkus; one...

James G. Wachowiak was born on October 14, 1929 in Stevens Point, WI to Walter and Catherine Wachowiak. He was called to heaven on November 17, 2022 at age 93. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Dorothy, who passed on October 10, 2022. Jim is a man of strong faith, and a proud veteran and Teamsters member. Jim was a positive role model to his 2 children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, He is survived by and will be watching over her daughter Debbie LaValle Littlefield (Bob) of Milwaukee, WI and her son Jim A. (Juliette) Wachowiak of Plover. Her grandchildren Don (Lori), Jeff (Jenny), and Mike (Kristin) LaValle; James S. (Nellie), Greg,...

Age 81, passed away to eternal life on November 6th, 2022. Chet was born to his loving parents Edwin and Florence Wroblewski in Stevens Point, WI on May 3rd, 1941. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1959. Chet served in the US Army overseas (Germany) in the early 1960's. Chet worked as a computer programmer/systems analyst for several decades. He worked for companies like Harnischfeger and Kohl's to name a few. Chet was at home outdoors and loved hunting, fishing, and photography. He also loved to watch the Brewers, Bucks, and Packers. Family, friends, and co-workers would describe Chet as very outgoing. He could easily strike up a conversation with anyone. They would also...

Passed away with family by her side on October 20, 2022 at age 81. Loving wife of Dennis. Devoted mother of Julie (Richard) and Kevin (Kelly). Proud grandmother of 3. Sister in law of Linda Stanke. Further loved and will be missed by additional family members and friends, especially her dear neighbor Kathryn Reeder. Please see Krause Funeral Home website for full obit, www.krausefuneralhome.com.

Dorothy C. Wachowiak was born on December 24, 1935 in Rosholt, WI to Roman and Frances Hintz. She was called to heaven on October 10, 2022 at age 86. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years James G. (Jim) Wachowiak. She positively impacted her 2 children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 11 siblings, numerous family and friends, and countless Thomas More High School Students where she worked for 34 years. She is survived by and will be watching over her daughter Debbie LaValle Littlefield (Bob) of Milwaukee, WI and her son Jim A. (Juliette) Wachowiak of Plover. Her grandchildren Don (Lori), Jeff (Jenny), and Mike (Kristin) LaValle; James S. (Nellie), Greg, and...

Ronald R. "Bob" Giessel, age 89, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Dimensions Living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Interment with military honors will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the church. Bob was born January 10, 1933, in West Allis, Wisconsin to Clyde and Madeline (Gottschalk) Giessel, Sr. He moved to Adams County from Portage, WI when he was 12 years old. Following high school, Bob served in the United States...

Virginia "Ginny" Leigh Mathews, 74, of Eagle River, died on Aug. 12, 2022, after fighting a long battle with dementia. Ginny was born on October 26, 1947, in Wausau, WI, to Paul and Freda Schultz. Ginny graduated from Wausau High School in 1966. She loved the outdoors, fishing, gardening, cooking and enjoying the warmer climate in Florida during the winter when possible. We will all miss her dearly, but we are all left with a lifetime of lasting memories. Ginny leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, George Mathews and her son, Tom Schmidt, stepson Keith (Lisa) Mathews and stepdaughter Wendy (John) Composto. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Katrina Schmidt, Oliver and...

Vera Marie Eichstaedt, 96 years old, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at The Greenfield House in Tomah, Wisconsin. She was born on October 14th, 1925 to Carl and Alice (Bruce) Menzel in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Vera moved with her family to Stevens Point when she was 14 years old and graduated from PJ Jacobs High School. Vera absolutely loved school and enjoyed recalling memories to her family about her schooldays. Vera was a skilled French horn player and a social butterfly. She also loved to tell stories about her love for mathematics and never shying away from a challenge set forth by her teachers. Her love for the sciences and her warm, caring disposition lead her to nursing school....

Korinne Peterson (Kory Kay) age 57, passed on to heaven Tuesday May 24th after a good fight with glioblastoma. Kory often said "I may have cancer, but cancer does not have me". What a beautiful spirit she was. She was not one to complain. She started out moving from her hometown of Amherst, WI to Colorado, then to North Carolina and back to Wisconsin where she reunited with her college sweetheart and within 3 months whisked off to Girdwood, AK where she found her niche and married her true love, Michael Mroczynski, on June 3, 2001. She made many trips home to Wisconsin because family and friends were most important to her. She made the friends in Alaska part of her family. She loved her...

Lynn Arnette Stanley of Waterford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18thsurrounded by her loving family. Lynn was born in August, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Clara ("Dolly") and John F. Stanley. The oldest of five children, she grew up in Niles, Illinois. A gifted student, Lynn graduated one year early from Main Township East High School. She attended Bryant Stratton Business School, going on to work in a busy corporate office in Chicago's downtown loop. After two years in the city, Lynn went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology. It was in Stevens Point that she met her husband of nearly 48 years, Gary Schultz,...

Reunited with his beloved wife Anita on March 13, 2022, at age 83. Loving father of Cheryl (Jon) King, Brian (Tamara) and Stephen (Tami). Cherished grandfather of Megan (Ryan), Emily (Kevin), Michael, Brittany (Ricky), Tess, and Eden. Great-grandfather of Logan. Also loved by many other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the care-givers at Heritage Elm Grove and AseraCare Hospice. Visitation at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12700 W. Howard Ave., in New Berlin, WI, on Friday, March 25, at 11 AM until time of mass of Christian burial at 12 noon. Private burial at Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church or Freddie's Home...

