Obituaries

William Fredrick Abel

William Fredrick Abel

Aug 6, 2019

William Fredrick Abel, age 86 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Randolph Health Services.

William was born on October 14, 1932, in the township of DeKorra, a son of Charles and Inez (Singleton) Abel. On April 9, 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army until February 3, 1955. William received numerous decoration medals...

Mary Ellen Kerfus

Mary Ellen Kerfus

Aug 4, 2019

Mary Ellen Kerfus age 62 of Ripon, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Ripon Medical Center.

No service will be held.

Kevin Keith Steinmetz

Kevin Keith Steinmetz

Aug 4, 2019

Kevin Keith Steinmetz, age 29 of Dalton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident.

Kevin was born on July 14, 1990, a son of Kevin Steinmetz and Julie Jensen. Kevin was a lifelong car enthusiast. He was the owner and operator of KT Auto and Performance in Markesan. Kevin...

Shirley Ann Hayes

Shirley Ann Hayes

Aug 4, 2019

Shirley Ann Hayes, age 86 of Dalton, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah on Sunday, August 4 , 2019, with family at her side.

Shirley was born on January 25, 1933, a daughter of William and Viola (Ely) Schonasky. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Hayes on April 19, 1952. Shirley enjoyed...

Donald Lee Leisten

Donald Lee Leisten

Jul 28, 2019

Donald Lee Leisten, age 85 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope with family at his side.

Don was born on March 27, 1934, son of Alfred and Janet (Schouten) Leisten. He was united in marriage to Barbara Bremer on August 6, 1955, at the Brandon United Methodist Church....

Hannah Joy Miller

Hannah Joy Miller

Jul 27, 2019

Hannah Joy Miller, born May 21, 2018, to Gerald and Nettie (Miller) Miller. Died July 27, 2019, from a farm accident. Leaves to mourn her parents and 3 brothers, Verlin, Allen and Dennis and 2 sisters, LaVonda and Leah. Grandparents, Lynn and Mary Lou Miller and LaVern and Polly Anna Miller.

She was preceded in death by...

Scott Quentin Fredisdorf

Scott Quentin Fredisdorf

Jul 19, 2019

Scott Quentin Fredisdorf, 57, passed away on July 19, 2019, after battling cancer.

Scott is preceded in death by his father Quentin; mother La Verne; and sisters Paula and Wanda.   He is survived by his brother Mark, sister-in-law Yoshi; and niece Gia Fredisdorf.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at the Eureka Cemetery...

Shirley Ann Michels

Shirley Ann Michels

Jul 17, 2019

Shirley Ann Michels, age 84 of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at the Barrett House in Markesan.

No service will be held.

Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Laurene Ann Beecher

Laurene Ann Beecher

Jul 16, 2019

Laurene Ann Beecher, 91, Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at home.

Laurene was born October 1, 1927, in Quincy, Illinois to Stanley and Gertrude (Winking) McDaniel. She married Arthur P. Beecher, Jr. on January 8, 1947 in Liverpool, NY.  She enjoyed traveling the United States with her husband, a professional musician, when he was...

Jeanette Henrietta Derksen

Jeanette Henrietta Derksen

Jul 11, 2019

Jeanette Henrietta Derksen, age 92 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, surrounded by family.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Mary Stalker, Judy (John) Systma, Roy (Carol) Derksen, Joyce (Doug) Stelsel, Russell (Cindy) Derksen, Roger (Janice) Derksen, Jane Bresser (Scott Bucko) and Ross (Evelyn) Derksen; 35 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; sisters, Frieda (Wyman) Vande Zande...

Earl Lloyd Munro

Earl Lloyd Munro

Jul 11, 2019

Earl Lloyd Munro, age 80 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at his home.

Earl was born on June 19, 1939, in Merrill, WI, a son of Lloyd and Lena (Harkner) Munro. On August 5, 1961, he was united in marriage to Beverly Macksam. Earl enjoyed fishing, hunting, thrift store shopping and socializing...

Lorna Helen Paskey

Lorna Helen Paskey

Jul 8, 2019

Lorna Helen Paskey, age 86 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Lorna was born on August 20, 1932, in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of John and Verna (Austin) Samer. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Paskey on June 4, 1955, in Randolph, WI. They lived in...

Evelyn Kathryn Braaksma

Evelyn Kathryn Braaksma

Jun 29, 2019

Evelyn K. Braaksma, age 87 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Randolph Health Services surrounded by family.

Evelyn was born on March 27, 1932, in the town of Trenton, WI, a daughter of Henry and Henrietta Navis. She was united in marriage to Albert John Braaksma Jr. in Randolph, WI, on October...

Lileh Lucy Wendlandt

Lileh Lucy Wendlandt

Jun 21, 2019

Lileh Lucy Wendlandt, age 87 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Lileh was born on March 20, 1932, in Hartford, Wisconsin, a daughter of John and Marie (Firks) Jansen. She was united in marriage to James Wendlandt on September 18, 1954, in Hartford, WI. Lileh enjoyed...

Robin "Rob" Ronald Redmann

Robin "Rob" Ronald Redmann

Jun 19, 2019

Robin Ronald Redmann, age 50, of Tomah, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Robin was born on June 13, 1969, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Ronald and Arlene (Leu) Redmann. He was a 1987 graduate of Laconia High School. Robin was united in marriage to Pam Michels on June 5, 1993, and...

Lois Ida Schleicher

Lois Ida Schleicher

Jun 18, 2019

Lois Ida Schleicher, age 93 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Markesan Resident Home.

Lois was born on November 4, 1925, in Waupun, a daughter of Joseph and Linda (Paskey) Bohnert. On May 23, 1953, she was united in marriage to Frank Schleicher in Waupun at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sewing, playing...

Marion Georgia Wallendal

Marion Georgia Wallendal

Jun 3, 2019

Marion Georgia Wallendal passed away 74 days shy of her 100 th birthday on Monday, June 3, 2019, at Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Marion was born on August 16, 1919, in the township of Mackford, Green Lake County, a daughter of Hugo and Lilly (Krentz) Zick, the second of seven children. She graduated from Markesan High School...

Russell Martin Syens

Russell Martin Syens

Jun 3, 2019

Russell Martin Syens, age 71 of Friesland, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019, with family at his side.

Russell was born in Beaver Dam, WI on July 1st, 1947 a son of John “Jack” and Jennie (Alsum) Syens. Russ was united in marriage to Ruth W. Westra on August 7th, 1970.

Russ began his...

Norman William Schimming

Norman William Schimming

May 25, 2019

Norman William Schimming, age 90 of Markesan passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Markesan Resident Home.

Private service will be held.

Helen Carolyn Krueger

Helen Carolyn Krueger

May 18, 2019

Helen Carolyn Krueger, age 91 of Viroqua formerly of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Helen was born on November 30, 1927, in Waupun, Wisconsin, a daughter of Walter and Norma (Engler) Peters. In February of 1952, she was united in marriage to Marvin Krueger at Pella...