Obituaries
James E. Pearson
Sep 2, 2014
James E. Pearson, age 72 of Juneau and Tomahawk, WI passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk after a courageous battle with cancer.
James was born on May 2, 1942 to Minnie (Jowers) and Sim Pearson in Cuba, AL. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Schoppe on September 1,...
Linda "Lynn" Johnsgard
Sep 1, 2014
Linda "Lynn" Johnsgard, age 65 of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014, at the Vibra Specialty Hospital in Portland, Oregon from complications of diabetes.
Lynn was born on May 3, 1949, the daughter of Rudy and Edna (Posthuma) Cupery. She attended Friesland Grade School and graduated from Cambria Union High School, Class of...
Hazel M. Rahn
Aug 29, 2014
Hazel M. Rahn, 84, of the town of Waupun, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at her home. Hazel was born February 28, 1930 on a farm on the Mackford Prairie in Green Lake County the daughter of John and Agnes Merrill Pattee. In 1948 Hazel graduated from Waupun High School and continued her education at Dodge County Normal School in...
Marc B. Malisch
Aug 29, 2014
Marc B. Malisch, age 67 of DeForest, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
Marc was born on March 29, 1947 in Brookfield, WI to R.William and Barbara (Euwbank) Malisch. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On September 6, 1996, he was united in marriage to Kim Ganz...
David L. Lager
Aug 28, 2014
David Lawrence Lager, age 71 from Markesan , passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at home with family by his side, following a valiant fight with esophageal cancer.
Dave was born on December 28, 1942 at St Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI to the late Rollin and Eleanor (Gray) Lager. He was the oldest of eight...
Mark A. Lighty
Aug 27, 2014
Mark Adam Lighty, age 51 of Beaver Dam, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.
Mark was born in Buffalo, NY on September 19, 1962 and spent most of his childhood in Bath, NY where he graduated from Haverling High School in 1980. After living a few years in Phoenix, AZ, Mark...
Richard L. Johnson, Jr.
Aug 23, 2014
Richard L. Johnson, Jr., 58, of Waupun, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. Richard was born March 9, 1956 in Milwaukee the son of Richard Sr. and Loretta Grunert Johnson. Rich served in the US Navy in Vietnam. On August 18, 1979 he married Diane Rector in Hartland and the couple lived in the...
Rose A. Bruns
Aug 19, 2014
Rose A. Bruns, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Rose was born in Crofton, NE on March 15, 1933, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Vering) Boecker. Rose married Marvin Bruns on September 20, 1955 in Crofton, NE. Rose is survived by her husband, Marvin of Beaver Dam; seven children including two daughters, Rita...
Judith A. Meyer
Aug 19, 2014
Judith A. Meyer, age 73 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Stevens Point, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Judith was born on January 18, 1941 in Beaver Dam to Carl and Hattie (Buss) Finup. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School and earned a degree in accounting. Judith is survived by her children, Laine Meyer of Beaver Dam,...
Arthur "Art" Meyer
Aug 17, 2014
Arthur "Art" John Meyer, age 87 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. Art was born on September 4, 1926, the son of Paul and Mary (Backhaus) Meyer. He grew up in Mayville, WI and graduated from Mayville High School in 1944. He worked for several years at the Marshall Meat Market and farmed...
Elaine M. Wilde
Aug 16, 2014
Elaine Margaret Wilde, age 92 of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Markesan Resident Home. Elaine was born on October 20, 1921 in Markesan, the daughter of Frank and Eva (Malitzka) Schweder. Elaine was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's in Markesan. She married Leslie Maurice Wilde on June 3, 1951. Elaine...
Dennis John Harmsen
Aug 15, 2014
Dennis John Harmsen, 62, of Waupun, died Friday, August 15, 2014 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. Dennis was born March 26, 1952 to John B. and Evelyn Westhuis Harmsen at Waupun Memorial Hospital. He attended school in Alto and graduated from Waupun Sr. High in 1970. Dennis attended Moraine Park Technical College and received his degree in...
Corey A. Thompson
Aug 15, 2014
Corey A. Thompson, age 37 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 15, 2014.
Corey was employed at Fiberesin in Oconomowoc, WI. His hobbies included working on car stereo systems and also building Corey's Custom Cabinets. Corey could often be found in the grandstands at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. He loved riding his...
Dennis Mack
Aug 14, 2014
Dennis Mack, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Dennis was born on December 27, 1938, the son of Maurice and Elsie (Burchardt) Mack. He was united in marriage to Jeannine Tansley on November 26, 1960 at St. Michael's Church in Wheaton, IL. He proudly served his country...
Charles A. Krause
Aug 12, 2014
Charles A. Krause, age 86 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at his home.
Charles was born on October 18, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Otto and Dorathy Krause - Joiner. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Weber - Schoenbacher on June 15, 1959 in Princeton, WI. He enjoyed the numerous years he...
Michael Connaughty
Aug 9, 2014
Michael Connaughty, age 70 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Autumn Bay Memory Care facility in Ripon, WI. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Beverly (Gentz) Connaughty; son Christopher and wife Sarah Connaughty; son Patrick and wife Joey Connaughty; grandchildren Madelyn, Maya, Silas, Grahm, and Jack Connaughty; and sister Mary...
Dorothy Doris Lemmenes
Aug 7, 2014
Dorothy Doris Lemmenes, 89, of Waupun, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2014 while residing at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun. Dorothy was born June 11, 1925 in Friesland, WI the daughter of Charles and Katie Westra DeYoung. Dorothy met her husband of 65 years, David on a blind date. They were married on October 8, 1948 and...
Ralph J. Frei
Aug 3, 2014
Ralph Frei age 67, of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Markesan Resident Home. Ralph was born to Frederick "Fritz" and Avis Frei on February 20, 1947 in Ripon, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairwater. He served as a Sunday school teacher and an usher. During his high school years, he...
Missy Heintz
Aug 1, 2014
"Missy" Michelle Marie Heintz, age 47 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam.
Missy was born on September 6, 1966 in Beaver Dam to Arthur and Donna (Hollnagel) Heintz Sr. She graduated from Fall River High School in 1985. In 1986, Missy was awarded the Shriner's Sweetheart...
Ray Giese
Jul 29, 2014
Ray Giese, 86, of Waupun, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Ray was born February 16, 1928 in Waupun, the son of William and Margaret Kovalaske Giese. On September 4, 1948 he married Mildred Born in Waupun and the couple lived in Waupun all their married lives. Ray was employed at John Deere...
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