Obituaries

Bernita E Kamp

Bernita E Kamp

Sep 8, 2017

Bernita Kamp, age 92 of Waupun passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Christian Home Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.

Bernita was born on July 23, 1925 in Mackford, WI, a daughter of Felix and Frieda (Mielke) Dych. On June 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Arnold Kamp at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Betty Jane Vermeer

Betty Jane Vermeer

Aug 28, 2017

Betty Ver Meer

Betty Jane Ver Meer, age 90, passed away with family at her side on Monday, August 28, 2017, at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan.

Betty was born on December 30, 1926, in Oshkosh, a daughter of Herman and Leona (Roeder) Zitlow. She attended Oshkosh High School. Betty was united in marriage to...

Darold Ferdinand Strook

Darold Ferdinand Strook

Aug 27, 2017

Darold Strook, born July 26 th , 1938, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017. On April 18 th , 1959 he was wed to Charleen Tavs. He was a farmer and carpenter until his retirement. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in whatever sport they participated in. Darold is survived by his wife of 58 years. He...

Edith Mae Nannenga

Edith Mae Nannenga

Aug 19, 2017

Edith Nannenga, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Continental Manor Nursing Home in Randolph. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Second Christian Reformed Church, 418 Tamarack Street, Randolph with Pastor Keith Buist officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M....

Jackie "Jack" Sylvester Chester Hoch

Jackie "Jack" Sylvester Chester Hoch

Aug 18, 2017

Jackie Sylvester Chester Hoch, age 71, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 18, 2017. Jack was born on December 18, 1945, in Fond du Lac, WI, a son of Sylvester and Dorothy (Burns) Hoch. Jack enjoyed going hunting and fishing but his greatest joy was sharing the Gospel. For years Jack would share God’s...

Jon Walter Peterson

Jon Walter Peterson

Aug 17, 2017

Jon “PeeWee” Peterson, age 74 of Waupun passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the American Legion Hall, 130 North State Street, Waupun from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion...

Roger Allen Herpel

Roger Allen Herpel

Aug 9, 2017

Roger Allen Herpel, age 82 of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Randolph Health Services.

Roger was born on September 17, 1934, a son of Harley and Wanda (Miller) Herpel. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1963. On November 14, 1959 he was united...

Edith May Gossink

Edith May Gossink

Aug 5, 2017

Edith May Gossink, age 96, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was born to Walter and Esther (Mussehl) Zimmerman on April 7, 1921, in Beaver Dam, WI. Edith married Warren Gossink on February 21, 1948, and they made their home in Randolph. She had worked at Wandrei’s Café and also Feil’s Supper Club. She also at one...

Willard Hugh Rose

Willard Hugh Rose

Jul 23, 2017

Willard Hugh Rose, age 88 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, July23, 2017, at the Markesan Resident Home.

Willard was born on September 13, 1928 in Poynette, WI, a son of Willard "Lyle" and Minnie (Milke) Rose. On October 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to Esther Miller in Dubuque, IA. He was an avid reader...

Eugene Ervin Bobholz

Eugene Ervin Bobholz

Jul 21, 2017

Eugene Ervin Bobholz, 83, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017, at his home of 51 years in Friesland, Wisconsin. Eugene was born May 15, 1934, at his parents’ home in the town of Randolph. Eugene was the son of Ervin and Frances (Fralick) Bobholz.

He graduated from Cambria High School in 1953 where he excelled in...

Ruby May Westhuis

Ruby May Westhuis

Jul 19, 2017

Ruby May Westhuis, 95, formerly of Waupun, died, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She was born on August 29, 1921, in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, the daughter of Thomas Sidney May and Ellen Kathleen McCumiskey. She was the youngest of 9 children: Thomas Sidney, Charles, Lester, Roger, Alfred, Dorothy, Francis, and Edith,...

Mildred Emma Rohrschneider

Mildred Emma Rohrschneider

Jul 19, 2017

Mildred Emma Rohrschneider, age 99 of Markesan, formerly of Brandon, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Markesan Resident Home.

Mildred was born in the township of Oakfield, August 23, 1917, a daughter of Henry and Adela (Lohaus) Wiese. She started working as a cook at the Hillcrest School for Girls in Beaver...

James Henry Dzbinski

James Henry Dzbinski

Jul 10, 2017

James Henry Dzbinski, age 68 of Berlin, passed away on Monday, July 10th, 2017, in his home in Berlin, Wisconsin.

Jim was born on July 5 th , 1949, in Waterford, WI, a son to Bill and Gloria (Trilling) Dzbinski. He attended Catholic school in Waterford, WI, received a GED from Markesan High School in 1968 and...

James David Whalen

James David Whalen

Jun 15, 2017

James David Whalen, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Jim was born July 21, 1932, in Empire, WI, the son of TJ and Rose (Promen) Whalen. Jim grew up in Fond du Lac. He graduated from Goodrich High School's Class of 1950, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh's Class of 1955, and University of Minnesota...

Darlene Yvonne Olson

Darlene Yvonne Olson

Jun 8, 2017

Darlene Yvonne Olson, age 75 of Markesan, passed away at her home with loving family at her side on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Darlene was born on July 14, 1941, in Kimberly, WI, a daughter of Robert and Vernetta (Harke) Ewer, Sr. On January 26, 1963, she married the love of her life, Clyde Olson in Minneapolis,...

Marian Gertrude Bennett-Kohls

Marian Gertrude Bennett-Kohls

Jun 7, 2017

Marian G. Bennett-Kohls, 95, a resident of the Forest Grove community, died Wednesday morning, June 7, 2017 at the Hawthorne House in Forest Grove.

Marian was born June 30, 1921 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of John Gerritson and Gertrude (VanLoenen) Gerritson. She was raised and received her education in the Waupun community, having been a graduate...

Bernice Eugenia Kok

Bernice Eugenia Kok

May 30, 2017

Bernice Kok, age 90, of Waupun and formerly of Alto went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

She was born June 6, 1926, one of five daughters to the late Edward & Elizabeth (Vant Hoff) Loomans, in the Town of Alto. On Oct 3, 1947, she married Charles Kok, and they lived...

Joyce Marie Schlefke

Joyce Marie Schlefke

May 19, 2017

Joyce Marie Schlefke, age 81 of Oakfield, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at her home.

Joyce was born on June 11, 1935 in Dodge county, a daughter of Joseph and Marie (Hunke) Eggers. On October 11, 1958 she was united in marriage to Harold Schlefke in Oakfield. Joyce was a strong, independent and hard working...

Mark Lynn Ladwig

Mark Lynn Ladwig

May 15, 2017

Mark Lynn Ladwig, age 64 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2017, at his home.

Mark was born on August 20, 1952, in Rockford, Illinois, a son of Kenneth and Doleres (Johnson) Ladwig. He was a graduate of Fall River High School in 1970. Mark was a hard worker, in his earlier years he...

John Wendell Williams

John Wendell Williams

May 15, 2017

John Wendell Williams, age 77 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Markesan Resident Home.

John was born on August 29, 1939 in Zeigler, Illinois the son of Iva Lloyde and Thelma (Woodall) Williams. In 1975, he was united in marriage to Katherine (Carney) Pauling in Lombard, Illinois. John worked in the Chicago area...