Obituaries
Jeffrey Ruenger
Sep 5, 2026
Jeffrey Ruenger, age 55 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 5th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.Jeff was born on September 11, 1970, to Richard and Jill (Braatz) Ruenger.
He graduated from Waupun High School in 1988. Jeff earned an Associate in Arts Degree in Sales and Marketing from Madison Business College before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. There he earned...
Ronald Giannoni
Oct 4, 2026
Ronald Giannoni age 90, of Waupun, passed away on October 4, 2026.
Ronald Giannoni was born November 21, 1935 in Chicago, IL, the son of Erwin and Olga Galassini Giannoni. Upon graduating from high school, Ron furthered his education, receiving a BA degree from St. Mary's College in Winona, MN in 1957. In 1959, he received his Master's Degree in Sociology...
Scott "Chippy" Chipman
Oct 3, 2026
Scott Michael Chipman, affectionately known as “Chippy,” age 62, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, stepped into eternal glory with Jesus around 6:00 AM Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. With his loving wife by his side, she held him while he breathed his last. Family members were present at UW Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, well into the hours leading up to Scott’s passing; offering...
Gerrit "Jim" Levey
Oct 2, 2026
Gerrit “Jim” Levey, age 80, of Waupun, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Jim was born December 6, 1945 in Beaver Dam, the son of Garrit and Elsie (Buwalda) Levey. Jim was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1963. He served with the Army National Guard for six years following high school, serving in the 32nd Red Arrow Division...
Mary J. Schulz
Oct 1, 2026
Mary Jean Schulz, age 85, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Mary was happiest when she was surrounded by the people she loved. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the center of her world, and...
Richard J. Roets
Sep 29, 2026
Richard “Rick” John Roets, age 65, of Waupun, passed away on September 29, 2026.
Rick was born on April 21, 1961, in Waupun, the son of Donald and Gertrude (Feucht) Roets. He began working at Gysbers Grocery Store when he was 15 years old and continued working there after graduating from Waupun High School in 1979.
On April 23, 1983, Rick was...
Linda Carol Thurk
Sep 27, 2026
Linda Carol Thurk, age 78, of Waupun, passed away at home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, comforted by the love of her family.
Linda was born on February 6, 1948, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Richard Freeman and Estella Lorainne (Beahm) Brown. She attended Waupun High School and throughout her life worked at several local businesses, including the shoe factory...
Ronald K. Neuendorf, Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
Ronald K. Neuendorf, Sr., age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Ron was born in Beaver Dam on July 22, 1942, the son of Ralph and Bernice (Moldenhauer) Neuendorf. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Ron was united in marriage to Joyce Hinkfuss on June 14, 1969 at First Ev. Lutheran...
Thomas Frank Mikolaitis
Sep 26, 2026
Thomas Mikolaitis, age 82 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Barrett House in Markesan.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Wallman; and further survived by other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Matthew and Stephanie (Rejc) Mikolaitis; and other relatives.
Following Thomas's wishes, no services will be held.
Faye E. Schouten
Sep 22, 2026
Faye Ellen Schouten, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Faye was born on July 24, 1960, in Waupun, the daughter of Gerald and Annice (Beek) Schouten. Faye was a 1982 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a bachelor’s degree. She then began a career in law enforcement, which she stayed in for 33 years. Faye retired...
Michael Gartland
Sep 22, 2026
Michael "Mike" Glen Gartland, age 83, passed away on September 22, 2026 at Charleston House in Beaver Dam.
Mike was born July 24, 1943 to Glen and Anne(Schegetz)Gartland. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic school and Church and later graduated from Beaver Dam High School. After high school, Mike started a career as a tool and die maker. First, at Monarch Range,...
Joyce M. Ten Pass
Sep 22, 2026
Joyce M. Ten Pass, age 95 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on September 22, 2026.
Joyce was born July 8, 1931, in Waupun, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Vant Hoff) Westhuis. She married Gordon J. Ten Pass on April 3, 1950, in Waupun.
Joyce worked alongside her husband as they developed a state-of-the-art milking parlor system with a large...
Barbara Szopinski
Sep 19, 2026
Barbara “Barb” Alice Szopinski, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at home, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Barb was born on October 30, 1945, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Gerald and Rose (Carolan) Strysick. After the passing of her mother, Rose, Shirley became her mom and played an important role in her life....
Elizabeth Bedker
Sep 16, 2026
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Bedker, age 47 of Marinette, formerly of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Beth was born on September 22, 1978, the daughter of Mark Glendon and Ellen Jean (Gray) Redeker. She attended Waupun School District before going on to receive her CNA license and working at several different places throughout the years. Beth...
Annette R. Moore
Sep 15, 2026
Annette Ruth Moore, 88, formerly of Waupun, passed away September 15, 2026.
Annette was born January 19, 1938, in Stetsonville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry John and Anna Joanna (Feustel) Amacher.
Annette is survived by her five children, Jon (Laurie) Moore , Dr. Paul (Susan) Moore, Len (Shelly) Moore, Melissa (Moore) Flint, and Chad Moore; 10 grandchildren, Ashley (Brian) Diecks, Nick (Brittany)...
Lester J Shruck
Sep 10, 2026
Lester "Les" J. Shruck, age 85, of Markesan, passed away September 10, 2026.
Lester was born October 5, 1940, the son of Chester and Josephine (Gustke) Shruck of Wautoma. On August 12, 1961, Les married the love of his life, Judeen Lehr at the Fairburn Lutheran church in Berlin, and had just celebrated their 65th anniversary. Lester spent 35+ years in...
Irvin Woodruff
Sep 8, 2026
Irvin "Woody" Charles Woodruff, age 88, passed away September 8, 2026.
Irvin was born December 3, 1937, in Baraboo, WI, the son of Jay and Edna (Johnson) Woodruff. Irvin served his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He grew up in Baraboo, and his parents moved to Ladysmith. He met his wife, Linda, in Beloit. They were married on September...
Eric D. Grams
Sep 8, 2026
Eric Douglas Grams, age 39, went to heaven to be with “my Je-Just” on September 8, 2026.
Eric was born on April 25, 1987, the son of Doug and Jody Grams. He always had a smile on his face, no matter how difficult the battle was. Eric had a smile of peace at the end, knowing he was with God. Eric...
Marjorie Schrader
Sep 7, 2026
Marjorie Ann Schrader, 88, of Fond du Lac, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026.
Marjorie was born July 1, 1938, in Waupun, the daughter of Albert and Kathleen Galland Tank. She attended Waupun High School, graduating in 1957. On February 7, 1959, she married Richard Schrader in Waupun. Following their marriage, they resided in Waupun until 2017, at which time they...
Arlene M. Van Buren
Sep 4, 2026
Arlene Marie Van Buren, 79, of Montello, passed away September 4, 2026.
Arlene was born December 15, 1946, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Leslie James and Jeanette Arlene (Coon) Fairbanks.
Arlene was united in marriage to Clarence Van Buren on October 22, 1966, at First Reformed Church in Waupun. She worked at the Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam but...
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