Julie A. Hess

Julie Ann Hess, age 65, of Berlin, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at University Hospital in Madison.

She was born January 23, 1959, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Edward Sr. and Betty Zietlow Wilke. Julie was a 1977 graduate of Berlin High School. On May 3, 1986, she was united in marriage to Michael Hess at Grace English Lutheran Church in Berlin.

Julie worked for Berlin Memorial Hospital as a dietary supervisor. She was an avid gardener, spending her time landscaping with a deft hand and growing her flowers with a green thumb. She enjoyed quality time spent with her family. A favorite place of hers to unwind at was a lovely cabin at Fence Lake. She was both a talented baker and cook. Julie enjoyed spending time with and caring for Walter, Waylon, and Cayson. She was a former member of Grace English Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school and VBS. Julie was currently a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin.

Roland H. “Rollie” Bahr

Roland Howard “Rollie” Bahr, age 96, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Patriot Place in Berlin.

He was born December 17, 1927, in Berlin, WI, The son of Frank and Mollie Krueger Bahr. Rollie was a 1945 graduate of Berlin High School, after which he entered the military, serving in the United States Army. On December 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Florice Timm at Grace English Lutheran Church in Berlin.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Rollie returned to Berlin and became a carpenter for Ceman Construction, and Marks Construction until his retirement in 1992. He was a lifelong member of Grace English Lutheran Church and served the city of Berlin as a volunteer firefighter for 11 years.

Jeanette L. “Jean” Kafer

Jeanette L. “Jean” Kafer, age 84, of Green Lake, died peacefully at home on Friday, February 16, 2024.

She was born October 4, 1939, in Green Lake, WI, the daughter of Walter and Agatha Schoemperlen Knutzen. Jean was a 1957 graduate of Berlin High School. She was united in marriage to Wayne Grota and later, to Leonard Kafer.

Jean was a legal secretary in Milwaukee before moving to the area and becoming a realtor for Action Agency in Ripon. Later in life she worked in the office for Flash Trucking in Green Lake. Jean also enjoyed farming with Leonard in Winnebago County and volunteering at Berlin Senior Center. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ripon.

Lawrence J. Schwochert

Lawrence Joesph Schwochert, age 87, of Pine River, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Juliette Manor in Berlin.

He was born December 22, 1936, in West Allis, WI, the son of Clarence and Bernice Masset Schwochert. On April 27, 1957, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Weidensee-Gorman at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Milwaukee.

Larry worked for Tool Rite Manufacturing in New Berlin as a machinist for many years. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Poy Sippi, had served in the Air National Guard for 12 years, and a past member of the Oak Creek Lions Club. In his retirement, he enjoyed working in his shop doing machining and other projects. Other passions of his were the building and the repairing of horse drawn vehicles, driving his buggy around with his horse, Zarana, and going fishing.

Kim M. Ross

Kim M. Ross, age 63, of Berlin, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.

She was born December 12, 1960, in Clintonville, WI, the daughter of Fritz and Dorella Tank Kroening. Kim was a 1979 graduate of Shawano High School. On October 16, 1979, she was united in marriage to Ronald Ross at the Courthouse in Shawano.

In her younger years, Kim enjoyed playing softball, bowling on a mixed league and attending dog shows. She was a talented seamstress working for local companies - Lake States Footwear, W.C. Russell Moccasin Co. and most recently for PGI in Green Lake. Kim was very crafty and especially loved doing macrame.

Marilyn R. Newman

Marilyn Rose Newman, age 71, of Princeton, died peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin.

She was born August 14, 1952, in Rhinelander, WI, the daughter of Matthew and Rose Pavlicek Kalver. Marilyn was a 1970 graduate of Rhinelander High School. On June 15, 1974, she was united in marriage to David Newman in Green Lake County. She attended Nicolet Technical College.

Marilyn was a housewife and affectionately known as “softball and basketball mom”. She enjoyed being outdoors gardening, spending time at the cabin, deer hunting and especially the time she was able to spend with her grandkids. Marilyn was on a bowling league for many years and liked having lunches with the ladies. A true WI supporter, on the weekends in the Fall, you’d find her cheering on her favorite teams, the WI Badgers and Green Bay Packers. She was loved by those who met her.

Kenneth D. Krentz

Kenneth Donald Krentz, age 78, Princeton, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

He was born November 29, 1945, at home on the family farm near Princeton, WI, the youngest child of Donald and Irene Lashock Krentz. Ken attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Princeton High School. After school, he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Ken did road construction for several years. He and Marj did cash-crop farming and custom crop harvesting. Ken was also a sales rep with Pioneer Hi Bred Seed Company for 32 years. He loved deer hunting and the outdoors. Ken was a lifelong member and perennial usher at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton.

William L. Kikendall Sr.

William Leo Kikendall Sr., age 86, of Redgranite, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.

He was born November 28, 1937, in Springfield Ill, the son of Clyde and Mary Smith Kikendall. On December 6, 1958, he was united in marriage to Margaret Gruber at Trinity Lutheran Church in Redgranite.

Bill worked for Paine Lumber Company in Oshkosh for several years before venturing out on his own and going into business with his brother, John, as a contractor and builder for more than 50 years. His first project was building his own home, where he lived with Margaret up until the time of his passing. She still resides there today. He was a past member of the Redgranite Lions Club. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing, fixing up houses for rent, and time in his large garden. Most importantly was the time he could spend with his children, grandchildren and other family members.