Obituaries
Wesley H. Navis
Nov 16, 2013
(1931 - 2013) Wesley H. Navis, 82, of Waupun, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at The Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun following a brave battle with brain cancer. Wes was born October 14, 1931 in Hartley, IA the son of Edward and Effie Elgersma Navis. Following his birth the family...
Virginia Draheim
Nov 14, 2013
Virginia "Ginny" Mae Draheim, age 82 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Juneau, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Virginia was born on September 12, 1931 in Beaver Dam to Fred and Viola (nee Fischer) Beneditz of Burnett. She was baptized on October 4, 1931 and confirmed on March 25, 1945 at Zion...
Debra Bleich
Nov 13, 2013
(1956 - 2013) Debra (Reichhoff) Bleich, age 56, of Sierra Vista, AZ, passed away on November 13, 2013. Debbie was born November 29, 1956 in Portage, Wisconsin and moved from Adams to Waupun in 1960. She was the daughter of Gerald Reichhoff and Jean Rathbun McKim. Debbie graduated from Waupun High School in 1975.Debbie is survived by her two children,...
Leonard John Schmidt
Nov 12, 2013
(1930 - 2013) Leonard John Schmidt, 83, of Fox Lake passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2013 surrounded by his family. Leonard was born May 18, 1930 in the town of Trenton, the son of Ervin and Elsa Griesbach Schmidt, Sr. On June 30, 1951 he was united in marriage to June Mischler at St....
Marilyn Tavs
Nov 11, 2013
(1936 - 2013) Marilyn Tavs, 77, of Brandon, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun surrounded by her loving family following health problems with kidney disease and cancer. Marilyn Tavs was born June 22, 1936 in Friesland, WI the daughter of William and Martha Stiemsma Kok.Marilyn graduated from Cambria High School in 1954....
Marian L. Walter
Nov 9, 2013
Marian L. Walter, 90 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Beaver Dam Community Hospital surrounded by her family. Marian was born November 29, 1922 in Elgin, IL, the daughter of William and Marie (nee Witthun) Beisner. She attended Plato Center schools near Elgin, IL. On October 6, 1945 she married Donald H. Walter at St....
Daisy M. Hafenstein
Nov 8, 2013
Daisy M. Hafenstein, age 77 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Daisy was born in the Town of Marinette, Columbia County on December 20, 1935 to Samuel and Opal (nee Biddle) Sheeks. She was united in marriage to Roy Hafenstein on July 21, 1951. Prior to working many years at Beaver Dam...
Janice Prill
Nov 3, 2013
(1942 - 2013) Janice Prill, 71, of Alto, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Janice was born January 9, 1942 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Harold and Therassa Vande Zande Kemink. Janice was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1960. Following graduation she worked in...
Junice Landaal
Nov 1, 2013
(1936 - 2013) Junice Landaal, 76, of Waupun, died November 1, 2013 at her daughter, Ronda Smit’s house. Junice was being taken care of by family and Agnesian Hospice Hope. Junice is survived by her children, Rick (Mechelle) Landaal, Randy (Carla) Landaal, Ronda Smit, and Roxanne Landaal; grandchildren, Justin, Nick, and Chris Landaal, Ryan and Eric Landaal, and Bryce and...
Lee G. "Junior" Pattee
Oct 31, 2013
(1951 - 2013) Lee G. “Junior” Pattee, 62, of Waupun, died Thursday, October 31, 2013. Junior was born September 17, 1951 in Waupun, the son of Lee L. and Eleanor Peachey Pattee Sr. Lee’s career revolved much around various types of truck driving. He drove 26 years for Advance Products in Beaver Dam and as of late, L & H...
Guy "Hoppy" E. Hopkins
Oct 30, 2013
Guy "Hoppy" E. Hopkins, age 62 of Randolph, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Guy was born on April 24, 1951, along with his twin brother Gary, to Elwyn L. and Elisabeth J. (nee McMorris) Hopkins at St. Joseph's Hospital in Beaver Dam. He graduated from...
Lenore Mulder
Oct 29, 2013
(1927 - 2013) Lenore Mulder, 85, of Brandon, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Marvin’s Manor in Brandon where she and her husband, Alvin resided the past two years. Lenore was born December 7, 1927 in Oostburg, WI, the daughter of Wilbert W. and Evelyn Liezen Dirkse. Lenore attended Oostburg schools, graduating from Oostburg High School. Lenore went on to...
James Lee Steinbach
Oct 26, 2013
(1937 - 2013) James Lee Steinbach, 76, of rural Waupun was born into eternal life on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Jim was born July 17, 1937 in Milwaukee, the son of Herbert and Johanna Friese Steinbach. On March 28, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Bishop in...
Mildred E. Kloosterboer
Oct 26, 2013
(1920 - 2013) Mildred E. Kloosterboer, 93, of Waupun, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Mildred was born January 5, 1920 in the town of Chester, the daughter of Walter and Elsa Hoppe Possin. On September 3, 1949 she married Bert Kloosterboer who preceded her in death on June 17, 1983. Mildred...
Mark C. "Doc" Schweitzer
Oct 26, 2013
Mark "Doc" C. Schweitzer, age 63, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer at his home. Doc was born on August 19, 1950, in Beaver Dam to Walter M. and Lydia G. (nee Rubi) Schweitzer. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1968. After high school, he worked at...
Charles "Chuck" Ehlenfeldt
Oct 23, 2013
Charles "Chuck" Ehlenfeldt, age 78 of Burnett, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Chuck was born on September 29, 1935 in Beaver Dam to LeRoy and Vesta (nee Livermore) Ehlenfeldt. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1954. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1954-58 and graduated from University...
Eleanor Miller
Oct 22, 2013
Eleanor Miller, age 65 of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her home. Eleanor was born on June 23, 1948 to Clarence and Irene (nee Brotkowski) Miller. She was co-owner of Miller's Tavern & Resort on Lake Puckaway and enjoyed crafting and going on rides. Eleanor is survived by many cousins, other relatives and friends. She...
Edward "Eddie" M. Ross
Oct 21, 2013
(1955 - 2013) In loving tribute and remembrance to a wonderful and faithful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and grandfather. Edward “Eddie” M. Ross was born into eternal life with Jesus on October 21, 2013 unexpectedly at his home. Eddie was born on June 9, 1955, in Wausau, WI, the son of Edmund and Joyce (Callahan) Ross. Eddie married his...
Bob L. Hayes Jr.
Oct 20, 2013
Robert "Bob" L. Hayes Jr., age 50 of rural Dalton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his home. Bob was born on August 14, 1963 in Waupun to Robert L. and Shirley (nee Schonasky) Hayes Sr. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1981 and served his country in the United States Army. Bob worked at Zeier's...
Maylene Schultz
Oct 20, 2013
(1934 - 2013) Maylene Schultz, 79, of Waupun, died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun. Maylene was born July 21, 1934 in the town of Waupun, the daughter of John F. and Agnes Loomis Armga. Maylene graduated from Waupun High School in 1952. Following graduation she was employed at National Rivet & Manufacturing. On July 3,...
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