Obituaries

Dianne Levin

Dianne Levin

Feb 10, 2026

Dianne Levin, age 61 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at her home.

Dianne was born in Milwaukee on April 6th, 1964 the daughter of Edward and Delores (Hajec) Wentland. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1982 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she earned her degree in pharmacy in 1989.

On November 3,...

Joyce M. Rabata

Joyce M. Rabata

Feb 8, 2026

Joyce Marie Rabata, 86, Passed away at Marshfield Medical Center Beaver Dam on Sunday, February 8th.

Joyce was born on March 6th, 1939 in Sparta Wi. to Lawrence and Louise (Laufenberg) Nevin. She was raised in Ontario Wisconsin, attended St. Mary’s Grade School, Norwalk and graduated from Ontario High School. Prior to settling on the homestead on Opera Road, her family...

Delbert E. Yaroch

Delbert E. Yaroch

Feb 8, 2026

Delbert "Del" E. Yaroch, age 79 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Del was born on February 5, 1947, in Beaver Dam, the son of Elroy and Della (Leistiko) Yaroch. He grew up in Doylestown and was a 1965 graduate of Rio High School, where he participated in FFA and enjoyed...

David Dewitz

David Dewitz

Feb 6, 2026

David Dewitz, age 60,  passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 6, 2026.

David was born on November 26, 1965, in Waupun, the son of Earl and Virginia (Nitschke) Dewitz. He graduated from Oakfield High School in 1983. Following graduation, David joined the United States Navy, proudly serving his country for four years in San Diego. After returning to Oakfield,...

James F. Scafe

James F. Scafe

Feb 5, 2026

James “Jim” Forrest Scafe, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, at his home.

Jim was born on January 18, 1939, in Sparta, WI, the son of Clayton and Bernice (Johnson) Scafe. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and dedicated many years of his life working in law enforcement. In his free...

Marjorie M Harper

Marjorie M Harper

Feb 4, 2026

Marjorie M. Harper, age 89 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Marjorie was born in Waupun on January 22, 1937, the daughter of William and Edna (Bruesch) Gerretson. She was a 1955 graduate of Waupun High School. On September 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to her husband, Donald Harper. She worked as...

Phyllis Beske

Phyllis Beske

Feb 3, 2026

Phyllis Beske, 99 of Waupun passed away peacefully and entered her heavenly home on February 3, 2026.

Phyllis was born on August 10, 1926 in Nashwauk, MN the daughter of Archibald and Marie Olson. Phyllis grew up in northern Wisconsin and later moved to Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School. After graduating from Waupun High School, Phyllis embarked on a...

Wesley Williams

Wesley Williams

Feb 3, 2026

Wesley “Wes” Charles Williams, age 77, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Randolph Health Services with family by his side.

Wes was born on Nov. 4, 1948 in Beaver Dam the son of Thomas Hughes and Dorothy Marion (Baker) Williams. He grew up in Cambria, attending Cambria Elementary School and was a 1966 graduate of Cambria High School. Wes...

James Kuik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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