Obituaries

Richard "Slip" Spranger

Richard "Slip" Spranger

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...

Phillip "Mckracken" Kleuskens

Phillip "Mckracken" Kleuskens

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...

Delores Lorraine Pluim

Delores Lorraine Pluim

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....

Bernard Miles Gosenheimer

Bernard Miles Gosenheimer

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.

Betty Draheim

Betty Draheim

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...

Patricia "Pat" Mae Alsum

Patricia "Pat" Mae Alsum

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...

Scott Leslie Schepp

Scott Leslie Schepp

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.

Arden Herbert Laper

Arden Herbert Laper

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...

Joyce Marie Schultz

Joyce Marie Schultz

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...

Gerhardt Alsum

Gerhardt Alsum

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....

Diane Mary Compton

Diane Mary Compton

Jul 31, 2023

Diane Mary Louise Compton, age 75 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Diane was born on July 27, 1948, in Illinois and recently celebrated her 75th birthday surrounded by family and friends. She was adopted in infancy by Herman and Erna (Hundertmark) Foerster. Diane graduated in 1966 from Green...

Winnetta Braaksma

Winnetta Braaksma

Jul 28, 2023

Winnetta Braaksma, age 95, of Randolph, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with her family by her side.

Winnetta was born on February 8, 1928, daughter of August and Jessie (Dykstra) Posthuma. She looked forward to spending time with her friends, going out for...

Arlys Lee Omen

Arlys Lee Omen

Jul 27, 2023

Arlys Lee Omen, age 90 of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Randolph Health Services surrounded by family.

Arlys was born on February 23, 1933, daughter of Hugh and Tessie (Arndt) Roberts. She was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1951. Arlys married the love of her life, Leonard “Mick” Omen, on...

Ricky "Snake" Melvin

Ricky "Snake" Melvin

Jul 27, 2023

Ricky Dean Melvin, age 63 of Baraboo, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Randolph Health Services.

Ricky was born on August 1, 1959, in Baraboo, WI, son of Richard and June (Tinkham) Melvin He was enlisted in the Army in 1977. He was united in marriage to Kimberly Reichhoff on July 27, 1989, in Baraboo,...

Roger Brettingen

Roger Brettingen

Jul 24, 2023

No service will be held per Roger's request.

Bernice Schroeder

Bernice Schroeder

Jul 22, 2023

Service is pending.

Stephanie Jeanne Buteyn

Stephanie Jeanne Buteyn

Jul 16, 2023

Stephanie Jeanne Buteyn, age 40 of Randolph, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus.

Stephanie was born on May 24, 1983, the very special daughter of Gary and Jeanne Buteyn. She attended Waupun Christian, Faith Christian Schools and graduated from Waupun Public High School in 2002....

Nelson Elroy Seymer

Nelson Elroy Seymer

Jul 12, 2023

Nelson Elroy Seymer age 97, of Markesan entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Barrett House in Markesan.

Nelson was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1925, son of Orlando and Edna (Stelter) Seymer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Nelson loved cutting wood, and was an antique car enthusiast; he built his own car...

Nancy Jo Asmus

Nancy Jo Asmus

Jul 11, 2023

Nancy Jo Asmus, age 72 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family at her side.

Nancy was born in Port Washington on August 29, 1950, daughter of Roland and Helen (Lenz) Asmus. She was a graduate of Lomira High School and continued her education at Moraine Park with...

Linda Jean Schmeckpeper

Linda Jean Schmeckpeper

Jul 9, 2023

Linda Jean Schmeckpeper, age 80 of Markesan, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam, WI.

Linda was born on June 20, 1943, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Edward and Ruth (Diekmann) Jones. She was united in marriage to Warren Schmeckpeper on September 2, 1967, in Algonquin, IL. For...