Obituaries

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...

Hollis James Bagley

Hollis James Bagley

Jun 26, 2023

Hollis James Bagley, age 84 of Montello, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Randolph Health Services.

Hollis was born on March 25, 1939, in Wisconsin, a son of Hollis and Mary (Kleist) Bagley. Hollis enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved playing cards, working in the shop with his brother and spending time with...

Judith "Judy" Glenda Abel

Judith "Judy" Glenda Abel

Jun 19, 2023

Judith Glenda Abel, age 79 of Randolph, went to her eternal home on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac.

Judy was born on February 25, 1944, in Wisconsin, a daughter of Dewey and Gertrude (Tobak) Alsum. She was a graduate of Central Wisconsin Christian, class of 1962. Judy was...

Alvin Van Loo

Alvin Van Loo

Jun 5, 2023

Alvin Van Loo, age 97 of Randolph, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Alvin was born on October 9, 1925, in Fond du Lac County, a son of Albert and Ella (Riel) Van Loo. He was united in marriage to Irene Vander Woude on March 31, 1948, in Randolph. Alvin was a...

Annette Ruth Umbreit

Annette Ruth Umbreit

Jun 2, 2023

Annette Ruth Umbreit, age 87 of Beaver Dam, formerly of Randolph, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Charleston House Memory Care.

Annette was born on February 17, 1936, in Arkansaw WI, a daughter of Clinton and Florence (Walker) Richardson. She was a graduate of Watertown High School, class of 1954. Annette later attended Riverfalls UW...

Susan Marie Koehler

Susan Marie Koehler

May 25, 2023

Susan Marie Koehler of Fond du Lac, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

Susan was born on September 6, 1947, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Oscar and Marguerite (Howland) Koehler.

Susan is survived by sisters-in-law, Judy Koehler, and Cindy Henning; her...

John Pothof

John Pothof

May 20, 2023

John Pothof, age 74, of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

John was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 11, 1949, a son of John and Dorothy (Koster) Pothof. He was a graduate of Timothy Christian School.  John entered into service with the U.S. Air Force where he served from 1970 – 1974. On...

Gerda Philipp

Gerda Philipp

May 19, 2023

Gerda Philipp age 97, of Beaver Dam formerly of Randolph has gained her wings and reunited with her “Guys” in Heaven on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Gerda was born on May 28, 1925, in Germany Bielefeld, daughter of August and Olga (Crowshage) Wittenbreder. She was united in marriage to Heinz Philipp. Gerda was an avid Packer fan...

Thomas "Tom" William Mills

Thomas "Tom" William Mills

May 14, 2023

Thomas William Mills, age 96 of Markesan, formerly from Chicago, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Markesan Resident Home.

Tom was born on July 10, 1926, in Chicago Illinois, son of George and Esther (Stickson) Mills. He graduated from Steinmetz High School, where he participated in many athletic activities. Tom was a...

Newton Vander Woude

Newton Vander Woude

May 14, 2023

Newton Vander Woude, age 98 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Newton was born on October 7, 1924, in the village of Hantumhuizen, province of Friesland, the Netherlands, a son of Egbert and Dirkje (Couperus) Vander Woude. Newton’s mother passed away when he was 3 years...

Christopher Allen Wolf

Christopher Allen Wolf

May 12, 2023

Christopher Allen Wolf, age 33 of Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Chris was born on December 16, 1989, in St. Francis Wisconsin, a son of Jack and Deborah (Vanderlin) Wolf. Chris worked as a machinist and liked to have a good time. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially...