Obituaries

Debra R. Nelson

Debra R. Nelson

Jul 3, 2017

Debra R. Nelson, age 63 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Dycora in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Cherie...

Raymond W. Wilde

Raymond W. Wilde

Jul 2, 2017

Raymond W. Wilde, age 96, of Markesan, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 at the Markesan Resident Home.

Visitation for Raymond will be held on Wednesday, July 5 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, July 6 at Markesan United Methodist...

Margaret Meenk

Margaret Meenk

Jul 2, 2017

Margaret Meenk, 96, of Waupun, died peacefully on July 2, 2017 at the Christian Home in Waupun surrounded by loving family.Margaret was born on July 8, 1920, in the town of Alto, the oldest daughter of Ralph and Johanna (Vander Bosch) Harmsen. On November 18, 1945, she married Elton Meenk at Alto Reformed Church.Margaret and Elton lived their entire lives...

Joyce L. Snuggs

Joyce L. Snuggs

Jun 30, 2017

Joyce Linda Snuggs, age 87 of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017 at home.

Joyce was born on September 24, 1929 in Oconomowoc, the daughter of Herman and Linda (Fritsch) Bilau. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church at Golden Lake. She attended Dousman State Graded School and graduated from Oconomowoc...

John George Bille

John George Bille

Jun 30, 2017

John George Bille, 93, of Waupun, was called to his eternal home on June 30, 2017.John was born June 20, 1924 to Herbert and Minnie Rens Bille in Waupun. On April 14, 1945 he married Ethel H. Daane. Ethel passed away August 17, 2006. They were married 61 years. John was a farmer and also worked at Mercury Marine for...

Jo Ann J. Norton

Jo Ann J. Norton

Jun 29, 2017

Jo Ann J. Norton, age 84 of Green Lake and formerly of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Kindred Hearts in Green Lake.

Joanne was born on April 19, 1933 to Helmuth and Frances (Kraft) Jahnke. She worked as a cook at Ripon Hospital for several years. On November 22, 1953 she was united...

Lorraine Esther Peckham

Lorraine Esther Peckham

Jun 27, 2017

Lorraine Esther (Bobholz) Peckham, age 91 left this earth to be with her Lord on June 27, 2017 at the Markesan Resident Home where she had been currently residing. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Friesland, with Rev. Mike Plagenz officiating. Burial will follow in Friesland...

Cora D. Manthe

Cora D. Manthe

Jun 27, 2017

Cora D. Manthe, age 88 of Beaver Dam, passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Landmark Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering for Cora will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the memorial service...

Ewald Zurbuchen

Ewald Zurbuchen

Jun 27, 2017

Ewald Zurbuchen, 95, of Bradenton, FL, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Florida Hospital East in Orlando, FL.Ewald was born April 23, 1922 in Chester, WI the son of Gottfried and Anna Zurbuchen. Ewald worked on the family farm and cheese factory before entering the military on November 3, 1942 and serving in the U.S. Army until November 1, 1945....

Wesley K Salvo

Wesley K Salvo

Jun 27, 2017

Wesley K. Salvo, age 87 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at Dycora in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

Wesley was born in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina on September 15, 1929 to Alden and Rutilla (LaCoste) Salvo Sr. He served his country during WWII in the United States Coast Guard, and later worked as a...

James Nickel

James Nickel

Jun 26, 2017

James Anthony Nickel, 86, of Waupun, died on June 26, 2017, at Waupun Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born August 23, 1930, in Oshkosh, the oldest child of Jess and Winifred (Crain) Nickel. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1948. On May 24, 1952, he married Ruthie Harmsen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun. Jim...

Eugene C. Ascherien

Eugene C. Ascherien

Jun 25, 2017

Eugene "Gene" Ascherien, age 74, of Beaver Dam passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 will all his family surrounding him at UW Hospital in Madison. Visitation for Gene will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service...

Howard Vande Slunt

Howard Vande Slunt

Jun 24, 2017

Howard Vande Slunt, 89, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.Howard was born April 6, 1928 to Henry and Leona Luther Vande Slunt. On April 12, 1949 he married the love of his life, Myrtle Greene, at Bethel Reformed Church in Brandon. The couple resided in the...

Vivian F. Hamann

Vivian F. Hamann

Jun 22, 2017

Vivian F. Hamann, age 92 of Reeseville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering for Vivian will be held on Thursday, June 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, N2296 Cty Rd. I, Reeseville from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Martin officiating....

Tracy Smits

Tracy Smits

Jun 21, 2017

Tracy Smits, age 46 passed away unexpectedly June 21, 2017 at UW Hospital in Madison. Tracy was born on February 9, 1971 in Shawano, WI to Robert and Jean (Koelbl) Hanson. She was baptized at St. Rose Church in Clintonville, confirmed at St. Michael’s church in Beaver Dam, and was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On July...

Joanne R. Lindau

Joanne R. Lindau

Jun 20, 2017

Joanne R. Lindau, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering for Joanne will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie St., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m....

Jerry John Gorman

Jerry John Gorman

Jun 20, 2017

Jerry "Red" John Gorman, age 73 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at home. A memorial gathering for Jerry will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam, until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 p.m with...

Margaret B. Cleland

Margaret B. Cleland

Jun 20, 2017

Margaret Bertha Cleland, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20,  2017 at Eagle's Wings in Beaver Dam. Visitation for Margaret will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with...

Ralph M. Damerau

Ralph M. Damerau

Jun 19, 2017

Ralph M. Damerau, 85, of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2017 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Ralph was born December 29, 1931 in Fairwater to Henry and Jessie Murray Damerau. Ralph was a life-long resident of Brandon. Ralph is survived by his wife, Alice of Brandon; two brothers: Robert Damerau of Denver and Richard (Joyce) Damerau of Dallas; step-children; nieces...

Dolores Helen Daniels

Dolores Helen Daniels

Jun 19, 2017

Dolores Helen Daniels, age 91 of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Clearview in Juneau. Visitation for Dolores will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1310 N Center St, Beaver Dam with Rev. Collin...

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