Obituaries
Richard L. Kasprzak
Nov 1, 2026
Richard Leon Kasprzak, age 90, of Fox Lake, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Richard (Dick) was born on March 14, 1936, in Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of John Edward and Myrtle Mae (Elliott) Kasprzak. He graduated from Niles High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force shortly after graduation. Dick proudly served his country for 22...
Leonard J. Lipski Jr
Nov 1, 2026
Leonard J. Lipski, Jr., age 80 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Services for Leonard are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Richard A. Gourley
Oct 31, 2026
Richard A. Gourley, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.
Richard was born in Morristown, TN, on February 24, 1960, the son of Walter and Jean Gourley. He attended Vanderbilt University as a music major, with the intent to teach. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Linda Walker
Oct 30, 2026
Linda K. Walker, age 78, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Linda was born on July 26, 1948, the daughter of Blanche Borth. Linda attended Markesan High School. She found joy in sewing, canning, and cooking, and her playful sense of humor shone through her love for joking around.
Linda is survived by her husband, Jack Walker; her son, Jamie (Jesica)...
Susan K. Schroedl
Oct 28, 2026
Susan Kay Schroedl, age 76, of Lake Mills, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Sue was born January 21, 1950, in Waupun, the daughter of Harold and Virginia (Bastain) Vosekuil.
Some people leave behind memories, while others leave behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and a little bit of sass. Sue was the kind of woman who left behind all three.
She...
Marie M. Steinich
Oct 25, 2026
Marie M. Steinich, age 86, formerly of Friesland, died Monday, October 25, 2026 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.
Marie was born on April 23, 1940 in Columbus the daughter of Gustav Martin and Margaret Corinne (Anderson) Yuds. She attended Zion Lutheran grade school through 8th grade and Columbus High School. Following her high school years, Marie worked as a waitress...
Maynard Respalje
Oct 25, 2026
Maynard Respalje, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Maynard was born March 3, 1937, the son of Wilbert and Sylvia Deane Respalje. He attended Brandon School. Maynard held numerous jobs during his lifetime, including working for the Postal Department, Norris Funeral Home, and his dad's painting business.
Maynard is survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce Respalje; nieces, Jill Bendik and...
Bonnie J. Linck
Oct 22, 2026
Bonnie Jean Linck, a devoted family historian, lifelong learner, and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City October 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of knowledge, faith, and cherished memories.
Bonnie was born on April 20, 1947, at the Beaver Dam Lutheran Hospital to Leonard and Mary Jean Linck of...
Charles R. Rabehl
Oct 22, 2026
Charles R. "Chuck" Rabehl of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Chuck was born on June 12, 1961 in Beaver Dam, the son of Kenneth and Joanne (Borth) Rabehl. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1979. After graduation he joined the Hometown Glass and Improvement Team in Beaver Dam (formerly Janzcak Glass) and worked there...
Monica Lynn Bullen
Oct 21, 2026
Monica Lynn Bullen, age 54, passed away on October 21, 2026 after a battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
Monica was born January 3rd, 1972, the daughter of Marla R. and Robert W. Graham.
Monica grew up moving around a lot due to her father, Robert Graham being stationed at different places while serving in the military. Eventually when things calmed down,...
Kathleen L. Rydquist
Oct 21, 2026
Kathleen L. Rydquist (nee Schneider), age 83 formerly of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born on August 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois and was the daughter of Fred and Golda Schneider. She attended school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, graduating in 1961.
On July 21,1962 Kathy married her lifelong best friend, Harry...
John A. Koenig
Oct 20, 2026
John Anthony Koenig, 77, of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away at home on October 20, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Born August 19, 1949, in Sheboygan, WI, he was the third of eight children born to Roman and Theresa (Federer) Koenig.
John (aka Jack or Jackie) shared many stories of growing up on a farm with his seven siblings. He enjoyed spending...
Donald Frank
Oct 19, 2026
Donald (Don) Frank, age 90, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Don was a life-long resident of Fox Lake, WI. He was born to Oscar and Ella Frank on November 5, 1935 in the old governor’s mansion on the edge of town. The family later moved to a farm on Hwy 33, 2 miles...
Eugene "Gene" Meier
Oct 18, 2026
Eugene A. Meier left peacefully in his wife's arms on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 68 after a short illness.
Gene was born in Racine, the son of Donald and Patricia Meier. His first job at the age of 12 was a paper boy. After that he worked at Benjamin Sheridan for many years before moving to Gaton/Intermet...
John D. Staehling
Oct 16, 2026
John David Staehling, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026.
John was born January 24, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the son of Hellwig and Dorothy (Richardson) Staehling. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1961 and proudly served his country for five years in the Army National Guard, including active duty at Ft. Lewis, Washington, during the Berlin...
Audrey A. Zamzow
Oct 15, 2026
Audrey Ann Zamzow, 87, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Audrey was born on March 13, 1939 in Waupun. She was the first child of George and Ann Aalsma who farmed in the area. Audrey attended Waupun Christian School with classmates that became life-long friends. On June 22, 1963 Audrey married the love of her life, Robert (Bob)...
Ronald C. Sasada
Oct 15, 2026
Ronald C. Sasada, age 78 of Waupun, passed away at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Ronald was born on February 14, 1948 in Beaver Dam, the son of Carl and Esther (Aalpoel) Sasada. On December 1, 1979, he married his beloved wife Teresa Slate at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waupun. Ron worked as...
Kenneth W. Korth
Oct 14, 2026
Kenneth W. Korth, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Kenneth was born on September 29, 1940, the son of Theodore and Ethel (Moul) Korth. On July 25, 1959, he was united in marriage to his wife, Nancy Ellis at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Ken worked at Dairyland in Juneau in...
Lyle R. Bronkhorst
Oct 14, 2026
Lyle Robert Bronkhorst, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.
Lyle was born October 25, 1937, in Metomen at home with his twin brother, Larry. On February 5, 1957, Lyle married Helen Buwalda in Brandon. They raised three children and spent most of their married lives in Waupun.
Lyle worked at Silgan for...
Steven M. Bahr
Oct 12, 2026
Steven Miles Bahr, 81, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, in Madison while at a rehabilitation facility.
Steven was born November 16, 1944, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Marianne Bahr. Steven's father passed away when he was very young, and he knew Leroy Bahr as his father. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in North Fond du...
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