Obituaries

Pamela "Patty" Fix

Pamela "Patty" Fix

May 2, 2015

Pamela “Patty” (Biddle) Fix, 51, of Waupun would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a bunch of promises, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen...

David "Skinny" Herman Jansma

David "Skinny" Herman Jansma

May 2, 2015

David Herman Jansma "Skinny", age 56, of Markesan died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2015. David was born on October 11, 1958 in Beaver Dam, WI to Herman and Angeline (Postuma) Jansma. He attended Randolph High School. Dave spent his life working for farmers, bartending and selling vegetables. He filled much of his time with family...

Anthony Dale Teele

Anthony Dale Teele

Apr 30, 2015

Anthony Dale Teele, age 23 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home. Anthony was born on December 21, 1991 in Milwaukee at Columbia Hospital a son to Brenda Teele and Richard Teele. Anthony had a good sense of humor and always willing to help others. Anthony’s family would like to thank Sly for...

Linda Lee Kaufman

Linda Lee Kaufman

Apr 24, 2015

Linda Lee Kaufman, age 63 died on Friday, April 24, 2015 at her home. Linda was born on August 30, 1951 a daughter of Paul and Lydia (Karolczak) Blank. She married John Henry Kaufman on November 4, 1974. Loving wife of 40 years. Loving sister to Paul Scott Blank of Nashotah, WI and Laura Lee (Blank) Latus of Pittsburgh,...

Laura Kaschub

Laura Kaschub

Apr 19, 2015

Laura Kaschub, age 103 of Randolph entered eternal life on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Golden Living Center- Continental Manor of Randolph. Laura was born on August 18, 1911 in the Township of Manchester, a daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (Sauer) Ferge. She was united in marriage to Albert Dumke in September 1930. Albert passed away in July 1944....

Clifford Charles Teletzke

Clifford Charles Teletzke

Apr 17, 2015

Clifford Charles Teletzke passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on January, 26, 1933 in Columbus, WI. Cliff was raised by Leo and Minnie Thiem. He graduated from Waupun High School, Class of 1952. Cliff was an active member and usher at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He married Marlene (LaPine) Teletzke on...

Du Wayne Lyle Schelter

Du Wayne Lyle Schelter

Mar 31, 2015

Du Wayne Schelter, age 74 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at his home. Du Wayne Lyle Schelter was born on April 9, 1940, in the town of Trenton, a son of Joseph and Hazel (Cotterill) Schelter. On June 24, 1961, he was united in marriage to Judie Commo in Waupun at the United Methodist Church....

Ronald Schulz

Ronald Schulz

Mar 30, 2015

Ronald Schulz, age 85, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Christian Home in Waupun. Ron was born in the Markesan area on October 8, 1929, the son of Art and Mildred (Berg) Schulz. He farmed on Mackford Prairie and later moved to Beaver Dam where he was employed at Metalfab Mfg. Upon retirement, he moved back to...

Junice Kamphuis

Junice Kamphuis

Mar 27, 2015

Junice Kamphuis, age 91, died peacefully Friday, March 27, 2015 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun to be with her loving Savior and Lord. Junice was born on November 15, 1923, a daughter of Jake and Minnie (Redeker) Kamphuis. She worked at National Rivet, Ideal Shoe Factory, Kohls Funeral Home and Waupun Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the...

Jeff William Graff

Jeff William Graff

Mar 27, 2015

Jeff William Graff, age 47 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home. Jeff was born on July 31, 1967 in Waupun, a son of Norman and Patricia (Schelter) Graff. He worked as a correctional officer for 23 years and was enlisted in the Marine Corps and Army National Guard for 8 years. Jeff...

Constance Patricia Vande Slunt

Constance Patricia Vande Slunt

Mar 24, 2015

Constance (Connie) Patricia Vande Slunt, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 27, 1958, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Carl Ellsworth and Elizabeth Jeanne (Schyska) Austin. She married Larry D. Vande Slunt on September 3, 1991, in Fond...

Gerald "Jerry" Jules Seymer

Gerald "Jerry" Jules Seymer

Mar 22, 2015

Gerald Jules Seymer, age 78 of Manchester, went to his heavenly home on March 22, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family. Jerry was born in Milwaukee on November 9, 1936 a son of Orlando and Edna (Stelter) Seymer. Jerry's family moved to the Markesan area when he was very young and grew up on the farm East of...

Jeannette Bronkhorst

Jeannette Bronkhorst

Mar 12, 2015

Jeannette Bronkhorst, age 90 of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Grancare Nursing Home in Fond du lac. Jeanette was born on November 29, 1924, the daughter of William and Jennie (Harmsen) in Denver Colorado. Jeanette was employed at the Sewing Factory in Ripon for 13 years and worked as a Cook’s helper for the Brandon...

Suzette Cheri Fishbaugher

Suzette Cheri Fishbaugher

Mar 11, 2015

Suzette Fishbaugher passed away at the UW Madison Hospital on March 11, 2015 in the arms of her beloved husband and surrounded by family. Suzie was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Doris and Fred Bender on September 3rd 1958. She developed diabetes at a young age was informed early on by doctors that her life expectancy was not...

Cora Wiersma Hoffman

Cora Wiersma Hoffman

Mar 7, 2015

Cora Wiersma Hoffman, age 92 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Golden Living Center Continental Manor in Randolph. Cora was born on December 4, 1922 in Redlands, California, a daughter of Joe and Nellie (Kloostra) Jansma. On April 3, 1941 she was united in marriage to John R. Wiersma, the father of her children,...

Allen Gordon Klumpers

Allen Gordon Klumpers

Feb 28, 2015

Allen Gordon Klumpers, age 90, of Waupun, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 28, 2015, while surrounded by his family at Golden Living Center - Continental Manor in Randolph, Wisconsin. Allen was born on January 6, 1925, in Fond du Lac County, a son of Arthur and Kate (Looman) Klumpers. On April 3, 1947,...

Curtis Arthur Bernhagen

Curtis Arthur Bernhagen

Feb 8, 2015

Curtis Arthur Bernhagen, of Markesan passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Barrett House in Markesan. Curtis was born on October 20, 1939 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Francis (Kelm) Bernhagen. Curtis was baptized and confirmed in Manchester, Wisconsin. He attended Manchester grade school and graduated from Markesan High School in 1957. He...

Jack Arthur Federer

Jack Arthur Federer

Feb 5, 2015

Jack Federer, age 78, of Waupun went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on January 3, 1937 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a son of Arthur and Ruth Reseburg. On October 15, 1960 he was united in marriage to Mary Scheid at...

Robert Alan Klumpp

Robert Alan Klumpp

Jan 30, 2015

Robert Alan Klumpp, age 54, of Markesan died peacefully with family be his side on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his residence. No services will be held.

Alfred Braaksma

Alfred Braaksma

Jan 26, 2015

Alfred Braaksma, age 90, Loudon, Tennessee, and formerly of Randolph, passed away on Monday morning, January 26, 2015, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alfred was born on August 12, 1924 in Cambria, Wisconsin, the firstborn child of Ray and Mamie (Wiersma) Braaksma. Al’s strong faith in the Lord guided his entire life. He graduated from Randolph High...