Obituaries
Arlene E. Smolen
Dec 27, 2013
Arlene E. Smolen, age 80 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2013 at home. Arlene was born on August 20, 1933 in Reedsburg, WI to Lawrence and Marguerite (nee Sandmire) All. She was united in marriage to Mike Kenevan, August Sanders and Robert Smolen. Arlene was very independent, willful and generous towards her family. She never...
Jerry A. Lieske
Dec 26, 2013
Jerry A. Lieske, age 62 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born on June 9, 1951 to Julius and Sylvia (nee Laper) Lieske in Beaver Dam. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairwater, where he was an active, lifelong member and served as a head usher...
Brenda J. Frazier
Dec 25, 2013
Brenda Joyce Frazier, age 65 of Arena, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare, Madison. Brenda was born on June 23, 1948 in Lansing, MI to Drew Carl and Orpha Adeline (nee Hamilton) Frazier. She received her Master's Degree from UW-Stout and delivered her thesis on women's health to the World Health Organization in Seattle,...
Betty J. Crandall
Dec 23, 2013
Betty J. Crandall of Juneau, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2013 in Watertown at the home of her niece. Betty was born to Thomas and Leona (nee Swackhamer) Knipfel in Crystal Lake, IL. She worked as a CNA at Clearview in Juneau for many years. Betty enjoyed shopping, reading and especially loved music and dancing. She enjoyed being...
Jerome "Shorty" Friese
Dec 22, 2013
Jerome "Shorty" K. Friese, age 78 of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Almond, WI. Shorty was born on August 21, 1935 to Harvey and Anna Friese. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Before retirement, he worked at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam. He loved going to auctions and rummage sales,...
Mary Janice Gould Johnson
Dec 22, 2013
(1942-2013) Mary Janice Gould Johnson, age 71, died at Clearview Nursing home on December 22, 2013, after a battle with cancer. Mary resided in Beaver Dam at the time of her death. Mary Janice was born on August 31, 1942 to George and Lorraine Gould in Beaver Dam, WI.Mary Janice graduated from Waupun High School in 1960 before beginning her...
Helen M. Searles
Dec 21, 2013
Helen Mae Nightingale Searles, age 88 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Helen was born in Burnett, WI on September 28, 1925 to Carl and Erma (nee Jolitz) Backhaus. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School and lived in Beaver Dam her entire life. She was united in marriage...
Rosemary T. Paprock
Dec 20, 2013
Rosemary T. Paprock , born April 27, 1939, peacefully passed away Dec. 20, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, brother and husband. Rosemary is survived by her children, Kathy Lapen of Beaver Dam, WI, Major Marty Paprock of Biloxi, MS, and Judy Brenner of Edina, MN. Rosemary coped with her disabilities caused by polio in 1943...
Rhonda Lyon
Dec 12, 2013
Rhonda L. Lyon, age 59, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Rhonda was born on April 13, 1954 at the Lutheran Hospital in Beaver Dam to Maurice and Mary Jane (nee Kennedy) Lyon. Rhonda enjoyed collecting photos and creating family albums and in her earlier years she loved...
Lucille Van Loo
Dec 12, 2013
(1932 - 2013) Lucille Van Loo, 81, of Waupun died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Markesan Resident Home. Lucille was born April 11, 1932 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of John D. and Lucy Schouten Kastein. On March 22, 1950 she married Germaine Van Loo in Alto. Following their marriage the coupled resided in the Waupun area all their...
Kathleen A. Teachout
Dec 11, 2013
(1959 - 2013) Kathleen A. Teachout, 54, of Waupun, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at her home. Kathy was born April 2, 1959 in Waupun, the daughter of Gordon and Diana Psiropoulos Hackbarth. Kathy was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1978.On September 13, 1980 she married Timothy J. Teachout in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in...
Donald A. Willey
Dec 10, 2013
Donald A. Willey, age 81 of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Waupun Christian Home. Don was born on November 11, 1932 in the Town of Erin, Washington County, WI to Silas and Mildred (nee Ridgley) Willey. He was united in marriage to Hildred "Hildy" Partridge on...
Thomas J. Garczynski
Dec 7, 2013
Thomas John Michael Garczynski, age 64 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Columbus Community Hospital. Tom was born on July 14, 1949 to Sylvester and Gertrude (nee Pochowski) Garczynski. Farming was his lifelong passion. After spending many years operating his own farm, he currently worked at Weiland Dairy Farm and K&L Services. Tom was...
Chad E. Weber
Dec 6, 2013
Chad E. Weber, age 34 formerly of Devils Lake passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 in Wisconsin. Chad Edward was born on May 12, 1979 in Harvey, ND, the son of Kenneth and Linda (Schmitt) Weber. He attended Sweetwater Elementary School, Central Middle School and Devils Lake High School. He also attended Trinity Bible College in Ellendale where he...
Orpha I. Shore
Dec 3, 2013
Orpha Irene Shore, age 79 of Burnett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at home. Orpha was born on August 18, 1934 in Hillsboro, WI to Alvin and Amelia (nee Dickau) Hubbard. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Charles "Chuck" Shore on June 10, 1953. Over the years, Orpha worked...
Lillian Mildred Long
Dec 3, 2013
Lillian Mildred Long, age 92, of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Tucson, AZ. Lillian was born February 11, 1921 in the Township of Ashford, Campbellsport, WI. She was the daughter of John E and Ruth (nee Schied) Hughes. She married Glenn A. Long on December 22, 1942 at the home of...
Mary Ellen Falk
Nov 27, 2013
Mary Ellen Falk, age 78, of Markesan and formerly of New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at her home. Mary Ellen was born on April 4, 1935 in Milwaukee to Royden and Mary Jo (nee Harrington) Andresen. She was united in marriage to Lawrence T. Falk Sr. on November 12, 1955. Mary Ellen was very involved...
Melvin DeVries
Nov 23, 2013
(1930 - 2013) Melvin DeVries, 83, of Waupun, died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Mel was born October 19, 1930 in the town of Alto the son of Geram and Martha Medema DeVries. Mel attended Waupun schools, graduating in 1949. On April 9, 1952 he married Janet Redeker in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in...
Jennifer J. Steinbach
Nov 22, 2013
Jennifer Joan Steinbach, age 64, of Beaver Dam, completed her journey and her cancer battle in the loving arms of her husband, Paul, on Friday, November 22, 2013 at home. Jennifer was born to the late Dr. Warren and Patricia (nee Duffy) Nordell on December 3, 1948. She attended Juneau High School and received her degree in physical education from...
Janice W. Greenfield
Nov 19, 2013
(1942 - 2013) Janice W. Greenfield, 71, of rural Waupun, died at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 with her husband at her side. Janice was born September 30, 1942 in Friesland, WI to John and Alma Minnema Koopmans. On October 7, 1960 she married Wesley A. Greenfield in Waupun. Janice graduated from Cambria High School. Janice was employed at...
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