Obituaries

Gloria Mae Johnson

Gloria Mae Johnson

Oct 4, 2024

Gloria Mae Johnson, age 88, of Waupun, formerly of Brandon, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Waupun Christian Home surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 12, 1936, in Gile, WI, she was the daughter of Robert and Lena (Rudolfi) Peterson. On February 16, 1957, she married the love of her life, Roy Johnson.

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Linda Lou Van Houten

Linda Lou Van Houten

Oct 1, 2024

Linda Lou Van Houten, age 69, of Ripon, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home.

Linda was born on March 24, 1955, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurice and Bonnie (Oppermann) Bunker. She was united in marriage to James Van Houten on February 5, 1972, in Waupun, Wisconsin. Linda worked at Kolpin in Fox...

Roger Ray Buros

Roger Ray Buros

Sep 24, 2024

Roger Ray Buros, age 78 of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with family at his side.

Roger was born on April 14, 1946, in Viroqua, WI, son of Alton and Rosecelia (Adams) Buros. He entered into service with the U.S. Navy and served...

Marlene Marie Bartlett

Marlene Marie Bartlett

Sep 19, 2024

Marlene Marie Bartlett, age 79 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home with family at her side.

No service will be held. Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dennis "Denny" Harlan Johnson

Dennis "Denny" Harlan Johnson

Sep 19, 2024

Dennis Harlan Johnson, age 88 of Waupun, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Denny was born in Washburn, WI, on April 14, 1936, the son of Carl and Clara (Holt) Johnson. Denny graduated from Washburn High school where he enjoyed playing football. After High School, he sailed...

Ronald "Ron" Huizenga

Ronald "Ron" Huizenga

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Huizenga, age 84, of Randolph, was called to his eternal home on Monday, September 16, 2024, following a heart attack at his home.

Ron was born September 8, 1940, son of Theodore and Martha (Alsum) Huizenga.  He worked various jobs before serving in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965.

Ron married Katherine “Kay” Wierenga...

Alice Lorraine Hennig

Alice Lorraine Hennig

Sep 12, 2024

Alice Lorraine Hennig, age 82, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Alice was born on June 4, 1942, in Hartford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Lorraine (Buerger) Wenzel. She attended U.W. Oshkosh and graduated with a teaching degree. Alice enjoyed painting, swimming at...

Glen Vogel

Glen Vogel

Sep 10, 2024

Glen Rudolph Vogel, age 76 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at home with family by his side.

Glen was born on August 15, 1948, in Red Bank, New Jersey, the son of Rudolph and Alice (Castin) Vogel. He was united in marriage to Alberta Francesconi on August 28, 1982, in Little Silver, New...

Gary Norman Schimming

Gary Norman Schimming

Sep 9, 2024

Gary Norman Schimming, age 64, of Markesan passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home.

A private graveside will be held.

Sandy Ann Schulz

Sandy Ann Schulz

Sep 8, 2024

Sandra Ann Schulz, age 82, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Waupun Christian Homestead.

Sandy was born on September 29, 1941, the daughter of Vern and Elsie (Klimke) Niklaus. She was raised in Markesan and graduated from Markesan High School in 1959. Sandy was...

Grandma Linda Miles

Grandma Linda Miles

Aug 29, 2024

Linda Lou Miles, age 77, of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Linda was born on June 28, 1947, daughter of Edwin and Beatrice (Sell) Schaumburg. She was raised in the Oakfield area and graduated from Oakfield High School. Linda was united in marriage to Tom Miles on January 1, 1991. She worked at Grande...

Dianne Kay Birkholz

Dianne Kay Birkholz

Aug 26, 2024

Dianne Kay Birkholz, age 73, of Randolph, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Randolph Health Services.

Dianne was born on February 25, 1951, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lyle and Viola (Polenskey) Birkholz. In her younger years, Dianne worked as a cleaner at a laundry mat and for Hopps Restaurant....

James "Jim" Joseph Casey

James "Jim" Joseph Casey

Aug 23, 2024

The Man.

The Myth.

The Legend.

James “Jim” Joseph Casey was entered into eternal life on August 23, 2024.  His community, his family and all who knew him will feel a great loss without Jim in their lives. Big in stature with a big voice, big aspirations,...

Dennis Wayne Draves

Dennis Wayne Draves

Aug 19, 2024

Dennis Wayne Draves, age 72 of Randolph, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at home with family by his side.

Dennis was born on June 2, 1952, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Beverly (Smith) Draves. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1970 and continued his education at U.W. Stevens Point...

Eleanor Minnie Schellpfeffer

Eleanor Minnie Schellpfeffer

Aug 18, 2024

Eleanor Minnie Schellpfeffer, age 100 of Martinsburg, West Virginia, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Care Haven Center.

Service pending.

Faye Marie Oppermann

Faye Marie Oppermann

Jul 31, 2024

Faye Marie Oppermann, age 61, of Beaver Dam, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Faye was born on September 10, 1962, in Tacoma Washington, daughter of Alice (Janke) and Landon Oppermann.  No service will be held at this time. Online condolences may be left at kohlfh.com

Shirley Rose Morris

Shirley Rose Morris

Jul 14, 2024

Shirley Rose Morris, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Homestead Health Services in New Holstein.

No service will be held at this time.

Darlene "Fran" Frances De Vries

Darlene "Fran" Frances De Vries

Jul 14, 2024

Darlene Frances (Fran) De Vries, age 84, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Randolph, WI with family by her side. She was born May 26, 1940 at home on a farm outside of Cambria. She was the daughter of John and Minnie (Buwalda) Evers.

Fran graduated in 1958 from Cambria High School. Following graduation, she worked...

Todd Alan Hundt

Todd Alan Hundt

Jul 9, 2024

Todd Alan Hundt, age 50, of Burnett, passed away on July 9, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer.

Cancer is a thief, it robs us of our fondest memories of our loved ones. To the reader of this obituary, let’s take some of that back. Let us remember the man I was fortunate enough to call ...

Priscilla Jane Perry

Priscilla Jane Perry

Jul 5, 2024

Priscilla Jane (Isken) Perry, 87, of Waupun, was promoted into eternal glory on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Priscilla was born on March 7, 1937 at St. Agnes in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the fifth daughter of Arthur George Isken and Adela Leona (née Fischer). She was the sixth of eight children in a household coming out of...