All Obituaries

Fred Nagorny, age 81, of Princeton, passed away at his home on Monday, December 30, 2019.  He was born in Germany on October 14, 1938, a son of Fritz and Albertina (Scheske) Nagorny.  Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army from October of 1961 to September of 1963.  On February 8, 1964, he married Margaret Fellenz in West Allis, WI.  Fred owned and operated Princeton T.V. where he worked as a television repairman for over 30 years.  He was a member...

Rose Marie Skolarz, age 85, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Markesan Resident Home.  She was born on April 7, 1934, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Paul and Rose (Lipski) Jaske.  Rose Marie married Carl Jacob Skolarz on June 27, 1959, at St. Cyprian Catholic Church in River Grove, IL.  They were blessed with 43 years of marriage before Carl’s passing in 2002.  Rose Marie worked as a dietary aide at the Sunnyview Health and...

Mary Ann Sondalle, age 83, of Berlin, formerly of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Patriot Place in Berlin.  She was born on December 26, 1935, in Oshkosh, WI, a daughter of Gilbert and Mary Elizabeth (Hollaus) Belfeuil.  Mary Ann was united in marriage to James D. Sondalle on September 25, 1954, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton.  Mary Ann was co/owner of the Sondalle Insurance Agency and had also worked for the Neshkoro Mutual...

Virginia Rozek, age 98, of Markesan, formerly of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Markesan Resident Home. She was born on August 18, 1921, in the Town of Princeton, a daughter of Jake and Ida (Kwiatkowski) Soda.  In her younger days, Virginia worked in Ripon, WI, for the Barlow and Seelig Manufacturing Company which eventually changed ownership and became Speed Queen. On April 23, 1947, Virginia married Felix “Phil” Rozek at St. John the Baptist...

Matthew “Matty” Acker, age 91, of Germania, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI.  He was born at home on July 24, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI, a son of Mathias and Gertrude (Stark) Acker.  Matthew proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII in Germany, as a diesel mechanic.  He then worked for the city of Milwaukee for 33 years as a bus driver.  On May 13, 1983, Matty married Judith...

Patricia A. Gigstead, age 90, of Markesan, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the Barrett House in Markesan.  Pat was born on January 9, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Alfred and Beata (Rathjen) Beyers.  She held various jobs throughout her working years.  Pat was a secretary for the Milwaukee Police Department, a secretary at Ripon College, prior owner of Coach Light Supper Club of Princeton, a customer service representative for Land Ends and a sales...

Steven M. Grosskopf, age 59, of Neshkoro, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.  Steve was born on June 4, 1960, in Shawano, WI, a son of Lowell and Shirley (Kolpack) Grosskopf. He graduated from New London High School in 1978.  For 25 years he worked for the Clearwater Paper Company in Neenah, WI.  Steve enjoyed riding Harleys, fishing, shooting targets and taking care of his lawn.      Steve is survived by...

Edward H. Nadolny, age 90, of Neshkoro, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Harris Villa in Westfield, WI.  He was born on June 29, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, a son of Walter and Stephania (Sablowski) Nadolny.  Edward married Dorothy Gutzmann on August 19, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI.  For over 25 years, he worked in the warehouse at American Motors/Chrysler as an automobile parts expediter.  Ed loved to fish, enjoyed hunting and spending time with his...

Luella H. Smith, age 92, of Ripon, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully at Copperleaf Village Memory Care in Ripon on November 6, 2019.  Luella was born on May 7, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of John and Camille (Kienast) Kiel.  She graduated from South Division High School and worked at Allen Bradley where she met her future husband, Earl Smith. They had two children, Henry and Barbara.  After marrying Earl, Luella began working as a school lunch cook for the...

Milton E. Prochnow, age 95, of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the Ripon Medical Center.  He was born at home on the family farm on January 25, 1924, a son of Edward Otto and Lillie Louise (Graff) Prochnow.  On March 2, 1924, Milton was baptized at home by Rev. Walter Schumann.  He was confirmed on April 10, 1938, at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Markesan by Rev. Kobs.  In 1941, he graduated from Markesan High School.  Milton was united in...