Obituaries
Laurel D. Lunde
Apr 5, 2026
Laurel "Laurie" Dawn Lunde, age 67 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Laurie lived her life in service to others as a devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and caregiver. Family was everything to her and the way she loved defined who she was.
Laurie was born in Beaver Dam, WI on June 16th, 1958, to Ethel and Eugene...
Jared R. Erickson
Apr 27, 2026
Jared Robert Erickson, born September 30, 1966, to Leona and Burnell Erickson, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2026.
He is survived by his daughter Bree (Nick), and granddaughter Harlow Swenson, significant other, his “Tammers” Tammy Borde, and special grandbuddies Tommy and Brentley. As well as siblings Joyce (Bill) Monteufel, John Erickson, Jay (Kay) Erickson, Janette (Bob) Sullivan,...
Joseph R. Roth
Apr 27, 2026
Joseph R. Roth, age 56 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Joe was born on November 19, 1969, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of John and Patricia (Sakowski) Roth. He attended the Beaver Dam School District and finished school at Franklin High School, before returning to Beaver Dam. He worked at Hardee’s, where he met his future...
Norman R. Kenning
Apr 25, 2026
Norman R. “Bud” Kenning, age 98 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.
Bud was born on February 10, 1928, in Beaver Dam, the son of Ralph and Elnora (Daye) Kenning. On October 20, 1951, he was united in marriage to Helen Rohde. Together, they celebrated 71 years of marriage....
Timothy Lynn Kamphuis
Apr 23, 2026
Timothy Lynn Kamphuis, age 46, was born on July 13, 1979, to Glen and Darlene Kamphuis and passed away on April 23, 2026, when he reunited with the love of his life, Nicole Deaver. Tim lived life boldly and to the fullest—he loved big, laughed big, and left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He brought...
Helen Bronkhorst
Apr 23, 2026
Helen Bronkhorst, age 85, of Waupun. passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Helen was born January 11, 1941 in Waupun, the daughter of Andrew and Lila Hopp Buwalda. Helen married Lyle Bronkhorst on February 5, 1957, in Brandon. Together, they raised three children and spent most of their married lives in Waupun. Helen assisted her husband with the fox farm and...
Steven P. Tetzlaff
Apr 20, 2026
Steven P. Tetzlaff, age 74, of Fox Lake, WI passed away on April 20, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved most in life.
He was born on July 5, 1951, to Earl Tetzlaff and Margaret (Runnoe) Prochaska. Steve was a proud Marine, (1972-1974 Vietnam Conflict), a dedicated Correctional Sargeant at the Walls in Waupun and Fox Lake Correctional Institute, a...
Robert Hatfield
Apr 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Harold Hatfield, age 86, passed away on April 14, 2026.
Bob was born in Richland Center, WI on February 16, 1940, to the late Harold and Mary Hatfield. Bob was happily married for 54 years to Jean Ann Hatfield, the mother of his five children. Bob was a proud Chrysler Motors employee and UAW Representative. He worked hard throughout...
Michael T. Smith
Apr 13, 2026
Michael Thomas Smith passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 after bravely fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Michael was born April 6, 1955, the son of Robert and Deborah (Mahoney) Smith. On December 27, 1998 he married Therese Petty Sheldrake. Michael was athletic and adventurous in his youth. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring...
Debra M. Siewert
Apr 12, 2026
Debra Marie Siewert, age 59 of Randolph, WI was called home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She spent 39 years as a steadfast partner to her husband, Daniel, on their family farm. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Debra was born on March 12, 1967 in Randolph, the daughter of David...
Robin J. Copeland
Apr 11, 2026
Robin Jeanine Copeland, age 69 of Fox Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Robin was born on October 22, 1957, the daughter of Otto and Dorothy (Pollock) Tracy. She was united in marriage to her husband, Dennis Copeland. A caring and loving woman, Robin enjoyed spending time with her family and doing her best to give...
Arthur Heintz Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Arthur “Johnny” Heintz Jr., age 62, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Abbotsford.
Johnny was born in Merrill on June 4, 1963, the son of Donna (Hollnagel) and Arthur Heintz Sr. He grew up in Fall River and was considered a bit of a rebel in childhood. A car accident in his younger years changed his life, though he...
Janet Rupnow
Apr 9, 2026
Our dear mother Janet Rupnow sadly passed away on April 9th, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in Reeseville, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and...
Theodore E. Weber
Apr 8, 2026
Theodore “Ted” E. Weber, age 93 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Bay Harbor in Beaver Dam.
Ted was born on March 24, 1933, in Beaver Dam, to John and Agnes (Thiede) Weber. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. On June 30, 1956, he was united in marriage to his...
Thomas E. Faber
Mar 31, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Edwin Faber, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Tom was born on January 23, 1940, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Dr. John E. and Bernice (Frey) Faber. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. In October of 1967, he was united in marriage...
Cheryl R. Grams
Mar 28, 2026
Cheryl Rose Grams, age 71 of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Cheryl was born on March 22, 1955, in Waupun, the daughter of Wendell James and Delores (Schulz) Grams. A hard worker, Cheryl worked as a line worker in the manufacturing industry for many years. She lived in Milwaukee, Appleton, and Neenah area before moving back to Markesan....
Joyce M. Brown
Mar 27, 2026
Joyce M. Brown, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Joyce was born on September 23, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jasper and Audrey (Dent) McKethen. She attended Topeka schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. On December 15, 1957, Joyce was united in marriage to her husband, William C. Brown,...
Doug Moede
Mar 25, 2026
Doug Moede, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Doug was born on June 1, 1967, to Orris and Nancy (Runge) Moede. He graduated from Waupun High School. Doug held several jobs throughout his life, including farming and milking cows, electric wiring, production line work, and most recently, driving forklift.
Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and...
Dennis J. Hale
Mar 23, 2026
Dennis J. Hale, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Dennis was born on August 12, 1958, in Elkhorn, the son of Frank and Donna (Blomgren) Hale. He was a 1976 graduate of Elkhorn High School and was united in marriage to Mary Hinshaw in Kansas City in November of 1980. They shared many years before parting ways in...
Richard A. Robertson
Mar 22, 2026
Richard “Doc” Alan Robertson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at UW Hospital in Madison.
Richard was born on July 8, 1946, in Madison, the son of Olive P. and Lois C. (Brimmer) Robertson. He grew up in Fish Creek, Wisconsin and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On September 17, 2017, he was united...
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