Obituaries

Daryle Buss

Daryle Buss

Apr 14, 2025

Daryle Erwin Buss, 80, of Waupun, passed away peacefully at his own home on April 14, 2025, just two days before he would be 81.

Daryle was born on April 16, 1944, in Beaver Dam, the son of Erwin and Mildred (Brunn) Buss. In 1961 he met Nancy Ousterling and on February 13, 1964, they eloped to North Carolina and have...

Raymond "Ray" Hofman

Raymond "Ray" Hofman

Apr 13, 2025

Raymond William Hofman, 55, of Waupun, peacefully entered his heavenly home with loving family by his side on Sunday, April 13, 2025 after an 11-month courageous battle with brain cancer.

Ray was born July 16, 1969 in Waupun, the fifth of eleven children born to Gerrith and Phyllis Hofman. Ray graduated from CWC in 1987 and continued running the family farm...

Howard Urban

Howard Urban

Apr 13, 2025

Howard W. Urban, age 90, formerly of the Town of Oakfield and City of Waupun, passed away peacefully at HOPE Health and Rehabilitation, Lomira, WI on April 13, 2025, with his four children at his side.

Howard was born on February 18, 1935, in the Town of Lamartine, the second son of the late Francis and LeOra (Tank) Urban. He was...

Frances J. Schmidt

Frances J. Schmidt

Apr 13, 2025

Frances "Bunny" J. Schmidt, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Frances will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial...

James H. Birkholz

James H. Birkholz

Apr 13, 2025

James Harry Birkholz, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

James was born in Beaver Dam on March 9, 1941, the son of Harry and Norma (Hartwig) Birkholz. On December 7, 1968, he was united in marriage to his wife, Dolores A. York. A...

Tamar A. Wylesky

Tamar A. Wylesky

Apr 12, 2025

Tamar "Tammy" Ann Wylesky, age 66 of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Legacy of Hope in Birmingham, Alabama.

A memorial gathering for Tammy will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Columbus United Methodist Church, 222 Dickason Blvd., Columbus, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service...

Carlotta "Letty" J. Tolsma-Sutfin

Carlotta "Letty" J. Tolsma-Sutfin

Apr 11, 2025

Carlotta "Letty" J. Tolsma-Sutfin, age 67, entered eternal rest on April 11, 2025, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Letty was born on June 26, 1957 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy Miller Tolsma. She graduated from Ripon High School in 1975 and pursued her passion for beauty by attending cosmetology school in Appleton, becoming a skilled...

Shirley Brossard

Shirley Brossard

Apr 11, 2025

Shirley Ann Brossard, age 90, a lifelong resident of Cambria, died peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Randolph Health Services with family by her side.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Cambria. Burial will follow in Cambria Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on the family...

Donna Freriks

Donna Freriks

Apr 9, 2025

Donna Freriks, 80, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with family by her side.

Donna was born June 7, 1944 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Edward and Mildred Ter Beest Flier. Donna attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1962. On May 9, 1964 she married Hal Freriks and the couple resided in Waupun all their...

Robert Osterman

Robert Osterman

Apr 8, 2025

Robert Osterman, age 88, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Per the families request no services will be held.

Merlin H. Pieper

Merlin H. Pieper

Apr 8, 2025

Merlin H. Pieper, age 91 of Burnett, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Clearview Long Term Care & Rehab.

Visitation for Merlin will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral...

Kurtis W. Kraabel

Kurtis W. Kraabel

Apr 6, 2025

Kurtis Wayne Kraabel, age 74 of Green Lake, passed away at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Kurtis was born on December 6, 1950, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Richard Kraabel and Lorraine (Gibbs) Kraabel. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was united in marriage to Susan Robin Cliver in Franklin Park,...

Sharon Pillsbury

Sharon Pillsbury

Apr 4, 2025

Sharon M. Pillsbury, age 86 of Fox Lake, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Fox Lake with Pastor Bryan Prell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Memorial Park, Fox Lake. Relatives and...

Mary Vande Zande

Mary Vande Zande

Apr 3, 2025

Mary Vande Zande, age 91, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.

Mary, the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Lovejoy, was born in Byron WI on January 8,1934. Mary grew up on a farm, which instilled in her a deep appreciation for the value of hard work and community. She graduated from Oakfield High School in 1951 and subsequently...

Redona Stenstrup

Redona Stenstrup

Apr 3, 2025

Redona Stenstrup, age 96, passed away April 3, 2025.

Per family’s wishes there will be no services. A private burial will take place.

Tamellia Vanselus

Tamellia Vanselus

Apr 2, 2025

Tamellia “Tammy” Vanselus, 51, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025 at her own home.

Tammy was born January 6, 1974 in Texas, the daughter of Randy and Marcia Love. She was a beloved mother and wife, and loved by all that knew her. Known for her infectious smile and warm spirit, Tammy made friends wherever she went, her...

Deborah A. Toellner

Deborah A. Toellner

Apr 2, 2025

Deborah A. Toellner, age 71 of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Deborah was born in Beaver Dam on August 9, 1953, the daughter of Loretta (Ziert) Fischer. She was a Beaver Dam High School graduate before attending and graduating from Moraine Park Technical College....

Marnee M. Schultz

Marnee M. Schultz

Mar 30, 2025

Marnee Michelle Schultz, 52, of Pewaukee, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after a long struggle with colon cancer.

A memorial gathering for Marnee will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Nicholas Velasquez

Nicholas Velasquez

Mar 29, 2025

Nicholas C. Velasquez, age 40, of Cambria, WI left us to be with God on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Nicholas “Nick” was born on July 5, 1984 in Madison, WI to Victor Velasquez and D. Faye Cregger. Nick was raised in Cambria-Friesland, WI and was a proud graduate of C-F High School in 2002. Nick loved to reminisce about his football...

Dolores A. Landsinger

Dolores A. Landsinger

Mar 26, 2025

Dolores A. Landsinger, age 84, of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Visitation for Dolores will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral...

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