Obituaries
Brandon Watkins
May 31, 2026
Brandon Joseph Watkins, age 43 of Juneau, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.
Full obituary to follow.
Mark Roger Cunningham
May 30, 2026
Mark Roger Cunningham, age 62, passed away on May 30, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1963, to William and Margaret Cunningham.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Cunningham, and his infant brother, Billy Cunningham.
Throughout his life, Mark was known for his great story telling and his enjoyment of collecting coins, a hobby he especially...
Judith Louise Raube
May 29, 2026
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8
Judy Louise Raube, a woman of pure heart, a zest for life, enduring faith, and boundless love, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born on April 29, 1945, in Waupun, Wisconsin, to Elvira and Herbert Anderson, Judy lived a...
Scott Marshall
May 29, 2026
Scott Edward Marshall, 80, of Neenah, WI passed away May 29. 2026. He was born January 6, 1946 in Richland Center, WI to Leita and Arland Marshall, and grew up on the family farm near Hillsboro.
Scott attended Hillsboro High School, where he actively participated in athletics, including football, basketball, and track and field – in which he especially excelled in...
Mary "Polly" Laper
May 23, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Laper, age 79 of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home with her loving family at her side.
Polly was born on October 29, 1946, daughter of Reginald "Rex" and Mary (Geimer) Swoboda of Denmark WI. She was united in marriage to Don Laper on December 30, 1995, in Fairwater, WI.
Polly was often described as...
George Norman Eisenga
May 22, 2026
George Norman Eisenga, age 73, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home on Friday, May 22, 2026. He “walked” in dignity to the very end with the disease of ALS.
George was born on March 14, 1953, in Waupun, WI, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Voortman) Eisenga. At the age of 18 while a student...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Brian Kimpel
May 15, 2026
Jeffrey Brian Kimpel, age 61, of Waupun, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at SSM Health St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He lived a full and meaningful life, filled with hard work, dedication, and love.
Jeff was born on March 26, 1965, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Natalie (Miller) Kimpel. Jeff married Tracy Kastorff...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Gysbers
May 9, 2026
Barbara Ann Gysbers, age 78, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Randolph Health Services.
Barb was born on April 3, 1948, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lyle and Ircel (Dewal) Gysbers. She spent her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), working in the communities of Horicon, Fond du Lac, and Waupun. She was deeply...
Dorothy Rena De Jager
May 8, 2026
Dorothy Rena De Jager (nee Ringnalda) age 92, of Randolph, met her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Randolph Health Services surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born on December 30, 1933, in Bellflower, California, to parents Reinder Theunis “Ren” and Dieuwke “Dorothy” (Vander Kooi) Ringnalda. Dorothy was raised in Lynden, WA, where she graduated from Lynden High School....
Ellen "Ellie" Jung
May 1, 2026
Ellen Louise Jung-Woreck, age 67, of Randolph, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Ellie was born on November 19, 1958, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Howard and Audrey (Jenkins) Jung. She was a very creative woman who found joy in knitting, gardening, diamond dots, and sharing delicious baked goods with friends and family. Her favorite place...
Patricia Kresin
Apr 20, 2026
Patricia Therese Kresin age 87, of Montello passed away peacefully at Markesan Resident Home. No service will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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...
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