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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 14, 2017

Clarice Elizabeth Berg, 78, died on May 14, 2017, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau, where she has lived for the past 32 years.

Mrs. Berg was born on October 8, 1938, in Waupun, the daughter of Anthony and Harriet Koshute. Due to a traumatic head injury at age 3, Clarice struggled most of her life with...

May 11, 2017

Jane Nehmer, age 80, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Randolph Health Services-Continental Manor.

Jane was born August 15, 1936, to Lambert and Josie (Wynsma) Dykstra. She was united in marriage to Donald Nehmer on March 25, 1957, in Dodge County, WI. She enjoyed listening to her Christian CDs, and embroidering pillow cases and dishtowels for...

May 4, 2017

Marynell Morgan Warfield, age 79 of Green Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 4,2017 at her home.

Marynell was born on August 7, 1937 in London, Kentucky, the daughter of Grant and Ruby (Houston) Morgan. In May of 1955 she was united in marriage to William Warfield in Indiana....

Apr 19, 2017

Robert “Bob” Riel

Robert Richard Riel, age 70 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home.

Bob was born on June 11, 1946 in Waupun, a son of Dick and Fern (Oppermann) Riel. He worked at the Oakfield canning factory since he was a teenager. Bob collected antiques, enjoyed refinishing...

Apr 13, 2017

Ames Paul Deaver, age 83 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 13, 2017 on his land that he loved and cared for so much of his life.

Ames was born on May 20, 1933 in the town of Waupun, a son of Paul and Evelyn (Merten) Deaver. He was a graduate of Brandon High School....

Apr 9, 2017

Dorene Kay Wohlferd, 66, of Markesan, WI, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday April 9th, 2017, at Markesan Resident Home.

Dorene was born January 16th, 1951, in Madison, WI, to Howard and Kathryn (Bauer) Morse.  She was a resident of Madison, WI thru her childhood. On July 4th, 1970 she was united in marriage to Alan Wohlferd prior to...

Apr 6, 2017

Janice Lu Drew, age 74 of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Janice was born on July 5, 1942 in Milwaukee, a daughter of George and Lorna (Lunderville) Miller. On May 22, 1987 she was united in marriage to William Drew.

Janice is survived by her husband, William;...

Mar 25, 2017

Ronald Arthur Gedamke, age 81 of Waupun, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Ron was born on February 15, 1936 in Mackford, Green Lake County, a son of Oliver and Florence (Boelter) Gedamke. On April 12, 1936 he was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Markesan. In...

Mar 25, 2017

Lenore F. Hooper, age 95 of Bayfield, WI, formerly of Kingston, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI.

Lenore was born on May 27, 1921, in Cable, WI, the daughter of George and Christine (Warburton) Henderson, the youngest of six children. She was confirmed in faith at the Cable Congregational...

Mar 25, 2017

Donald Van Beek, age 79, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 25,  2017.

Don was born February 12, 1938 in Clinton, New Jersey to Peter and Nellie (Noteboom) Van Beek. He settled in the Randolph area in 1955.  He married Johanna De Vries on February 12, 1958, their marriage was blessed...