Obituaries

Marguerite "Marge" Ann Strehlow

Marguerite "Marge" Ann Strehlow

Feb 17, 2018

Marguerite Ann Strehlow, age 75 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Selective Specialty Hospital in Madison.

Marge was born on July 13, 1942, in Portage, WI, daughter of William and Doris (Weber) Tonn. She was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and past Sunday school teacher, usher, usher Coordinator, and part-time secretary...

Lawrence "Larry" Gene Kok

Lawrence "Larry" Gene Kok

Feb 17, 2018

Lawrence Gene Kok, age 75 of Randolph, went to join the heavenly men’s chorus on Saturday, February 17, 2018, surrounded by his family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Larry was born on February 2, 1943, in Friesland, WI, a son of William and Martha (Stiemsma) Kok. Larry graduated from Cambria High School in 1961. On July 31,...

Edwin Hillard Gilbertson Jr.

Edwin Hillard Gilbertson Jr.

Feb 16, 2018

Edwin Hillard Gilbertson Jr., age 64 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly early on Friday, February 16, 2018, at his home.

Ed was born on January 29, 1954, in Casper, WY, son of Edwin and Frances (Cox) Gilbertson, Sr. He was a foreman and master welder at Brenner Tank in Fond du Lac, WI, until 1996. Ed suffered...

Anna Zuhlke

Anna Zuhlke

Feb 15, 2018

Anna Zuhlke, age 90 of Randolph, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Ann was born on November 6, 1927, in Lansing IL, the daughter of George and Agnes (Buwalda) Zandstra. On October 26, 1951, she was united in marriage to Clarence Zuhlke in Lansing, IL. Ann was employed with Randolph...

Lavina Hazel Schelter

Lavina Hazel Schelter

Feb 14, 2018

Lavina Hazel Schelter, age 80 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home to spend eternity with her husband, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Lavina was born on January 10, 1938, in Brownsville, WI, a daughter to Frederick and Ellen (Moon) Makus. On December 11, 1965, she was united in...

Virginia Margaret Schiller

Virginia Margaret Schiller

Feb 12, 2018

Virginia Margaret Schiller, age 84 of Montello, passed away at her home on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Virginia was born on October 13, 1933, in South Dakota, a daughter to Edward and Mae (Hebbert) Roberts. She worked for Stretch Restaurant in Fond du Lac, for a number of years, Speed Queen  and Brakebush Brothers Inc. in Westfield...

Barbara Ann Shookman

Barbara Ann Shookman

Feb 10, 2018

Barbara Ann Shookman, age 85 of Randolph, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Randolph Health Services.

Barb was born on July 25, 1932, in Danville, Illinois, a daughter of Herman and Loretta (Selsor) George. On April 27, 1951, she was united in marriage to Samuel Shookman in Covington, Indiana. They enjoyed the...

Brenda Leanne Benson

Brenda Leanne Benson

Feb 8, 2018

Brenda Leanne Benson, age 47 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Brenda is survived by her fiancé Mark Stephens of Waupun, 3 children, Brian Benson, Patrick Benson and Nykole Benson; brother, Robert Benson; step-sister, Val Kreuziger and step brother, Richard Hilbert; 3 nephews, Andrew, Raymond and Robert; 2 great nieces, Lillian and...

Virginia Laper

Virginia Laper

Feb 2, 2018

Virginia (Hughes) Laper passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018, at her home in Markesan, WI from a long struggle with AML.

Virginia was born on August 19, 1941, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Nathan and Marjorie (Kroll) Hughes. She graduated from Berlin High School in 1959. Shortly after graduating, she was united in marriage to...

James "Boomer" Boomsma

James "Boomer" Boomsma

Feb 2, 2018

James Minno Boomsma, 76, Randolph, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Friday, February 2, 2018, after a year long courageous battle with ALS. The family will greet relatives and friends for a visitation and celebration of life from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Second Christian Reformed Church, 332 Tamarack...

Louis Edward Leizinger

Louis Edward Leizinger

Jan 30, 2018

Louis Edward Leizinger Jr., age 74 of Fox Lake, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his home in Fox Lake.

Louie was born on October 6, 1943, in Milwaukee, a son of Louis and Mabel (Kanitz) Leizinger. He was employed at Milwaukee Post Office until he retired at age 55 and moved to Fox Lake....

Anna Gwendolyn (Gwen) Griffith

Anna Gwendolyn (Gwen) Griffith

Jan 30, 2018

Anna Gwendolyn (Gwen) Griffith was born on November 16, 1920, in Chicago, IL. Her parents were Edward Hugh Roberts and Mabel Hannah (Jones) Roberts. She died on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the Randolph Health Services Assisted Living in Randolph, WI. Gwen was 97 years old.

Gwen was raised in South Randolph, WI, living above the general...

Janet Joyce Kahlhamer

Janet Joyce Kahlhamer

Jan 29, 2018

Janet Joyce Kahlhamer, age 91 of Waupun, entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Janet was born on October 17, 1926, in Moline, Illinois, a daughter of Walter and Marie (Whitmore) Brown. On June 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Clarence Kahlhamer at Calvary Lutheran Church in...

Audrey Jean Vander Velde

Audrey Jean Vander Velde

Jan 26, 2018

Audrey Jean Vander Velde, age 82 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Randolph Health Services.

Audrey was born on December 12, 1935, in Markesan, WI, a daughter of John and Johanna (Beyer) Alsum. On December 26, 1958 she was united in marriage to Arnold Vander Velde in East Friesland. Audrey was an entrepreneur,...

Janette Mary Dillie

Janette Mary Dillie

Jan 25, 2018

Janette Mary Dillie, age 97, of Markesan, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the Markesan Resident Home.

Visitation for Janette will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service at Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church, W3278 County Road K, Markesan.

A memorial service will be...

Violet "Vi" Wilkinson

Violet "Vi" Wilkinson

Jan 20, 2018

Violet Borchardt Wilkinson, age 99 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Christian Home in Waupun.

Vi was born on October 17, 1918 in the town of Springvale, Fond du Lac County, a daughter of August and Matilda (Schmidt) Borchardt. On April 22, 1941, she was united in marriage to Melvin Wilkinson in Rosendale....

Joyce Marie Burmeister

Joyce Marie Burmeister

Jan 19, 2018

Joyce Marie Burmeister, age 87 of Oshkosh formerly of Waupun, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh.

Joyce was born on September 18, 1930, in Wauwatosa, WI, a daughter of Samuel and Dorothy (Anderson) Fehr. On July 2, 1949, she was united in marriage to William Burmeister Jr. her greatest gift was...

Lucille Loretta Schweder

Lucille Loretta Schweder

Jan 18, 2018

Lucille Loretta Schweder, age 90 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Markesan Resident Home surrounded by her loving family.

Lucille was born on November 22, 1927, in Kingston, a daughter of Frank and Elizabeth ( Kanke) Michalowski. On August 26, 1950 she was united in marriage to Norman Schweder at St. Brendans Catholic...

Kathryn Janice Radtke

Kathryn Janice Radtke

Jan 15, 2018

Kathryn Janice (Thomm) Radtke passed away on January 15, 2018 at the Randolph Health Services, at the age of 99 years and 13 days. She had been a resident for the past 13 years.

Kay was born on January 2, 1919, at Adams Friendship, Wisconsin to Frank and Jennie (Kershaw) Thomm. She attended the Oxford and Whitefish...

Charlotte H. Rottman

Charlotte H. Rottman

Jan 15, 2018

Charlotte Rottman, age 96 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Markesan Resident Home. Private family service will be held.