Obituaries

Melvin Hoffman

Melvin Hoffman

Oct 6, 2022

Melvin Hoffman, age 92 of Friesland went home to his heavenly Father on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Columbia Health Care with family at his side.

Melvin was born on January 18, 1930, son of Sam and Elsie (Alsum) Hoffman and was the sixth of eleven children. On October 19, 1951, he was united in marriage to...

David Robert Munro

David Robert Munro

Oct 4, 2022

David Robert Munro, age 72 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly while deer hunting, doing what he loved, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

David was born in Beaver Dam on October 29, 1949, a son of Harold and Adeline (Kasmiske) Munro. He attended Randolph High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in...

Mark Richard Henning

Mark Richard Henning

Oct 3, 2022

Mark Richard Henning, age 53 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Carol (Giese) Henning; two sisters, Wanda Buss and Brenda Hull; and brother, Scott Henning.

Mark was born on October 9, 1968. He was a man of many talents and always had a...

Lolita Merna Syens

Lolita Merna Syens

Sep 29, 2022

Lolita Merna Syens, age 89, of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Randolph Health Services.

Lolita was born on July 28, 1933, in Randolph, Wisconsin, the daughter of Amos and Myrna (Jenkins) Dobbratz. She was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1951. Lolita was united in marriage to Alfred Syens on June...

Richard "Dick" Edwin Kessler

Richard "Dick" Edwin Kessler

Sep 27, 2022

Richard Edwin Kessler, age 87 of Arkdale passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Barrett House in Markesan. Dick was born in Janesville, WI, on December 8, 1934, son of Adolph and Violet (Loveland) Kessler. He entered into service with the U.S. Army and served from 1953-1977. Richard was united in marriage to Marie Lechleitner on January 4,...

Marlene Joyce Wills

Marlene Joyce Wills

Sep 22, 2022

Marlene Joyce Wills, age 85 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Barrett House in Markesan with her family at her side.

Marlene was born on March 3, 1937, daughter of Harold and Edna (Fontaine) Spice. She was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1955. On February 14, 1959, she was...

Susan Sutton

Susan Sutton

Sep 22, 2022

Susan Marnita Sutton, age 67 of Dalton, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her home with family at her side.

Susan was born on July 17, 1955, in Columbus, WI, daughter of Edgar and LuElla (Hoffman) Griebenow. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School, class of 1973. Susan was united...

David Jacob Schwark

David Jacob Schwark

Sep 21, 2022

David Jacob Schwark, age 85 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Waupun Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side.

David was born on December 24, 1936, a son of Gustav and Margaret (Kohrt) Schwark. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Beekman on November 22, 1958. David worked in carpentry and...

Gloria J Davis

Gloria J Davis

Sep 14, 2022

Gloria Jean Davis, age 78 of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at her home with family at her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend.

Gloria was born in Hazel Green, WI on July 19, 1944, daughter of John and Melda (Champion) Rowe....

Patricia Lohr

Patricia Lohr

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia Ann Lohr, age 74 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at her home in Beaver Dam.

Patti was born on February 27, 1948, in Portage, WI, daughter of Robert & Elaine Lohr. Patti was passionate of everything to do with nature, art & music. In particular, she loved nature walks, canoeing, horses,...

Barbara Jean Pluim

Barbara Jean Pluim

Sep 5, 2022

Barbara Jean Pluim, age 82 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Waupun Christian Home.

Barbara was born on January 1, 1940, in Wonewoc, WI, daughter of William and Ada (Atkinson) Thoenes. She was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1958. Barb was united in marriage to Clarence Pluim on September 10,...

Maria Fuertes

Maria Fuertes

Sep 3, 2022

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Randolph Community Funeral Home 208 South High Street, Randolph and from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish 408 South Spring Street, Beaver Dam.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday,...

Richard Meyer

Richard Meyer

Aug 27, 2022

Richard Lawrence Meyer, age 92 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du lac.

No service will be held at this time.

Joseph Peter Ballweg

Joseph Peter Ballweg

Aug 26, 2022

Joseph Peter Ballweg, age 66 of Randolph, passed away at his home on Friday, August 26, 2022.

No service will be held at this time.

Kathleen Kay Nehmer

Kathleen Kay Nehmer

Aug 25, 2022

Kathleen Kay Nehmer, age 61, of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home in Randolph.

Kathy was born on January 1, 1961, a daughter to William and Barbara Haase. On July 29, 1978, she was united in marriage to Donald Nehmer at the Second Randolph Christian Reformed Church. She enjoyed going hunting...

Lugene "Lu" Michael Dykstra

Lugene "Lu" Michael Dykstra

Aug 20, 2022

Lugene Michael Dykstra, age 71 of Randolph, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison with family at his side.

Lu was born on September 22, 1950, in Beaver Dam, son of George and Anne (Vander Galien) Dykstra. He was a graduate of Waupun Christian School, class of 1968. Lu was united in...

Carey Ellen Last

Carey Ellen Last

Aug 13, 2022

Carey Ellen Last, age 63, of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2022, at Waupun Hospital.

No service will be held at this time.

Rhonda Lynn Schwark

Rhonda Lynn Schwark

Aug 10, 2022

Rhonda Lynn Schwark, age 51 of Brownsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, WI.

Rhonda was born on December 24, 1970, daughter of Ronald and Nancy (Gillen) Haima. She was baptized on March 21, 1971, at Rosendale Lutheran Church and confirmed in 1985, at County Line Lutheran...

Lavern Junior Krinke

Lavern Junior Krinke

Aug 10, 2022

LaVern Junior Krinke, age 81 of Manchester, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.

LaVern was born on August 29, 1940, son of Martin and Ellen (Schatz) Krinke. He was united in marriage to Dixie Spring in 1969. LaVern graduated from Markesan High School in 1958. He loved baseball, was known...

Phyllis Mae Schwark

Phyllis Mae Schwark

Aug 4, 2022

Phyllis Mae Schwark, age 80 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Edenbrook in Fond du Lac, with her loving family at her side.

Phyllis was born on June 18, 1942, daughter of Robert and Marion (Hopp) Beekman. She was united in marriage to David Schwark on November 11, 1958. Phyllis worked for 25...