Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Brown

Richard "Dick" Brown

Nov 19, 2016

Richard “Dick” Brown, 82, of Waupun, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Pleasant Park Place in Ripon.Dick was born February 15, 1934 in Watertown, South Dakota, the son of Richard and Estella Beahm Brown. On February 10, 1961 he married Dianne McMullin in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Dick worked for M...

William "Bill" "Bus" Rausch

William "Bill" "Bus" Rausch

Nov 17, 2016

Cambria, William “Bill” “Bus” Rausch of Cambria passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Golden Living – Continental Manor in Randolph. Services for Bill will be held at the Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria on Sunday, Nov. 20th, at 2:00PM with Chaplain Dennis Richards officiating. Friends and relatives may call on the family on Sunday from 12:30 until...

Herman David Schacht

Herman David Schacht

Nov 16, 2016

Attorney Herman David Schacht passed away on November 16, 2016 in and with the loving care and friendship of his family, friends, Ashley's Hospice Home in Beaver Dam and Hillside Hospice nurses.

A private celebration will be held at a later date.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam is honored to be...

Phyllis Hartgerink

Phyllis Hartgerink

Nov 13, 2016

Phyllis Hartgerink, 87, of Brandon, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Marvin’s Manor in Brandon surrounded by her family.Phyllis was born April 3, 1929 in the town of Alto in Fond du Lac County the daughter of James and Christine Vande Zande Vermeer. On July 17, 1947 she married Milton Hartgerink in Brandon. The couple resided in Brandon most of...

Leona P. Suchomel

Leona P. Suchomel

Nov 12, 2016

Leona P. Suchomel, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. No formal services will be held. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Christine Chase-Clark

Christine Chase-Clark

Nov 12, 2016

Christine A. Chase-Clark, of Waupun, age 63, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a massive stroke.Christine was born April 8, 1953, daughter of the late John T. and Anita McCarty. Christine was a devoted wife and mother who put all others before herself. She went out of her way to spread happiness to everyone who came through her...

Gerald "Bud" Mielke

Gerald "Bud" Mielke

Nov 10, 2016

Gerald “Bud” Mielke, 81, of Markesan, died peacefully at his home, his beloved farm, on Thursday, November 10, 2016.Gerald was born July 27, 1935 at the Waupun Hospital the son of Emil and Helen Hansen Mielke. Gerald grew up on the family farm. In 1953 he graduated from Waupun High School and then joined the Wisconsin National Guard in Waupun...

Patricia "Patsy" E. Zubke

Patricia "Patsy" E. Zubke

Nov 9, 2016

Patricia E. Zubke (Patsy), of Beaver Dam, entered into eternal life at the age of 90 on November ­9, 2016. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam.  A private burial...

Gerald B. Alsum

Gerald B. Alsum

Nov 9, 2016

November 9, 2016, Gerald B. Alsum took his glory flight home to his heavenly father.Gerald was born on January 24, 1930, the first born son of Harvey and Elizabeth (Huizenga) Alsum. On April 12, 1951, he married Jennie DeVries. Their first home together was in Friesland, Wisconsin. While Gerald was serving in the Korean War, his first daughter, Linda Graves...

Cynthia L. Klinger

Cynthia L. Klinger

Nov 4, 2016

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Klinger, age 58 of Beaver Dam, found peace with her Savior on Friday, November 4, 2016 after a 4 1/2 year battle with cancer.

A gathering to celebrate Cindy's life will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd.,...

Sachiko B. Mejchar

Sachiko B. Mejchar

Nov 3, 2016

Sachiko Bernadette Yagawa Mejchar, age 95 of Markesan and formerly of Milwaukee, was born to eternal life on Thursday, November 3, 2016.

A woman of great strength, dignity, and faith Sachiko found joy even in the most difficult times; her ability to impart that on others was one of her many gifts. Born on September 5, 1921...

Jean P. Law

Jean P. Law

Oct 31, 2016

Jean P. Law, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Jean was born on February 23, 1946 in Savanna, IL to Henry and Edith (Holman) Schoenwolf.   Jean was a loving mother, devoted grandma and an amazing sister.  She was a hard working...

Marie C. Wapneski

Marie C. Wapneski

Oct 31, 2016

Marie C. Wapneski, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Landmark Charleston House in Beaver Dam with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie will be celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Annunciation Catholic Parish, 305 Green St., Fox Lake at 1:00 p.m. Visitation...

Marion Loomans

Marion Loomans

Oct 30, 2016

Marion Loomans, 88, of Waupun, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Marion was born April 7, 1928 in the town of Alto the daughter of Peter and Mary Redeker Elenius.  On November 4, 1948 she married Harley A. Loomans in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Fairwater area for 50...

Marvin Van Buren

Marvin Van Buren

Oct 29, 2016

Marvin Van Buren, 93, of Waupun, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Marvin was born August 14, 1923 in the town of Alto the son of Evert and Hanna Looman Van Buren. On September 27, 1950 he married Ethel Westra in Friesland. The family resided on the Van Buren family homestead until 2008....

Marilyn M. Loeck

Marilyn M. Loeck

Oct 25, 2016

Marilyn M. Loeck, age 77 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at UW-Hospital in Madison surrounded by family and friends. Visitation for Marilyn will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 Keller Blvd. Beaver Dam and will also be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2016...

Arlene Braun

Arlene Braun

Oct 21, 2016

Arlene I. Braun, age 99 of Fox Lake, died Friday, October 21, 2016 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

Visitation for Arlene will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Markesan United Methodist Church, 74 E. Catherine St., from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ethan Larson...

Ter Beest, Eleanor

Ter Beest, Eleanor

Oct 20, 2016

Eleanor Ter Beest, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted follower of Jesus, died peacefully at the age of 93 on October 20, 2016.Eleanor was born December 28, 1922, the daughter of Alice and Bert Vande Streek. On September 11, 1946 she married Melvin Ter Beest. Together they shared 58 wonderful years raising their two children in the Alto area,...

Tonya G. Luck

Tonya G. Luck

Oct 19, 2016

Tonya G. Luck, age 49 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m....

Wayne M. Wiersma

Wayne M. Wiersma

Oct 18, 2016

Wayne M. Wiersma, age 68 of rural Randolph, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Visitation for Wayne will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Second Christian Reformed Church, 332 Tamarack Street, Randolph. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, prior to the funeral service at...

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