Margaret Sikorski, 88, peacefully entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Shorehaven Memory Care in Oconomowoc, WI. The second child of the late Theodore and Frances Waldoch, Margaret was born on April 10, 1933 in Stevens Point, WI. Her beloved twin sister Mary arrived a few minutes before her on April 9 before midnight. Margaret attended the old McKinley grade school and St. Stanislaus Catholic School, graduating from St. Joseph Academy in 1951. Margaret and her twin sister Mary loved singing! While in high school they performed at many local events, including a spot on the radio with Wisconsin star Dave Dudley. Margaret worked at Krembs Furniture Centre in Stevens Point...

It is of great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerome A. Malek at the age of 87. Jerry was embraced by the hands of God and entered Eternal Life on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Jerry was born on his family's farm September 1, 1934 in the small town of Rosholt, WI. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1953 with many accolades in track, architecture and design. After high school, Jerry attended Wisconsin State College - Stevens Point and then proudly served in the US Army from 1955 - 1957. He was stationed in Fort Sheridan, IL as an Army Radar Intelligence Operations Specialist. After his military service he returned to WI and enrolled in Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee,...

Jane?ek, Carol Ann (nee Groshek) of Alpine, Texas, Madison, Milwaukee, and Stevens Point, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Marquardt Health Center, Watertown, at the age of 80 after a heroic battle with thyroid cancer. She was born on May 26, 1941, in Stevens Point to Harry H. and Ann Marie (nee Barwick) Groshek. Carol married Very Reverend Father Frederick J. Jane?ek on July 21, 1973, in Milwaukee. She earned a Bachelor Degree in Education from Alverno College in Milwaukee and Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee as well as Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans. She has worked in the area of social work and...

TOMAHAWK, Wis.- Elaine Marie Guthrie, age 74, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Sebring Assisted Living Facility. She was born on Aug. 25, 1947, in Spokane, Wash., the daughter of Vernon and Viola Peterson. Elaine married Gregory Guthrie on Sept. 16, 1967, in Columbus, Mont. She graduated from Montana State University in 1969 with a B.S. in Elementary Education and taught 4th grade in Deer Lodge, Mont. After a series of moves from Montana to Wisconsin, including a stay in New Zealand, Elaine pursued needlepoint, wood working, painting, photography and beading. She was president of the McKinley Elementary School PTO, secretary of the Bowling League, ran Art in the Park, created...

(nee Bankenbush) died peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Lawlis Hospice in Mequon Wisconsin. Bernice was born on November 1, 1926, to Martin and Jenny Bankenbush (nee Hetze) on the family farm in Milladore, Wisconsin. She was the sixth in a hardworking family of seven girls and one boy. Bernice spent her childhood in Milladore. Her family moved to Racine during her high school years where she attended Washington Park High School. She learned to play the tuba while there, a talent she passed on to one of her daughters and one of her granddaughters. She graduated in 1944. After high school, Bernice worked in the photo lab at the Johnson's Wax Company. She married William O....

Kocher, Margaret (Peggy) A. age 83 of Franklin WI formerly Scandinavia Wisconsin passed away on November 3, 2021, at Ascension SE Wisconsin Franklin Hospital with loving family at her side. Born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Horace and Marion (nee. Thon) Priest. She spent her early life in Wisconsin and was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. On May 25, 1963, she married Bernell M. Kocher and the couple lived in Milwaukee for many years where Margaret was an Accountant and worked in H.R. for Rexnord of Milwaukee where she had retired. Margaret was a talented woman working on projects including Knitting and Crocheting. She was...

WESTFIELD - Brian Gordon Loveland, age 60, of Westfield, passed away following a long, courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, October 15, 2021 at his parents' home, surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born on January 30, 1961, in Janesville, the son of Delmer and Diane (Simonson) Loveland. He graduated from Milton High School, and received his Associates Degree, Service Engineering in Electronics from Wisconsin School of Electronics in Madison. He built his own business, Service on Site, LLC (SOS). Brian's interests included horse trail riding, roping, sorting, and rodeo competition where he was the 2000 Heeler Champion. He thoroughly enjoyed playing on the horseshoe league...

Robert "Bob" F. Jablonski, age 92, of Greendale, WI, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021. Bob is survived by his children Wayne (Lila) and Neal (Dawn); his grandchildren Luke, Liza (Nick) Romans, Nick and Kyle; his great grandson Levi along with many other family and friends. Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth of 53 years; his son Gary; his parents Severin and Rose and his brothers and sisters. Bob served in the Army during the Korean War and was an avid woodworker. Services will be held at The Basilica of St. Josaphat (2333 S 6th St, Milwaukee) on Monday, September 27, 2021. The visitation will be held from 9 am until 10:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at...

Vivian E. Jaeckel, 92, of Johnson Creek, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Hafemeister Funeral Home with Rev. David Groth officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com. Vivian Elaine Lutz was born on March 30, 1929, to John and Emma (Steinke) Lutz in Stevens Point, WI. She was a graduate of Stevens Point High School. In September of 1957 she married Alvin Carl Jaeckel, Jr. She is survived by...