Obituaries

Evelyn Mae Bogart

Evelyn Mae Bogart

Dec 21, 2016

Evelyn (Schaumberg) Bogart age 81 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Evelyn was born on September 29, 1935, a daughter of Arthur and Laura (Prochnow) Voskuil. On December 18, 1954 she was united in marriage to Lauren Schaumberg and had 8 children. On October 18,...

Patty Jean Clark

Patty Jean Clark

Dec 21, 2016

Patty Jean Clark of Markesan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on October 26, 1933 in Brownstown, Illinois, Patty Jean was the daughter of Howard and Goldy (Blem) Harre. Her spirited attitude and beautiful smile caught the attention of James Clark and they were soon united in...

Ronald Glendon Alsum

Ronald Glendon Alsum

Dec 13, 2016

Ronald Glendon Alsum, age 66, of Friesland passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

Ron was born on October 27, 1950, in Beaver Dam , WI to Dewey and Gertrude (Tobak) Alsum.  As a young boy Ron helped to run the Alsum family farm alongside his 5 siblings. He attended Randolph High School. ...

James Albert Wendlandt

James Albert Wendlandt

Dec 12, 2016

James Albert Wendlandt, age 88 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Christian Home in Waupun. James was born on August 8, 1928 in Waupun, a son of Albert and Frances (Salzwedel) Wendlandt. On September 18, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lileh Jansen in Hartford, WI. James served in the U.S. Army from...

Clarence Douma

Clarence Douma

Dec 9, 2016

Clarence Douma, age 84 of Randolph, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Golden Years Assisted Living in Randolph. Clarence was born on January 14, 1932, in the town of Randolph, a son of Dewey and Martha (Alsum) Douma. On August 21, 1953 he was united in marriage to Shirley Wiersma....

Arlene "Bebe" Vander Werff

Arlene "Bebe" Vander Werff

Nov 14, 2016

Arlene Joanne Vander Werff, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Golden Living Center - Continental Manor of Randolph. Arlene was born on February 8, 1935, in the town of Randolph to Walter and Anna (Stiemsma) Fischer. On January 10, 1964, she married Louis Vander Werff at the Randolph First Reformed Church. Bebe owned and operated...

Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman

Nov 11, 2016

Alice Hoffman, age 83 of Friesland went home to her heavenly Father on Friday, November 11, 2016 after a 12 year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a resident at Golden Years Assisted Living in Randolph WI. Alice was born on July 2, 1933 to Dewey and Martha (Alsum) Douma and was the sixth of nine children. Alice was...

Irene Lavern Heeringa

Irene Lavern Heeringa

Nov 10, 2016

Irene LaVern Heeringa, age 96 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Christian Home in Waupun. Irene was born on February 6, 1920 in the town of Alto, a daughter of Henry and Bessie (Alsum) Redeker. She attended schools in Columbia County and graduated 8th grade Christian School. She worked in several...

Brian James Wiese

Brian James Wiese

Oct 29, 2016

Brian James Wiese, age 55 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, following a short battle with cancer. Brian was born September 6, 1961 in Waupun, the son of Edwin and Shirley Winter Wiese. On October 23, 1992 he married Tracy Bryant in Juneau. The couple resided in Waupun most of their married lives as well as...

Arthur Deyoung

Arthur Deyoung

Oct 23, 2016

Arthur DeYoung, 89 was welcomed into Heaven on October 23, 2016, where he passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center- Continental Manor of Randolph. Arthur was born on September 8, 1927, the son of Charles and Katie DeYoung. On March 12, 1954, he married Gertrude Smedema. Together they were blessed with 28 wonderful years raising their 6 children in...

Duane "Whitey" Clayton Schlagel

Duane "Whitey" Clayton Schlagel

Sep 30, 2016

Duane Clayton Schlagel, age 70 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Christian Home of Waupun. Duane was born on April 16, 1946, in Beaver Dam, WI, a son of Edward and Ruby (Schepp) Schlagel. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School, class of 1965. On April 29, 1972, he was united in marriage to...

Rev. Kenneth Prol

Rev. Kenneth Prol

Sep 23, 2016

Kenneth Prol, of Friesland, WI passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 on Friday, September 23, 2016. Kenneth was born on February 28, 1951 in Paterson, NJ, the son of Gabriel and Rachel (Cooper) Prol. Ken attended Pequannock Township High School. He was united in marriage to Diane Intveld on December 29, 1973. Ken and Diane shared many...

Joseph Harold Bump

Joseph Harold Bump

Sep 16, 2016

Joseph (Joe) Harold Bump, 89, of Randolph, died peacefully on September 16th, 2016 at his home in Randolph, WI. Joseph was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 29, 1926, the only child of Harold and Lorraine (Weckerle) Bump. His Mother, Lorraine, died early in Joseph’s life and he was later adopted lovingly by his step-mother Estelle (Mummert) Bump. He...

Ralph Gust Draheim

Ralph Gust Draheim

Sep 12, 2016

Ralph Gust Draheim, the son of the late Olga and Gust Draheim, died on September 12, 2016. He was 94 years old and until recently enjoyed good health and an active life. He did peacefully, at his home with his wife, Betty Draheim, (nee Cox), his two daughters, Kristine and Cindy at his side. His survivors include their four...

Orlin Julius Fietz

Orlin Julius Fietz

Sep 3, 2016

Orlin Julius Fietz, age 91 of Waupun, died on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Marvins Manor in Waupun, surrounded by loving family. Orlin was born on August 13, 1925 in Sauk County, the son of August and Anna (Beckman) Fietz. On November 4, 1947, he was united in marriage to Grace Posthuma at First Christian Reformed Church of Friesland....

Iral William Schreiber

Iral William Schreiber

Sep 1, 2016

Iral “Ike” Schreiber Iral William Schreiber, age 93, of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his home. lke was born on September 9, 1922, in Randolph, a son of William and Hazel (Waterworth) Schreiber. In June of 1946 Ike was united in marriage to Barbara Healy in Cambria, Wisconsin. In 1943, he enlisted into the U.S....

Richard "Rick" Harry Stiemsma

Richard "Rick" Harry Stiemsma

Aug 15, 2016

Richard Harry Stiemsma passed away August 15, 2016 following a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 31, 1958 to Gerrit and Helena Stiemsma. Rick married Sharry Katsma on May 10, 1980. Together they had two children, Erin (John) Stampfli and Greg Stiemsma. Both families are growing with John and Erin welcoming a new baby girl,...

William "Tombstone" "Bill" F Woelffer

William "Tombstone" "Bill" F Woelffer

Aug 14, 2016

William Fred Woelffer of Randolph, passed away on August 14, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI. Bill was born July 13, 1942, in Watertown, WI, the son of John and Evelyn (Lambrecht) Woelffer. Bill was baptized at St. Lukas Church, Ixonia, WI. When he was two, his family moved to Randolph, where he attended the Randolph Public Schools...

Virginia Grace Rens

Virginia Grace Rens

Aug 9, 2016

Virginia Grace Rens, age 89 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Virginia was born on December 17, 1926 in Stevens Point, WI, a daughter of Olaf and Esther (Brummond) Seboe. She was united in marriage to Clayton Rens on May 1, 1948 in Horicon. Virginia enjoyed crafts, quilting, gardening...

Shirley Margaret Johnsen

Shirley Margaret Johnsen

Aug 4, 2016

Shirley Margaret Johnsen, 86, of Waupun died peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her daughters. Shirley was born on December 30, 1929, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Margaret (Prothero) Ulvi. Shirley was an avid seamstress and quilter. She also loved to knit and crochet. Her family will always remember her for...