Obituaries

Richard James Bixby

Richard James Bixby

Mar 1, 2014

Richard James Bixby, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Christian Home. Richard was born on June 8, 1922 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a son of James and Mayda Bixby. During his high school career, he set the all time scoring record in Basketball for Fox Valley conference. Following his graduation from Oshkosh High School in...

Ralph Ervin Karow

Ralph Ervin Karow

Feb 18, 2014

Ralph Ervin Karow, age 73 of Randolph, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 surrounded by family at Golden Living-Continental Manor of Randolph. Ralph was born on January 7, 1941, the son of Herman and Freida (Patzer) Karow. He graduated Fall River High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army for 4 years....

Robert James Whittemore

Robert James Whittemore

Feb 10, 2014

Robert Whittemore, of Ripon passed away suddenly on Monday, February 10, 2014 at the age of 95. Robert was born on August 13, 1918, to Francis and Lillian (Zuelsdorf) Whittemore, at their dairy farm near the intersection of Radio Road and Liner Road. His early adult years were spent farming, which made him appreciate his job in later years...

Shirley Ann Bashynski

Shirley Ann Bashynski

Feb 5, 2014

Shirley A. Bashynski, age 81 of Randolph, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at her residence. Initial visitation will be held at the Randolph Community Funeral Home on Sunday, February 9th, from 4-7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, February 10th, from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. at Annunciation Church in Fox Lake. The Funeral will follow at...

Florence Laura Baierl

Florence Laura Baierl

Feb 4, 2014

Florence Laura Baierl, age 94 of Waupun, died on Tuesday, February 04, 2014, at the Christian Home in Waupun. Florence was born on January 25, 1920, a daughter of Gustav and Amelia Winterhack. She graduated from Waupun High School, and on September 16, 1939, she married Sylvester Baierl at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun. Florence cherished the role...

Geraldine "Gerry" Dorothy Ruenger

Geraldine "Gerry" Dorothy Ruenger

Jan 28, 2014

Geraldine Dorothy Ruenger, age 87, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2014, at the Christian Home. Funeral service to be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Kohls Community Funeral Home, 405 West Main Street, Waupun, with Rev. J.D. McCarty officiating. Gerry will receive relatives and friends at Kohls Community Funeral Home on Saturday...

Junice H. Kok

Junice H. Kok

Jan 27, 2014

Junice H. Kok, age 84, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Continental Manor-Golden Living Center of Randolph, with family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, February 1, 2014, at First Randolph Christian Reformed Church, N8876 East Friesland Road, Friesland, with Rev. Kenneth Prol officiating. Burial will be...

Ruth Alma Hansen

Ruth Alma Hansen

Jan 26, 2014

Ruth Alma Hansen (Nee Harney) of Hubertus, WI, and formerly of Waupun, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 26, 2014, at the age of 90 years. Ruth was born on February 6, 1923 in Waupun, WI. Following her schooling, she was a loyal employee at Briggs and Stratton for 31 Years, retiring in 1985. She was...

Franklin Peter Soodsma

Franklin Peter Soodsma

Jan 14, 2014

Franklin Peter Soodsma, 62 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Randolph Protestant Church, 229 Hammond Street, Randolph, with Rev. Erik Guichelaar officiating. Burial will be in Friesland Cemetery. Frank's family will...

Mary Ann Jansma

Mary Ann Jansma

Jan 9, 2014

Mary Ann Jansma, age 49 of Randolph, died on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Randolph Community Funeral Home, 208 S. High Street, Randolph with Chaplain Dennis Richards officiating. Mary's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday...

Dorothy Carol Pautsch

Dorothy Carol Pautsch

Jan 2, 2014

Dorothy Carol Pautsch, age 77 of Burnett, died on January 2, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will held at 11 A.M. on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, N9520 Hwy 26, North Burnett, with Rev. Floyd Gogolin officiating. Burial will be in the Burnett Union Cemetery. Dorothy’s family will receive relatives...

Warren Lee Litscher

Warren Lee Litscher

Dec 28, 2013

Warren Lee Litscher, 76, of Randolph, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph. Warren was born on June 14, 1937, in the family home on Williams Street. He was the son of Emerson “Diver” and Clara (Schmidt) Litscher. He was raised in Randolph attending school there and graduating from Randolph High School...

Sandra Jean Hintz

Sandra Jean Hintz

Dec 28, 2013

Sandra Jean Hintz entered eternal life on Saturday December 28, 2013, at the age of 66. Services for Sandra will be held at noon, on Friday, January 3, 2014, at Pella Lutheran Church, 315 S. Madison Street, Waupun, with Rev. Michael Stock officiating. Burial will follow in Ledgeview Cemetery. Sandra's family will receive relatives and friends at the church...

Jeremy Dean Geertsma

Jeremy Dean Geertsma

Dec 27, 2013

Jeremy Dean Geertsma, age 36 of Plymouth, MI, and formerly of Randolph, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27 2013, in Columbia County following an unexplained snowmobile accident, with family at his side. Funeral Services will be held at 1 P.M. on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at First Reformed Church, 107 S. Winnebago Street, Friesland, with Pastor Randy...

Clifford Syens

Clifford Syens

Dec 25, 2013

Clifford Syens, age 89 of Randolph, went home to his Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013. Cliff was born on September 27, 1924 in Randolph, Wisconsin, a son of Lambert and Ella (Smits) Syens. On May 28, 1948, he was united in marriage to Gladys Elgersma in Waupun. Cliff worked at National Rivet in Waupun, and...

Margaret Mary Hildebrandt

Margaret Mary Hildebrandt

Dec 18, 2013

Margaret “Peggy” Hildebrandt, age 82 of Randolph, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Golden Living Center – Continental Manor in Randolph after a short battle with cancer. Margaret was born on August 28, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Geiger) Moosmueller. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Pius High School. On September...

Isabelle Helen Wilsnack

Isabelle Helen Wilsnack

Dec 13, 2013

Isabelle Helen Wilsnack, 92 of Markesan passed away on December 13, 2013. Isabelle was born December 6, 1921 in the farm house at Arlington to Wallace and Lillian Conkle. Isabelle graduated from Poynette High School in 1939 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Home Economics Education in 1943. She went to teach in Markesan, Wisconsin and...

June I. Bengsch

June I. Bengsch

Dec 13, 2013

June Irene Bengsch, 81 of Waupun, passed away on December 13, 2013 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, with her beloved husband, son and daughter-in-law at her side. A Celebration Service of June’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Edgewood Community Church, 201 Edgewood Drive, Waupun, with Pastor Roger Knowlton officiating....

Hazel J Vollbrecht - Schulz

Hazel J Vollbrecht - Schulz

Dec 6, 2013

Hazel Joyce Vollbrecht-Schulz, age 88 of Brandon, died on Friday, December 6, 2013, at Prairie Place in Ripon. Funeral Services will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 107 S. Prairie St, Brandon. Burial will follow in the Brandon Cemetery. Hazel’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wed. Dec. 11 from...

Marie Matilda Rahn

Marie Matilda Rahn

Dec 6, 2013

Marie Matilda Rahn, age 89 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013, at her home in Markesan with family and friends by her side. Marie was born on February 24, 1924 in Adams, North Dakota, the daughter of Ludwig and Matilda (Krause) Spielvogel. On April 5, 1942 Marie was united in marriage to Reinhold Rahn. Marie obtained...