Obituaries

John Charles Link

John Charles Link

Jun 22, 2018

John Charles Link, 83, Cambria, WI passed away at Randolph Health Services on June 22, 2018 from complications of cancer, surrounded by his family. John was born September 9, 1934 at home in Springvale Township, son of Leo and Nora Mae (Katzenberger) Link. He graduated from Cambria High School in 1952 and was a dedicated farmer working with his...

Rhys Elmer Steinich

Rhys Elmer Steinich

Jun 22, 2018

Rhys E. Steinich, age 81 of Friesland, died peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Randolph Health Services with family by his side and under the loving care of Hillside Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Friesland with Pastor John Hildebrant officiating. Burial will...

Virgil Turk

Virgil Turk

Jun 22, 2018

Virgil David Turk passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.Virgil was born October 29, 1930 in Black Earth, WI, the son of Russell and Wanda Danz Turk. He attended Black Earth Public Elementary and High School and graduated in 1948 as class salutatorian. He recently celebrated his 70th class reunion. On November...

Florence S Buller

Florence S Buller

Jun 21, 2018

Florence S. Buller, age 100 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam. A graveside service for Florence will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage.

Florence was born on September 23, 1917 in Chicago, the...

Minnie Frens

Minnie Frens

Jun 17, 2018

Wilhelmina “Minnie” Frens, 108, of Waupun, died June 17, 2018 at the Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Minnie was born November 18, 1909 in the town of Waupun, the daughter of Walter and Katherine Haima Harmsen. On February 3, 1927 she married Sidney H. Frens in Waupun. Minnie was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Waupun.Minnie is...

Donald F. Lackey Sr.

Donald F. Lackey Sr.

Jun 17, 2018

Donald F. Lackey Sr., age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Randolph Health Services. A private family gathering for Donald will be held. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Dean L. Huizenga

Dean L. Huizenga

Jun 13, 2018

Dean L. Huizenga, 79, of Waupun, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.Dean was born December 27, 1938 in Randolph, WI the son of Adolph and Ella Kempenaar Huizenga. Dean graduated from Randolph High School in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964. On December 27, 1962 he married Elaine Loomans in Alto....

Robert Decker

Robert Decker

Jun 12, 2018

Robert “Star” Decker, 69, of Mayville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home.Bob was born January 19, 1949 in Beaver Dam the son of LeRoy and Norma Vande Zande Decker. Bob grew up in Fox Lake and graduated from Waupun High School. On October 21, 1972 he married Rene Williams in Fox Lake. They resided in Fox Lake until...

Rose Merhalski

Rose Merhalski

Jun 11, 2018

Rose Merhalski, 98, of Waupun, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, June 11, 2018. She passed away peacefully at Prairie Ridge in Waupun. Rose was a long-time resident of Waupun, knowing and known by many fellow Waupun loved ones, Waupun Baptist Church family, friends, and acquaintances.Rose was born November 28, 1919 in Lannon, WI, one of...

Ursula S. Ahrens

Ursula S. Ahrens

Jun 11, 2018

Ursula S. Ahrens, age 37, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Madison. A private family service will be held. A complete obituary will follow. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Michael J Mccarthy

Michael J Mccarthy

Jun 9, 2018

Michael "Mike" J. McCarthy, age 57 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 9, 2018. A private family service will be held. Inurnment will take place at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Mike was born on August 1, 1960, the son of Ronald and Jean (Kaiser) McCarthy. He graduated from Beaver...

Beverly J. Dietenberger

Beverly J. Dietenberger

Jun 7, 2018

Beverly J. Dietenberger, age 77 of Horicon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital with family by her side.

Beverly was born on February 22, 1941, the daughter of Elmer and Elsie (Zunker) Link. She graduated from Cambria High School in 1959. On August 19, 1961 she was united in marriage...

Mark Bronkhorst

Mark Bronkhorst

Jun 5, 2018

Mark Jay Bronkhorst, 58, of Waupun, passed away June 5, 2018.Mark was born August 3, 1959 in Waupun, WI the son of Donald and Inez Vande Zande Bronkhorst. Mark graduated from the Special Education program at Pella. He worked at Green Valley in Beaver Dam and Diverse Options in Ripon. Mark also worked on the dairy farm with his mom...

Arnold J. Gallenbeck

Arnold J. Gallenbeck

Jun 5, 2018

Arnold "Curly" J. Gallenbeck, age 91 of Beaver Dam, went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Hillside Manor. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Trinity Church – United Methodist, 308 Oneida St, Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial...

Jane Martens

Jane Martens

Jun 1, 2018

Jane Lloyd Martens, 90, of Waupun, Wisconsin, formerly of Washington, Michigan, passed away June 1, 2018 at the Waupun Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center of heart failure.Jane was born March 3, 1928 in Spirit Lake, IA to Myrtle and Emrys Lloyd, the second of two daughters. In her youth, summers were spent on the water at Spirit Lake with her...

Peter Arriens

Peter Arriens

May 29, 2018

Peter Arriens, 59, of Waupun, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018.Peter was born October 24, 1958 in Frankfurt, Germany, the son of Fred and Johanna Kompel Arriens. Peter was a graduate of Waupun High School and was employed at National Rivet and Manufacturing in Waupun for 32 years from which he retired. Peter also tended bar at various locations. He recently...

Gloria H. Wheeler

Gloria H. Wheeler

May 22, 2018

Gloria Wheeler, age 85 of Beaver Dam, entered into eternal life with family by her side on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Friends and family are invited to gather on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. with...

Mary Elizabeth Woodworth-Turner

Mary Elizabeth Woodworth-Turner

May 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth (Fuller) Woodworth-Turner, affectionately known as Josie, died very peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home. She was born on August 16, 1933 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Carmen (James) and Norris Fuller. She married Frank Woodworth on August 7, 1954 in Richland Center. They moved to Madison and ultimately to Beaver Dam in 1958. Josie...

Beverly Bruesch

Beverly Bruesch

May 21, 2018

Beverly Bruesch, 69, of Waupun, passed away May 21, 2018.Bev was born January 3, 1949 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Donald and Lorraine Smith Landerman. Bev attended Waupun Schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1967. On January 8, 1972 she married Ed Bruesch in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married...

Evelyn Lemke

Evelyn Lemke

May 21, 2018

Evelyn Lemke, 91, of Waupun, passed away May 21, 2018 at the Christian Home in Waupun.Evelyn was born May 31, 1926 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Albert A. and Anah Loomans Vande Zande. In 1944 Evelyn graduated from Waupun High School. On March 26, 1949 she married Milan Lemke in Waupun. Evelyn worked at Ideal Shoe Factory,...

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