Obituaries
Greg "Pudge" Pargeter
Nov 3, 2025
Greg "Pudge" Pargeter, age 54, entered the loving arms of heaven, peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2025 after a valiant struggle with cancer.
Born in Waupun, Wisconsin, Pudge was the son of Robert and Valerie Grainger Pargeter. He was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1989. He then began his career at John Deere as the edge...
Dennis Ball
Nov 3, 2025
Dennis Ball, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Dennis Ball was born March 17, 1937, in Waupun, the son of Lawrence and Violet (Soper) Ball. Dennis attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving three years.
Dennis married Donna Wiese and they became parents of Bill and Brian. Following the...
Gary Beek
Nov 2, 2025
Gary Lee Beek, age 72 of Waupun, WI passed away on November 2, 2025.
Gary was born on September 8, 1953 in Waupun, the son of Bernie and Angie (Homan) Beek. Gary graduated from Waupun High school in 1971 and retired from Silgan after 37 years in 2015. Gary was united in marriage to Jan Pluim on May 20, 1977 and...
Richard Steinbach
Oct 31, 2025
Richard "Dick" Steinbach, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Christian Home and Rehab in Waupun.
Richard was born on September 22, 1937, in Medford, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Amanda Rehbein Steinbach. Dick’s journey began in his hometown, where he graduated high school before furthering his education at St. Olaf College, earning his degree in 1959.
His...
Steven R. Marquardt
Oct 30, 2025
Steven Ray Marquardt passed away peacefully at Randolph Health Services on October 30, 2025.
Steve was born in Portage on November 26, 1948, the son of Warren and Beatrice (Aldrich) Marquardt. He attended the Healy Country School and was a 1966 graduate of Cambria High School.
Steve was drafted into service in 1969 and served in the Army 1969–1971. He served his...
Donna M. Henninger
Oct 24, 2025
Donna M. Henninger, a beloved mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and friend to everyone, passed away in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday, October, 24, 2025 surrounded by family.
Donna was born in New York to Agnes and William on April 28th, 1961. Donna is survived by her son, Jason (Gina) and daughter, Christen as well as her four granddaughters, April, Abby,...
Richard Bonack
Oct 20, 2025
Richard “Dick” Bonack, age 91, passed away on October 20, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun, Wisconsin. Dick was born on May 19, 1934, the son of Edgar and Alma Hoard Bonack. Dick spent his formative years on the family farm in Leroy, where he fostered his love for life’s simple pleasures. He graduated from St. Andrew’s Catholic School.
He...
Cayle McAllister
Oct 17, 2025
Cayle Leroy McAllister passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 89. Cayle was born on April 7, 1936, to Vernon McAllister and Minnie Ellen (Hoss) Garrett in Wallace County, Kansas.
Cayle had a variety of jobs during his life. In the 1950’s Cayle went to California where he was able to share his love and respect for horses....
Rachel Navis
Oct 14, 2025
Rachel Navis, age 92, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at The Christian Home.
Born on August 10, 1933, in Alto, Rachel was the first born daughter of Elmer and Harriet (Veleke) VanBuren. She became her siblings’ caregiver at age 15 following the passing of her mother, who died of polio. This...
Timothy Dahl
Oct 5, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Dahl, age 80, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Tim was born on December 7, 1944 in Beaver Dam. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1963 and soon after married his beloved wife, Madeline White. The couple resided in Waupun throughout their years together. Tim's career began as a police officer...
Shirley Bublitz
Sep 22, 2025
Shirley (Glewen) Bublitz, age 91, passed away September 22, 2025.
Shirley Glewen was born on the family farm to Elmer and Grace Glewen on November 24, 1933. She attended the one-roomed Burbank Elementary School on Amity Road and graduated from Brandon High School. She attended Central College in Pella, Iowa, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. Her first teaching...
John Tilstra
Sep 11, 2025
Pastor John Tilstra, age 65, was called home by his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
John was born on April 21, 1960 in Luverne, Minnesota, to John H. and Anna (Nyhuis) Tilstra. He graduated from Hills-Beaver Creek High School in 1978 before pursuing higher education at Mankato State University where he earned a...
Clare E. Hilt
Sep 8, 2025
Clare E. Hilt, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun where she resided.
Clare was born November 14, 1939, the daughter of Roman and Leona Schneider Pethan of Charlesburg, WI. On November 26, 1960 she married Greg Hilt of Pipe, WI.
Clare is survived by three children: Tim (Julie) Hilt of Waupun, Catherine Hilt...
Linda Rather
Aug 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda Rather
Linda Rather, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by dear friends.
Born on February 18, 1957, Linda was the daughter of Robert and Margene (Towne) Rather. A proud graduate of Waupun High School, Class of 1975, she went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, where...
Catherine Jansma
Aug 29, 2025
Catherine Jansma, 88, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 29, 2025 with family by her side.
Catherine was born December 5, 1936 in Fond du Lac County near Brandon, the daughter of Ko and Dorothy Respalje Homan. On December 11, 1953 she married Charley Jansma at Alto Christian Reformed Church. Following their marriage, the couple resided in...
Bret Grant
Aug 20, 2025
Bret Grant, age 66, of Waupun, WI, passed away peacefully August 20, 2025 surrounded by the people who loved him most.
Bret was born on August 28, 1958, the son of James Grant and Carol Nelson. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1977. Bret was a man defined by quiet strength, unwavering devotion, and a deep sense of purpose. His...
Tony Lee Smith
Aug 20, 2025
Tony Lee Smith, age 63, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
Tony was born July 14, 1962 in Neenah, the son of Harvey and Judy Vis Smith. Tony was a proud graduate of Waupun High School and dedicated 19 years of his professional life to Alliance Laundry where he made lasting contributions through his commitment...
Charlene Kamphuis
Aug 19, 2025
Charlene Kamphuis, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Ripon Hospital with her family by her side.
Charlene was born on August 22, 1947, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Loomans. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1965 and soon after married the love of her life, James “Jim” Kamphuis, on September 2, 1966, at Alto...
Gale Dahlke
Aug 16, 2025
Gale Alfred Dahlke, age 82, peacefully passed away August 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Gale will be sadly missed and mourned by his wife of 60 years Susan (Wedge) Dahlke. His four cherished children; Timothy Dahlke, Fawn (Tony) Senn, Eon (Stacy) Dahlke, Bambi (Cory) Buchholz. 8 Grandchildren; Amber (Joseph) Zaccone, Brooklyn (Tyler) Kovalaske, Cearrah (Chase) Harmsen, Delanie (Cameron) Sauer,...
Robert "Bobby" Lee Bentz
Aug 15, 2025
Waupun – Robert “Bobby” Lee Bentz, age 53, of Waupun, passed away on August 15, 2025.
Bobby was born on February 10, 1972, to Lee and Virginia “Ginny” Bentz. A lifelong resident of Waupun, he graduated from Waupun High School in 1990 and graduated with a degree in Police Science from Moraine Park Technical College in 1992.
Bobby dedicated 30 years of...
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