Dec 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” L. DeMotts of Waupun passed away on December 16, 2024, at the Meadows of Fall River, after a courageous fight against Parkinsons.

Bob was the son of Harold and Catherine (Bronkhorst) DeMotts. He graduated from Waupun High School and Fond du Lac Tech School. He served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Bob was in the grocery business his...

Dec 15, 2024

Burnett "Butchi" Dybvik, age 79 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at First Reformed Church 406 South High Street, Randolph, WI. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph VFW Post 9510.

Dec 7, 2024

Peacefully and surrounded by family, James Allen Skalitzky passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 78 years.

First and foremost, James was a follower of Jesus and he would want everyone to know what Jesus meant to him and the beautiful rejoicing and eternal life that awaited him in Heaven. He...

Nov 27, 2024

Kirstie Jean Riese, age 32 of Horicon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. A beloved daughter, devoted mother, and cherished friend, Kirstie's spirit and creativity touched the lives of all who knew her.

Kirstie was born on June 22, 1992, in Bradenton, Florida, the daughter of Joseph Riese and Denise (Talley) Wiersma. Kirstie was a proud graduate of Waupun...

Nov 26, 2024

Donald V. Schultz reached his Heavenly home on November 26, 2024. He was born at home in Juneau on August 25, 1935, to Theodore and Mary (Hein) Schultz. His parents brought him to be baptized on September 22, 1935, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Juneau. He confirmed his faith on April 10, 1949, also at St. John’s, where he...

Nov 23, 2024

Ronald Herbert Thiem, age 68, of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital in Madison.

 Ron was born on June 12, 1956, in Ripon, WI, son of Herbert and Arlene (Stobb) Thiem. He was a graduate of Markesan High School, class of 1974. On May 6, 1978, he married Teresa “Terry” Deaver in Ripon at...

Nov 20, 2024

Erma Kindschuh, age 85 of Waupun, passed away peacefully at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with family at her side.

Erma was born on August 18, 1939, in the Township of Randolph, daughter of Willard and Jessie (Stiemsma) Vander Galien. She was a graduate of Cambria High School. On June 28, 1958, she married Donald...

Nov 13, 2024

Evelyn Pauline Chapman, age 86 of Ripon formerly of Oakfield, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Maple Crest in Ripon with family at her side.

Evelyn was born on June 13, 1938, in LeRoy, WI, daughter of Edwin and Leona (Schultz) Loest. For many years she accomplished elaborate and detailed cross-stitch, embroidery...

Nov 7, 2024

Frank Arnold Pugh, age 85 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at home with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Frank was born on August 26, 1939, son of Frank and Mabel (Price) Pugh. He is remembered in love and held in the highest esteem by his family. Frank was...

Nov 6, 2024

Sara went to heaven’s gates on November 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born near Edgehill Georgia on May 6, 1939, to Gozie and Jeanne (Hawkins) Walden. She was raised on a cotton farm with her 13 brothers and sisters. Sara was accustomed to hard work her entire life and started picking...

Nov 6, 2024

Fred Laverne Bartz, age 90 of Markesan formerly of Altoona, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center Berlin.

Fred was born on September 17, 1934 in Iowa, a son of Fred and Irene (Schima) Bartz. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Schaefer on July 17, 1981, in Carroll Iowa. Fred retired...

Nov 2, 2024

Timothy Dan Auchtung, brother, father, grandpa, and friend to so many, peacefully left this world with his children by his side on Saturday, the 2nd of November 2024.

Tim was born on July 31, 1958, the son of Leonard and Joanne (Klemme) Auchtung.

Tim was an avid outdoorsman.  Whether hunting, fishing, or cultivating the garden...

Oct 28, 2024

Betty Jane Ruenger, age 100, of Markesan, was reunited with the love of her life as she was welcomed into heaven on October 28th, 2024.  Betty was born on October 17th, 1924, in Fond Du Lac County, the daughter of Erwin and Clara (Menke) Schwandt.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Evangelical Church in Markesan.  She graduated...

Oct 27, 2024

Brandon Scott Burdick, age 42 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home in the loving arms of his wife.

Brandon was born on October 16, 1982, son of Jeff Burdick and Lori Croucher. He was united in marriage to Amy Fingard on September 16, 2016, in Brighton Colorado. Brandon was a terminal...

Oct 26, 2024

Judy Ann Lamers, age 70, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Waupun Christian Home.

Judy was born on July 28, 1954, in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dick and Audrey (Thoenes) Lamers. She was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1972. In her earlier years, Judy was employed at Speed...

Oct 25, 2024

Barbara Ann Powers, age 85, of Markesan, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

Barb was born on November 21, 1938, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Mamie (Laurent) Senecal. Barb grew up as a city girl, but became a farmer’s wife when she was united in marriage to...

Oct 21, 2024

James Alan Lesnau, age 73, of Markesan, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home. Born on August 6, 1951, he was the son of Adrian and Antoinette (Struffert) Lesnau. James was united in marriage to Susan Wilk on December 30, 1995. He worked in sheet metal construction for a number of years before retiring in 2008...

Oct 18, 2024

Evelyn Vander Galien, age 87 of Friesland, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Evelyn was born on December 17, 1936, a daughter of Sam and Mary (Kuik) Katsma. On December 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to William Vander Galien in East Friesland. Evelyn and William worked side by side on...

Oct 16, 2024

Bette Jane Lienhard, age 96, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Courtyard of Oshkosh. Born in Cambria, WI on December 30, 1927, she was the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Kath) Schlaitzer. A graduate of Waupun High School, Bette married Loran Lienhard on October 15, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. A...

Oct 10, 2024

Patti Alexis Searles, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison with family at her side. Born on February 17, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of Alex and Audrey (Lueneburg) Regazzi. On February 15, 1992, she married James Searles. Patti enjoyed traveling with her husband and gambling with family...