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...

Mar 25, 2014

Kathryn “Kay” De Boer passed away on March 25, 2014 after living 99 beautiful years. She looked forward to the day she would unite with her precious Lord and Savior and reunite with family and friends who had gone before her. Kay was born November 4, 1914 in Alto, the daughter of Perry and Mae Van de Vreede Buteyn. On...

Mar 24, 2014

Ruth Vande Berg, 76, of Waupun, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at her home. Ruth was born July 27, 1937 in Waupun, the daughter of Gerritt and Maggie Broadway Stelsel. Ruth was a 1955 graduate of Waupun High School. On September 16, 1959 she married Chester “Chet” Vande Berg in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Waupun...

Mar 24, 2014

Richard “Dick” Fanshaw, 87, of King, WI, formerly of Waupun and Stoughton, died Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Dick was born June 29, 1926 in Waupun, the son of Luvin and Marie Wedge Fanshaw. Dick attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II...

Mar 22, 2014

Verdyn "Andy" E. Anderson age 86, of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac.

In honoring Verdyn's wishes private family services will be held. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.

Mar 22, 2014

Robert L. Born, age 78 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Madison.

Robert was born on August 16, 1935 at Waupun Memorial Hospital, the son of Lester L. and Norma L. (nee Toll) Born. He graduated from Waupun High School. Robert was a real...

Mar 22, 2014

Alton J. Marwitz, age 77 of Marquette, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at home.

Alton was born on February 1, 1937 in the Township of Manchester to John "Jack" and Verna (nee Lohry) Marwitz. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1956 and worked as a foreman at National Rivet...

Mar 22, 2014

Henry Gorter, 90, of Waupun, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph. Henry was born April 20, 1923 in Hinsdale, IL, the son of John P. and Henrietta Schurman Gorter. On February 12, 1946 he married Dorothy DeVries in Munster, IN. Following their marriage the couple resided in Wheatfield, IN and later moved to the...

Mar 18, 2014

(1976 - 2014) Tyler P. Kranz, 37, of Waupun, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison. Tyler was born March 22, 1976 in Beaver Dam, the son of Myron “Joe” and Randeen Hoffman Kranz. Tyler was a 1995 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. Tyler was a member of First Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. He was...

Mar 14, 2014

(1936 - 2014) Mary Ann Lenz, 77 of Waupun died Friday, March 14, 2014 at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac where she has resided the past ten months. Mary Ann was born June 18, 1936 in Waukesha County the daughter of Daniel and Mary Okrajek Srnec. Mary Ann was a graduate of Waukesha High School in...

Mar 10, 2014

Lona Kathleen Kohn, age 81, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Ripon Medical Center. Lona was born on August 18, 1932 to Wayne C. and Bess (nee Rowells) Gray in Fond du Lac. She graduated from Markesan High School in 1950 and completed her teaching degree at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1953 and taught...