Obituaries

Esther Helen (Pedersen) Stevens left our Earth on this day, January 3, 2021 at the age of 90 years, six months and 11 days.

William E. Hicks, age 76, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald “Jerry” Archie Cardo, 81, of Coloma, Wisconsin, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on December 11, 2020 at the Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, with his caring companion, Cindy Giese, by his side.

Charles (Chuck) Willard Parr, 81, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away peacefully due to complications of Alzheimers on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His children and wife were with him.

Jesse E. Pattillo, 62, of Stevens Point, died November 29, 2020 as a result of his long term epilepsy.

Marlin Powers, age 89, of Hancock, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Tomah VA Medical Center following a brief illness.
Marlin was born November 16, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to Earl and Myrtle (Sveum) Powers.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  Marlin worked hard and enjoyed life.

Marion Lois Gieringer, age 93 of Adams, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Liberty Village in Adams, Wisconsin. Her youngest daughter, Kris, was present.

Clifford Douglas Larson, age 80, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Adams, Wisconsin following a long battle with COPD.

Esther Marcia Paulus, age 92, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, in Fargo, ND. She was born on April 17, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa. Daughter of Otto and Lelia (Fritz) Krieg Sr. 
Esther was married to James W. Paulus MD, who proceeded her in death on October 25, 1978. 

Michael Lee Prather passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at the age of 72. Mike was born on July 19, 1948 in Belvidere, IL to Evelyn (Susie) and Garland Elwood (Woody) Prather. He served in the VietNam war in the Armed Forces. After that Mike worked as a construction worker and a foreman for Michael Nichlas Inc.