Nov 15, 2023

MARKESAN – Timothy Paul Alsum, age 45, of Markesan, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Though we are completely heartbroken that Tim is no longer with us, we do rejoice that he is now fully healed and resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Tim was born on August 7,...

Nov 7, 2023

Philip “Foot” Louis Karow, age 81, of Randolph, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, following many years of battling cancer.

Phil was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on October 8, 1942, to Herman and Freida (Patzer) Karow. He graduated from Fall River High School, class of 1960, and served...

Nov 5, 2023

Marvin William Alsum, age 83 of Randolph passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family at his side.

Marvin was born on December 22, 1939, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Harvey and Elizabeth (Huizenga) Alsum. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1957. After graduating, Marvin went...

Nov 1, 2023

Betty Jane Towne, age 96 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at home with family by her side.

She loved apples and ate them throughout her life until she no longer could. As a young girl if they couldn’t find Betty she was surely up in the apple tree munching on a ripe red...

Oct 29, 2023

Ruth Carole Vree, age 69 of Randolph, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, October 29, 2023, with family at her side.

Ruth was born on July 3, 1954, in Beaver Dam, WI, daughter of Donald and Elena (Tamminga) Vree.

Ruth is survived by her four children, Kenda Schwarz, Ross Eisenga, Kimberly...

Oct 29, 2023

John David Dzbinski, age 76 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Markesan Resident Home with family at his side.

John was the first of eight children born to William and Gloria (Trilling) Dzbinski on January 16, 1947.  He primarily grew up in Waterford, WI and graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee.  ...

Oct 23, 2023

Lois A. Winter, age 88, formerly of Markesan, passed away peacefully at Park Vista Senior Living Community in Waupaca WI, on October 23, 2023.

She was born to Amos and Gunda (Lien) Kolve on July 14, 1935 in rural Jackson County near Taylor Wisconsin.  She attended Kindergarten through 5th grade at Finn School, a one room schoolhouse...

Oct 18, 2023

Eva Lois Smith, age 87 of Waupun, passed away quietly in her sleep on the morning of Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home in Waupun.

Eva was born on February 22, 1936, in Tennessee, daughter of Everett and Odella (Goolsby) Ashburn.  Eva will be remembered as a woman who loved the simple things in life. She...

Oct 8, 2023

Quentin Martin, age 77 of Fox Lake, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Randolph Health Services.

A private service will take place.

Oct 5, 2023

Donna Mae Scheier, age 89 of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Barrett House in Markesan.

Donna was born on May 22, 1934, the daughter of Gustav and Margaret Schwark. In her youth she enjoyed living on the family farm, ice boat racing on Big Green, working at Fabrico and graduated from Green...

Sep 27, 2023

Richard Herman Spranger, age 52 of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

Richard was born on January 1, 1971, son of Robert and Joyce (Knaack) Spranger. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1989. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing on the Macheel Farms Softball...

Sep 23, 2023

I lost my friend, Phillip J. Kleuskens, age 64 of Waupun, who passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his childhood home.

Phillip was born on October 7, 1958, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Melvin and Delores (Heezen) Kleuskens.  Strong in his Catholic faith and a lover of music, he soon...

Sep 5, 2023

Delores Lorraine Pluim, age 87 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Prairie Ridge in Waupun with family at her side.

Delores was born on May 9, 1936, in Waupun, daughter John and LaVerne (Kuik) Willemsen. Delores was a graduate of 1954, Waupun High School. On June 15, 1954, she married David Pluim....

Aug 28, 2023

Bernard Gosenheimer, age 77 of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

A private burial will be held.

Aug 23, 2023

After living a life of passion, devotion, and adventure, Betty (nee Cox) Draheim, the daughter of the late Clarence and Adaline Cox died on August 23, 2023.  Betty had recently celebrated her 99th birthday with several close family members while residing at Randolph Health Services. She died peacefully with her daughters Kristine and Cindy at her side. Her immediate...

Aug 22, 2023

Patricia Mae Alsum, age 71 of Madison, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Pat was born on September 5, 1951, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gerrit and Marion (Dykstra) Alsum. She was a graduate of Cambria High School, class of 1969. Pat worked as an insurance specialist for many...

Aug 18, 2023

Scott Leslie Schepp, age 67 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at his home.

No service will be held per Scott’s wishes.

Aug 16, 2023

Arden H Laper, age 67 of Markesan, passed away and entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Arden was born on October 27, 1955, in Ripon, Wisconsin, a son of Herbert and Delores (Armbruster) Laper. He was united in marriage to Deborah Perry on November 11, 1978, in Markesan.

Arden was a hard-working man...

Aug 16, 2023

Joyce Marie Schultz, 94, passed away on August 16, 2023 at Anna’s House in Markesan.  She was born in Fond du Lac, WI on April 22, 1929 to Frank and Ruth (Rothgery) Koschnick.  This ‘big city’ girl met a farm boy named Sheldon Schultz at a roller-skating rink.  They fell in love and married in Fond du Lac on...

Aug 3, 2023

Gerhardt “Hardt” James Alsum, age 77 of Beaver Dam, went to his heavenly home on August 3, 2023. He spent his last days at Agrace in Fitchburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Gerhardt was born on June 16, 1946, in Waupun, the son of John and Jeanette (Levey) Alsum. He was a graduate of Central Wisconsin Christian....