Obituaries
Lola Mertens
Jan 1, 2019
Lola Mertens, 85, of Brandon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2019 at Pleasant Park Place in Ripon.Lola was born April 30, 1933, the only child of Esther and Harlen Nest. Lola belonged to Emanuel Lutheran Church in Brandon all her life. She sang in the choir for 50+ years and was the organist for 40+ years....
James "Jim" Donald Emmer
Dec 29, 2018
Cambria: James D. Emmer, age 54 of Hartford, WI was born to eternal life on Saturday, December 29, 2018. A Mass for Christian Burial will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Fox Lake with Father John Radetski officiating. Relatives and friends may call on the family on Friday at...
Roland H. Wuesthoff Sr.
Dec 29, 2018
Roland "Pete" H. Wuesthoff Sr., age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
A memorial gathering for Roland will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:30 p.m. until the...
Ruth Schlichting
Dec 26, 2018
Ruth Viola Schlichting, age 98 of Beaver Dam, was called to our Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
Funeral services for Ruth Viola Schlichting will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd. in Beaver Dam. Friends and family may pay their respects from 9:30 am until the...
Georgianna "Jeanne" A. Herrmann
Dec 23, 2018
Georgianna “Jeanne” A. Herrmann, 93, of Waupun, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 23, 2018.Jeanne was born June 2, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Lucy Tamminga Aalsma. Jeanne graduated from Waupun High School. On June 18, 1949 she married Edwin Herrmann in Milwaukee. The couple resided in the Milwaukee, Mequon, and Brown Deer areas where Jeanne...
Clara Smit
Dec 21, 2018
Clara Smit, 89, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home Friday, December 21, 2018 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.Clara was born September 7, 1929 in Winnebago County, the daughter of Frank and Emma Zarbrook Kresel. On September 22, 1950 she married John Smit Jr. at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Waupun area...
James M. Arvanites
Dec 21, 2018
James "Jim" M. Arvanites, age 60 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Jim was born on June 24, 1958 in Cook County, IL, the son of Nancy L. (Young) and James B. Arvanites. He was united in marriage to Mary Selby on February 2, 2007 in Marinette. Jim worked as...
Kendra Archbold
Dec 20, 2018
Kendra Archbold, age 62 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Kendra was born on August 28, 1956 in Michigan, the daughter of Roger and Shirley (Wortley) Archbold. She worked for Kohl's department store in Beaver Dam. A world traveler, Kendra enjoyed wherever her travels took her around the globe, but...
Dominic J. Abitante
Dec 18, 2018
Dominic J. Abitante, age 39 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m.
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Pamela Bruins
Dec 17, 2018
Pamela Bruins, 61, of Waupun, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac following a short battle with ALS.Pam was born May 23, 1957 in Waupun, the daughter of Germaine and Carol VantHoff Navis. Pam attended Christian Grade School in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1975. Pam furthered her education...
John Thomas Jastrom
Dec 17, 2018
John Thomas Jastrom, age 89 of Mayville, passed away on December 17, 2018 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.
John was born on August 7, 1929, the son of John and Rose Jastrom. He proudly served his country as a cook in the U.S. Army and later worked for Outboard Marine – Johnson Motors...
Roy Van Houten
Dec 16, 2018
Roy Van Houten, age 89 of Waupun, passed away on December 16, 2018 and Clearview Long Term Care & Rehab in Juneau.
Roy was born on December 19, 1928 to Jacob and Anna (Bouwkamp) Van Houten in Alto.
Roy is survived by his oldest daughter, Angela Friesen of Rural Hall, NC, her four children and...
Arlene Auchtung
Dec 14, 2018
Arlene Auchtung, age 79 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018.
She is survived by her children and spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her cat Mr. Fluffy.
There will be a private service at a later date.
She enjoyed camping, flower gardening, and collecting Christmas houses.
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Betty J. Elliott
Dec 14, 2018
Betty J. Elliott, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away on December 14, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Dennis) Lichtenberg of Hustisford; grandchildren, Rebecca (Don) Rennhack of Beaver Dam, Rachel (Chris) Dryden of Georgia, Amanda (Dan) Hendrickson of Cambria, and Kimberly (Jeremy) Zimmerman of Juneau; great-grandchildren, Ethin, Ash,...
Duane A. Lange
Dec 9, 2018
Duane A. Lange, age 73 of Beaver Dam, passed away on December 9, 2018, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a brief illness.
A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of...
Beatrice C. Possin
Dec 9, 2018
Beatrice C. Possin, 90, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.Beatrice attended Juneau High School and graduated in 1946. On October 23, 1948 she married Lester Possin at Immanuel Lutheran Church in North Burnett. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the town of Burnett all their married lives. Beatrice was an active member...
Gerald F. Edwards
Dec 9, 2018
Gerald "Jerry" F. Edwards, age 89 of Appleton, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 9, 2018 after a short illness.
Jerry was born on December 26, 1928 in the family home in Pardeeville, WI to Fritz and Mae (Wilson) Edwards during the Great Depression. His siblings included two brothers, Wayne and Gary, and three...
Lauretta Helmer
Dec 5, 2018
Lauretta Mae Helmer, 91, a resident of Randolph Health Services, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018.Lauretta was born April 21, 1927 in Kingston, WI the daughter of George and Laura Dahlke Buchholz. Lauretta was a graduate of Markesan High School. Following high school she worked as a bookkeeper in Milwaukee. On May 7, 1950 she married Herman “Butch” Helmer in Kingston....
Kenneth E. Schultz
Dec 3, 2018
Kenneth E. Schultz, 86, of Waupun, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.Ken was born October 20, 1932 in Fox Lake, the son of Herbert and Martha Paul Schultz. On May 19, 1956 he married Laura Christian in Brandon, and then they moved to Waupun. Ken worked for Arnold and Rosiland Schouten and for the WI...
Christopher G. Meier
Dec 3, 2018
Christopher G. Meier, 40, of Princeton, passed away unexpectedly December 3, 2018 at his home.Chris was born August 11, 1978 in Waupun to Gary and Barb Schwartz Meier. Chris graduated from Waupun High School in 1997. After high school he attended Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend, and then Fox Valley Technical College. He was employed at various tool...
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