Obituaries

Christopher S. Liesch

Christopher S. Liesch

Jun 27, 2016

Christopher S. Liesch, 60, of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 27, 2016.Chris was born in Appleton, WI the son of Thomas and Dawn (Siebert) Liesch. Chris enlisted in the US Army when he was 17 and fought in Vietnam for two years. Upon his return he became a welder of tanks and caterpillar parts. On...

Jack Gerritson

Jack Gerritson

Jun 26, 2016

Jack E. Gerritson, 80, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family by his side.Jack was born in Milwaukee, WI the son of Russell and Marjorie (Mugridge) Gerritson. Jack attended Waupun schools. He was then drafted by the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War. He later worked...

Gladys "Gwen" Ganz

Gladys "Gwen" Ganz

Jun 25, 2016

Gladys "Gwen" Gwendolyn Ganz, age 87 of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Marvin's Manor in Waupun. A memorial gathering for Gwen will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam....

Edwin Homan

Edwin Homan

Jun 25, 2016

Edwin (Ed, Eddy) D. Homan went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family.Ed was born on November 12, 1930 near Brandon, WI to Ko and Dorothy (Respalje) Homan. Ed married Flora VanderGalien on Sept. 15, 1950 in Randolph, WI. They lived in the Waupun area all of their lives....

Edward Bruesch

Edward Bruesch

Jun 24, 2016

Edward “Ed” Bruesch, 71, of Waupun, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 24, 2016 at his home.Ed was born July 22, 1944 in Fond du Lac, WI the son of Arnold and Irene Raddatz Bruesch. He was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1962. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving for four years, and then served with...

Mary Elaine Thornburgh

Mary Elaine Thornburgh

Jun 22, 2016

Mary Elaine Thornburgh, age 90 of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Golden Living Center - Continental Manor, Randolph, WI. Elaine was born to Lester W. and Mary Emma (Breese) Smith on her father's birthday, September 25, 1925 at the Lutheran Hospital in Beaver Dam. She had one brother, Warren. She lived and attended school in Randolph....

Glenwood O. Zick

Glenwood O. Zick

Jun 20, 2016

Glenwood O. Zick, age 92 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Fountainview in Ripon where he was a resident for the past 8 months. Visitation for Glenwood will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Manchester...

Vivian L. Meier

Vivian L. Meier

Jun 19, 2016

Vivian Luella Meier, age 76 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Visitation for Vivian will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam and also prior to the service on Thursday at church,...

Todd Gene Smits

Todd Gene Smits

Jun 17, 2016

Todd Gene Smits, age 45, of Randolph, passed on June 17, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. Todd was born September 15, 1970, in Beaver Dam to Alvin and Cheryl (Busse) Smits. Todd was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church, Cambria, he attended Cambria High School. In 1993 Todd married his true love Tracy (Hanson)...

Sharen Roets

Sharen Roets

Jun 17, 2016

Sharen Marie (Welk) Roets, was born to eternal life, Friday June 17th, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.Sharen was born October 10, 1940 in Waupun WI, the daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Hodgins) Welk. She and surviving husband Raymond John Roets were married August 17, 1957. They resided in Waupun WI where they raised their family for the...

Joseph Vaccaro

Joseph Vaccaro

Jun 10, 2016

Joseph "Joe" Sol Vaccaro, age 54 of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Joe was born in Chicago, IL on October 2, 1961 to Sol and Nancy (Kowalczyk) Vaccaro. He graduated from Burlington High School and later attended U.W. Stout. He was a journeymen mechanic and was also the owner of Marquette Truck...

Kimber Lindert

Kimber Lindert

Jun 10, 2016

Kimber Lindert, infant twin daughter of Robert and Jessica (Armstrong) Lindert, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Kimber was born just nine days prior on June 1, 2016. She is survived by her parents of Markesan; 5 siblings, Jayden, Avery, Rylan, Karsen, Jaxon; grandparents, Katie (Todd) Armstrong of Colgate, WI, Kimberly (Tom Mott)...

Kinley M. Lindert

Kinley M. Lindert

Jun 7, 2016

Kinley M. Lindert, infant twin daughter of Robert and Jessica (Armstrong) Lindert, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Kinley was born just five days prior on June 2, 2016. She is survived by her parents of Markesan; 6 siblings, Jayden, Avery, Rylan, Karsen, Jaxon and twin sister, Kimber; grandparents, Katie (Todd) Armstrong of...

William Thran

William Thran

Jun 5, 2016

William (Bill) Thran - born July 16, 1938, joined his beloved wife in heaven on June 5, 2016, at the age of 77.He married Carol Ladwig on March 10, 1959 in Portage, WI. They were blessed with three children. Bill worked at Gisholt’s (Giddings & Lewis) in Madison from 1962 until it’s closing in 1984. From there he worked at...

Donna M. Fenske

Donna M. Fenske

Jun 3, 2016

Donna M. Fenske, age 79 of the Town of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her home. Donna was born on August 17, 1936 in Racine County, WI to Ernest and Iva (Frenzel) Olmstead. On December 17, 1974 she was united in marriage to Eugene Fenske in Green Lake County. Donna is survived by her husband,...

Linda Huizenga

Linda Huizenga

Jun 3, 2016

Linda Lou Huizenga left this world on June 3, 2016, for her promised place in heaven. Lin spent 59 glorious years on this earth, the last 40 in the arms of her lifetime love, Marty. We celebrate her life with memories of how she lived.Lin was born December 15, 1956 to Marvin and Agnes (Posthuma) Schmidt, the youngest of six...

Shirley Vant Hoff

Shirley Vant Hoff

Jun 2, 2016

Shirley Marie Vant Hoff, 71, of Waupun, went to be with her Lord on June 2, 2016 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.Shirley was born January 28, 1945 in Friesland, WI to Henry and Jennie (Katsma) Fisher. Shirley graduated from Randolph High School and was united in marriage to Arlyn Vant Hoff on June 19, 1963 in Randolph. Shirley...

Timothy "Tim" A. Posthuma

Timothy "Tim" A. Posthuma

May 29, 2016

Timothy "Tim" A. Posthuma, age 59 of Reeseville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 29, 2016. A memorial gathering for Tim will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. Private family inurnment will take place at Riverside Memorial Park, Fox Lake....

Robert "Bob" R. Neuman

Robert "Bob" R. Neuman

May 25, 2016

Robert "Bob" R. Neuman, age 91, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. A memorial gathering for Bob will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, followed by a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam with military...

Evelyn "Tessie" Schwandt

Evelyn "Tessie" Schwandt

May 24, 2016

Evelyn "Tessie" Emma Jeanette (Tessmann) Schwandt, age 91 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at her home. Visitation for Tessie will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, N1529 Hwy 73, Markesan with Rev. Mike Schierenbeck officiating. Burial...

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