Obituaries
Lois Mary Kampstra
Sep 4, 2026
Lois Mary Kampstra, age 85 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Clearview in Juneau.
Lois was born on January 11, 1941, daughter of Sam and Arlene (Jahnke) Sutfin. Lois lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steady work, and simple joys. She graduated from Portage High School with the Class of 1959 and continued her...
Duane Mark Hull
Aug 30, 2026
Duane Mark Hull, age 77 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Duane was born on March 10, 1949, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, son of Ralph and Marion (De Graff) Hull. He was united in marriage to Brenda Henning on April 11, 1981. Duane will be remembered as a man who...
Rachel Lynn Mckee-Thomas
Aug 28, 2026
Rachel Lynn Mckee-Thomas, age 48 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Rachel was born on April 7, 1978, in Columbus, Wisconsin, daughter of John and Kim (Pohren) Mckee. This past May, Rachel and Lance were married, and she had been looking forward to the celebration they were planning for in October. She loved her...
Bonnie Lou Stevens
Aug 28, 2026
Bonnie Lou Stevens age 78, of Waupun, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at home.
Bonnie was born on August 20, 1948, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lawrence and Marcella (Hoch) Hiley. She graduated from Randolph High School with the class of 1966. On November 11, 1979, she married John Stevens at Trinity Methodist Church in Beaver Dam.
Bonnie...
Michael "Mike" Scharschmidt
Aug 27, 2026
Michael Kim Scharschmidt, age 78, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born on February 11, 1948, to Felix and Dolores (Ziebell) Scharschmidt, Mike grew up on the family farm just north of Markesan on Little Green Lake where he had his first model train setup in the dirt floor basement. He was confirmed on Palm Sunday in...
Larry Donald Vande Slunt
Aug 26, 2026
Larry Donald Vande Slunt, age 67, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Larry was born on March 1, 1959, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Donald and Jean (Kwakkel) Vande Slunt. He married Constance “Connie” Austin on September 3, 1991, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Larry lived a life shaped by hard work, deep family love,...
Bryan Thomas Markel
Aug 22, 2026
Bryan Thomas Markel age 50, from Green Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at UW Health University Hospital.
Bryan was born on September 26, 1975, in Indiana, son of Thomas and Wendy (Silvernail) Markel. He was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy.
From a young age, Bryan showed dedication...
Terry Lee Kind
Aug 18, 2026
Terry Lee Kind, of Waupun, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 73.
Terry was born on April 15, 1953, son of Leroy and Violet (Carroll) Kind. He graduated from Sheboygan High School, class of 1971. Terry was a proud business owner of Kind Mudjacking L.L.C. He also enriched the lives of countless students...
Pamela "Pam" Kay McDougal
Aug 17, 2026
Pamela Kay "Pam" McDougal, 69, of Markesan passed away on August 17, 2026 at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
She was born on December 4, 1956 in Berlin, Wisconsin to Edward and Lulu Belle "Molly" Scharf. She grew up in Markesan and graduated from Markesan High School.
Pam was a woman who cherished the simple things in life....
Beverly Rose Schmuhl
Jul 28, 2026
Beverly Rose Schmuhl, age 77 of Brandon, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Beverly was born on September 12, 1948, daughter of Milton and Matilda (Redmann) Blank. She was united in marriage to Thomas Schmuhl on September 6, 1969. Beverly worked in the office at Nortera Canning Factory in Fairwater for a...
Herbert Davis
Jul 20, 2026
Herbert Davis, age 81 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Barrett House in Ripon, WI.
Arrangements are pending.
Joanne Marie Strook
Jul 15, 2026
Joanne Marie Strook, age 78, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Lutheran Homes and Health Services, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
A private family service will be held.
Benjamin Harry Olmstead
Jul 14, 2026
Benjamin Harry Olmstead, age 93, of Green Lake and Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Markesan Resident Home.
Benjamin was born on May 8, 1933, son of Benjamin and Elma (Feuerstein) Olmstead. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Girrens on February 4, 1956.
Ben loved Green Lake as he built the first home in Beyers Cove...
Lucy Braaksma
Jul 13, 2026
Lucy Jane Braaksma went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 13, 2026, at The Meadows of Fall River.
Lucy was born on April 9, 1937, daughter of Louis and Alice (Schregardus) Smedema. Lucy grew up outside of Friesland on the family farm and attended Randolph Schools. On October 12, 1991, she married Gordon Braaksma at Randolph Evangelical Church, creating a...
Terry Allen Cabot
Jun 16, 2026
Terry Allen Cabot, age 65 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at SSM Health St Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Terry was born on October 14, 1960, in Illinois, son of Jack and Sharon (Jancke) Cabot. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Carey on February 16, 1979, in Freeport, IL. Terry was a caring man who spent much...
Kenneth Ronald Lade
Jun 15, 2026
Kenneth Ronald Lade, age 79, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital.
No services will be held at this time.
Donalee Ellen Hoodie
Jun 5, 2026
Donalee Hoodie, age 80, of Markesan, WI, passed away on Friday, June 5, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and devotion to her family. Family was the heart of everything. She was a proud mother and grandmother whose greatest joy came from being present for the people she loved.
As a mother, she was the very definition of selfless devotion....
Brandon Watkins
May 31, 2026
Brandon Joseph Watkins, age 43 of Juneau, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.
Full obituary to follow.
Mark Roger Cunningham
May 30, 2026
Mark Roger Cunningham, age 62, passed away on May 30, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1963, to William and Margaret Cunningham.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Cunningham, and his infant brother, Billy Cunningham.
Throughout his life, Mark was known for his great story telling and his enjoyment of collecting coins, a hobby he especially...
Judith Louise Raube
May 29, 2026
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8
Judy Louise Raube, a woman of pure heart, a zest for life, enduring faith, and boundless love, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born on April 29, 1945, in Waupun, Wisconsin, to Elvira and Herbert Anderson, Judy lived a...
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