Obituaries

Steve Baldwin

Steve Baldwin

Oct 8, 2014

Stephen E. Baldwin, age 62, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. His love of life, and his six-year battle with colon cancer, were an inspiration to all who knew him. Steve died peacefully at home, cared for and surrounded by his dearest loved ones.

Steve was born on July 14, 1952, to Clifford and Edith (Nelson) Baldwin...

Sandra L. Hendricks

Sandra L. Hendricks

Oct 6, 2014

Sandra L. Hendricks, 71, of Waupun, was raised by God into Heaven on October 6, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Sandra was born January 6, 1943 in Milwaukee the daughter of the late Andrew and Alma Hamann Joneth. On September 24, 1966 Sandra married Henry A. Hendricks and the couple resided in Waupun all their married...

Robert B. Caruso

Robert B. Caruso

Oct 5, 2014

Robert B. Caruso, age 83 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at home. Robert was born on December 17, 1930 in Michigan, the son of Benny and Emma (Ponsegrau) Caruso. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter, Sandy Thompson, four granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He...

Charley Wagner

Charley Wagner

Oct 2, 2014

Charles “Charley” Raymond Wagner, 61, of Crump/Adamsville, TN, went home to his Lord on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Charley was born January 24, 1953 in Waupun, WI the son of Hale and Carolyn Druhot Wagner. Charley attended Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, WI, graduated in 1971, and excelled at soccer and swimming. He also...

Jerome A. Justmann

Jerome A. Justmann

Sep 30, 2014

Jerome A. Justmann, age 82 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Berlin Memorial Hospital.

Jerome was born on July 4, 1932 at home on Sand St. in Watertown, the son of Arthur and Elsa (Thoma) Justmann. He attended school in Clyman and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1952-54....

Marilyn J. Haas

Marilyn J. Haas

Sep 29, 2014

Marilyn J. Haas, age 82 of Kingston, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Berlin Memorial Hospital.

Marilyn was born on February 19, 1932, to Clarence and Leonora (Dahms) Mielke. A graduate of Markesan High School, Marilyn earned her teaching degree from North Central College in Naperville, and returned to Markesan to teach Home Economics and...

Jerold A. Laue

Jerold A. Laue

Sep 29, 2014

Jerold "Jerry" A. Laue, age 57 of rural Juneau, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at home.

Jerry was born on March 10, 1957 in Beaver Dam, the son of Mervin and Minnie (Beske) Laue. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1975. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning...

James E. Bahls

James E. Bahls

Sep 29, 2014

James E. Bahls, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

James was born on December 7, 1938 in Clyman, WI to Arthur and Mary (Metzger) Bahls. He graduated from Juneau High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. James worked at the...

Gerald Drews

Gerald Drews

Sep 27, 2014

Gerald Christopher Francis Drews, 79, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Jerry was born and raised in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Mary Drews, the youngest of three children. In March of 1977 Jerry married Jean Wennmacher and they moved to Wisconsin where they bought The Beef ‘N Brew and Jerry retired after 19 years. He was...

Gordon Bush

Gordon Bush

Sep 25, 2014

Gordon Bush, age 98 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Markesan Resident Home.

Gordon was born December 6, 1915 to Arthur Darius Bush and Violet Ione (Kidney) Bush in the township of Hampden in Columbia County, WI. He was the eldest of five sons. In the Spring of 1916 his parents bought a farm...

Jean G. Stelsel

Jean G. Stelsel

Sep 25, 2014

Jean G. Stelsel, 92, of The Villages, FL, died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at The Villages. Jean was born April 19, 1922 in East Orange, NJ the daughter of Stuart and Sylvia Ebert Lawson. Jean graduated from Shorewood High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Lawrence University in Appleton. On March 9, 1945 Jean married David W. Stelsel in...

Verna M. Schultz

Verna M. Schultz

Sep 18, 2014

Verna M. Schultz, age 95 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Verna was born on June 1, 1919 in Dodge County, WI to Fred and Amanda (Spielman) Stegner. She was united in marriage to Paul Tischer. After his passing, she was united in marriage to Elmer Schultz. Throughout...

Wes Hardy

Wes Hardy

Sep 17, 2014

Wes Hardy, age 33 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Wes was born on August 2, 1981 in Milwaukee to Kenneth and Patty (Hardy) Hart Sr. On September 5, 2013, he was united in marriage to Trishia Earl in Juneau. Wes was a people person and loved doing tattoos. His true passion was...

Ardis Hopp

Ardis Hopp

Sep 14, 2014

Ardis Delaine Hopp, 75, of Waupun, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Ardis was born April 21, 1939 in Alto, the daughter of Garret and Flora Mulder Hofman. On June 22, 1960 she married Harold B. Hopp in Waupun. Ardis was a longtime resident of Waupun, and a member of First Reformed Church of Waupun. Ardis was employed at...

Rita Mielke

Rita Mielke

Sep 13, 2014

Rita Mielke, 79, of rural Markesan, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Rita was born March 15, 1935, west of Berlin at Big Island, the daughter of Harry and Helen Sina Hoodie. In 1953 Rita graduated from Rosendale High School. On November 5, 1960 Rita married Gerald “Bud” Mielke in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple...

Allen G. Buhrandt

Allen G. Buhrandt

Sep 10, 2014

Allen G. Buhrandt, 89, of Fox Lake, formerly of Muskego, WI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun. Allen was born May 13, 1925 in Milwaukee the son of Frank and Edna Hendler Buhrandt. On November 26, 1953 Allen married Mildred Lovald in Hales Corner, WI. The couple lived in the town of...

Agnes Schmidt

Agnes Schmidt

Sep 10, 2014

Agnes Schmidt, 93, of Waupun, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Agnes was born September 11, 1920 in Green Lake County, the oldest daughter of John and Clara Hoffman Posthuma. She attended Randolph area schools where she received her elementary education. During World War II, Agnes worked at National Rivet in Waupun....

Elmer G. Possin

Elmer G. Possin

Sep 7, 2014

Elmer G. Possin, age 98, formerly of Waupun and currently residing in Madison, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2014. Elmer was born October 20, 1915 on the family farm, the son of Gustav and Matilda Beck Possin. He graduated from Waupun High School, was the sole surviving member of the Class of 1934, and played sousaphone in the band...

Eleanor F. Winnie

Eleanor F. Winnie

Sep 6, 2014

Eleanor Florence Winnie, age 86 of Marquette, WI (Winnie's Resort), passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 26, 1928. She was married to David Allen Winnie, Sr. of Chicago on January 15, 1949. She is survived by her six children, David, Doreen, Donald, Daniel, Denise and Diane, 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren....

Alvin Boerson

Alvin Boerson

Sep 5, 2014

Alvin Hollister Boerson, 80, of Waupun, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at his home. Alvin was born December 22, 1933 to Bert and Edna Ter Beest Boerson in the town of Alto. Alvin attended Waupun High School. He was in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. On October 23, 1959 he was united in marriage to Ann Streekstra at East...

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