Craig High Wisconsin Alumni Obituaries

Audrey Faith Smith, 87, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.Audrey was born July 6, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jack and Faith (Schleusner) Breitzman. She graduated from high school in Menomonie in 1956.She was united in marriag...

Marian Joyce Furchtenicht, 93, of Sarona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 25, 2025, at her home. She was born May 3, 1932, in Earl, WI to Ray and Ida (Correll) Shoquist. Marian attended a one-room schoolhouse in Earl and graduated from Spooner High School.She was married o...

Carl A. Kleinschmidt, age 85, of Turtle Lake passed away suddenly on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Cumberland Healthcare. He was born September 25, 1940 to Arthur Albert and Clara (Jeska) Kleinschmidt.Carl was a family man, a handyman, and a jack of all trades. Shortly after high school, he joined th...

Adam Richard Shilts 46 of Minong passed away on November 26 2025. He will be remembered for his work ethic deep loyalty and a humor that could light up any room. Born on June 18 1979 to Craig and Lori Shilts Adam grew up with a strong sense of family and community. He graduated from Northwood High S...

Max L. Nisleit, age 96, was born on September 2, 1929, in Kiel, Wisconsin, to the late Della Anderson and Max Nisleit, Sr. He passed away at home on January 12, 2026.Max attended Central High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country as a Korean War veteran from 1951 to 1953.On O...

Evelyn Evy Elizabeth Tradup 91 of Rochester Minnesota passed away on Tuesday evening December 30 2025 at Cottage Wood Senior Communities in Rochester. She was born on October 9 1934 in Clam Falls Wisconsin to George and Hilda Johnson Warner. She was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church in October 1...

David L. Dudley Warnerbeloved husband father grandfather and friendpassed away on November 15 2025 at the age of 74 with his family by his side. Born on July 20 1951 he grew up in the small town of Greeley Nebraska and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1969. Daves deep love for his home...

Reed was born April 7 1956 to Alden and Adele Munson in Menomonie Wisconsin. He grew up in West Linn Oregon as one of nine children and graduated from West Linn High School in 1974. Reed started college at Eastern Oregon University where he played baseball and then graduated from Oregon State Univer...

age 83 of Wausaukee passed away on January 3 2026 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. He was born in Green Bay on May 4 1942 son of the late Patrick and Lorraine Flaherty Diener. A 1960 graduate of Wausaukee High School Jeff proudly served in the United States Navy from Septe...

Bernice Helen Tlusty 95 of Medford died Sunday December 28 2025 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Medford with family by her side. Bernice was born March 20 1930 at home on the family farm in the town of Medford to Fred and Elizabeth Hirt Fleischmann. She attended Mathey School 1st4th grade and ...

Family and friends are invited to meet at Faith Fellowship Church of Racine 3303 Nicholson Road in Franksville on Tuesday January 13 2025 for a visitation from 1000 am until 1100 am. The celebration of Elder Craigs life and Homegoing will take place at 1100 am with Pastor Willie Scott officiating. B...

A celebration of Dons life will occur in February for friends and family to share stories about Don. In lieu of flowers donations to the Shriner Childrens Hospital or a favorite charity are suggested. Donald Don was born in Racine WI on December 11 1934 to Thorwald and Marie nee Jensen Hansen. On Se...

Theodora “Teddy” Gilliam, age 72, of Elkhart Lake, passed away peacefully in Libertyville, Illinois on December 29, 2025 with her children by her side.She was born on June 25, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of Herbert and Jo-Ann (Pirner) Hoepfner.After graduating from Elkhart Lake High School in ...

Robert Wayne Thorson age 82 of Eau Claire WI passed away peacefully on Monday January 5 2026 surrounded by his loving wife Marie and their children. Born on August 10 1943 to Carl and Frances Thorson Robert lived a life defined by kindness humility and humor. After graduating from Alma High School R...

Pamela S. Ohrmundt Christian 73 passed away on November 10 2025 at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek. Born on June 24 1952 to Clarence and Lilas Wegner Ohrmundt in Hartford Wisconsin moving to Lake Mills in 1966. Pam Graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1970. She married Gary...

