Obituaries

Dennis "Roll On" Schueler Sr.

Dennis "Roll On" Schueler Sr.

Apr 25, 2025

Dennis Merlyn Schueler Sr. age 75 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Markesan Resident Home with family at his side.

Dennis was born on March 26, 1950, son of Wilbert and Lorna (Lueck) Schueler. He was a man who truly loved life and found his passion in driving semi-trucks. Trucking was not just a job for Dennis;...

Allen Duane Olson Sr.

Allen Duane Olson Sr.

Apr 23, 2025

Allen Duane Olson Sr., age 65, of Fort Atkinson, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Golden Years Senior Living in Randolph.

Allen was born on November 3, 1959, the son of Duane and June (Miller) Olson. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from August 1979 to August 1982. Allen was a man who loved the outdoors....

Helen Mae Cupery

Helen Mae Cupery

Apr 22, 2025

Helen Mae Cupery, age 91, of Waupun, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Waupun Christian Home.

Helen was born on March 17, 1934, in Waupun, Wisconsin, daughter of Clarence and Henrietta (Schouten) Klumpers. On September 5, 1957, she was united in marriage to Harvey Cupery at Alto Reformed Church. Helen...

Betty Lou Whirry

Betty Lou Whirry

Apr 20, 2025

Betty Lou (Meilgaard) Whirry passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Markesan Resident Home. She was born on Friday, June 13, 1930, in Jump River, Town of McKinley, Taylor County Wisconsin. Her parents were Soren Meilgaard and Marguerite Richardson Meilgaard. Her birth was announced by shouting to the neighbors across the flooded creek.

Betty graduated from Gilman High School...

Naydelis Ramirez

Naydelis Ramirez

Apr 19, 2025

Naydelis Ramirez, born on June 11, 2002, tragically passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the young age of 22 due to a car accident.

Naydelis was a vibrant and spirited individual who touched the lives of those around her. Her warmth and kindness were evident in her interactions with family and friends. She had a bright smile that could...

Elizabeth "Libby" Cabot

Elizabeth "Libby" Cabot

Apr 19, 2025

Elizabeth A. “Libby” Cabot, 64, of Markesan, WI passed away Saturday April 19, 2025, at her home.

She was born on January 14, 1961, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of John and Ida (Thompson) Carey. She married Terry A. Cabot on February 16, 1979, in Freeport, IL. Libby owned and operated Cabot’s Lake House Motel; she turned her dream into a...

Richter "Rick" Zacharias

Richter "Rick" Zacharias

Apr 18, 2025

Richter Harold Zacharias, age 85, of Markesan, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Barrett House in Markesan.

Rick was born on the family farm in the town of Green Lake on Hwy 44 on August 25, 1939, son of Harold and Lucille (Laper) Zacharias. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairwater. Rick was a graduate...

Iris Lemieux

Iris Lemieux

Apr 15, 2025

Iris Virginia Lemieux, age 81 of Waupun passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Waupun Christian Home.

No service will be held at this time.

Alan Howard Albright

Alan Howard Albright

Apr 15, 2025

Alan Howard Albright, age 80 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Alan was born on April 20, 1944, son of Howard and Helena Albright. He was a graduate of Ripon High School. Al was united in marriage to Joanne Albright on March 13, 1970 in Ripon, WI. He enlisted in the Army during the...

Shirley DeVries

Shirley DeVries

Apr 13, 2025

Shirley Ann DeVries, age 81 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home.

Shirley was born on July 7, 1943, daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Loschinski) Christian and was raised by Otto and Elfrieda Loest. She was united in marriage to James DeVries on March 23, 1963, at Frieden’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Randolph. She was well-educated,...

Charlene Frances Wharton

Charlene Frances Wharton

Apr 12, 2025

Charlene Frances Wharton, age 86, of Ripon, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Waupun Christian Home with family at her side.

Services will be held at a later date.

Todd Gerald Strehlow

Todd Gerald Strehlow

Apr 11, 2025

Todd Gerald Strehlow, age 62 of Brandon, peacefully left this world on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Todd was born in Fond du Lac on April 21, 1962, son of Ronald and Sue (Moss) Strehlow. He was a graduate of Laconia High School, class of 1980. Todd was united in marriage to Mae Deaver on December 30, 1983, at Woodhull St John’s...

Norma Smedema

Norma Smedema

Apr 11, 2025

Norma Katherine Smedema, age 99 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Randolph Health Services.

Norma was born in the township of Randolph on February 18, 1926, daughter of Henry and Bessie (Alsum) Redeker. She was united in marriage to George Smedema on December 9, 1949, at Randolph Christian Reformed Church. Norma was a devoted mother of five...

Betty Lou Frye

Betty Lou Frye

Apr 1, 2025

Betty Lou Frye, age 92 of Waupun, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Pines in Clintonville, WI.

Betty was born on June 12, 1932, daughter of Wilhelm and Bernice (Ludwig) Longseth. She was united in marriage to Charles Frye on September 27, 1952 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, WI.

Betty attended Madison Business School which...

Milton "Tex" James Heller

Milton "Tex" James Heller

Mar 27, 2025

Milton James Heller, age 83 of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Majestic Manor in Mayville.

Milton was born on February 1, 1942, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Robert and Leona (Freiberg) Heller. He was united in marriage to June Jeche on June 18, 1966, at Reformed Methodist Church in Juneau, WI.

Tex dedicated many years...

Milton "Milt" Schears

Milton "Milt" Schears

Mar 21, 2025

Milton Jerome Schears, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, after a battle with dementia, at The Meadows of Fall River.

Milton was born on January 11, 1942, in Waupun, son of Richard “Dick”and Margaret (Pater) Schears. Milt was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1960. He received an Honorable discharge as a Gunner/Sharpshooter of the Army...

James "Jim" Youngs

James "Jim" Youngs

Mar 19, 2025

James Walter Youngs Jr., age 59 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

James was born on June 13, 1965, son of James and Linda Youngs. He graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee, WI. Jim was united in marriage to Valerie Cupery on July 18, 1987, at First Reformed Church in Waupun. He...

Lucille Margaret Guderski

Lucille Margaret Guderski

Mar 18, 2025

Lucille Margaret Guderski, age 98, of Markesan, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, with her son Tom and dog Princey at her side.

She was born on December 20, 1926, in a farmhouse on West Bend Rd. a few miles east of Theresa, WI, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Menger) Frings. She thrived on life...

Daniel "Dan" Arthur Cross

Daniel "Dan" Arthur Cross

Mar 10, 2025

Daniel (Dan) A. Cross, 90, Randolph, WI passed peacefully at Randolph Health Services on March 10, 2025.

Dan was born March 22, 1934, near Cambria WI, the son of Leslie J. and Gladys H. (Jones) Cross. In 1940 they moved to the Cross-family homestead south of Randolph. Dan attended the Healy England and Randolph Grade school, and Randolph High School. Dan...

Jane Splitgaber

Jane Splitgaber

Mar 9, 2025

In the early hours of March 9, Jane Marie (Shafer) Schrank Splitgaber passed away at the age of 104. Born January 25, 1921 to Robert A. and Berna (Hoyt) Shafer in the Town of Springvale, Wisconsin, Jane grew up with eight siblings: Robert, Dean, Sydney, Bernard, William, Jeanette, Joyce, and Geraldine. After graduating from Rosendale High School, she attended Fond...