Obituaries

Gracie P. Storm

Gracie P. Storm

Mar 26, 2015

Grace "Gracie" P. Storm, age 94 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at The Charleston House - Memory Care. Gracie was born on November 27, 1920, the daughter of George and Helena (Haase) Wendt. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1939. On June 17, 1944, she was united in marriage to Donald "Rocky" Storm at St. Matthew's Lutheran...

Louise H. Walvort

Louise H. Walvort

Mar 26, 2015

1926-2015 Louise H. Walvort, 88, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun. Louise was born November 4, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of James and Mary (Buteyn) Vander Weele. On July 7, 1950 she married Calvin Walvort in Fort Riley, KS. Louise was an avid flower gardener and was...

Richard N. Mitchell, Sr.

Richard N. Mitchell, Sr.

Mar 25, 2015

1937-2015 Richard N. Mitchell, Sr., 77, of Waupun, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun. Richard was born March 31, 1937 in St. Louis, MO the son of Henry and Cecelia Burrell Mitchell. On August 20, 1955 he married Joyce Ann Archambault in Overland, MO. The couple resided in the St. Louis area. Richard was a heavy...

Glen Linde

Glen Linde

Mar 24, 2015

Glen Linde passed away peacefully in his wife's arms on March 24, 2015 due to heart failure; ten days shy of his 88th birthday. Glen was born on Sunday, April 3, 1927 to Albert and Laura (Thill) Linde near Beaver Dam, WI. He received his education in Beaver Dam, attending St Peter's Catholic School, BD Junior High School, and BD...

Curtis Drews

Curtis Drews

Mar 24, 2015

1950-2015 Curtis Drews, 65, of Waupun, passed away at his home on Monday, March 23, 2015. Curt was born February 18, 1950 in Beaver Dam the son of Martin and Olive Henke Drews. Curt worked for many years as a welder at Maysteel. He loved to golf and was a member at Rock River Country Club in Waupun. He was...

Pamela Bos

Pamela Bos

Mar 23, 2015

1963-2015 Pamela “Pam” Bos, 51, of rural Waupun, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Pam was born May 25, 1963 in Waupun the daughter of Dayton “Doc” and Patricia Mueller Hopp. Pam was a 1981 graduate of Waupun High School. She continued her education and graduated from Constance School of Cosmetology in...

Duane A. Arndt

Duane A. Arndt

Mar 19, 2015

Duane Alan Arndt, age 81 of Randolph, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Duane was born on November 26, 1933 in the township of Mackford, Green Lake County, the son of Harold and Thelma (Weckworth) Arndt. He attended Randolph High School. On...

Grace Catherine Straseske

Grace Catherine Straseske

Mar 19, 2015

Grace Catherine Straseske was called to join the Lord on March 19, 2015 at Charleston House, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She was born Nov. 29, 1926 to Albert and Edna (Mertz) Benninger in the Town of Portland, Wisconsin and she grew up on the family farm outside of Reeseville. Grace was  lifetime member of First United Church of Christ, Reeseville,...

Lester Tiede

Lester Tiede

Mar 18, 2015

Lester Dewey Tiede, age 92 of Portage and formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Divine Savior Healthcare.

Lester was born on August 16, 1922 in Middleton, the son of Stella (Asmundson) and Hollister C. Tiede. He married Josephine H. Struck on June 21, 1947. Lester served in the U.S. Army during...

Melvin N. Schneider

Melvin N. Schneider

Mar 15, 2015

Melvin N. Schneider, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Melvin was born on January 5, 1940 in Colby, WI, the son of George and Marie (Punke) Schneider. He graduated from Colby High School in 1959 and worked for over 30 years...

Vera Nummerdor

Vera Nummerdor

Mar 9, 2015

1928-2015 Vera Nummerdor, 86, of Waupun, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun. Vera was born April 7, 1928 in Nekimi, WI, the daughter of Earl and Elnora Davies Reynolds. On December 1, 1945 she married Allan Nummerdor in Oshkosh. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Vera was employed...

Robert "Bob" Flier

Robert "Bob" Flier

Mar 9, 2015

1948-2015 On March 9, 2015 Robert “Bob” Harvey Flier was called home to his heavenly father after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 67 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bob was born February 24, 1948 in Beaver Dam, the son of Harvey and the late Clara Mae Mulder Flier. Following graduation, Bob worked...

David J. Wedel

David J. Wedel

Mar 8, 2015

David J. Wedel, 59, of Monticello and formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2015 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on November 9, 1955 in Beaver Dam to John F. and Rosemary (Hepp) Wedel. David was the epitome of a hard-working man. After 37 years working in the printing industry in Illinois, David had recently...

Joan McGowan

Joan McGowan

Mar 8, 2015

Joan C. McGowan, 89, of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. Joan is survived by a granddaughter, Amy Hatfield; two great grandchildren, Abby & Cole Hatfield, all from Naperville, IL; and two special friends & caregivers, Don & Elaine Engmann. Burial: Joan’s remains will be buried in Ft. Myers, FL.

Robert "Bob" Westphal

Robert "Bob" Westphal

Mar 8, 2015

Robert "Bob" L. Westphal, age 71 of Reeseville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at home surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bob was born in Beaver Dam on April 17, 1943, the son of Otto and Harriet (Wendt) Westphal. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1961 and completed the UW-Madison agriculture...

Vernice V. Zuelke

Vernice V. Zuelke

Mar 4, 2015

1931-2015 Vernice V. Zuelke, 83, of Waupun, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Vernice was born June 2, 1931, the daughter of William and Clara Krenke. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupun. On June 6, 1953 she married Harold E. Zuelke in Poy Sippi. Vernice enjoyed gardening, fishing, bird watching, and her grandchildren.Vernice is survived by...

Mary Metzger

Mary Metzger

Mar 3, 2015

Mary B. Metzger, age 80 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan. Mary was born on September 4, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of William and Margaret (Hamilton) Winzentsen. Mary is survived by her sister, Margie of Milwaukee; son, Mark (Carrie) of Hartford;grandchildren, Maureen and Paul; nieces Dawn (John), Chris (Dane),...

Darelyn M. Cross

Darelyn M. Cross

Mar 2, 2015

Darelyn M. Cross, age 51 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 at her home. Darelyn was born on November 2, 1963 in Fort Belvoir, VA, the daughter of Daniel and Doris (Mielke) Cross. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1982. She earned a veterinary tech degree and took welding classes at MATC in Madison. She was...

Leonard B. Secklin

Leonard B. Secklin

Feb 23, 2015

1934-2015 Leonard B. Secklin, 80, of Waupun, died Monday, February 23, 2015. Leonard was born in Milwaukee the son of Albert and Minnie Gross Secklin. On June 16, 1959 he married Barbara Wendorf in Wauwatosa. Leonard was employed by Milwaukee County Institutions and the Sheriff’s Department before retiring and moving to Arizona in 1978. He and his wife, Barbara, owned...

Nancy Sherlock

Nancy Sherlock

Feb 23, 2015

1936-2015 Nancy Sherlock, 78, of Waupun, died Monday, February 23, 2015. Nancy was born June 4, 1936 in Waupun the daughter of James and Martha Kok Hopp. Nancy attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1954. Following graduation she married Henry Vossekuil in Waupun. While she resided in Waupun, Nancy was a receptionist for 13 years at...

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