Obituaries

Judith Ann Killam

Judith Ann Killam

Dec 11, 2025

Judith Ann Killam, age 80 of Waupun formerly of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Judith was born on October 29, 1945, daughter of Lester and Gladys (Webster) Yunto. Judy graduated from Waupun High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to Glenn Killam on April 5, 1968, at First Reformed Church of Waupun.

Her...

Henry "Hank" Allan Snyder II

Henry "Hank" Allan Snyder II

Dec 5, 2025

Henry Allan Snyder II, age 81, of Waupun, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Hank was born on August 29, 1944, in Paso Robles, California, the first born of Henry and Betty (Cannady) Snyder. He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School, class of 1963. After graduation, he spent four...

Preston John Mertens

Preston John Mertens

Dec 1, 2025

Preston John Mertens, age 20 of Markesan, left this world unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Preston was born on November 7, 2005, in Berlin, Wisconsin, son of Joseph Mertens and Amanda Trakel. He attended the Markesan School District while growing up and graduated from North Fond du Lac High School in 2024. Preston worked in the Union at Soper Companies...

Susan "Sue" Elaine DeVries

Susan "Sue" Elaine DeVries

Nov 29, 2025

Susan Elaine DeVries, age 81 of Randolph, passed away at her residence and went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Susan was born on October 1, 1944, in Randolph, daughter of Harry and Jessie (Syens) DeVries. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1962. Sue was united in marriage to Theodore DeVries on September 5, 1964.

She dedicated 18...

Dennis Robert Radtke

Dennis Robert Radtke

Nov 25, 2025

Dennis Robert Radtke, RPh, passed away at Randolph Health Services on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 86.

He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on July 27, 1939, to Gustave and Kathryn (Thomm) Radtke. Dennis graduated from Portage High School in 1957 and Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1961 where he met his wife, Patsy Ann...

Marilyn Ann Fox

Marilyn Ann Fox

Nov 25, 2025

Marilyn Ann Fox, age 89 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

Marilyn was born on October 21, 1936, daughter of Leo and Thelma (Geidel) Kaiser. She was united in marriage to Wayne Fox on November 30, 1957 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waupun. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1954...

Barbara "Barb" Mills

Barbara "Barb" Mills

Nov 15, 2025

Barbara Emily Mills, age 95, of Markesan passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Barb was born on April 29, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Gunnard and Thyra (Melberg) Pearson. She graduated from Foreman High School in Chicago, class of 1948. Barb was united in marriage to Thomas Mills on April 23, 1949, at Nebo Lutheran...

Rosanne "Rosie" Jean Wallendal

Rosanne "Rosie" Jean Wallendal

Nov 15, 2025

Rosanne Jean Wallendal, age 81 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Centennial Inn Oshkosh, WI.

Rosie was born on October 6, 1944, in Beaver Dam, WI. She was raised in Waupun, and graduated from Waupun High School in the class of 1963. Throughout her life, Rosie held many jobs that involved working with people, showcasing her...

Marion Frances Birkholz

Marion Frances Birkholz

Nov 13, 2025

Marion Frances Birkholz, age 94, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun, Wisconsin.

Marion was born on August 1, 1931, in Lowell, Wisconsin, the daughter of Candidus and Frieda (Ganz) Meier. She was baptized in her hometown of Lowell on October 4, 1931, and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reeseville,...

Alice Marie Rahn

Alice Marie Rahn

Nov 9, 2025

Alice Marie Rahn, age 99, of Waupun, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun, Wisconsin.

Alice was born on December 31, 1925, in Chester, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Emma (Bollmann) Mueller. She was baptized on January 6, 1926, and confirmed on April 2, 1939, at St....

Beverly O. Winger

Beverly O. Winger

Nov 8, 2025

Beverly Onay Winger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at Markesan Residence Home.

Beverly was born on October 9, 1936, in Manchester, Wisconsin, to Adolph and Lily Wuerch (née Kelm). She grew up in Manchester and remained there until age 18, when she moved to Milwaukee and began her career with Standard...

Marjorie "Marge" Cupery

Marjorie "Marge" Cupery

Nov 3, 2025

Marjorie E. Cupery, age 90, of Randolph, went to be with her heavenly Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Randolph Health Services.

Marjorie was born on August 23, 1935, a daughter of Andrew and Beulah DeBoer. Marge graduated from Randolph High School in the class of 1954. She was united in marriage to Donald M. Cupery Sr. on September 3,...

Mathew "Mat" Ross Bastian

Mathew "Mat" Ross Bastian

Nov 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mathew Ross Bastian, 51, of Neenah, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. His family was by Mat's side as he ended a six-year battle with cancer fought with courage, humor, grit, and grace. 

Mat was born at Waupun Memorial Hospital on September 1,...

Clifford "Cliff" Franklin Sweet

Clifford "Cliff" Franklin Sweet

Nov 1, 2025

Clifford Franklin Sweet Jr., age 97, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Eden Vista Assisted Living in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Clifford was born on October 15, 1928, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of Clifford Sr. and Nancy (Chapman) Sweet. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School, class of 1947, and continued his education earning a degree in...

Kathleen Diane Kamphuis

Kathleen Diane Kamphuis

Oct 23, 2025

Kathleen Diane Kamphuis, age 82, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.

Kathy was born on October 30, 1942, in Beaver Dam, WI, daughter of Theodore and Eleanor (Wanilista) Rake. She was united in marriage to Byron Kamphuis on June 17, 1974, in Las Vegas, NV. Kathy graduated...

Robert "Bob" John Wendlandt

Robert "Bob" John Wendlandt

Oct 18, 2025

Robert John Wendlandt, age 99 of Randolph passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Randolph Health Services.

Robert was born on January 17, 1926, in Randolph, WI, son of John and Olga (Bauer) Wendlandt. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Kluge on September 24, 1947, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Township of Trenton. Bob dedicated his life to...

Harold "Kent" Scott

Harold "Kent" Scott

Oct 17, 2025

H. Kent Scott 85 of Harrisburg SD, Duluth MN, and now Markesan WI passed away peacefully on his 85th birthday – 10/17/25. He was blessed with heavenly expectation without pain or angst.

Kent grew up in Harrisburg, SD, eventually moving to Sioux Falls, SD, then to Kaukauna WI, Atlanta GA, and then Duluth, MN. As a heavy road, bridge building superintendent...

Clinton Smith

Clinton Smith

Oct 12, 2025

Clinton Junior Smith, age 91 of Waupun, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Clinton was born on September 8, 1934, in Pardeeville, WI, son of Clinton and Florence (Trimbell) Smith. He was united in marriage to Sylvia Posthuma on March 9, 1959, at First Randolph Christian Reformed Church. Clinton had a...

Barbara "Barb" Ann Brandenburger

Barbara "Barb" Ann Brandenburger

Oct 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Brandenburger, age 86, of Randolph, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Barb was born on January 11, 1939, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Ivan and Florence (Klestinski) Beirne. On January 26, 1970, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Brandenburger in Juneau, Wisconsin. Barb was known for...

Holly Marshall

Holly Marshall

Oct 7, 2025

Holly Gaye Marshall, age 70 of Neenah passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Oak Ridge Gardens, Menasha, WI.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Kingston Cemetery. Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.