Obituaries
Jeffrey Rens
Jul 14, 2025
Jeffrey Rens, age 54, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home.
Jeff was born July 29, 1970 in Waupun, the son of Victor and Patricia Johnson Rens. He attended Waupun High School, graduating in 1988. Jeff was very active in football and wrestling. His love for wrestling included coaching for various ages of students. On...
Heidi Gayler
Jul 7, 2025
Heidi Gayler, age 43, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Heidi was born on May 14, 1982, the daughter of Randy and Kristin (Sixt) Block. She was a shining light in the lives of many, known for her outgoing personality and the joy she brought to those around her. Heidi graduated...
Jerome Loop
Jul 6, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Loop, age 86, of rural Brandon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully – with family by his side – on Sunday, July 6th, 2025.
Jerry was born on February 11, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Claude and Marian. The family later moved to Western Fond du Lac County, where Jerry became a proud Class of 1957 graduate of Waupun...
Claraine Buteyn
Jul 6, 2025
Claraine Buteyn, 87, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Waupun, passed on to be with her Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Charleston House in Beaver Dam.
Claraine Buteyn was born June 4, 1938 in Columbia County, the daughter of John and Clara Hoffman Posthuma. Claraine attended East Friesland Christian School and then Randolph High School. On March 9, 1959...
Eugene Mich
Jul 5, 2025
Eugene Mich, age 98, formerly of Randolph, went to his heavenly home on July 5, 2025.
Eugene was born December 9, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of Joseph and Anna Galler Mich. Eugene graduated from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during WWII. On May 1, 1948 he married...
William Schmidt
Jul 5, 2025
William “Bill” J. Schmidt, 82, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. On July 5, 2025 God needed a Farmer, so he called Bill to his heavenly home. Bill was born on December 20, 1942, to Lester and Marjory (Lidtke) Schmidt. He was a 1961 graduate of Fox Lake High School. He was raised in...
Dolores Good
Jul 5, 2025
Dolores Good (nee Pups), age 94, passed away July 5, 2025 at Ripon Senior Living.
Dolores was born December 15, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. Dolores married Louis Good.
Dolores leaves behind a son, David (Michelle) Good of Waupun; two grandchildren, Troy Good and Destiny Kappus; and other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; and two...
Shirley Roeder
Jul 3, 2025
Shirley Roeder, just shy of her 90th birthday, rejoiced and went to her heavenly home on July 3, 2025, with family by her side.
Shirley was born July 8, 1935 in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Edward and Marie Duescher Schroeder. Shirley attended Oshkosh Schools, graduating from Oshkosh High School. On July 14, 1956 she married Gordon Roeder in Oshkosh. The...
Debra Lynn Decker
Jun 30, 2025
Debra Decker, 68, of Montello, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 30th, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.
Debra was born on July 30th, 1956 to Frank and Roberta Decker in Hinsdale, Illinois where she was raised. She graduated from Hinsdale South, Class of 1974. She later moved to Wisconsin, where she began her...
Philip Leader
Jun 17, 2025
Philip Leader, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon.
Private funeral services are being held.
Jacob Carl Bresser
Jun 12, 2025
Jacob Carl Bresser, fondly known as Jake, was born on November 7, 1995, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He departed from us far too soon on June 12, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him.
Jake's life was defined by hard work, determination, and love. He garnered accolades and respect in...
Jeffrey Medema
Jun 12, 2025
Jeff Medema, age 63, of Alto, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 12, 2025 after a heart attack.
Jeff was born on February 10, 1962, in Plymouth, WI, the son of Clayton "Clutch" and Carol Ruesink Medema. A graduate of Waupun High School, He married Mary Wierenga, June 27, 1981. Jeff began his professional journey in 1980 as a...
James DeWayne Smith
Jun 9, 2025
James DeWayne Smith, known affectionately as “JD,” “Red,” or “Smitty” by those who knew him best, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Waupun, Wisconsin, at the age of 78.
Born on December 30, 1946, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, Jim grew up with a love for sports and the outdoors. He was a graduate of UW Oshkosh, where he earned a...
Valerie Pargeter
Jun 3, 2025
Valerie Pargeter, age 83, a native resident of England and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and beautiful soul who was kind to everyone, peacefully passed away at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac on June 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Valerie was born on February 14, 1942, in Tipton, England, the daughter of the late Edward...
Marcia Jansma
Jun 1, 2025
Marcia Lee Jansma, of Waupun, WI, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun at the age of 83. Her family rejoices that she is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was born to Simon D. and Martha L. (Hoogerhyde) Hovinga in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 24, 1942. From the time Marcia...
Gladys Jansma
May 29, 2025
Gladys Jansma, age 90, of Waupun; loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Gladys was born December 11, 1934, the daughter of Herman and Jennie Vande Streek Hopp. On March 6, 1953 she married Louis Jansma. Gladys was a pillar of her community and an active member of...
Pamela Beekman
May 28, 2025
Pamela Beekman, age 57, passed away on May 28, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Pamela was born on January 27, 1968 the daughter of Carl Bronstad and Phyllis Bronstad (Uelmen). A proud graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1986, Pamela entered the workforce and quickly established herself as a very determined and hard worker. She contributed...
Sharon R Groy
May 28, 2025
Sharon R. Groy, age 78, peacefully departed this world on May 28, 2025 at her home.
Sharon was born March 14, 1947, the daughter of Lawrence and Josephine (Van Buren) Westhuis. After graduating from Brandon High School in 1965, Sharon embarked on a journey that would lead her to marry James Groy. They were married May 29, 1971 and together they...
Leanne Johnson
May 19, 2025
Leanne Johnson, age 69, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025.
Leanne was born November 9, 1955, the daughter of John and Jeanette Winkel Fisher. Leanne graduated from CWC in Waupun. Following high school she worked at McGregor and met Frederick Johnson on May 2, 1981. They resided in Waupun all their married lives. Leanne and Fred were self-employed...
Keith Westhuis
May 14, 2025
Keith Westhuis, age 72, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Per the families request no services will be held.
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