Jan 4, 2024

Paul Raymond Abresch Sr., age 74 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Paul was born on December 31, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Mary (Mathia) Abresch. Private services were held.

Jan 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of William "Willie" Zacho

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Willie" Zacho, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a pillar of the fishing world and Cambria community. Willie departed this world on January 1st, 2024, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of love...

Dec 30, 2023

June Eunice Zuhlke, age 88, of Markesan, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2023.

June was born on June 12, 1935, the daughter of Herman C. and Emma M (Dretske) Laper. On May 3, 1953 she was married to Loren W. Zuhlke of Markesan.

June worked all her life in Markesan.  She was a clerk...

Dec 24, 2023

Seymour Cornelius Soodsma, age 74 of Randolph, passed away on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Randolph Health Services.

Seymour was born on May 22, 1949, son of Gerrit and Jeanette (Fisher) Soodsma. Sy lived a simple life running the family farm his entire life. He enjoyed feeding the birds, listening to music and his dog...

Dec 19, 2023

LeRoy Jake Van Houten, age 52 of Waupun, passed on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

LeRoy was born on February 17, 1971, in Waupun, the son of Roy and Joyce (Nummerdor) Van Houten. He is survived by siblings, Jeff Grainger, Scott Kentopp, Angela Friesen and Penny Allen. LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents.

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Dec 16, 2023

Garret Daniel Wiersma, age 91 of Randolph, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus.

Garret, the son of Dan and Janet (Vander Galien) Wiersma, was born on September 27, 1932, in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Vander Meulen on December 7, 1951, at the First...

Dec 15, 2023

Jason Ervin Guderjahn, age 38 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved most, on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Jason was born on August 5, 1985, son of Dennis and Carol (Shurpit) Guderjahn. He was a graduate of Green Lake High School, class of 2004. Jason was united in marriage to Misty on August 11, 2012,...

Dec 13, 2023

Irene Nellie Van Loo, age 95 of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Randolph Health Services.

Irene was born on March 4, 1928, in the town of Randolph, Columbia County, daughter of Dick and Gertie (Schaalma) Vander Woude. She graduated from the Randolph Christian School in East Friesland and attended Randolph High School. Irene...

Dec 11, 2023

Kent Archie Jahns, age 74 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Prairie Place in Ripon.

Kent was born on July 28, 1949, son of Roland and Gladys (McDougal) Jahns. He was united in marriage to Carla Abraham on August 5, 1977, in Marquette, WI. Kent enjoyed the simple things in life, long walks...

Dec 10, 2023

Julien Alexander Slefo, age 28 of LaCrosse formerly of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Julien was born on March 8, 1995, son of Steve Slefo and Yvonne Walker. He enjoyed watching football and playing his x-box. He lived every day to the fullest, and loved spending time with his children. Most of all...

Dec 4, 2023

Delmar Lee Scheuers, age 68, of Waupun went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home.

Delmar was born on March 2, 1955, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of George and Hazel (Schouten) Scheuers. He was employed at Mayville Steel for a number of years before working for...

Dec 3, 2023

Norman Jess Froehlich, age 93 of Cambria, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home with family by his side.

Norman was born on June 19, 1930, in Randolph, Wisconsin, the son of Jess and Bertha (Kowald) Froehlich. He was united in marriage to Emily Jansma on June 3, 1955, in East Friesland. Norman served...

Nov 30, 2023

Shirley D. Sjoerdsma, age 91, died November 30, 2023, at the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam, WI, after suffering a stroke in January.

Shirley was born July 31, 1932, the daughter of Henry R. and Hazel (Prange) Vande Zande, and grew up on their farm in the Township of Trenton near Waupun. Her quiet strength and determination...

Nov 29, 2023

Raymond Clifford Voelker, age 92 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

No services will be held.

Nov 27, 2023

Scott Joel Kok, age 54 of Cambria, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, with family by his side, following a two year battle with cancer.

Scott was born on July 20, 1969, in Waupun, the son of Ronald and Joyce (Alsum) Kok. He attended Randolph Christian Grade School and graduated...

Nov 27, 2023

Betty L. Sauerbrei, age 74 of Markesan, was given her wings by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Juliette Manor in Berlin.

Betty was born on January 24, 1949, daughter of Elmer and Doris (Hemple) Lange. Betty graduated from Oconomowoc High School. She lived in Dousman, Whitewater and Fort Atkinson, before...

Nov 25, 2023

LuluBelle “Molly” Scharf, age 87, of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

Molly was born on February 6, 1936, in Hancock, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Edna (Bartlett) Scott. On June 4, 1955, she was united in marriage to Edward Scharf at Grace Lutheran Church in...

Nov 21, 2023

Donna Marie Gedamke, age 91 of Waupun, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Waupun Christian Homestead with family by her side.

Donna was born on March 1, 1932, in Kingston, Wisconsin, a daughter of George and Laura (Dahlke) Buchholz. On July 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gedamke...

Nov 19, 2023

Anna Mae Herr, age 62 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Anna was born on April 27, 1961, in Milwaukee, daughter of Jerome and Patricia (Rewolinski) Herr. Anna graduated from Bayview High School with an additional two years of education at Milwaukee Area Technical College. She was employed with Mental Health...

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Richard Reschke, age 56 of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Robert was born on August 26, 1967, in Waupun, son of Mary Conner and Larry Reschke. Robert enjoyed fishing, beadwork and doing crafts. He also loved his computer games and feline companions....