Obituaries

Shirley Loraina Utke

Shirley Loraina Utke

Feb 2, 2019

Shirley Utke

Shirley Loraina (Hein) Utke, age 91, of Dalton passed away February 2, 2019, at The Markesan Resident Home with family by her side.

Shirley was born on April 28, 1927, to William and Sylvia (Bender) Hein.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salemville.  Shirley graduated from Cambria High...

Sylvia Kathryn Devries

Sylvia Kathryn Devries

Jan 31, 2019

Sylvia Kathryn DeVries, 97 of Randolph went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Randolph Health Services.

Sylvia was born on September 28, 1921, daughter of Rudolph and Ella (Haima) Kempenaar. She attended Calvin College and taught at East Friesland School before she married. Sylvia was united in marriage to Charley DeVries on June...

Julene Beatrice Mulder

Julene Beatrice Mulder

Jan 11, 2019

Julene Beatrice Mulder, age 92 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the Christian Living Center surrounded by her family.

Julene was born on April 11, 1926, in the township of Alto, a daughter of Ben and Minnie (Kemink) Broadway. On July 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to Gerald Mulder at Alto...

James "Jim" Gary Koopmans

James "Jim" Gary Koopmans

Jan 11, 2019

James Koopmans, age 68 of Cambria, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at UW Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on September 1, 1950, in Beaver Dam, WI, a son of Theodore and Dorothy (Winkel) Koopmans. When Jim and Arlyss were first dating, Jim was lovingly known as the “Flying Dutchman”...

Viola Jenkins

Viola Jenkins

Jan 8, 2019

Viola Jenkins, age 94 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Randolph Health Services.

Viola was born February 20 th 1924, to parents Myrtie (Roberts) and Everett Bradley in Courtland Township, Columbia County.  After high school in Randolph, she worked at the Milwaukee Journal.  She was married to Bruce Jenkins in January of 1952....

Byron John Kamphuis

Byron John Kamphuis

Jan 6, 2019

Byron John Kamphuis, age 74 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Byron was born on January 31, 1944, in Fond du Lac, a son of Otto and Ramona (Hoekstra) Kamphuis. In 1962, he graduated from Waupun Christian High School. On June 17, 1974 he was united...

Lee Robert Nummerdor

Lee Robert Nummerdor

Jan 5, 2019

Lee Robert Nummerdor, age 69 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at home with family at his side.

Lee was born on June 28, 1949, in Beaver Dam, the son of Glen and Ruth Nummerdor. On December 12, 1969, he was united in marriage to Donna Mae Yunto in Waupun. He worked his whole...

Karey Lou Schmidt

Karey Lou Schmidt

Jan 5, 2019

Karey Lou Schmidt, age 86 of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Karey was born on July 19, 1932, a daughter of Roy and Alice (Peck) Bremer. On August 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donald Schmidt in Brandon, WI. Early in life, Karey was...

Marvin Richard Groth

Marvin Richard Groth

Dec 31, 2018

Marvin Richard Groth, age 92 formerly of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Marvin was born on December 6, 1926, in Germantown, WI, a son of Gerhard and Frieda (Krueger) Groth. On November 19, 1955, he was united in marriage to Lois Hensel in Plymouth, WI. Marvin was raised...

William Patrick Dineen

William Patrick Dineen

Dec 27, 2018

William Patrick Dineen, of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

William “Bill” was born on July 8, 1958, the first son of Thomas and Helen (Hoffmann) Dineen. Bill was employed at Alliant Energy for 34 years, where he was a very dedicated employee, always looking forward to spending time with his co-workers. Bill’s real...

Roselind June Schouten

Roselind June Schouten

Dec 25, 2018

Roselind Schouten

Roselind June (Schulz) Schouten, 101, Beaver Dam, formerly of Waupun, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Beaver Dam Community Hospital, Hillside Manor. Roselind was blessed to have seen the sun rise on 102 Christmas mornings.

Roselind was born at home, in Trenton, on June 20, 1917, the daughter of...

Calvin Vincent Cooper

Calvin Vincent Cooper

Dec 25, 2018

Calvin Vincent Cooper, age 92 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Cal was born on March 11, 1926, in Richland Center, WI, a son of Buford and Gwenlyn (Railton) Cooper. On October 11, 1947, he married Mildred Mercer in Richland Center. Cal worked on for the department of corrections...

Judith Mae Nelson

Judith Mae Nelson

Dec 20, 2018

Judith Mae Ileene Nelson, age 75 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Center surrounded by family.

Judith was born on May 28, 1943, in Erwin, SD, a daughter of Martin and Victoria (Neishiem) Neu. In 1962, she enlisted in the Marine Corps. On March 30, 1964, she was united...

Dennis Albert Etzler

Dennis Albert Etzler

Dec 19, 2018

Dennis Albert Etzler, age 66 of Marquette, passed away at his home unexpectedly, on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Dennis was born on March 12, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Albert and Lillian (Hagen) Etzler. In 1969, he graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee. Dennis managed the Chalet Restaurant in Milwaukee for over 20 years. In...

James Gerard Gahagan

James Gerard Gahagan

Dec 18, 2018

James "Jim" Gahagan, age 61of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his home.

Service for Jim took place on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at St. Charles Cemetery with Military Honors.

Friends are welcome to visit his final resting place.

A requiem mass for Jim will be held at...

Lillian Oppermann

Lillian Oppermann

Dec 17, 2018

Lillian Oppermann, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.

Lillian was born on February 20, 1927, a daughter of Charley and Bertha (Mudrova) Belohradsky. She was united in marriage to Darwin Oppermann on June 12, 1948, in Waupun. Lillian liked going for walks and spending time...

Joyce Olive Idelle Dukelow

Joyce Olive Idelle Dukelow

Dec 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Olive Idelle Dukelow announces her passing, on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the age of 86. Joyce was born on May 29, 1932, in Crookston, MN, to Olga and “Nibs” Oliver.

Joyce met Richard “Duke” Dukelow in Fargo, ND, and they married on May 23, 1959. Later...

Delores Ann Laper

Delores Ann Laper

Dec 5, 2018

Delores Ann Laper, age 85 of Markesan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Markesan Resident Home, with her husband at her side.

Delores was born on September 10, 1933, in Berlin, the daughter of Harold and Ann (Polus) Armbruster. She graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Dale Arthur Schreiber

Dale Arthur Schreiber

Dec 2, 2018

Dale Arthur Schreiber, age 71 of Markesan passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born on December 17, 1946, son of Harold and Lorraine (Karau) Schreiber. He was united in marriage to Georgia Hannah on January 31, 1970, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Markesan. Dale loved...

Julene Louise Kohls

Julene Louise Kohls

Nov 30, 2018

Julene Louise Kohls, age 78 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Rescare in Brandon. Julene was born on March 16, 1940 in Waupun, WI, a daughter of Orville and Esther (Bernhagen) Kohls.  She lived in Waupun with her parents until residing at Bethesda in Watertown and late moving to Rescare Group Home in Brandon. Julene...