Obituaries
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...
Wayne C. Sennhenn
Jun 7, 2025
Wayne Clarence Sennhenn, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Wayne was born on May 18, 1940, the son of Clarence and Laura (Wagner) Sennhenn. He attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Fall River High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 until...
Blondina E. Krause
Jun 4, 2025
Blondina E. Krause, age 83 of Juneau, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Wilkinson Woods Senior Living Facility in Oconomowoc.
Visitation for Blondina will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00...
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...
Daniel Sina
Jun 3, 2025
Daniel "Shorty" Sina, age 55 of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
A Celebration of Life for Shorty will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Princeton VFW Post 10542, 136 N Farmer St., Princeton, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Shorty was born on February 24, 1970, the son...
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...
John J. Nairns Iii
May 31, 2025
John J. Nairns III, age 77 of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Rainbow Hospice Care in Johnson Creek.
A memorial gathering for John will take place at Crosswalk Community Church, 333 Beichl Ave #1, Beaver Dam, on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial...
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...
Teresa J. Trotz
May 23, 2025
Teresa Jane Trotz, age 67 of Dalton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the Markesan Resident Home with her family and Pastor by her side on Friday, May 23, 2025. Teresa closed her eyes to this world and breathed her last breath while listening to God's promises being read to her from the Psalms.
Visitation for Teresa...
Robert C. Jones
May 23, 2025
Robert Carroll Jones of Beaver Dam, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family after battling COPD and Parkinsons for several years.
Bob will be remembered at a memorial gathering on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Cornerstone & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until the time...
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...
Jason R. Bradley
May 15, 2025
Jason R. Bradley, age 51, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 15, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation for Jason will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also...
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.
Robert "Bob" Possin
May 14, 2025
Robert (Bob) L. Possin, 72, of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a swift and brave battle with cancer.
Bob was the son of Lester and Beatrice Possin of Burnett and grew up on their farm in rural Burnett. He attended Waupun High School and graduated in 1970. On June...
Debbie Scheller
May 10, 2025
Debbie Scheller, age 70, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Debbie was born January 11, 1955 in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Arthur and Beatrice Behm Scheller. Debbie graduated from Oshkosh West High School and attended UW-O where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. She received an Associates Degree from Moraine Park and Masters Degree from...
Orville Rens
May 10, 2025
Orville W. Rens, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 after a long illness with Parkinson's disease surrounded by family at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.
Orville was born July 28, 1942 in Fond du Lac County near Fairwater, the son of Harold and Wilma Loomans Rens. Orville married Mary Bronkhorst in 1961 and later divorced. Orville farmed with his...
Everett Vossekuil
May 6, 2025
Everett “Whitie” Vossekuil, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, just days shy of his 95th birthday.
Everett was born on May 13, 1930, the son of Albert and Sophia Klawikowski Vossekuil. Everett lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family. Growing up in Beaver Dam, Everett attended local schools before embarking...
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