Obituaries
Marvin Lorn Olson
Apr 20, 2026
Marvin Lorn Olson, age 85 of Markesan, passed away on April 20th, 2026.
Marvin was born on September 3, 1940, in Bloomer, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Elvera (Fritz) Olson. He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1958 and went on to attend Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire, now the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he earned a Bachelor of Science...
Hazel "Sam" Whittaker
Apr 19, 2026
Hazel Eileen Whittaker, age 75 of Ripon, was called home to heaven on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Barrett House in Markesan.
Sam was born on December 18, 1950, in Wolverine, Michigan, daughter of George and Betty (Gouthier) Whittaker. Sam served diligently as a secretary for the Ripon School District, playing an essential role behind the scenes to support education....
Eugene Allan Kreger
Apr 18, 2026
Eugene Allan Kreger, age 73, of Randolph, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Per his wishes, no services will be held.
Robyn Vanderbush
Apr 12, 2026
Robyn Kay Vanderbush, age 62 of Waupun, lost her fight with COPD and lung cancer on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Robyn was born in Waupun on February 13, 1964, daughter of James and Annie (Kottnitz) Vanderbush. She graduated from Waupun High School in the class of 1982. Robyn worked hard all of her life, she started her career with Our House...
Sharon Ann Harvey
Apr 7, 2026
Sharon Ann Harvey, age 86, of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Randolph Health Services with family at her side.
Sharon was born on August 6, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Phillip and Marie (Gunville) Ponejolic. She was a graduate of Messmer High School in Milwaukee, class of 1957. Sharon spent 25 years working at Stone...
John Patrick Hayes
Apr 3, 2026
John Patrick Hayes, age 60, of Waupun, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home.
Per his wishes no service will be held.
Grace Victoria Eager
Apr 2, 2026
Grace Victoria Eager, age 94 of Randolph, passed away peacefully at the Randolph Health Services, on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Grace was born in Beaver Dam on February 8, 1932, daughter of James and Bernice (Lemiesz) Wanilista. She was united in marriage to Mervin Eager on April 24, 1954, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Fox Lake. Grace graduated from Randolph High...
Galen Ervin Bengtson
Mar 27, 2026
Galen Ervin “Bing” Bengtson, 84, of Cambria, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27 at Randolph Health Services Nursing Home in Randolph, WI.
Bing was born on July 26, 1941, in Ames, Iowa, and was raised in Red Oak, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee, completing two tours in Vietnam. Following his...
Leslie Ortiz
Mar 27, 2026
Leslie Ortiz, age 77 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Leslie was born on April 3, 1948, in the Bronx, New York, son of Marcelino and Margarita (Negron) Ortiz. In his earlier years, Leslie shared his love of music by playing guitar and bongos in a salsa band in...
Julie Ann Powell
Mar 25, 2026
Julie Ann Powell, age 55, of Marquette, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Julie was born on August 11, 1970, in Waupun, Wisconsin, daughter of Robert and Gail (Ruenger) Powell. She graduated from Markesan High School, class of 1988. Family held a special place in Julie’s heart. She was once married...
Lee William Engel
Mar 2, 2026
Lee William Engel, age 77, of Markesan, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Randolph Health Services.
Lee was born on December 15, 1948, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, son of Lester and Fern (Schatz) Engel. On March 25, 1972, Lee was united in marriage to Wanda Westra in Friesland, WI. He graduated from Markesan High School in the class of...
Carl Peter Marschie
Feb 24, 2026
Carl Peter Marschie, age 38, of Cambria, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Carl was born on January 16, 1988, the son of Troy Dirks and Terry Marschie. He was a man who cherished the simple joys of life, finding happiness in the great outdoors, whether it was fishing or hiking. In his younger years, Carl shared many memorable moments...
Joyce Viola Jackson
Feb 22, 2026
Joyce Viola Jackson, age 97, of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Markesan Resident Home, where she had resided since August 2025.
Joyce was born on December 20, 1928, in Brantwood, Wisconsin, daughter of Alfred and Jennie Hill. Joyce’s educational journey began at Belvidere High School, in Illinois, where she graduated in 1946. Her passion for learning...
Evelyn Dorothy Walsh
Feb 13, 2026
Evelyn Dorothy Walsh, age 103, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born on June 12, 1922, in Milwaukee, she was the beloved daughter of Paul Heinrich and Elsa Tesch Heinrich.
Evelyn grew up alongside her two older brothers, Paul Heinrich, known as Ernie, and Lorenz Heinrich, known as Lory. She later married the love of her life, Melvin John Walsh,...
Janice "Jan" Mary McCormick
Feb 11, 2026
Janice Mary McCormick, age 86 of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Markesan Resident Home.
Jan was born on September 6, 1939, in South Beloit, IL, daughter of Charles and Mary (Welch) Harrington. She was a graduate of Madison East High School, class of 1957. For 11 years, she dedicated herself to caring for local families through...
Matthew "Matt" VanHise
Feb 1, 2026
Matthew Craig VanHise, age 51 of Markesan passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Barrett House in Green Lake.
Matt was born on March 5, 1974, in Rochelle, IL, son of Ron Van Hise and Jodi (Myroth) Vande Berg. He graduated from Markesan High School, class of 1992. Matt was a dedicated mechanic at W&D Navis Inc. for 19 years,...
Alice Marie Tonn
Jan 30, 2026
Alice Marie Tonn, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.
She was born on April 18, 1929, in Beaver Dam Hospital, Wisconsin, daughter of Herman and Gertrude (Hollnagel) North.
Alice graduated from Cambria High School in the class of 1947. She was united in marriage to Raymond Tonn on April 18, 1948....
Duane "Oscar" Oosterhouse
Jan 27, 2026
Duane Arthur "Oscar" Oosterhouse of Randolph passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 71.
Oscar was born on July 23, 1954, son of Fredrick and Ruby (Van Ruiswijk) Oosterhouse. On October 7, 1988, he was united in marriage with Faye Biel. Oscar was known for his complete faith in God. He was a...
Susan "Sue" Elizabeth Zemlo
Jan 23, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Zemlo passed away peacefully after a life marked by dedication, kindness, and deep ties to the community she loved so dearly.
Sue devoted her entire career to Randolph School District, where she served as a secretary and became one of the most familiar and trusted faces in the building. For generations of students and families, Sue was often the...
Margaret Elizabeth Hughes
Jan 19, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth Hughes, age 89, of Randolph, passed away at her home on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Margaret was born on July 1, 1936, in Cambria, Wisconsin, the daughter of David and Susan (Jones) Hughes. She took great pride in her 100% Welsh heritage, cherishing her roots and the values instilled in her family.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00...
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