Feb 5, 2024

Kevin Carroll Strelow, age 67, of Fairwater, WI, took his last breath on Monday February 5th, 2024 at home with family by his side. Kev was born April 7th, 1956 in Waupun, WI. The son of Buryl and Carol (White) Strelow.

He attended Markesan High School and graduated in 1974. After high school he started working at...

Feb 2, 2024

Our beloved mother went to heaven on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 83.

Patsy Ann Radtke (Jurgensen) was born at home in De Soto, Iowa, on May 28, 1940, to Gerhart “Ole” and Anna (Bundtzen) Jurgensen. She was the youngest of 11 children. Patsy married Dennis Radtke on September 5, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran...

Jan 28, 2024

Caroline Mae Pautsch-Burling, age 56 of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton.

Caroline was born on February 7, 1967, in Wauwatosa, the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Schmitz) Pautsch. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith on February 14, 1967. Caroline graduated from Waupun High School, class of 1985....

Jan 27, 2024

Sharon Ann Page, 70, of Markesan, WI, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1953, in Waukesha, WI. Sharon attended Waukesha South High School, Class of 1971 where she met her husband Clinton D. Page.

Sharon was an avid crafter and enjoyed spending her time creating beautiful pieces. She had a...

Jan 18, 2024

Lynn Jean Bankert, age 69 of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home.

Lynn was born on March 17, 1954, in Washington, the daughter of Richard and Betty (Huey) Roach. She was united in marriage to Doug Bankert on November 5, 1986, in Wyocena, Wisconsin. Lynn was formerly employed at Jung Seed Company...

Jan 18, 2024

Harold S. De Vries, age 84, passed away on January 18, 2024, at the Larson House in Columbus, WI. with his family by his side. He was born March 1, 1939, at home on a farm outside of Randolph. He was the son of Henry and Susie (Burmania) De Vries.

Harold graduated in 1956 from Randolph High...

Jan 17, 2024

Marjorie "Margie" Marie Bobholz of Friesland, WI, was called to her eternal glory to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 84. Margie was born March 20, 1939, to Arthur and Esther (Krueger) Bobholz. Baptized on April 9, 1939, she confirmed her faith on May 17, 1953, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Friesland,...

Jan 16, 2024

Lester Edward Buchholz, age 79 of Burnett, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home.

Lester was born on July 10, 1944, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Lyle and Arline (Mathweg) Buchholz. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 - 1969. Lester was formerly employed at John Deere for 31 years as...

Jan 12, 2024

Barbara Jean Johnson, age 84 of Waupun, joined her heavenly home on January 12, 2024, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Barb was born on February 20, 1939, at the Belanger Family Settlement outside of Bayfield, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Felix and Charlotte (Belanger) King and granddaughter of the settlement founders, Frank and Elizabeth Belanger. She attended...

Jan 7, 2024

Alan Thomas De Vries, age 70, of Cambria passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Marshview Medical Center in Beaver Dam with family at his side.

Alan was born on December 3, 1953, in Beaver Dam, son of Peter and Nina (Tamminga) De Vries. He was united in marriage to Cindy Alsum on May 30, 1981....

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.

A...

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...