Obituaries
John "Jack" Seaman
Oct 21, 2014
1936-2014 John “Jack” Charles Seaman, 78, of Waupun, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014 at the Christian Homestead after a battle with Alzheimer’s and Multiple Systems Atrophy. Jack was born June 6, 1936 in Milwaukee to Edmund “Jack” and Loretta Wirtz Seaman. After graduating from Pewaukee High School in 1954, he moved to Juneau to work for...
Bonnie Luteyn
Oct 20, 2014
1924-2014 Bonita A. “Bonnie” Luteyn, 90, of Madison, died Monday, October 20, 2014 at her residence at Oakwood Village Retirement Home. Bonnie was born February 1, 1924 in the town of Holland, Sheboygan County, WI, the daughter of Benjamin and Anna Damkot Obrink. In 1947, Bonnie married John Luteyn. Following their marriage the couple moved to Waupun where they owned...
Gerald H. Nitz
Oct 19, 2014
Gerald Herbert Nitz, age 63 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from a heart attack in his home. Gerald was born on July 8, 1951 in Ripon, WI, son of Herbert and Adeline (Floeter) Nitz. Jerry purchased half of his father's dairy farm in 1972. He married Margaret Jobe in Oxford, WI in 1974. He then bought...
Frederic J. Ford
Oct 16, 2014
Frederic J. Ford, age 75, of Beaver Dam and formerly of California, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2014. Frederic was born on March 16, 1939 in Waupun, the son of Frederic H. and Anne (Brager) Ford. He graduated from Oshkosh High School attended Wisconsin State College - Oshkosh. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly...
Paul Leo Minnig
Oct 15, 2014
Paul Leo Minnig, age 47, of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly, as a result of a tragic car accident on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.
Paul was born on October 2, 1967 in Beaver Dam, WI to Walter and Bonnie Minnig. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1986. Paul enjoyed his employment as a heavy equipment...
Floyd Daane
Oct 14, 2014
1921-2014 Floyd Daane, 92, of Waupun, formerly of Brandon, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun. Floyd was born November 4, 1921 in Green Lake County near Fairwater, the son of Oscar and Alma Ferch Daane. On February 16, 1943 he married Dorothy Ter Beest at her parents’ home near Alto in...
Jean Peters
Oct 13, 2014
1918-2014 Jean E. Peters, 96, of Waupun, died Monday evening, October 13, 2014 at the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun. Jean was born June 2, 1918, in Waupun, the daughter of C. Clyde and Allie Landaal Harris. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1935. On June 16, 1939, Jean was united in marriage with Earl Peters. Following...
Harold W. Hartgerink
Oct 9, 2014
1927-2014 Harold W. Hartgerink, 87, of Waupun, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Marvin’s Manor in Brandon where he resided for a short time. Harold was born March 3, 1927, the son of Henry and Helena Kastein Hartgerink. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 where he operated heavy equipment. On July 6, 1951 he married Mary Van Loo...
Joseph J. Scheradella
Oct 9, 2014
1939-2014 Joseph J. Scheradella, 75, of Waupun, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac following a courageous battle of cancer with his family at his side. Joe was born June 27, 1939 in Beaver Dam, the son of Matthew and Margaret Swederski Scheradella. Joe attended St. Peter’s Catholic Grade School in Beaver Dam...
Elizabeth A. Aplin
Oct 8, 2014
Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Aplin passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 8, 2014 at the UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Beth was born on October 25th, 1967 in Beaver Dam to Robert R. and Elizabeth J. (McConochie) Braun. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School and was a member of the Beaver Dam High School Class of 1985. She was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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