Obituaries

Claris Claudien Otto

Claris Claudien Otto

Jan 10, 2017

Claris Claudien Otto, age 88 of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Claris was born on November 6, 1928 in the town of Green Lake, the daughter of Walter and Irma (Link) Schwandt. She graduated from Markesan High School. On April 25, 1948 she was united in marriage...

Steven Klaes

Steven Klaes

Jan 10, 2017

Steven Edward Klaes, age 73 of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Steve was born on December 27, 1943 in LaCrosse. He was adopted by Edward & Lorraine Klaes. In 1962 he graduated from Regis High School. On February 15, 2005 he...

Monica Rose Weeden

Monica Rose Weeden

Jan 8, 2017

Monica Rose (Rake) Weeden, age 75 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Monica was born on January 16, 1941 in Fox Lake, a daughter of Theodore and Eleanor (Wanilista) Rake. She was united in marriage on October 13, 1962 in Waupun. Monica worked as a legal secretary for...

Elzy Leroy Cooper Jr.

Elzy Leroy Cooper Jr.

Jan 6, 2017

Elzy Cooper, age 89 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.

Elzy was born on September 24, 1927 in Elkhorn, WI, son of Elzy and Miriam (Shipman) Cooper, Sr. On June 1, 1948, he was united in marriage to LaValice Christianson in Elkhorn. His productive years entailed...

Marie Ilene Henning

Marie Ilene Henning

Dec 31, 2016

Marie Ilene Henning, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Christian Home.

Marie was born on March 14, 1925 in the township of Alto, a daughter of Herman and Myrel (Zastrow) Hull. On July 3, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harvey Henning at Pella Lutheran Church. She worked at...

Shirley Eileen King

Shirley Eileen King

Dec 30, 2016

Shirley Eileen King, age 90 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Shirley was born on August 23, 1926 in the town of Randolph, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Mulvaney) Yonkie. She graduated from Rio High School in 1944. On May 3, 1947 she was united in marriage...

Violet Mae Collar

Violet Mae Collar

Dec 27, 2016

Violet Mae Collar, age 92 of Markesan, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Ripon Medical Center.

Violet was born on November 9, 1924, in Green Lake County, the daughter of George and Martha (Genetz) Hemple. Violet married George Collar on June 19, 1943, at Our Saviour's Church...

Carolyn Jean Landaal

Carolyn Jean Landaal

Dec 24, 2016

Carolyn Landaal, age 83 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born on April 27, 1933 in Waupun, a daughter of Raymond and Georgiana (Krueger) Schouten. She was united in marriage to John “Jack” A. Micheels until his passing on December 16, 1959. She then married Byron Landaal and divorced in...

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...