Obituaries
Laurie A. Menge
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...
Ronald "Red" Schumacher
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...
Charles E. Buchholz
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...
Judith Ann Lambert
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,...
Elroy W. Sanford
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...
Chester "Chet" Possin
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...
Vickey M. Thompson
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...
Vida E. Gelhar
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...
Gloria F. Fox
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...
Gladys Duer
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...
Evelyn E. Jahnke
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...
Helen G. Siedschlag
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)...
Lenora Stam
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...
Mark Scott Schrader
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...
Frederick G. Yarwood
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...
Shawn Alan Mueller
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...
David W. Stelsel, Sr.
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...
Elizabeth Jane Melton
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;...
Mary L. Nenno
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,...
Ronald C. Westfield
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...
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