Obituaries
Trinity Lange
Nov 16, 2017
Trinity Lange, 10, of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Trin was born April 9, 2007 in Waupun, the daughter of Kyle and Stacey Fairbank Lange. Trin loved gym class and music. She also enjoyed silly sounds. Despite having a physical disability she was always happy. Her favorite colors were pink and purple. She was...
Phyllis Wagner
Nov 13, 2017
Phyllis Harris Wagner, 93, of Waupun, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.Phyllis was born January 24, 1924 in Chadwick, IL, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Harris. Phyllis graduated from Chadwick High School, attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA, and later transferred to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she graduated with...
Judith Ann Mullen
Nov 11, 2017
Judith Ann "Judy" Mullen, age 72 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at home surrounded by family.
A memorial gathering for Judy will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. A time of remembrance will...
Robert Schramm
Nov 9, 2017
Robert L. Schramm, 83, of Waupun died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du lac.Bob was born January 27, 1934 in Watertown, the son of Ernie and Esther Schlesner Schramm. Bob was a graduate of Watertown High School. He continued his education, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree from UW-Whitewater and Master’s Degree in Education from North...
Lowell Paul Spiegel
Nov 8, 2017
Lowell Paul Spiegel, age 49 of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Lowell was born on July 6, 1968 in Tigerton, WI, the son of Lyle and Doris (Tober) Spiegel Sr. He was currently working at Gleason Reel in Mayville. In his free time, Lowell enjoyed being outdoors, reading, spending time with his cat and especially enjoyed...
Gary F. Hillard
Nov 8, 2017
Gary F. Hillard, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. In honoring Gary's wishes, no formal services will be held. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.
Theresa Westra
Nov 7, 2017
Theresa S. Westra, 92, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.Theresa was born August 8, 1925 in Columbia County near Friesland, WI the daughter of Milton and Gertrude Westra Alsum. Theresa graduated Randolph High School. She married Henry P. Westra in East Friesland. Following their marriage the couple farmed outside...
Curtis L. Pollesch
Nov 3, 2017
Curtis "Curt" L. Pollesch, age 65 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Curt was born on February 15, 1952, the son of Robert J. and Delores V. (Born) Pollesch Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His hobbies included deer hunting, camping...
Craig E Gorsuch
Nov 2, 2017
Craig E Gorsuch 59, formally of Cambria, passed away unexpectedly November 2 in White Bear Lake, MN. He was born February 8, 1958 to Emerson and Della (Stancer) Gorsuch. Craig graduated from Cambria/Friesland High School. After high school he started working at Everbrite, staying there for over 20 years. He also did milking for area farmers. He enjoyed hunting...
James Colwell
Oct 26, 2017
James “Jim” Colwell, 77 of Wisconsin, formerly of Naperville, Illinois, passed away on October 26, 2017 of acute myeloid leukemia.Jim was born April 10, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois. He is survived by his only child, Danica Hubbard, and his two grandchildren, Morgan and Madison. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Douglas Colwell, his mother, Delphine (Paczesny) Colwell,...
Samantha Mattila
Oct 24, 2017
Samantha Lynne (Sam) Mattila, 19, joined her Grammy Chris, Nanny Debbie, and beloved family friend, Karen in eternal life on October 24, 2017.Samantha was born July 29, 1998 to Kraig and Tammy Mattila in Ishpeming, MI. She had apassion for animals, painting, family time, hiking, and also a love for the outdoors.Samantha is survived by father, Kraig Mattila; mother, Tammy...
Lillian A. Young
Oct 22, 2017
Lillian A. Young, age 90 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
Lillian was born on August 2, 1927 in Hartford, the daughter of Louis and Lydia (Ullman) Jahnz. She was united in marriage to Donald H. Young on July 28, 1947 in Dubuque, IA. She enjoyed all...
Walter Welk
Oct 21, 2017
Walter Welk, Jr., 61, of Waupun passed away October 21, 2017.Walter was born October 1, 1956 in Waupun, the son of Walter and Gertrude Hodgins Welk. On June 5, 1982 he married Florence Gawel in Waupun. He retired from AT&T in October of 2017. He loved hunting out west, riding his Harley, and most of all fixing and re-painting motorcycles...
Catherine M. Kastein
Oct 20, 2017
Catherine M. Kastein, 92, of Waupun, died Friday, October 20, 2017.Catherine Kastein was born October 12, 1925 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Ralph and Alice Bruins Broadway. On May 22, 1947 she married Roger W. Kastein in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Alto area all of their married lives. In 2006 Catherine moved...
Viola "Bud" Kwakkel
Oct 18, 2017
Viola “Bud” Kwakkel, 94, of Waupun, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Bud was born March 26, 1923 in Waupun, the daughter of John and Agnes Loomis Armga. Bud attended Cattaraugus School through eighth grade, winning several honors in sports, especially the high jump. She was a graduate of Waupun High School in...
Agnes M. Anderson
Oct 17, 2017
Agnes M. Anderson, age 89, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Wisconsin Dells Health Care Center. Visitation for Agnes will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. A graveside service will...
Diane M. Giese
Oct 15, 2017
Diane M. Giese, 75, of Waupun, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Christian Home in Waupun.Diane was born June 20, 1942 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Clarence and Lena Livieri Biermann. Diane attended Horicon High School and graduated in 1960. She married Larry Lang right out of high school. Following their marriage the couple moved to Beaver Dam,...
Renee M. Bradley
Oct 11, 2017
Renee M. Bradley, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at University of Arkansas Medical Center on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 as a result of a motorcycle accident. A memorial gathering for Renee will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the...
Marcella Vande Streek
Oct 5, 2017
Marcella Vande Streek, 89, of Eagle River, formerly of Waupun, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Wausau.Marcella was born May 1, 1928 in Eagle River, WI the daughter of Joseph and Caroline Hoffman Barovich. She married Phillip Wickstrom in Washburn, WI. In 1951 they moved to Waupun and later divorced. On June 20, 1959 she married Alvin “Streek”...
Beverly Hull
Sep 28, 2017
Beverly Hull, 84, of rural Waupun, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at The Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Beverly was born July 13, 1933 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Douglas and Verna Smith Rymer. On December 28, 1951 she married Robert W. “Bob” Hull while he was home on leave from the military. Beverly and Bob farmed...
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