Obituaries

Theodore De Vries

Theodore De Vries

Jun 22, 2011

Theodore De Vries, age 74 of Randolph, passed away on June 22, 2011 at home surrounded by family. Ted was born to Herman and Clara (Kuik) De Vries on April 26, 1937, the sixth of nine sons. Ted served in the United State Army from October 1960 to October 1962, and was stationed in Germany. On September 5, 1964...

Doris Jean Ely

Doris Jean Ely

Jun 16, 2011

Doris Jean Ely, age 75 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Christian Home in Waupun. Doris was born on August 14, 1935 in the town of Springvale, Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Herbert and Ida (Leu) Wustrack. Following her graduation from Brandon High School, Doris obtained her teaching certificate from Oshkosh College....

Donald Russell Wendlandt, Sr.

Donald Russell Wendlandt, Sr.

Jun 16, 2011

Donald Russell Wendlandt, Sr., age 82 of Randolph, went to his eternal home on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph. Don was born on June 10, 1929 in Portage, a son to Edwin and Marion (Russell) Wendlandt. Don graduated from Randolph High School in 1947, and he attended Platteville State Teachers College. He taught...

Duane Ronald Panzer

Duane Ronald Panzer

Jun 10, 2011

Duane Ronald Panzer, age 68 of Brownsville, died peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Duane was born on July 29, 1942 in the Town of Oakfield, a son of Harold and Linda (Marquardt) Panzer. In his younger years, Duane set pins at local bowling alleys. Following his graduation from Oakfield...

Matthew Frank Boelter

Matthew Frank Boelter

May 1, 2011

Matthew Frank Boelter, age 58 of Randolph, was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Matt was born on April 8, 1953 in Beaver Dam, the son of Lyle and June (Willey) Boelter. He attended Markesan High School with the Class of 1971. Matt was united in...

Charlotte Ann Boomsma

Charlotte Ann Boomsma

Apr 21, 2011

Charlotte Ann Boomsma, age 73 of Randolph, died on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Charlotte was born on June 23, 1937 in the Town of Buffalo near Montello, a daughter of William and Mae (Suftin) Zuhlke. She graduated from Randolph High School. On April 2, 1955 she was united in marriage to Harry Boomsma at the...

Louis Bylsma, Jr.

Louis Bylsma, Jr.

Apr 16, 2011

Louis Bylsma, Jr., age 86 of Randolph, was called to his eternal home on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Louis was born in Randolph on July 29, 1924, the son of Louis, Sr., and Dora (DeBoer) Bylsma. He attended the Randolph Schools. On October 4, 1951 he married his life long partner, Bertha Alsum. Louie was a dairy farmer most...

Gaylord Walter Thomas

Gaylord Walter Thomas

Apr 3, 2011

age 88 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Arthur Alvin Van Buren, Jr.

Arthur Alvin Van Buren, Jr.

Apr 2, 2011

Arthur Alvin Van Buren, Jr., 89 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his home. Art was born on June 8, 1921 in Waupun, the only son of Arthur and Jennie (Duitman) Van Buren. On May 2, 1946, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Beekman, and they had twenty-eight blessed years together until her...

Mae H. Olsen

Mae H. Olsen

Mar 31, 2011

Mae H. Olsen, age 89 of Waupun, died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Mae was born on September 11, 1921 in the Town of Trenton, to William and Maggie (Vande Zande) Te Beest. She graduated from Waupun High School with the Class of 1939. On June 14, 1947, she was married to Robert H. Olsen...

Dr. Donald E. (Doc) Thompson

Dr. Donald E. (Doc) Thompson

Mar 27, 2011

Dr. Donald E. (Doc) Thompson, 86, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on March 27, 2011 at Hillside Manor Hospice care after a brief illness surrounded by family and loved ones. Don was born in Superior, Wisconsin on November 30, 1924, the youngest child of loving parents Edwin and Anna (Anfinrud) Thompson. He graduated from Superior East High...

Bertha Luella Terbeest

Bertha Luella Terbeest

Mar 24, 2011

Bertha Luella TerBeest, age 87 formerly of rural Markesan and Waupun, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan. Bertha was born on August 27, 1923 in Alto, the daughter of John and Lucy (Hopp) Vant Hoff. On February 19, 1943, she was united in marriage to Roy...

August Boorsma

August Boorsma

Mar 19, 2011

August Boorsma, age 87 of Randolph, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday March 19, 2011, at Golden Living Center – Continental Manor in Randolph. Augie was born on October 3, 1923 in Randolph, the son of Joseph and Hattie (Hoekstra) Boorsma. He was united in marriage to Marion Aalsma on March 27, 1946 in Waupun. He...

Dorothy I. Jacobitz

Dorothy I. Jacobitz

Mar 14, 2011

Dorothy I. Jacobitz, age 99 and formerly of Brandon/Rosendale and Waupun areas, died on Monday, March 14, 2011 at All About Life Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. Dorothy was born on November 21, 2911 in Ladoga, the daughter of Bert and Gertrude (Wilkinson) Pinkerton. Dorothy graduated from the Brandon High School. On October 19, 1936, she was united...

Lisa Marie Kahl

Lisa Marie Kahl

Mar 14, 2011

Lisa Marie Kahl, age 44 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Lisa was born on September 21, 1966 in Oconomowoc, the beloved daughter of Roger and Marguerite (Williams) Janny. She was a devoted mother to her four children and was very involved in their many activities. During her eight years...

John Leonard Smedema

John Leonard Smedema

Mar 13, 2011

John Leonard Smedema, age 81 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 at University Hospitals in Madison. John was born New Years Day in 1928 on the family farm near Friesland, WI, the son of Louis and Alice (Schregardus) Smedema. He attended area schools, and enlisted in the United States Marines, serving his country from 1946 –...

Clarence R. Alderden

Clarence R. Alderden

Mar 2, 2011

Clarence R. Alderden, age 76, of Randolph, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Clarence was born on June 18, 1934 in the village of Randolph, the son of Ace and Jennie (Dykstra) Alderden. He married Marcella Wendlandt on October 17, 1959. Clarence was a life-long resident of the Randolph area. He served his country...

John De Haan

John De Haan

Feb 25, 2011

John De Haan, age 78 of Waupun, died on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. John was born on August 6, 1932 in Zeeland, Michigan, a son of Rev. John H. and Grace (Rooze) De Haan. He married Dorothy Stiemsma on December 13, 1952 in East Friesland at the First Christian Reformed Church of Randolph. John was...

Marie Amelia Raube

Marie Amelia Raube

Feb 21, 2011

Marie Amelia Raube, age 101 and formerly of Brandon, died peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2011 at Maple Crest Manor in Ripon. Marie was born in Waupun Township on October 14, 1909 to Herman and Bertha (Borchardt) Raube. She was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Brandon where she was a lifelong member. In 1924 she moved...

Donna Dee Molitor

Donna Dee Molitor

Feb 13, 2011

Donna Dee Molitor, age 75 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Christian Home of Waupun. Donna was born on December 2, 1935 in Sunland California, a daughter of O’Roy and Parlee (Croxdale) McLaughlin. She was proud to attend High School with the Smothers Brothers, and graduated from Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga, California....