Obituaries
William Lackey
Jul 20, 2017
William I. Lackey, 77, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 after a short but courageous fight with cancer.Bill was born December 7, 1939 in Combs, Arkansas the son of Willis and Lara Deaton Lackey. Bill was proud of his career as a correctional officer at the Wisconsin State Prison in Waupun. His career spanned from 1965 until his...
Duaine Hoeft
Jul 18, 2017
Duaine Hoeft, 87, of Neskoro, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.Duaine was born November 2, 1929 in the town of Eldorado, the daughter of Edward and Fern Dins. She was united in marriage to Harvey Henry Hoeft on July 11, 1948. Duaine worked at the Shoe Factory, Sand Knit, and Dr. Egan’s...
Darthea Mills
Jul 18, 2017
Darthea Jean Pickering Mills went home to her Lord on July 18th.She was the oldest child of Leon and Doris Pickering of Sheldon, Wisconsin. According to her siblings, she tried to “mother” the rest of them. This tendency was probably why she chose to study nursing. She married Richard Mills of Sheldon in 1946, to this union three children were...
Lyle S. Samuelson
Jul 17, 2017
Lyle S. Samuelson, age 69 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2017. A memorial gathering for Lyle will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Markesan Bible Church, 60 N Margaret St, Markesan, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m with Pastor Levi Snyder. Inurnment will take place...
Rob Miller
Jul 15, 2017
Rob G. Miller, 43, of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2017.Rob was born January 16, 1974 in Hartford, WI the son of Michael and Shirley Guerndt Wigman. Rob graduated from Horicon High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Marines for four years. He was a Military Policeman in California for most of the four years. Upon...
Gertrude "Gertie" F. Tillema
Jul 11, 2017
Gertrude "Gertie" F. Tillema, age 68 of Juneau, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Visitation for Gertie will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. A private family service will be held and burial will...
Nellie P. Liverseed
Jul 11, 2017
Nellie Pearl Liverseed (nee Wogan) died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the age of 80. There will be a private personal service on Monday, July 17, 2017 with a gathering of immediate family to follow at her daughter Laurieann's house. Friends and remaining family are welcome to come and share...
Ronald Zubke
Jul 10, 2017
Ronald L. Zubke, 85, of Waupun, passed away peacefully Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Christian Home in Waupun.Ron was born July 20, 1931 in Fond du Lac the son of Albert and Lulu Corrigan Zubke. After high school Ron joined the U.S. Army. For most of his life he was a bus mechanic until retirement. He loved building wood...
Verlyn W. Jahnke
Jul 10, 2017
Verlyn W. Jahnke, age 76 of Kingston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 10, 2017. Visitation for Verlyn will be held on Thursday, July 13 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday, July 14 at Zion...
Florence M. Wood
Jul 6, 2017
Florence M. Wood, 92, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.Florence was born February 16, 1925 in Fennimore, WI the daughter of Christopher and Elva McLimans Bock. Florence attended Fennimore schools, graduating from Fennimore High School in 1943. On October 4, 1944 she married Edward L. Wood in Fennimore. Following their marriage...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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