Obituaries
James H. Champine
Jan 18, 2026
James “Jim” Herbert Champine, age 90 of Beaver Dam, passed away with family by his side at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Jim was born on July 19, 1935, in Wausau, WI to Herbert and Celestine (Arnette) Champine. He joined older sister, Nancy, in the family home. He was just a young boy when his dad died and he...
James Kuik
Feb 3, 2026
James (Jim) Junior Kuik, 88, passed away Feb 3, 2026, at Waupun Christian Homestead Home in Waupun.
Jim was born July 7, 1937 in Waupun, the son of John and La Vern (Willemsen) Kuik. Jim went to school in Waupun. On June 12, 1959 he married Phyllis Kok at Alto Reformed Church. Following their marriage, the couple resided in Waupun until...
Marlene Rens
Feb 1, 2026
Marlene Rose Rens (Suda), age 90 of Waupun, Wisconsin passed away early Sunday morning February 1st, 2026 at her nursing home in Randolph, WI.
Marlene was born on July 30, 1935 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Bob and Eleanor (Runke) Suda. She spent her early life in the Oshkosh area and married Fred Rens of Waupun on May 26, 1962. She...
Alice Oestreicher
Jan 30, 2026
Alice Oestreicher, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully and gracefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Charleston House in Beaver Dam.
Alice was born on June 10, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Doris (Kutzke) Fiegel. Alice was united in marriage to James Oestreicher on September 19, 1964 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in...
Alan D. Posthuma
Jan 30, 2026
Alan D. Posthuma, age 72, of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 30, 2026.
Alan was born on December 23, 1953, the son of Jacob and Betty A. (All) Posthuma. He spent his life making a significant impact on those around him, exemplifying the qualities of a beloved father, husband, fiancé, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was united...
Virginia S. Hodgson
Jan 25, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Hodgson, age 90 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Ginny was born on December 29, 1935, in Markesan, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Hazel (Cotterill) Schelter. On April 22, 1963, she was united in marriage to Clyde Hodgson in Illinois.
For more than 35 years, Ginny proudly served as a crossing guard for the City of...
Marie J. Fellows
Jan 24, 2026
Marie Janeen Fellows (Hacker), age 61, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on January 24 2026, at the Beaver Dam Health Care Facility.
She was born on May 1, 1964, to Richard and Viola Hacker at St. Mary's in Madison. She had three older brothers, Gary Weber, Ron Weber, and Rick Hacker.
Marie was a graduate of Madison East High School and spent...
Ken Kastein
Jan 24, 2026
Kenneth H. Kastein Jr., age 83, of Neshkoro, WI, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by family.
Ken was born on August 23, 1942, to Kenneth Sr. and Cynthia (Vande Streek) Kastein. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1960 and went on to attend Madison Business College. It...
Linda C. Lane
Jan 22, 2026
Linda Claire Lane (Schultz) born February 11, 1950 in Fort Worth, Tx to Reinhold and Delores Schultz, went to be with the Lord January 22, 2026.
In her years on Earth, she loved her family with all her heart. She was a gracious woman. She had hard times, struggle, love, and great times. She was a strong person who fought for...
James R. Frisch II
Jan 21, 2026
James R. Frisch II, age 57, from Birchwood, WI, passed away January 21, 2026.
James was born in Madison, where he lived most of his life. He was a bright and creative person with a passion for electronics and building anything that had to do with it. Survivors include his mother, Vickie Frisch; sister ,Kim (Brian) Toone; brother, Jason Frisch; and...
Elna M. Krueger
Jan 21, 2026
Elna M. Krueger passed away on January 21, 2026, in Madison.
She was born on June 4, 1935, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to James (Jens) and Anna (nee Larsen) Matthesen. She grew up in Butte County, four miles south of Nisland. She was baptized in the Congregational Church and confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. After high school, she was...
Daryll Amberg
Jan 19, 2026
Daryll Amberg, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Daryll was born on August 18, 1940, the son of Lawrence and Berget (Benson) Amberg. He graduated from Elroy High School and later married his high school sweetheart, Carla Greene, on June 11, 1960, in Elroy, Wisconsin. The couple shared 65 years...
Linda A. Swanke
Jan 18, 2026
Linda A. Swanke, age 67, of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Linda was born on May 8, 1958, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Charles and Dona (Wenzel) Eury. She graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1977. Growing up, Linda and her family spent much of their time on the...
Pauline A. Franke
Jan 18, 2026
Pauline A. Franke, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Pauline was born in Eldorado, WI on November 23, 1933, the daughter of Lester and Marie Dins. She retired from Weyenberg Shoe Factory and was known for always walking and riding her bike, never driving. She was...
Carol M. Hicks
Jan 17, 2026
Carol Marie Hawley Hicks, 88, died peacefully in her sleep at home in Beaver Dam, WI, on January 17, 2026.
On November 10, 1937, Carol was born to Hazel Rachel Hartmann Hawley and Forrest Marvin Hawley in Madison, WI. Carol was the youngest of three sisters. She grew up in Madison and graduated from West High School in 1955. Carol worked...
Kevin O. Miller
Jan 15, 2026
Kevin Oscar Miller left this world unexpectedly on January 15, 2026.
He was born in General Hospital in Madison, and lived and attended school in Randolph. He pursued various careers and touched the lives of so many people over his 52 years of life.
Kevin loved experiencing new things. He loved taking his daughter to the Renaissance faire and was active on...
Gerald H. Hummelmeier
Jan 15, 2026
Gerald Harold Hummelmeier, age 82, of Beaver Dam, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.
Gerald was born June 29, 1943, the son of Carl and Clara (Spreeberg) Hummelmeier. On May 25, 1963, he married the love of his life, Betty J. Pritchard. Together they had two children: Craig and Todd. Gerald worked for the...
Duane Van Denburgh
Jan 12, 2026
Duane Allen Van Denburgh, 59, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI after an illness. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Duane was born at Lutheran Hospital in Beaver Dam, WI on October 12, 1966, the son of Robert and Charlotte (nee: Beske) Van Denburgh....
Phyllis M. TeBeest
Jan 12, 2026
Phyllis Mae (Heideman) TeBeest, age 97, of Waupun, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Liberty Village Assisted Living in Tomah, Wisconsin, going on to be with her heavenly family.
Phyllis was born on May 6, 1928, in Waupun, Wisconsin, to Herman and Cora (Garrison) Heideman. She was one of three children. Phyllis attended Waupun High School and...
Christopher J. Cupery
Jan 12, 2026
Our Blessed Lord and Savior welcomed with open arms Christopher J. Cupery, 38, who passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on January 12, 2026. Christopher, fondly referred to as CJ, was born to Don and Jackie Cupery on December 12, 1987 in Beaver Dam, WI and lived his entire life in the Village of Randolph, WI....
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