Obituaries
Ruth Immel Pluim
Feb 5, 2025
Ruth Immel Pluim, 87, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Ruth was born on March 5, 1937, in Eden, WI the daughter of Wilbert and Francis Seuer Immel. Ruth was a remarkable individual, celebrated as a three-time breast cancer survivor, a testament to her resilience and strength throughout her life.
On August 25, 1956, Ruth married Kenneth L. Pluim at...
Steven Vande Brink Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Steven (Steve) Vande Brink Jr., age 86, of Brandon, WI, passed away on February 3, 2025 at home with family members beside him.
Steven, the son of Steven Sr. and Ann (Vande Kolk) Vande Brink, was born on April 25, 1938 in the Township of Springvale – Fond du Lac County. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1956. He married...
Marlene A. Hautamaki
Jan 30, 2025
Marlene Ann Hautamaki, 89, of Markesan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at The Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Marlene was born on October 16, 1935 the daughter of Victor and Mildred (Johnson) Dallman in Unity, Wisconsin. She graduated from Colby High School and went on to receive...
Eugene N. Ennis
Jan 29, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Ennis, age 91 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at home with family by his side.
Gene was born on September 8, 1933 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of Norvin and Lucille (Conway) Ennis but spent most of his youth in Baraboo. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School (he fondly called...
Patricia M Parrish
Jan 27, 2025
Patricia Mabel (Madsen) Parrish passed away surrounded by her loving family January 27, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1931, to Helen Laila (Cheese) Madsen and Hans Lauritzen Madsen in Little Falls, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Swanville, Minnesota, (near Upsala) with her two brothers and a sister, and she fondly remembered the many...
Richard R. Waldvogel
Jan 27, 2025
Richard (Dick) R. Waldvogel, age 80 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, while watching the sun rise over his fields on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was affectionately known as The Poor Farmer.
Richard was born on July 15, 1944, in Phlox, WI, the son of Lester and Imogene (Tatro) Waldvogel,...
Steven Gross
Jan 26, 2025
On Sunday, January 26th, 2025, Steven "Steve" Gross suddenly passed away in his fight with cancer.
A visitation for Steve will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Trinity Church – United Methodist, 308 Oneida St., Beaver Dam from 10am until the time of his Celebration of Life service at 12pm (noon) with Rev. Eric...
Nancy J. Phelps
Jan 26, 2025
Nancy Phelps, 75, of Fox Lake, was called home to Heaven Sunday, January 26, 2025 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial gathering for Nancy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Fox Lake from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at...
James Arnold Braaksma
Jan 25, 2025
James “Jim” Braaksma, 91, of rural Cambria, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Jim was born on August 4, 1933, at home to Peter and Mary (Beyer) Braaksma. Jim was raised on his family farm with his three brothers, where he was taught a strong work ethic and the value of a...
Scott Chapman
Jan 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Scott Charles Chapman
Scott Charles Chapman, age 63, of Dalton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Born on January 15, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lowell “Chip” and Jean (nee Salonen) Chapman. Scott grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1980. Scott...
Paul Ebert
Jan 23, 2025
Paul Eugene Ebert departed from this world on January 23, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family to join those already in Heaven.
Paul was born October 3, 1935, in Waupun, WI, the youngest son of three children of William and Angeline (Konings) Ebert. Paul grew up in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. While in Waupun...
Michael Scot Glamann
Jan 23, 2025
Michael Scot Glamann, age 66, passed away on January 23, 2025 after a long battle surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 13, 1958, the son of Donald Merlin and Janet Mae Wegenke Glamann. A proud veteran, Michael graduated from Horicon High School in 1977 before joining the Army and subsequently transferring to the Marines. On May 24, 2003...
Donald J Meier
Jan 23, 2025
Donald J. Meier, age 90, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2025.
Visitation for Donald will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Cornerstone...
James H. Heinbuch
Jan 23, 2025
James Henry Heinbuch passed away on January 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at Waupun Memorial Hospital after a battle with serious health conditions. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
A memorial gathering for James will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 215 Gould St., from 10:00 a.m. until...
Warren Mecklenberg
Jan 22, 2025
Warren P. Mecklenberg, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Warren was born June 28, 1943 in Waupun, the son of Chester and Marcella Prust Mecklenberg. Warren was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1961. On April 27, 1963 he married Judy Beekman in Beaver Dam. The couple lived in Atwater for 26 years, and moved to Waupun in...
William A. Tansley
Jan 22, 2025
William "Bill" Anthony Tansley, age 76 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Bill was born in Wheaton, Illinois on February 13, 1948, the son of Charles and Lorraine (Nagel) Tansley. He graduated from Wheaton Central High School with the Class of 1966 and was drafted into the United States Army in...
Jack Zantow
Jan 21, 2025
Jack Zantow passed away at home in Cambria, Wisconsin on January 21, 2025 at age 79. He was born Peter George Zantow on October 5th, 1945, the first born son of the late Dr Forrest Earle Zantow and Florence Goodearle Zantow. Followed by siblings Richard (Dick), Margaret (Peg) Bredeson, William (Will), Thomas (Thom), and John. Jack had struggled with numerous...
Roger Rabehl
Jan 21, 2025
Roger Rabehl passed away at the age of 89,on January 21, 2025, in Oakdale, Minnesota, surrounded by family. Roger had moved to Minnesota from Las Vegas in February 2023.
Roger was born June 22, 1935, to Harley and Margaret(Paul) Rabehl. Roger attended Fox Lake schools and entered the Army in 1954. After serving in France, he went...
Donna Ter Beest
Jan 20, 2025
Donna Ter Beest, age 88, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.
Donna was born May 27, 1936 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta Boom Glewen. Donna was a graduate of Brandon High School. On June 23, 1954 she married Calvin Ter Beest in Alto. Shortly following their marriage she joined Cal in Germany where he served in...
William R. Slate
Jan 20, 2025
William "Bill" Slate, Age 91, of Markesan, quietly passed away on January 20, 2025 with his wife by his side.
A memorial gathering for Bill will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main Street, Markesan, WI from 9:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service at 11:00...
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