Obituaries
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...
Debora Schouten
Sep 27, 2017
Debora Schouten, 59, of Waupun, passed away September 27, 2017. A celebration of Debora's life will take place on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home's Event Center in Waupun. If you would like to order a copy of this Memorial Video please contact us. View Full Size "Debora Schouten" Video
Sophie M. Schaarschmidt
Sep 23, 2017
Sophie M. (Stopar) Schaarschmidt, sadly at the young age of "103" has peacefully gone to rejoin the rest of her family on the date of September 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband Karl, parents Frank and Maria Stopar and her five brothers Frank, Victor, William, Anton and Roland.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Robert D. Clark Jr.
Sep 19, 2017
Robert D. Clark Jr. 81 ½, of Northville, Michigan, passed away on September 19, 2017 at his home.Robert (Bob) was born March 23, 1936 in Geneva, Illinois. Bob attended Geneva HS '54 where he was a standout at basketball, football and track while working as a paper boy and attendant at his family's Pure Oil service station. After graduation, Bob...
Ronald G. Harmsen
Sep 17, 2017
Ronald G. Harmsen, 76, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with family by his side.Ron was born on December 22, 1940 to Bernie and Carrie Mulder Harmsen in Alto, WI. On August 10, 1961, he married the love of his life, Kathy Veleke. Together for 56 years, Ron...
Carolyn M. Prill
Sep 14, 2017
Carolyn M. Prill, age 74 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Markesan Resident Home. Visitation for Carolyn will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine St. in Markesan with Rev. Jason Jobs...
Delores Scherer
Sep 12, 2017
Delores V. Scherer, 85, of Waupun, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Marvin's Manor in Waupun. Delores was born April 1,1932 in Hustisford, WI to Hans and Violet Bierman Schroeder. On October 1, 1955 Delores married James Scherer in Fond du Lac, WI. They lived in Waupun all their married lives. Delores loved dining out at various restaurants...
Laura J. Sieja
Sep 12, 2017
God called home his angel, Laura J. Sieja, age 50 of Beaver Dam, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Laura was born on November 4, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lois (Weihofen) Cube. She first met her husband, Bill Sieja, in kindergarten and their relationship was rekindled years later. Laura and Bill were united in marriage...
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