Obituaries
Hal Freriks
Mar 10, 2026
Hal Freriks, age 83 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Hal Freriks was born August 21, 1942, the son of Harvey and Kathleen (Lemmenes) Freriks. He attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1960. On May 9, 1964, he was united in marriage to Donna Flier and the couple resided in...
Dale Ferron
Mar 8, 2026
Dale Ferron, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Dale was born on September 6, 1947, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to James F. and Wanda (Czajka) Ferron. Dale was baptized into the Christian faith and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Beaver Dam.
Dale attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, De Sales Preparatory Seminary,...
Mark A. Wallace
Mar 7, 2026
Mark Andrew Wallace, age 64, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Mark was born on September 16, 1961, in Flint, Michigan, to Don and Margaret Wallace. He grew up in a lively, close‑knit family with his siblings—Matt, Jean, John, and Ann—forming bonds that shaped him throughout his life.
From an early age, Mark found joy in the outdoors. He loved hunting...
Ken TenPas
Mar 7, 2026
Ken TenPas, age 78, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Ken was born September 29, 1947 in Sheboygan, the son of George and Marie Ippel TenPas. A graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Ken demonstrated an early commitment to serving our country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the USS Wasp during the Vietnam War...
Hildred Florence Loomans
Mar 7, 2026
Hildred Florence Loomans, 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at the Beaver Dam Care Center.
Hildred was born on June 26, 1937, in the Waupun township, to Henry and Bernice (Sanders) Loomans. She attended Waupun High School and was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Waupun.
Hildred was an avid reader until her vision failed her. She also...
Katherine A. Steffen
Mar 3, 2026
Katherine Ann Steffen, 52 of Markesan, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Katherine was born on April 2, 1973, in Waupun, the daughter of Dean Lloyd and Sharon Amanda (Brotkowski) Sauerbrei. A loving and caring woman, she worked as a resident care worker in elder care, working at various nursing homes and taking pride in caring for residents....
Donna J. Block
Mar 2, 2026
Donna Jean Block, age 95 of Shawano, formerly of Richland Center, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at The Cottages in Shawano.
Donna was born on July 1, 1930 in Iowa, the daughter of Francis and Malinda (Schmidt) Sullivan. She lived for Sunday dinners, especially the Sullivan chicken dinners. Donna was united in marriage to Elbert Block on August 1,...
Elaine M. Huizenga
Mar 2, 2026
Elaine M. Huizenga, age 84 of Waupun, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Elaine was born on January 17, 1942, in Alto, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Sanders) Loomans. She attended Waupun Schools. On December 27, 1962, she married Dean Huizenga in Alto. Elaine and Dean lived in Randolph and moved to Waupun...
Kathy A. Lind
Mar 1, 2026
Kathy Lind, age 65, of Mt. Calvary passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Kathy was born on February 6, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Agnes Koester. She worked at Richelieu Foods and Vintage Auto Parts in Beaver Dam. Kathy lived in various areas throughout her life, including Beaver Dam...
Gwen M Schjoneman
Feb 27, 2026
Gwen M. Schjoneman, 62, Gold Canyon, Arizona, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Desert Banner Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.
Gwen was born February 12, 1964, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clinton and Nelda Schjoneman. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Gwen is survived by her sisters, Cindy...
Pamela J. Kratz
Feb 27, 2026
Pamela J. Kratz, age 61, died peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac under the tender care of SSM Hospice Hope.
Pam was born on Dec. 14, 1964 in Ripon the daughter of Kermit Lyal and Beverly Jean (Bielke) Hutzler. She attended parochial and public schools in Portage. While growing up, Pam loved to...
Loni Brzezinski
Feb 26, 2026
Loni K. Brzezinski, 73, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, February, 26, 2026.
Loni was born on January 1, 1953, the daughter of Bernard and Sylvia Cole Holloway. On April 4, 1970, Loni was united in marriage to Timothy Brzezinski. For the first couple years of their marriage Loni stayed home with the children, taking amazing care of them. As her...
Thomas A. Benish
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas Anthony Benish passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was 68.
Tom was born on August 17, 1957, in Madison to Dr. George and Caryl (Kennedy) Benish. He grew up in a loving household rooted in learning, service, and compassion, values that shaped his life. He graduated from Campion High School in May of 1975.
For...
Ethan Buwalda
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Ethan Lance Buwalda (45), lifelong resident of Waupun, went to join his Savior suddenly in the presence of those who loved him most.
Ethan was born on November 20, 1980, in Waupun, to Erwin and Evelyn (Johnson) Buwalda. He attended Waupun Christian School and Waupun High School, from which he graduated in 1999. Ethan began learning the...
Sheri Lynn Darnick
Feb 24, 2026
Sheri Lynn Darnick (Sullivan) of Waupun, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer.
Born on July 28, 1955 in Princeton, she was the beloved child of Ronald “Sully” and Barbara (Krueger) Sullivan. Sheri had a passion for knitting, crocheting and especially sewing. There wasn’t a pair of pants...
Dirk Heeringa
Feb 22, 2026
Dirk “Dick” Heeringa passed from this world on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Dick was born in the Netherlands in 1934. At age 13, he immigrated to the U.S. with his parents and siblings. They settled in the Sheboygan area and later near Waupun. In 1955, he enlisted in the Army. At one point he was...
Kevin Harmsen
Feb 19, 2026
Kevin Harmsen, age 59 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Kevin was born in Waupun on November 8, 1966, the son of Kenneth C. and Sharon (Soodsma) Harmsen. He was a 1985 graduate of Waupun High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1985–1988, cherishing the opportunity to...
Betty J. Nadolski
Feb 18, 2026
Betty Joyce (Scheradella) Nadolski passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 80, on her way to Ash Wednesday services. Though sudden, it is comforting that she was at church and with family and other God-sent helpers.
Betty was born on October 15, 1945 in Sheffield, Alabama, to John & Mamie (Smith) Scheradella. She moved as a child with...
Cole R. Wolff
Feb 18, 2026
Cole R. Wolff, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026, with family by his side at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.
Cole was born on July 15, 1998, in Beaver Dam, the son of Jamie and Teresa (Longfield) Wolff. He was a 2016 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and worked as a supervisor at Casey’s.
Known by many...
David Schwarze
Feb 16, 2026
David John Schwarze, age 90, of Beaver Dam, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.
David was born in the family home on the Horicon Marsh on November 22, 1935, the son of Herman and Alice (Paronto) Schwarze. He was a farmer for many years and owned and operated his own farm outside of...
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