Obituaries

Kenneth James Marschie

Kenneth James Marschie

Dec 25, 2008

Kenneth James Marschie, age 76, passed away on December 25, 2008 at his home in Fond du lac, WI. Kenneth was the beloved son of Peter and Elizabeth (Wolf) Marschie, born on November 2, 1932 in Grant County, Wisconsin. At 18 years old he started at the Ripon Cookie Factory until he was called to serve his country in...

Leonard Gordon Block

Leonard Gordon Block

Dec 22, 2008

Leonard Gordon Block age 79, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the Sheltered Village of Ripon. Leonard was born on January 15, 1929 in rural Fairwater, the son of Gordon and Cora (Fenske) Block. He moved to the village of Fairwater with his mom in 1960 and later to Fond du Lac in 1968. Leonard moved to...

Harris Vander Velde

Harris Vander Velde

Dec 22, 2008

Harris Vander Velde, age 75 of Waupun, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2008, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, surrounded by his loving family. Harris was born on December 7, 1933, in Friesland, WI, the son of Martin and Sadie (Herringa) Vander Velde. He graduated from the Cambria High School with the Class of 1951. Harris...

Glendon Kenneth Giese

Glendon Kenneth Giese

Dec 10, 2008

Glendon Kenneth Giese, age 73 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Fountain View Care Center, Ripon. Glen was born on December 3, 1935 in Waupun, a son of Paul and Frieda (Muenster) Giese. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Waupun High School, Class of 1953. Glen served his country with the United...

Joan Greta Montsma

Joan Greta Montsma

Dec 6, 2008

Joan Greta Montsma, age 71, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at her Waupun residence. Joan was born on April 17, 1937 in Fond Du Lac, the daughter of Elmer and Kate (Dykstra) Kemink. Following her high school graduation, Joan attended Dordt College, earning her teaching certificate with the first graduating class. She taught for...

John Charles Dehaan

John Charles Dehaan

Nov 30, 2008

John Charles DeHaan, age 45, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family. John was born September 1, 1963 in Waupun the son of John I. and Dorothy (Stiemsma) De Haan. John attended area schools and was a Waupun High School graduate. He was a sportsman, enjoyed fishing and...

Robert Lee Pfeiffer

Robert Lee Pfeiffer

Nov 24, 2008

Robert Lee Pfeiffer, age 70 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his family. Robert was born on August 15, 1938 in Fond du Lac County, a son of Oscar and Hattie (Preissner) Pfeiffer. On April 11, 1959 he was united in marriage to Rosalie Roberts at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church...

Joe Meyer

Joe Meyer

Nov 19, 2008

Joe Meyer, age 53 of Randolph, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Joe was born on October 3, 1955, in Rensselaer, Indiana, a son of John and Josephine (Boender) Meyer. On May 25, 1979 he was united in marriage to Jaclyn Bump. Joe enjoyed his life on the farm. He was...

Viola Lillian Howie

Viola Lillian Howie

Nov 11, 2008

Viola Lillian Howie, age 89 of Randolph, entered her eternal home on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Randolph, surrounded by her family. Viola was born on June 7, 1919 in the Town of Mackford, Green Lake County, WI, a daughter of George and Juliana (Haase) Weber. She went to the County Line School for her...

Vince Trainor

Vince Trainor

Nov 7, 2008

Vince Trainor, age 68 of Waupun, died peacefully Friday, November 7, 2008 at his home. Vince was the son of the late John and Josephine Trainor. He is survived by his wife, Karen, a son, Shaun (Staci) Trainor, three grandchildren, Derek, Ty Joel, and Reese all of Waupun; five sisters, Darleen, Mary, Rita, Vivian, and Dolly, two brothers, Lawrence...

Jean Phyllis Westhuis

Jean Phyllis Westhuis

Oct 29, 2008

Jean Phyllis Westhuis, age 89 of Waupun, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Christian Home. Jean was born on January 27, 1919 in the Town of Trenton, Dodge County, WI, a daughter of Bert and Jennie (Vant Hull) Lemmenes. On February 25, 1941 she was united in marriage to Wesley...

Helen Agatha Cotter Shaw

Helen Agatha Cotter Shaw

Oct 29, 2008

Helen Agatha Cotter Shaw, age 95, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2008 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Helen was born June 17, 1913 at Glen Oak, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Ellen Cotter. She helped on the family farm until she graduated from Montello High School. Helen spent the next year at Teachers Normal in Westfield, WI, where...

Luann Marie Paul

Luann Marie Paul

Oct 27, 2008

Luann Marie Paul, age 26 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 27, 2008 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Luann was born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1982, was adopted and became the daughter of David and Janice (Fietz) Paul on April 1st , 1982. She attended Randolph Schools and was employed at various local businesses. Luann especially...

Louise Vincent

Louise Vincent

Oct 10, 2008

Louise Vincent (nee Tjepkema), age 54, formerly of Waupun died Friday, October 10, 2008 at her home in Oakfield. Louise was born November 29, 1953 in Waupun, the daughter of Gerald and Jeanette Tjepkema. She was married to Brian Vincent on July 19, 1980 in an outdoor ceremony at the Green Lake Baptist Assembly. Louise had worked ten years...

Doris Mildred Rahn

Doris Mildred Rahn

Oct 10, 2008

Doris Mildred Rahn, age 89 of Waupun, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the Christian Home Health and Rehabilitation Center. Doris was born on October 2, 1919 in the Town of Waupun, the daughter of Edward and Esther (Borchardt) Lange. She attended Weeping Willows Grade School and following her education was employed as a waitress for Bells...

Magdalen Marie Farnsworth

Magdalen Marie Farnsworth

Oct 8, 2008

Magdalen Marie Farnsworth, age 83 and formerly of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the University Hospital in Madison, with her daughters at her side. Maggie was born on September 16, 1925 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Valinske) Griffin. She attended local schools and graduated from the Waupun High School. On...

Lucille Meekma

Lucille Meekma

Oct 7, 2008

Lucille Meekma, age 95 of Randolph, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Lucille was born on July 27, 1913 in Fort Atkinson, a daughter to William and Agnes (Zimmerman) Carnes. Lucille attended schools in Fort Atkinson and following her graduation, she moved with her family to Randolph in 1930. She was united in...

Lester Loomis Armga

Lester Loomis Armga

Oct 7, 2008

Lester Loomis Armga, age 83 of Waupun was called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac. Lester was born on December 26, 1924 in Waupun Township, the son of John and Agnes (Loomis) Armga. He graduated from Waupun High School, Class...

Josie Soodsma

Josie Soodsma

Sep 26, 2008

Josie Soodsma, age 94 of Randolph, went to her heavenly home “by the grace of God” on September 26, 2008 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor. Josie was born in rural Randolph on December 5, 1913, a daughter of Henry and Winnie (Syens) Dykstra. She grew up on farms near East Friesland and as a young lady moved to California...

Aaron Robert Deboer

Aaron Robert Deboer

Sep 19, 2008

Aaron Robert DeBoer, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his residence in Waupun. Aaron was born in Beaver Dam on June 19, 1985, the son of Brad and Sally (Steinfeldt) DeBoer. He attended area schools, graduating from Waupun High School with the Class of 2003. Aaron grew up playing for the Waupun Hockey Association...