Obituaries
Jerome "Jerry" Loop
Jul 6, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Loop, age 86, 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 the Fond du Lac area, where Jerry became a proud Class of 1957 graduate of Waupun High School.
In 1962, while...
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...
Richard L. Klomsten
Jul 3, 2025
Richard Lee Klomsten, age 88, of Fox Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
Born on April 11, 1937, to the late Clarence and Sylvia (Berge) Klomsten, Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and public servant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen (Rennhack) Klomsten, whom he married on September...
Richard Van Buren
Jul 2, 2025
Richard “Rich” Van Buren, age 55, of Waupun, passed away on July 2, 2025 due to complications during surgery with his family by his side.
Rich was born August 15, 1969, the son of Wilbur and Elayne (Vossekuil) Van Buren. Rich’s early years were rooted in his education at Waupun High School, from which he graduated in 1987. Following high school,...
Sharon M. Conlon
Jul 1, 2025
Sharon M. Conlon, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Visitation for Sharon will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 215 Gould St., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service starting at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Chris Davis officiating....
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...
David L Hatton
Jun 30, 2025
David L. Hatton "Mr. Lightning", age 72, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Beaver Dam, WI.
Visitation for Dave will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Saturday,...
Gordon Burton
Jun 26, 2025
F. Gordon Burton, age 99 of Beaver Dam, WI passed onto eternal life on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
A memorial gathering for Gordon will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment...
Curtis A. Pape
Jun 26, 2025
Curtis "Curt" Allan Pape, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away in his sleep at home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
A memorial gathering for Curt will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at...
Janet M. Richardson
Jun 25, 2025
Janet Marie Richardson (née Biersach), age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
A memorial gathering for Jan will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
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Steve Harmsen
Jun 24, 2025
Steve Harmsen, 65, of King George, Virginia, passed away on June 24, 2025.
Born on April 8, 1960, in Waupun, Wisconsin, Steve was the son of Edwin and Elaine Harmsen. He was baptized and confirmed at Pella Lutheran Church. He played little league baseball and developed a lifelong love of learning and teamwork.
At Waupun High School, Steve was known for his...
Peggy Jo Strommen
Jun 24, 2025
Peggy Jo Strommen, age 73 of Burnett, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Peggy was born on December 4, 1951, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Sylvester and Margaret (Teeselink) Erdman. On June 28, 1969, she was united in marriage to Mark Strommen in Waukesha. Peggy worked at Shopko for 25 years before...
Wallace F. Christian
Jun 23, 2025
Wallace "Wally" F. Christian, age 87, of Waupun, died Monday, June 23, 2025 at Christian Home Care and Rehab Center in Waupun, WI.
Services will be held at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Salem-Lowell Campus, 105 Juneau St., Lowell, on Thursday, July 17, 2025 with a memorial gathering from 9:30 am to 11:30 am followed by...
James L. Wild
Jun 18, 2025
James "Jim" Lawrence Wild, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1964 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Gilbert and Marjorie Wild.
A memorial gathering for Jim will take place on Sunday, July 27 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 p.m....
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...
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