Sep 21, 2021

Kim Sue Vander Galien age 53, of Portage formerly of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.

Kim was born on July 27, 1968, in Waupun Wisconsin, daughter of David and Barbara (Gysbers) Vander Galien. She was a graduate of Waupun High School; following graduation she continued her education at Lake Shore Technical...

Sep 18, 2021

Christine Joyce Braaksma, age 78 of Cambria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Christine was born on November 18, 1942, in Dodge County, WI, a daughter of Frank and Jeanette (Tamminga) DeVries. On August 31, 1962, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Larry Braaksma at...

Sep 17, 2021

Roger Lee Weinberger, age 67 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Roger was born on April 14, 1954, in Columbus, WI, a son of John and Clara (Boomsma) Weinberger Sr. On October 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Kristel DeVries in East Friesland. Roger was a...

Sep 12, 2021

Michel Lester Wortman Jr., age 27 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home with his loving wife at his side.

Michel was born on April 6, 1994, son of Michael and Yvonne (Bonnell) Wortman. He graduated from Markesan High School in 2012. Mikey married Mary Crawford on October 27, 2017, and they...

Aug 19, 2021

William “Bill” Gaastra

William Louis Gaastra, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Bill was born on February 9, 1940, in Manchester, WI, a son of William and Bernice (Heinz) Gaastra. He was united in marriage to Gertrude Homan on April 29, 1960, at First...

Aug 17, 2021

Patricia Elsie Cowley, age 88 of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home with family at her side.

Patricia was born on March 16, 1933, daughter of Charles and Elsie (Kohn) Whirry. Pat was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Cowley on June 11, 1955, at Markesan Methodist Church. Pat attended Marquette Grade...

Aug 1, 2021

Janet Irene Nehmer, age 81 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Janet was born on March 30, 1940, in Wisconsin, a daughter of Gerhardt and Frances (Bobholz) Tessmann. On October 18, 1958, she was united in marriage to James Nehmer at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Randolph. Janet enjoyed raising...

Jul 27, 2021

Lois Ann Jonas, age 81 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Lois was born on March 23, 1940, in Randolph, WI, a daughter of Erhardt and Norma (Wichmann) Jonas. She was a graduate of Randolph High School and a lifetime member of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church. After graduation, Lois...

Jul 27, 2021

Esther Bosveld

Esther Mildred Bosveld, age 101 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Christian Homestead.

Esther was born on March 19, 1920, in Fond du Lac County, a daughter of Samuel and Lillie (Radtke) Moritz. On September 1, 1938, she was united in marriage to John Bosveld in Waupun. Esther...

Jun 22, 2021

Teresa “Teri” Rasmussen

Teresa Grace Rasmussen, age 65 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2021, at her home with family at her side.

Teresa was born on July 17, 1955, in Waupun, a daughter of Emil and Patricia (Mercier) Rasmussen. Teri entered into the service with the U.S. Navy and served from 1986-1997....

Jun 11, 2021

Jim believed each of us is connected to every person and everything on this Earth through the good Lord.  Jim was given the gift of life and now had to give it back. Jim was a lucky man, who led a blessed existence, and for this, he was eternally grateful.

A Veteran of the Navy, member of...

Jun 6, 2021

Diana Nora Lucille Witte, age74 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Randolph Health Services in Randolph.

Diana was born on August 16, 1946, daughter of Edmund and Nora (Meyer) Key. She was united in marriage to Clifford Witte on October 14, 1967, in Hustisford, WI at Bethany Lutheran Church. Diana enjoyed time with...

Jun 5, 2021

Debra Marie Rennhack, age 70 of Marquette, passed away on June 5, 2021, at Markesan Resident Home.

Debra was born on January 27, 1951, daughter of Maurice and Bernita (Moran) Teskey. She was a graduate of Arrowhead High School in Hartland, WI, class of 1969. Debra was united in marriage to Jerome Rennhack on November 29, 1991,...

Jun 3, 2021

Kenneth Oliver Gedamke, age 90 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Ken was born on November 12, 1930, in Markesan, WI, a son of Oliver and Florence (Boelter) Gedamke. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 to 1956 and served in the Korean War. On June 25, 1976,...

Jun 3, 2021

Richard George Van Egtern, age 82 of Fond du Lac, formerly of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on December 6, 1938, in Waupun, son of George and Eunice (Armga) Van Egtern. He was united in marriage to Sharon Leisten on December 19, 1958,...

May 29, 2021

Donald Charles Kindschuh, age 88 of Waupun, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 29, 2021, with family by his side.

Donald was born on January 30, 1933, in Fond du Lac County, WI, a son of Clarence and Marion (Van Hierden) Kindschuh. He was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from...

May 21, 2021

Dorothy Ann Peterson (nee) Bender, age 82 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Dorothy was born on July 26, 1938, in Fond du Lac, daughter of Alexander and Anna (Ramig) Bender. She was united in marriage to Frank Peterson in June 8, 1956, in Fond...

May 20, 2021

Doris M. Walker

Doris Mae Walker, age 84 of Markesan, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Doris was born on October 4, 1936, in Waupun, a daughter of Alex and Irene (Court) Thiem. She was a graduate from Markesan High School in the class of 1955; following graduation she...

May 4, 2021

Linda Lou Peterson, age 69 of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home.

Linda was born on August 11, 1951, in Waupun, a daughter of Sam and Marion (Bernath) Talma. On November 16, 1974, she was united in marriage to Rick Peterson at Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. Linda...

May 4, 2021

Peter Bruce Vredeveld, age 31 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Markesan on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Peter was born on May 18, 1989, in Randolph, son of Bruce and Teresa (Crescio) Vredeveld. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 2007. Peter then enlisted in United States Marine Corp, serving proudly...