Obituaries
Arthur R. Rettschlag
Dec 30, 2024
Arthur R. "Art" Rettschlag, a man of remarkable dedication and quiet strength, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2024, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, at the age of 82. Born on June 28, 1942, Art lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. On July 6, 1963, Art married the...
Marlene J. Landaal
Dec 28, 2024
Marlene J. Landaal, age 93, peacefully departed this life at home with her family by her side on December 28, 2024.
Marlene was born on November 23, 1931 in Randolph, the daughter of Henry and Dora Jesse Dykstra. Marlene’s journey began in Waupun where she was a proud graduate of Waupun High School. On April 3, 1951, she married the love...
Ambrose J. Yaucher
Dec 27, 2024
Ambrose J. Yaucher passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 86.
A memorial gathering for Ambrose J. Yaucher will be held on January 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. Friends and family...
Steve Kurtz
Dec 26, 2024
Steve Kurtz, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.
Steve was born on April 8, 1955, the son of Harold and Carol Marx Kurtz. Steve attended West Bend School. He was a proud veteran who joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Independence for two years. Following his military service, he embarked on a career as a welder...
Alvin Pobanz
Dec 23, 2024
Alvin L. Pobanz, age 77, passed away Monday December 23, 2024.
Alvin was born July 18, 1947 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Alvin H. and June Brown Pobanz. Al attended Waupun Schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1965. He then went onto Fox Valley Technical College and received an associate’s degree. On November 15, 1968 he married...
Gunner J. Webb
Dec 23, 2024
Gunner James Webb, age 16 of Cambria, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Visitation for Gunner will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 101 First St., Friesland from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Hildebrandt officiating, followed by...
Janice Kreier
Dec 22, 2024
Janice Kreier, age 76, departed this world on December 22, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following a surprise surgery that took her away too soon.
Janice was born on June 16, 1948, in Beaver Dam, to Leroy and Sofia Yerges Klentz. Janice graduated from Reesville High School. She met her soulmate, Leroy Kreier, and they embarked on their shared adventure...
Margaret Mittelstaedt
Dec 22, 2024
Margaret Mittelstaedt, age 96, of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Margaret was born September 24, 1928 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. Margaret was employed by Teeple Shoe Factory and Ideal Shoe Factory in Waupun. On August 16, 1950 she married Don Mittelstaedt at Alto...
Genevieve R. Zielicke
Dec 22, 2024
Genevieve R. Zielicke, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Rembembrance Home in Beaver Dam.
A private family inurnment for Genevieve will be held.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.
Steve Perry
Dec 20, 2024
Steve Perry, age 70, passed away after a courageous battle with West Nile Virus on December 20, 2024 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
Steve was born on February 24, 1954, in Waupun, to Kenneth and Betty Mielke Perry. Steve graduated from Waupun High School in 1972 and continued his education in 1973, doing the AG short course at the University of...
Dorothy Anna Michalowski
Dec 17, 2024
Dorothy Anna Michalowski, age 97, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Dorothy was born on December 25, 1926, at home, the daughter of Joseph and Martha Pralat Przybyl. On July 17, 1948, Dorothy married the love of her life, John Michalowski in Neshkoro, WI. Together, they forged a life filled with cherished...
James Buchholz
Dec 15, 2024
James Buchholz, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac.
James was born March 26, 1954 in Waupun, the son of Edwin and Mary Hughes Buchholz. Jim graduated from Waupun High School in 1975. On August 21, 1975 he married Karilynn Pollock in Brandon. Together, they built a life in the Brandon area, where...
Lowell Glewen
Dec 14, 2024
Lowell Glewen, 88, of Alto, passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on December 14, 2024.
Lowell was born July 18, 1936 in Fond du Lac County, the son of Elmer and Grace Overzet Glewen. Lowell attended Burbank Elementary School on Amity Road and went on to Brandon High School. He then enlisted with the Wisconsin Army National Guard...
Margaret Kile
Dec 13, 2024
Margaret Ann “Mikki” Kile, age 78, of Randolph, died unexpectedly on Dec. 13, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam after a brief battle with cancer.
Mikki was born in La Crosse, WI the second oldest of twelve children to George W. and Ramona F. (Every) Oyer. She was united in marriage to LeRoy D. Kile on December 19,...
Judith A. Rueckert
Dec 13, 2024
Judith A. Rueckert, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.
A memorial gathering for Judith will take place on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Trinity Church – United Methodist, 308 Oneida St., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev....
Erin Austin
Dec 12, 2024
Erin Marie Austin passed away peacefully on her 45th birthday, December 12, 2024, at Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, after a brief illness.
Erin was born on December 12, 1979, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the only daughter of Tom and Jackie Syens. She grew up in the village of Cambria and attended Cambria Friesland Schools and Randolph Christian Grade School...
Sharon Peters
Dec 10, 2024
Sharon A. Peters, age 77, of Markesan, WI passed away on December 10, 2024 at Barrett House in Markesan.
Sharon was born September 13, 1947, the daughter of Charles and Henrietta (Hopp) Navis. On June 14, 1969 she married Richard “Dick” Peters in Waupun. Sharon and Dick were avid Wisconsin Badgers football, basketball, and Green Bay Packer fans and enjoyed watching...
Barbara J. Militzer
Dec 9, 2024
Barbara Jeanette Militzer, age 84 of Beaver Dam, WI passed away peacefully at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living on Thursday, December 9, 2024.
A memorial service for Barb will take place at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. Following the service, there will be a...
Melvin Boomsma
Dec 7, 2024
Melvin W. Boomsma, 68, of the town of Springvale, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home.
Melvin was born November 15, 1956 in Kankakee, IL the son of Milton and Martha Koopmans Boomsma. When Mel was seven years old the Boomsma’s moved to Wisconsin where he attended Rosendale schools and graduated from Laconia High School. Mel farmed with his...
Leonard Cupery
Dec 7, 2024
Leonard James Cupery, age 88, of Cambria, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Randolph Health Services.
Len was born February 17, 1936 in Friesland, the son of Tuenis and Jennie (Gaastra) Cupery. Len attended Friesland and East Friesland grade schools and graduated from Cambria-Friesland High School in 1953. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. On August 8,...
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