Obituaries
Stephen "Sparrow" Henke
May 22, 2025
Stephen Alan Henke, age 69 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.
Stephen was born in Waupun, WI on February 11, 1956, son of Harvey and Margaret (Miller) Henke. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Markesan. He spent some of his earlier years working at local farms, instilling...
Daniel "Dan" Christopher Hilleman
May 20, 2025
Daniel Christopher Hilleman, age 60 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Dan was born on November 10, 1964, in Hibbing Minnesota, son of Kenneth and Mary Lou (Leach) Hilleman. He was a graduate of Menomonee Falls East High School, class of 1983. Dan enlisted and proudly served in the Army from 1983-1986. He was...
Richard Dean Walburg
May 19, 2025
Richard Dean Walburg, age 89 of Dalton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Richard was born on January 8, 1936, in Edgerton, Wisconsin, son of John and Rose (Crandall) Walburg. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Przybylski on October 20, 1962. Richard served his country by enlisting in the Army from 1954 to 1962, establishing...
Patricia A Ray
May 10, 2025
Patricia Ray, age 92, of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Markesan Resident Home with family at her side.
Per Patricia's wishes, no services will be held.
William Henry Heisler
May 2, 2025
William Henry Heisler, age 82, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Madison, with family at his side.
Bill was born on February 4, 1943, the son of William and Florence (Prescott-Jacobs) Heisler. As Bill would tell it, he was born at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, at 7:30 on a cold and...
Ruth Anderson
May 1, 2025
Ruth Anderson, age 93 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du lac with family at her side.
Ruth was born on August 11, 1931, daughter of Norbert and Ella (Shultz) Sell. She was united in marriage to Glen Nummerdor on December 6, 1947 and together they had a son Lee Nummerdor....
Ruth Alsum
Apr 29, 2025
Ruth Alsum, age 86 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Randolph Health Services with family at her side.
Ruth was born on January 28, 1939, in Clear Lake, SD, the daughter of Horton and Arta (Franken) Jacobsma. She attended country school at Harrison #6 and later graduated from Hartley High School, in Hartley, Iowa, in 1958. Ruth...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 15, 2025
Iris Virginia Craig Lemieux, age 81, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She spent her final weeks of life with her daughter Annalisa and died peacefully.
Iris was born February 15, 1944, the first of six children to Elmer and Eula Craig (Jenkins) in Robeline, Louisiana. She graduated from Robeline Highschool in May 1962. Upon Highschool graduation Iris attended a local...
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 Helene (Scharfenberger) 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...
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
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
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
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
