Jun 21, 2014

Robert "Bob" R. Braun, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 due to myelofibrosis complicated by a fall. Bob was born on July 16, 1947 in Beaver Dam, WI to Herman and Helen (Lemanski) Braun. He was a 1965 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and proud of the fact that so far, five of...

Jun 14, 2014

Jim James passed into the Great House of God Saturday morning, June 14, 2014. Jim was born on April 18, 1923, raised in a large, loving family. His parents were Greek immigrants, instilling in Jim the power that is found with a strong faith of the Lord God Jesus.

Jim was a true American hero, living his...

Jun 11, 2014

Katie Wiersma, 91, of rural Markesan, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Katie was born in Cambria on April 16, 1923, the daughter of John T. and Annie Vander Meulen Westra. On June 17, 1943 Katie married John E. Wiersma. The couple farmed west of Manchester all of their married life. Katie drove school bus for...

Jun 10, 2014

Gayle Seitz, age 60 of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at ManorCare Nursing Home in Fond du Lac.

Gayle was born on July 7, 1953 in Dixon, IL to William and Dorothy (Smith) Seitz. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed reading, watching NASCAR, and spending time with her family and...

Jun 7, 2014

Jean E. Lienke passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the comfort of her son's home in Fox Lake, WI. She was 80 years old. Jean was born on September 21, 1933 to Lorenzo and Eleanor (Versma) Nickerson in Chicago, IL and moved to the Columbus area as a child. It was there that she met the love...

May 29, 2014

Clifton M. Kohn, age 81 of Marquette, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his family.

Clifton was born in Dalton on July 11, 1932 to Milon C. and Ruth (nee Lytle) Kohn. He proudly served his country in the United States Army 701 st Armored Division...

May 29, 2014

Cornelia “Neal” Twomey, 90, passed away in Waupun, WI where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Carleen and Daniel Vande Zande. Neal was born February 25, 1924 in Vernon, New York the daughter of Albert C. and Margaret Murphy Dam. She spent most of her life in the Oneida, NY area and moved to WI two years ago. She...

May 28, 2014

Laurie Ann Menge, age 54 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at her home. Laurie was born on February 18, 1960 in Waterloo, WI to Walter and Betty (nee Frish) Bilsky. She graduated from Deerfield High School. She is survived by her parents of Waunakee; her son, Tyler Lowrey of Fort Atkinson; her first husband, Dennis...

May 25, 2014

Ronald "Red" Schumacher, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born on December 19, 1938 to Abbie (Powell) and Clarence Schumacher in Juneau, WI. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1956. He was united in marriage to Patti...

May 25, 2014

Charles E. Buchholz, 64, of Waupun, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Charles was born July 4, 1949 in Markesan the son of Edwin A. and Mary Hughes Buchholz. On May 6, 1972 he married Virginia Wallintin in Reeseville. Following their marriage the couple resided in Oakfield for five years prior to moving to Waupun. Charlie was a farmer...

May 24, 2014

Judith “Judy” Ann Lambert, 71, of Waupun, WI, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at her home. Judy was born June 4, 1942, in Green Bay, WI to Raymond and Inez Larsen Metz. Judy grew up in Gillett, WI and has shared many fond memories of her childhood on the farm. She graduated from the Wisconsin School of Cosmetology-Green Bay,...

May 22, 2014

Elroy W. Sanford, age 81 of Mayville, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Golden Living Center – Continental Manor in Randolph. Elroy was born on April 15, 1933 to William and Ethel (Wells) Sanford. After graduating from high school in Ellsworth, WI, he honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1952-55. Elroy was a...

May 20, 2014

Chester “Chet” B. Possin, 94, a resident of Oakwood Village East in Madison, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison. Chet was born April 28, 1920 in the town of Chester, Dodge County, the son of Gustave E. and Mathilda Beck Possin. His family moved to Waupun where he attended Waupun public schools and...

May 18, 2014

Vickey M. Thompson, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Golden Living Center – Continental Manor in Randolph. Vickey was born on October 5, 1954 in Beaver Dam, WI to Raymond and Dorothy (Kraft) Planasch. After high school, Vickey served an honorable career as a Sergeant in the United States Marines. She is...

May 16, 2014

Vida E. Gelhar, age 84 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Ripon Medical Center. Vida was born on August 17, 1929 in Fond du Lac, WI to William and Amelia (nee Lenz) Moderow. She graduated from Markesan High School in 1947. Over the years, Vida worked at Fall River Canning Factory, Markesan Drug Store and PMI...

May 12, 2014

Gloria F. Fox, age 83 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Barrett House in Markesan. Gloria was born on August 30, 1930 in Ripon to Howard and Pearl (nee Forbes) Reeck. She graduated from Ripon High School and later worked at Ripon Printers. On October 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to James...

May 9, 2014

Gladys Duer, 83, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with the comfort of her family at her side. Gladys was born January 6, 1931 in the town of Waupun in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Lloyd and Henrietta Yunto Beekman. On May 20, 1949 she married...

May 9, 2014

Evelyn E. Jahnke, age 92 of Markesan, left this earth to be with her Lord on May 9, 2014. She was currently living at the Barrett House in Markesan. Evelyn was born on January 7, 1922 in Markesan, the daughter of William and Esther (nee Mielke) May. She taught school at Lonely Cedar in Mackford. On March 26, 1953, she...

May 6, 2014

Helen G. Siedschlag, age 82, of Markesan, passed away on May 6, 2014 at the home of her daughter, in the Town of Byron. She went peacefully to our Lord in the loving presence of her family.

She was born on September 3, 1931 in New Berlin, WI, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Koentopp)...

May 3, 2014

Lenora Stam, 84, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at her home. Lenora was born July 2, 1929 in Waupun the daughter of John and Johanna Scholten Dykman. On November 2, 1947 she married Leonard C. Stam at Waupun United Methodist Church in Waupun. Following their marriage they resided in the Waupun area all their married lives. Lenora...