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...

May 1, 2014

Mark Scott Schrader, 50, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac following a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. Mark was born February 7, 1964 in Waupun, the son of Richard and Marjorie Tank Schrader. Mark resided in Waupun his entire life. He graduated...

Apr 27, 2014

Frederick Graham Yarwood, age 95 of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at home.

Frederick was born on February 12, 1919 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Frederick Graham and Leta Lily (nee Graham) Yarwood. He was united in marriage to Grace Faye Howard on October 1, 1946 in Pennsylvania. A World War II...

Apr 24, 2014

Shawn Alan Mueller, age 49 of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home.

Shawn was born on June 1, 1964 in Milwaukee, the son of Eugene and Diane (nee Wigman) Mueller, Sr. After graduating from high school, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. Shawn was united in...

Apr 24, 2014

David W. Stelsel, Sr., 91, of The Villages, FL, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at The Villages. Dave was born March 18, 1923 in Fond du Lac the son of Guy and Margaret Jones Stelsel. Dave was a graduate of Waupun High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Lawrence University. He was a LTJG officer with the U.S. Navy...

Apr 19, 2014

Elizabeth Jane Melton (Nee Peterson), late of Waupun, WI, formerly of Arizona and Blue Island IL, passed away April 19, 2014, one month shy of her ninety-sixth birthday. Our wonderful Betty was the beloved wife of the late Philip; mother of Karen (late Robert) Burke, late John (Sharon), Noelle (Doug) Rodgers, P. Michael (Billy), Patricia Melton, and Debbie (Bill) Wheeler;...

Apr 18, 2014

Mary Lou Nenno, age 71, of Wautoma and formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Omro Care Center.

Mary Lou was born in Beaver Dam on February 14, 1943, the daughter of Nick and Shirley (nee Davis) Strumberger. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School and the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh,...

Apr 17, 2014

Ronald "The Governor" C. Westfield, age 63 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Ronald was born on May 28, 1950 in Beaver Dam, the son of the late Carl and Irma (nee Eichsteadt) Westfield. He attended Markesan Schools and was married to Christine Merwin. Ron spent many years as...

Apr 17, 2014

Dorothy Margory Gifford, age 80 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Dorothy was born on May 8, 1933 on her grandpa's farm in Elba, WI, the daughter of Carl W. and Margaret D. (nee Lange) Kraft. A graduate of Beaver Dam High School, Dorothy worked as a...

Apr 16, 2014

Charles “Chuck” Vellema, 94, of Brandon, formerly of the town of Waupun, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Chuck was born May 5, 1919 in the town of Springvale, the son of Peter and Tena Wallendal Vellema. During WWII Chuck served with Company “L” 47th Infantry 9th Division in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theater. After...

Apr 13, 2014

Donald G. Rake, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Don was born on November 28, 1930 in Beaver Dam to Henry and Stella (nee Lemanski) Rake. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School. After serving his country in the United States Army, he returned home...

Apr 9, 2014

Irene R. Seibel, age 84 of Fond du Lac and formerly of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Grancare Nursing and Rehab Center in Fond du Lac.

Irene was born on September 6, 1929 in the Town of Trenton to Fred and Clara (nee Schaumburg) Michael. She was united in marriage to Raymond...

Apr 5, 2014

Raymond C. Thiem, age 79 of Kingston, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the V.A. Hospital in Madison.

Raymond was born on January 29, 1935 in Markesan to Clarence and Emma (nee Tobais) Thiem. He attended Markesan High School with the Class of 1953. He honorably served his country in the United States...

Apr 4, 2014

Robert H. Krinke, age 88 of Friesland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 4, 2014 at home.

Robert was born on January 5, 1926 to Henry and Erna (nee Dallman) Krinke at a neighbor's home in rural Cambria. He was united in marriage to Doris Fralick on...

Apr 4, 2014

Frederica Mohr, age 58 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2014 at her home.

Frederica was born on September 27, 1955 in Hustisford, the daughter of Shirley Mohr. She graduated from Lakeside Lutheran High School in 1974 and was a lifelong resident of Beaver Dam. Frederica's maternal grandparents, Frederick and Marie...

Mar 30, 2014

Samuel “Sam” Wiersma, 74, of Waupun, affectionately known as “The Flying Dutchman”, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his home. Sam was born December 8, 1939 in Long Beach, CA the son of Henry and Adriana Zwartz Wiersma. In 1951 the family moved to Cambria, WI. On March 5, 1958 Sam married Daune Selk at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Mar 29, 2014

Robert “Bob” E. Rens, 81, of Waupun, passed away to his eternal home on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at his home. Bob was born on May 14, 1932 in Fond du Lac the son of Donald and Dorothy Boom Rens. Bob graduated in 1950 from Waupun High School and then began farming on the family dairy farm. On February 26,...

Mar 28, 2014

Doris G. Krinke, age 85 of Friesland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 28, 2014 in the home where she was born and married.

Doris was born to Albert and Jennie (nee Erdman) Fralick on February 8, 1929. She was united in marriage to Robert Krinke on February 14, 1947. Most important to...