Obituaries

Amber Edith Zills

Amber Edith Zills

Jun 10, 2022

Amber Edith Zills, age 86, of Waupun, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, at her home with family at her side.

Amber was born in Fond du Lac, on November 14, 1935, daughter of William and Alma (Schmidt) Mielke. She attended Climax School Town of Trenton, South Ward and Waupun High School, and Dodge County Teacher...

Gary Flier

Gary Flier

Jun 8, 2022

Gary Lyn Flier, left us too soon at the age of 67, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his home in Waupun, shortly after being diagnosed with lung cancer in March.

Gary was born on February 12, 1955, the son of Cornelius and Ann (Buwalda) Flier. He graduated from Waupun High School, class of 1973. Gary was...

Vicki Jean Braaksma

Vicki Jean Braaksma

Jun 2, 2022

Vicki Jean Braaksma, age 64, of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Vicki was born in Waupun on July 10, 1957, daughter of Thomas and Sharon (Zanto) Strahota. Vicki was a graduate of Markesan High School, class of 1975. She was united in marriage to...

Nancy Lee Rahn

Nancy Lee Rahn

May 26, 2022

Nancy Lee Rahn, age 76 of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital with family at her side.

Nancy was born on August 9, 1945, in Waupun, a daughter of Donald and Genevieve (Maas) Simpson. She was a graduate of Rosendale High School in 1963. Nancy was united in marriage...

Darwin "Doc" Charles Collar

Darwin "Doc" Charles Collar

May 26, 2022

Darwin Charles Collar, age 78 of Markesan passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

Darwin was born on May 6, 1944, son of George and Violet (Hemple) Collar. He entered into the service with the U.S. Air Force and served from 1964- 1966. For 45 years Darwin was an independent...

Donna Mae Deyoung-Lont

Donna Mae Deyoung-Lont

May 16, 2022

Donna Mae DeYoung-Lont, age 79, of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.

Donna was born in Waupun on January 25, 1943, daughter of Eli and Ida (DeVries) Alsum. She was united in marriage to Merlin DeYoung on June 12, 1970, in East Friesland. After his passing in...

Donald L Casey

Donald L Casey

May 4, 2022

Donald L. Casey age 81, of Markesan, WI, formerly from Oglesby, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

He was born on August 14, 1940, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Donald and Shirley Casey.

He worked and retired as a welder from Caterpillar...

Ruth "Tuty" Minerva Gonzalez Montes

Ruth "Tuty" Minerva Gonzalez Montes

May 3, 2022

Ruth "Tuty" Gonzalez Montes, 64, of Waupun, and formerly of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ruth was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, on April 9, 1958, she was the daughter of Antonio and Toribia(Calderon) Viera. She came to the United States by way of Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1980,...

James Allen Buenger

James Allen Buenger

Apr 29, 2022

James Allen Buenger, age 75, of Markesan, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Jim was born on April 10, 1947, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Clarence and Bonita (Gilbert) Buenger.

He graduated from Oshkosh North High school and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he attained his master’s degree in business...

Cheryl Ann Taylor

Cheryl Ann Taylor

Apr 21, 2022

Cheryl Ann Taylor, age 60 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 21,2022.

Cheryl was born on December 7, 1961, daughter of Jerome and Orva (Fagerness) Pfeifer. She was married to Charles Taylor and together they had a daughter Heather. Cheryl was an avid reader, enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and tending to her flower...

Maurice Dean Ely

Maurice Dean Ely

Apr 14, 2022

Maurice Dean Ely, age 89, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Maurice was born in Peoria Heights, IL, on September 4, 1932, son of Frank and Elsie (Baggs) Ely. He was a graduate of Armstrong Missouri High School, class of 1951. Maurice entered into service with the U.S. Army...

Gertrude "Gerty" Kahlow

Gertrude "Gerty" Kahlow

Apr 12, 2022

Gertrude Elaine Kahlow, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Larson House in Columbus, WI.

Gerty was born in Horicon on May 7, 1930, daughter of Ole and Anne (Heller) Anfinson. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Kahlow on December 6, 1952, in Horicon. Gerty enjoyed sewing, knitting and baking....

James "Jim" Edward Radke

James "Jim" Edward Radke

Apr 12, 2022

James Edward Radke, 80, of the Town of Courtland, passed away on April 12, 2022.

Jim was born Feb. 2, 1942, in Columbus, the son of Gilbert and Loretta Garner Radke. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army stationed at Bad Kreuznach, Germany.  On Jan 28, 1967, he...

Linda L. Hughes

Linda L. Hughes

Apr 8, 2022

Linda L. Hughes, age 75 of Cambria, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital of Columbus.

Linda was born on September 10, 1946, daughter of Alvin and Juene (Beahm) Kueffer and she grew up on Buckhill Farm. Linda was baptized in the Catholic Church. Her loving...

Robert "Bob" William Jonas

Robert "Bob" William Jonas

Apr 3, 2022

Robert William Jonas, age 85, of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.

Bob was born in Randolph at the family home on August 29, 1936, son of Erhardt and Norma (Wichmann) Jonas. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1954. Bob attended Milwaukee Vocational School...

Thomas 'Tom" Lee Schmuhl

Thomas 'Tom" Lee Schmuhl

Mar 20, 2022

Thomas Lee Schmuhl, age 74 of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home with family at his side.

Tom was born on April 22, 1947, in Ripon, son of Harry Schmuhl and Merlyn (Vollbrecht) Alfred “Buzz” Radke. He was united in marriage to Beverly Blank on September 6, 1969. Tom was employed with...

Louis "Louie" Pautsch

Louis "Louie" Pautsch

Mar 20, 2022

Louis Christian Pautsch, age 87 of Burnett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Louie was born on September 8, 1934, in the Township of Chester, son of Fred and Norma (Kuntz) Pautsch. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1952. Louie was united in marriage to Dorothy Schmitz on September 6, 1958. He was a...

Kevin Floeter

Kevin Floeter

Mar 17, 2022

Kevin Edwin Floeter went to his Lord’s loving arms on March 17, 2022, at St. Agnes hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin was born in Beaver Dam on August 27, 1956, to Edwin and Verona (née) Kelm Floeter. He was baptized September 30, 1956 and confirmed June 21, 1970, at Zion Lutheran...

Domanic Lynn Richter

Domanic Lynn Richter

Mar 17, 2022

Domanic Lynn Richter, age 18 of Markesan, was called home unexpectedly by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2022, as a result of a car accident.

Domanic was born on April 28, 2003, in Waupun, son of Jason Poortenga and Kimberly Richter. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salemville. Domanic was currently...

Betty Mary Jane Riel

Betty Mary Jane Riel

Mar 5, 2022

Betty Mary Jane Riel 64, of Randolph, formerly of Beaver Dam, WI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March, 5th, 2022, at home with her loving husband and son, Dustin, at her side.

Betty was born on November 4, 1957, in Beaver Dam, daughter of Orvin and Pearl (Klug) Neumann. She attended Washington...