Obituaries

Ione Patterson

Ione Patterson

Sep 26, 2011

Ione Patterson, age 66 of Waukesha, died on September 26, 2011at her residence. Ione was born on January 6, 1945 in Beaver Dam, the only child of Walter and Pyrl (Thomas) Skotarzak. She graduated from Randolph High School. After attending technical school in Chicago, Ione worked for the Waukesha Medical Examiner’s office for thirty-eight years. She was known as...

Alice Larson

Alice Larson

Sep 24, 2011

Alice Larson, age 94 of Waupun, died on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Alicewas born on May 5, 1917 in Waupun, a daughter of Arthur and Maggie (Vande Kamp) Pluim. As a young woman she was employed at the shoe factory; and it was there she met her husband of 74 years. On October 2, 1936,...

James Anthony Hintz

James Anthony Hintz

Sep 17, 2011

James Anthony Hintz, age 68 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Jim was born on July 25, 1943 in Fond du Lac, a son to Clarence and Alvina (Schuman) Hintz. On February 27, 1965, he married his soul-mate, Sandra Farr in Phoenix, AZ. They settled in North Fond du Lac where...

Anita M. Schulz

Anita M. Schulz

Sep 16, 2011

Anita was born on November 1, 1929 in Ripon, a daughter of Walter and Mabel (Garczynski) Trampf. She graduated from Ripon High School and was employed with Ripon Knitting Works. On January 4, 1958, Anita married Orville Schulz at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun. She was a loving wife and devoted mother to her sons. Anita worked for...

Gerben Elgersma

Gerben Elgersma

Sep 15, 2011

Gerben was born Sept. 28, 1920, in rural Randolph, the son of Mel and Ella Bandsma Elgersma. Gerben was a lifelong Randolph area resident where he was a dairy farmer and also known for growing and selling vegetables. He was very social and he loved riding around in his truck, visiting with the local people. Gerben was easy going...

Cornelius "Casey" Schaalma

Cornelius "Casey" Schaalma

Sep 11, 2011

Cornelius was born on March 10, 1919, in the town of Mackford, Green Lake County, a son of Jacob and Minnie (Jansma) Schaalma. Casey served in the Army during the World War II, 90th Division, 359th Infantry, Company I and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. On April 11, 1947, he married Gladys Jane Hopp at the...

Florence Vander Woude

Florence Vander Woude

Sep 9, 2011

Florence was born on Feb. 28, 1922, in the Netherlands, daughter of Wijnsen and Aafke (Vander Weit) Bruinsma. Florence enjoyed the simple things in life, like gardening, playing euchre, riding through the marsh enjoying the beauty of nature and going out to eat with her husband. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Florence was a faithful member of both...

Kenneth M. Peters

Kenneth M. Peters

Aug 24, 2011

Kenneth M. Peters, age 70 of Brandon, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Following Ken’s wishes, there will be private services held with interment in Brandon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Brandon United Methodist Church, 107 East Washington Street, Brandon, WI 53919 Kohls Community Funeral Home, Waupun is serving the family. Online...

Verna Ida Zimdars

Verna Ida Zimdars

Aug 8, 2011

Verna Ida Zimdars, age 87 of Randolph, went to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Golden Living Center, Continental Manor. Verna was born in South Milwaukee on May 25, 1924, a daughter to Fred and Ida (Schleuter) Proeber. On November 16, 1945 she was united in marriage to Ralph Zimdars at Zion Lutheran Church....

Angeline H. Hendricks Novak Schry

Angeline H. Hendricks Novak Schry

Aug 7, 2011

Angeline H. Hendricks Novak Schry, age 86 of Waupun, died on Sunday, August 7, 2011, at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun. Angeline was born on March 18, 1925in the town of Waupun. She was a daughter of the late John and Jennie (Smits) Heideman. On November 20, 1942 she married Henry B. Hendricks in the Town of Alto. The couple...

Jeanette Posthuma

Jeanette Posthuma

Aug 1, 2011

Jeanette Posthuma, age 85 of Waupun and formerly of Friesland, went to her heavenly Home on Monday, August 01, 2011 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Jane was born on July 29, 1926 in Redlands, CA, a daughter of Peter and Susie (Kloostra) Brandsma. As a young woman, Jane moved with her family to the Friesland area in 1942, and worked...

Robert Edward Gustafson

Robert Edward Gustafson

Jul 27, 2011

Robert Edward Gustafson, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI. Robert was born on March 2, 1930 in Park Falls, WI, the son of Edward and Loa (Randall) Gustafson. Following his graduation from Superior High School in 1948, Bob attended UW Superior, graduating in 1952. Robert was...

Kenneth David Schulz

Kenneth David Schulz

Jul 23, 2011

Kenneth David Schulz, age 71 of Brandon, passed away at his home following a long battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Ken was born on June 8, 1940 in Waupun, the son of Herman and Hazel (Maas) Schulz. He graduated from Waupun High Schoolin 1958, and attended Milwaukee Business Institute earning his degree in accounting. On January...

Harris Edward Ferch

Harris Edward Ferch

Jul 15, 2011

Harris Edward Ferch, age 91, formerly of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. Harris was born on November 9, 1919 in the Town of Springvale, Fond du Lac County, WI, a son of Edward and Rose (Smith)Ferch. On September 25, 1943 he married Dorothy Wallendal in...

Marcella Marion Neitzel

Marcella Marion Neitzel

Jul 2, 2011

Marcella Marion Neitzel, age 89 of Waupun, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, July 2, 2011 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun. Marcella was born on June 10, 1922 in Waupun, the daughter of William and Ida (Wild) Neitzel. She enjoyed the simple things of life; gardening and fishing with her parents. Marcella was a faithful Cubs fan and enjoyed...

Pearl Dolores Meyers

Pearl Dolores Meyers

Jun 28, 2011

Pearl Dolores Meyers, age 99 of Randolph and formerly of Milwaukee, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her home. Pearl was born December 23, 1911 in Milwaukee, daughter of John and Selma (Homa) Linda. She attended schools and worked in Milwaukee at Schusters Department Store, as a beautician and as a Revlon representative. She was also a member...

Joann June Syvertson

Joann June Syvertson

Jun 27, 2011

Joann June Syvertson, age 72 of Randolph, was called to her heavenly home on June 27, 2011 at Golden Years Living Continental Manor, surrounded by family. Joann was born on June 8, 1939 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Selma (Gatzow) Reilly. She was united in marriage to Richard Syvertson on March 11, 1961 in Milwaukee and they celebrated fifty...

Carol Jean Vines

Carol Jean Vines

Jun 23, 2011

Carol Jean Vines, 68, of Waupun died on Thursday June 23,2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She had been battling lung cancer for over a year and fought a courageous battle. Carol was born on November 22, 1942, in Waupun and is the daughter of Jake and Edna Dommisse. Carol loved watching sports of all types,...

John William Zuhlke

John William Zuhlke

Jun 23, 2011

John William Zuhlke, age 33 of Markesan, died on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was welcomed into the arms of the Lord after a courageous nine-month battle with colon cancer. John was born on January 13, 1978 in Beaver Dam, the son of William and Deanna (Huitema) Zuhlke. He attended Markesan...

Gerald R. Van Doren

Gerald R. Van Doren

Jun 23, 2011

Gerald Russell Van Doren, age 81 of Alto, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at his home. Gerald was born on October 26, 1929 on the home farm near Markesan, a son of Sam and Rose (Schelter) Van Doren. Gerald farmed with his dad as a young man, and also served with the United States National Guard for...