Obituaries

Barbara Ruth Hellman

Barbara Ruth Hellman

Dec 10, 2020

Barbara Hellman

Barbara Ruth Hellman, age 89, passed away at her home in Albert Lea, MN, on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Barbara was born on April 1, 1931, in Lake Charles, LA, a daughter of Theodore and Adeline (Amerland) Wegener. On August 18, 1951, she was united in marriage to Victor Hellman at St. John’s...

Clarence Daniel Albedyll Jr.

Clarence Daniel Albedyll Jr.

Dec 8, 2020

Clarence Daniel Albedyll Jr., age 77 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at his home with family at his side.

Loving father of Rosemarie VandeBrink, Valarie Pellmann and Doreen Tuck.

No services will be held.

Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Eugene Edward Munro

Eugene Edward Munro

Dec 3, 2020

Eugene Edward Munro, age 84 of Markesan, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Ripon Medical Center.

Eugene was born on June 13, 1936, in Merrill, WI, son of Lloyd and Lena (Harkner) Munro. Eugene was united in marriage to Margaret Schulz on September 1, 1962. Eugene had a small hobby farm in...

Tammy Elizabeth Panten

Tammy Elizabeth Panten

Nov 29, 2020

Tammy Elizabeth Panten, age 42 of Markesan, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Tammy was born on October 5, 1978, in Waupun, WI, daughter of John Sr. and Nancy (Berghammer) Panten. She graduated from Markesan High School and then worked at Markesan Residents Home for many years. Tammy enjoyed working at the home...

Lois Beverly Groth

Lois Beverly Groth

Nov 26, 2020

Lois Groth

Lois Beverly Groth, age 88, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Lois was born on August 24, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of Harold and Edna (Bartz) Hensel. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School and attended Milwaukee Business Institute. On...

Doris Krause

Doris Krause

Nov 24, 2020

Virginia Doris Krause, age 91, of Randolph, WI., died Wednesday, November 24th, 2020 of Covid-19 related complications at the Randolph Health Center, Randolph, WI.

Doris was born May 28, 1929 in Randolph to Hiram and Della (Rhode) Cheney. She lived on the street where she was raised, Tamarack Street, for almost her entire life. She graduated from...

Gladys "Gigi" Gertrude Syens

Gladys "Gigi" Gertrude Syens

Nov 24, 2020

Gladys Syens, age 90 of Randolph, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Randolph Health Services.

Gladys was born On April 2, 1930, in Sanborn, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Katherine (Navis) Elgersma. Her family moved to Wisconsin when she was 11 and a few short years later she met...

Catherine Sylvia Gerritsen

Catherine Sylvia Gerritsen

Nov 20, 2020

Catherine Gerritsen

Catherine Gerritsen, age 87 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the Christian Homestead.

Catherine was born on November 27, 1932, in Alto, WI, a daughter of Steven and Carrie (Looman) Westhuis. On October 24, 1952, she was united in marriage to Charles Gerritsen in Waupun. Catherine was employed at...

David Lesure

David Lesure

Nov 14, 2020

David Lesure, age 69 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus, WI.

David was born on April 12, 1951, in Mississippi, a son of Frank and Nora (Hope) Lesure. He was a self taught musician who played piano and guitar.  David was also talented at drawing. He loved...

David Keith Hein

David Keith Hein

Nov 13, 2020

David Hein

David Keith Hein, age 65 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at his home.

David was born on August 4, 1955, in Ripon, WI, a son of Elwood and Jackie (Ellis) Hein. On August 6, 1977, he was united in marriage to Dawn Mugridge in Brandon, WI. David served in...

Genevieve Mary Polenska

Genevieve Mary Polenska

Nov 10, 2020

Genevieve Mary Polenska, age 96 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Christian Home Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Genevieve was born on January 3, 1924, in Belgium, WI, a daughter of Nicholas and Lena (Birenbaum) Feyereisen. On June 29, 1946, she was united in marriage to Milan Polenska in Decada, WI. Genevieve was employed...

Harry Clyde Swaagman

Harry Clyde Swaagman

Nov 9, 2020

Harry Clyde Swaagman, age 65 of Friesland, passed away at his home on Monday, November 9, 2020.

No service will be held.

Carol Joan Kok

Carol Joan Kok

Oct 27, 2020

Carol Joan Kok, age 89 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at her home.

Carol was born on December 17, 1930, in the town of Randolph, a daughter of Adolph and Ella (Kempenaar) Huizenga. On December 17, 1954, she was united in marriage to Samuel Kok. She helped on the family farm and also...

Jean Mary Schears

Jean Mary Schears

Oct 25, 2020

Jean Mary Schears, age 74 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at her home.

Jean was born on December 5, 1945, in Beaver Dam, WI, a daughter of Alex and Ethel (Frase) Karas. On November 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Wilbert Schears in the town of Trenton, WI. Jean worked for...

Harold William Mulder

Harold William Mulder

Oct 24, 2020

Harold William Mulder was born December 4 th 1937, Sioux County IA, son of Alvin and Rose (DeJong) Mulder. On August 6, 1959, he was united in marriage to Marlyce Anne Van Dyke in Leota MN. Harold graduated from Western High School in 1955, graduated Dordt College in 1957 and Calvin College in 1961. He continued his education obtaining...

Evelyn Hoffman

Evelyn Hoffman

Oct 20, 2020

Evelyn Hoffman, age 92 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Randolph Health Services.

Evelyn was born on September 28, 1928, in Randolph, a daughter of John and Susie (DeYoung) Syens. She went to a country schoolhouse on Highway 73, Randolph until 8 th grade and then worked on the family farm with her...

Darvin Wayne Cupery

Darvin Wayne Cupery

Oct 20, 2020

Darvin Cupery, age 78 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from his ‘paradise’ in South Randolph surrounded by family.

Darvin was born on the farm on March 31, 1942, in South Randolph to Ben and Jennie (Tobak) Cupery.  He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960.  Darv married Winifred (Eisenga) on December 21, 1962. ...

Ronald Edwin Christian

Ronald Edwin Christian

Oct 16, 2020

Ronald E. Christian passed away on Oct 16, 2020, at the age of 89, at Randolph Health Services.

Ronald was born on February 9, 1931, along with a twin brother on the family farm in Cambria, Wisconsin, weighing in at 2-1/4 pounds. He went to the grade school in rural Cambria and graduated from Randolph High School....

Robert "Bob" Allyn Wendler

Robert "Bob" Allyn Wendler

Oct 15, 2020

Robert Allyn Wendler, age 74 passed away due to alzheimers on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Stoughton Hospital, WI.

Robert was born on May 6, 1946, son of Alfred and Evelyn (Buck) Wendler. He grew up in the Milwaukee area, and at his parents resort in St. Germain, graduate of Rufus King High School. Following high school...

Carol Jean Gehrung

Carol Jean Gehrung

Oct 14, 2020

Carol Jean Gehrung, age 89 of Randolph passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Randolph Health Services.

Carol was born on November 9, 1930, daughter of Karl and Meta (Dumke) Gehrung. She was a lifelong resident of Randolph. Carol was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Markesan.

Carol was survived by cousins...