Robert Bob L. Kurey 73 of Mackville faithful husband and father passed away unexpectedly January 5 2026. He was born in Appleton WI on July 17 1952 to Lawrence and Elaine Mueller Kurey. He graduated from Freedom High School with the class of 1970. After graduation he worked briefly at the Kimberly p...

Christine Lee Kuske Morris gained her wings and place in Heaven finding peace with her parents siblings and fur babies on Sunday November 16 2025. Chris was the firstborn child of Donald T. and Lila F. Brunette Kuske on April 9 1946. She paved the trail for the rest of her six siblings. Chris took h...

Charlotte Loretta Girard of Eau Claire Wisconsin died Tuesday November 25 2025 at the Heritage Court in Eau Claire. She was born on June 7 1937 in Durand Wisconsin daughter of Martin and Sarah Mishler Stever. She graduated from Durand High School. On July 4 1957 she married George Girard. His Air Fo...

Reginald Reggie E. Ihm 68 of Platteville WI formerly of Kieler WI passed away on Monday December 22 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City IA. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday January 2nd from 400 p.m. 700 p.m. at the Haudenshield Funeral Home Crematory in Cuba ...

Gordon Elvin Ehlers Gordie age 64 died on December 30th 2025. Gordon was born in Neillsville Wisconsin just 10 miles from his family farm. Gordon was the youngest of seven children born to Eugene and Mildred Maher Ehlers. Shortly after he was born his family moved to Columbus Wisconsin where his fat...

JeanieAnneMelaasof JanesvilleWIpassed away peacefullyDec 30th 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love dedication and family pride.She was born onOctober 25 1943 in Portage WI. She was alifelong Wisconsin resident where she attendedWhitewater High Schoolbefore continuing her education at theUniversity o...

Shirley Ann Bowe 89 of Chippewa Falls died peacefully Saturday January 3 2026 at Grace Lutheran Prairie Point in Altoona with her family by her side under the care of Heartland Hospice. Shirley was born June 26 1936 in Mondovi Pepin County the daughter of Lloyd and Myrtle Schreiner Goss. She graduat...

Beverly Ann Gilbertson 67 of rural Blanchardville passed away suddenly in a tragic fall in her home on December 3 2025. She was born on September 4 1958 at St. Claire Hospital in Monroe Wisconsin to Henry Tyler and Grace Marie Broten Gilbertson. Beverly grew up in Monticello and graduated from the M...

David Gordon McCann, a lifelong resident of Janesville, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2026 after fighting serious illnesses for many years. Age 74, he was born on August 2, 1951 to Thomas and Jean (Skelly) McCann.David was a graduate of Janesville Craig High School, class of 1969. He continued ...

Bruce Charles Raufman, age 64, of Janesville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 2, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1961, the son of Jack B. and Nancy R. (McNeill) Raufman. Bruce graduated from Craig High School and attended Black Hawk Technical College before beginning his electri...

Cody L. Johnston, age 34, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1991 in Janesville to Barrie and Teresa (Colson) Johnston. He attended and graduated from Craig High School and went on to work in many different positions. Most recently he was welding in the manufacturing ...

Martin Searing 67 passed away peacefully with family and his dog by his side on Tuesday October 28 2025. Martin was born April 20 1958 the son of James and Norma Leeman Searing. He grew up in the Paris Illinois and Clinton Indiana area and graduated from Clinton High School in 1976. After high schoo...

Gerald M. Jerry McKinzie died of cancer on January 2 2026 showing remarkable strength kindness humor and patience throughout his illness. He was 69 years old. He was born on December 4 1956 in Saint Paul Minnesota to Gerald Sr. and Janet McKinzie. After graduating from Forest Lake High School he ser...

James Howard Edwards age 74 of Jackson WI quietly passed away at his home on Wednesday December 24 2025. Jim was born on May 31 1951 in West Bend to the late Hubert and Lois Gruendemann Edwards. He graduated from the old West Bend High School in 1970. On July 5 1975 he was united in marriage to Kare...

Jerry Bower, 87, of Richland Center, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, at SSM Health Hospital in Madison surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 27, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the son of George Martin and Alma Martha (Burmester) Bower. Jerry was a lifelong learner. He graduated from Merrill High S...