Obituaries

Barbara Laper

Barbara Laper

Mar 1, 2017

Barbara Henninger Laper, age 96 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Barrett House in Markesan.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, W3377 Main Street, Manchester from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Michael...

Jonathan M. Grall

Jonathan M. Grall

Mar 1, 2017

Jonathan "Jon" M. Grall, age 32 of Glendale, AZ and formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Jon's family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. A graveside service will immediately follow at...

Eric H. Bolstad

Eric H. Bolstad

Feb 28, 2017

Eric H. Bolstad, age 49 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

The family will greet friends and relatives on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A time of remembrance will be held...

Diana L Moyer

Diana L Moyer

Feb 25, 2017

Diana L. Moyer, age 55 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Fond du Lac in the loving arms of her husband, Larry. The family will be greeting friends and relatives on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 705 E. Burnett,...

Doris Giese

Doris Giese

Feb 23, 2017

Doris Giese, 93, of Waupun, passed away February 23, 2017 at The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center with family by her side.Doris was born December 26, 1923 in the town of Beaver Dam the daughter of Oscar and Cora Davis Guse. Doris attended Beaver Dam schools and graduated in 1942. After graduation she enlisted in the US Army in the...

Norma K. Pettersen

Norma K. Pettersen

Feb 23, 2017

On today, February 23, 2017, another angel was claimed into heaven. Norma Kay (Eroen) Pettersen was born on July 4, 1944. Her death was preceded by her parents, Norman O. and Marcella R. Eroen and her brother, Gene R. Eroen. She is survived by her children, Traci (Pettersen) Roberts and John (Tabetha) Pettersen and her six beautiful grandchildren, as...

Lester Van Buren

Lester Van Buren

Feb 16, 2017

Lester J. Van Buren, 90, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2017 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun with family by his side.Lester was born February 11, 1927 in rural Waupun to William and Minnie Harmsen Van Buren. On November 8, 1946 he married Jeanette Tjepkema in Waupun. The couple lived in Waupun all their married lives. Lester...

Larry W. Scheier

Larry W. Scheier

Feb 15, 2017

Larry W. Scheier, age 67 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial gathering for Larry will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time...

Richard "Dick" Andrews

Richard "Dick" Andrews

Feb 12, 2017

Richard “Dick” Andrews, 87, of Waupun, died peacefully Sunday evening, February 12, 2017 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Dick was born August 31, 1929 to Ervin and Dorothy Minnis Gilbert Andrews. Dick joined the Army in 1948 and was a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne. On August 27, 1966 he was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Mede. Dick was employed by...

Donald E. Buchda

Donald E. Buchda

Feb 9, 2017

Donald Earl Buchda, age 87 of Fox Lake, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. A memorial gathering for Don will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will...

Wallace Vis

Wallace Vis

Feb 9, 2017

Wallace Vis, 87, of Waupun, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.Wally was born March 22, 1929 in Dodge County, WI the son of Henry and Hermina Ruesink Vis.Wally enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War and moved up the ranks and became a sergeant. Upon returning home he married Evelyn Dahlke...

Paul R. Weber

Paul R. Weber

Feb 7, 2017

Paul R. Weber, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Landmark at Charleston House in Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 12:00 noon until the time of the memorial service at 2:00 p.m....

Rachel M. Kahl

Rachel M. Kahl

Feb 6, 2017

Rachel Marcella Kahl, age 95 of Markesan and formerly of Kingston, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Barrett House. Visitation for Rachel will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Kingston United Methodist Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Brenda Jahns-Grams will officiate. Burial will...

John F. Schulz

John F. Schulz

Feb 5, 2017

John Francis Schulz, age 83 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Golden Living Center - Continental Manor in Randolph with his family by his side. Visitation for John will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan. Visitation...

Alice Edna Kramer

Alice Edna Kramer

Feb 5, 2017

Alice Edna Kramer, 97, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 5, 2017.Alice was born June 16, 1919 in Ironton, WI the daughter of William and Minna Schultz Sommers. Alice was baptized into the Christian faith on August 3, 1919, attended St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Reedsburg through 8th grade, and graduated from Reedsburg High School in...

Leonard Herringa

Leonard Herringa

Feb 3, 2017

Leonard Herringa, 90, of Waupun, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home.Leonard was born April 26, 1926 in Friesland, WI the son of Samuel and Jenny Fisher Heeringa. In 1944 he married Nellie Dejager. Nellie passed away in 1955. On June 21, 1956 Leonard married Phyllis Abel Westra in Weyauwega. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun most...

Arden A. Ratliff

Arden A. Ratliff

Feb 2, 2017

Arden A. Ratliff, age 67 of Beaver Dam, passed away on February 2, 2017 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Arden was born on July 11, 1949 in Arkansas, the son of Viola and Harold Ratliff.

Arden is survived by his three sisters, Linda Hallord of Alabama, Margaret Miles of Indiana and Lois Wright of Texas;...

Harris R. Neitzel

Harris R. Neitzel

Feb 2, 2017

Harris "Harry" Roger Neitzel, age 84 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 surrounded by family at home. Visitation for Harris will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1310 N. Center St., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The John E....

Cecil I. Colstad

Cecil I. Colstad

Jan 31, 2017

Cecil I. Colstad, age 89 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie St., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will...

Lori A. Rohde

Lori A. Rohde

Jan 29, 2017

Lori A. Rohde, age 57 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Columbus Community Hospital. Visitation for Lori will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will take...

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