Obituaries
Keith W. Knight
Mar 6, 2013
Keith Walter Knight, age 71 of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Waupun Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home in Kingston. Keith was born on October 15, 1941 in Kingston, the middle child of Walter and Nyla (nee Ring) Knight. He grew up in Kingston and graduated from Markesan High School in 1959....
Colleen A. Tenpas
Feb 28, 2013
(1959 - 2013) Colleen A. Tenpas, 53, of the town of Alto, went to her heavenly home Thursday evening, February 28, 2013. Colleen was born September 11, 1959 in Beaver Dam the daughter of John and Lorraine Stahr Derivan. Colleen grew up in Fox Lake and graduated from Waupun High School in 1977 and from UW Eau Claire in 1981...
Lawrence "Buzz" Grosskreuz
Feb 28, 2013
Lawrence "Buzz" Grosskreuz, age 88 of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at home. Lawrence was born on August 22, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI. After high school graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army infantry division during World War II. Buzz worked as a truck driver, and he was an avid newspaper reader...
Albert M. Yundt Sr.
Feb 26, 2013
Albert M. Yundt Sr., age 74 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. Albert was born on January 22, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Aaron and Alice (nee Killorn) Yundt. He served his country in the United States Army for 8 years and on December 30,...
John Joseph Schmid
Feb 24, 2013
John Schmid, age 64 of Beaver Dam, went to heaven on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Madison. John was born on December 27, 1948 to John and Elaine (Keel) Schmid in Beaver Dam. He grew up and attended school in Beaver Dam, until his senior year of high school where he moved to Bozeman, Montana to...
Lois Burleton
Feb 23, 2013
(1929 - 2013) Lois Burleton, 83, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Fountain View Care Center in Ripon where she resided. Lois was born November 26, 1929 in Oshkosh, the daughter of George and Lena Rabehl Luther. Lois married Art Burleton and he preceded her in death in 1993.Lois is survived by a sister-in-law, Donna Luther of Lomira; and nieces...
Charles "Chuck" D. Milbrath Sr.
Feb 23, 2013
Charles (Chuck) D. Milbrath Sr. of Denver, CO. passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the age 65 years. Beloved father of Christine Milbrath (fiancé Michael Bubolz, with his daughter McKenna) of Beaver Dam, WI and Cathy (Kevin) Laufenberg of Fredonia, WI. Loving grandfather of Stephanie (fiancé Chad), Danielle, Drayden and Cory. Brother of Jack (Diane), Karen June (Richie) Muehl,...
Johnnie J. Butler Jr.
Feb 21, 2013
Johnnie J. Butler, age 79 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the Markesan Resident Home. Johnnie was born on January 19, 1934 in Moberly, Missouri to Sara and Johnnie James Butler, Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a military police officer. He was a dog lover and enjoyed training...
Beatrice Behnke
Feb 20, 2013
(1917 - 2013) Beatrice “Beaty” Behnke, 96, a resident of Liberty House in Fond du Lac, died Wednesday evening, February 20, 2013. Beaty was born in Fond du Lac on February 8, 1917, the daughter of Emery and Matilda Burg Barbeau. On July 11, 1964 she married Leon Behnke in Fond du Lac. Beaty was employed at Kiekhaefer Corporation in...
Elaine Madison
Feb 18, 2013
(1944 - 2013) Elaine Madison, 68, of Waupun, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 18, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Elaine was born in Marinette, WI on October 1, 1944 the daughter of Andrew and Veronica (Kradecki) Rebarchik. She resided in Waupun and attended church at Waupun Assembly of God. Elaine was a loving mother...
Jack Darrel Budreau
Feb 17, 2013
Jack Budreau, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Jack was born on January 27th, 1931 in Boulder Junction, WI. He was the son of Emil and Alice (nee Atkins) Budreau. He worked many odd jobs growing up but started in the grocery business...
Helen J. Kamphuis
Feb 17, 2013
(1924 - 2013) Helen J. Kamphuis, 88, of Waupun, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Helen was born April 30, 1924 in the town of Alto the daughter of William and Anna Gysbers Veleke. On September 24, 1946 she married Rueben Kamphuis in Alto. Following their marriage, Helen and Rueben farmed in the Alto area...
Dorothy Mouw
Feb 15, 2013
(1923 - 2013) Dorothy Mouw, 89, a resident of The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at The Christian Home. Dorothy was born July 12, 1923 in Baldwin, WI, the daughter of Chris and Bertha Wernlund Vande Zande. On August 27, 1945 she married Warren Mouw in Alto. The couple farmed on the family...
Peter Hansen
Feb 15, 2013
(1947 - 2013) Peter Hansen, 65, of Fox Lake, died Friday, February 15, 2013 with his family at his side. Peter was born July 21, 1947 in Merton, WI the son of William and Catherine Snyder Hansen. Peter and his wife have been together for 44 years. Peter was a retired farmer and truck driver.Peter is survived by his wife,...
Roland F. Allard
Feb 15, 2013
(1940 - 2013) Roland F. Allard, 72, of Brandon, WI, died peacefully at Waupun Memorial Hospital on Friday morning, February 15, 2013 following a short illness. Roland was born July 17, 1940, the son of Alfred and Romaine Godffrey Allard. Roland served in the United States Army Engineers and Army Reserves for six years. Then he worked at Monarch Range...
Jerry Smits
Feb 11, 2013
(1940 - 2013) Jerry Smits, 72, of Waupun, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born May 8, 1940, the son of Doyle and Dorothy Van Loo Smits. On June 28, 1968 he married Lois Holstein at First Reformed Church in Waupun. Jerry worked for most of his life at National Rivet in Waupun, and retired...
Judith Johnson
Feb 6, 2013
(1942 - 2013) Judith Johnson, a resident of the Waupun area, died February 6, 2013 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Judith was born November 17, 1942 in Fond du Lac, WI. Judith lived a challenging but fulfilling life, graduating cum laude from UW Oshkosh in 1982 at the age of 40. She carved out her hard-earned diploma in a quest...
Marie Hopp
Feb 3, 2013
(1920 - 2013) Marie Hopp, 92, a resident of The Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, died at The Christian Home on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Marie was born August 29, 1920 in the town of Waupun the daughter of William and Minnie Peters Smits. On September 14, 1939 she married Clarence Hopp in Alto. The couple resided in...
Mildred "Millie" Kuiper
Feb 3, 2013
(1923 - 2013) Mildred “Millie” Kuiper, 89, a resident of The Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at The Christian Home. Millie was born June 17, 1923 in Sheldon, IA the daughter of Henry and Henrietta Navis Navis. On September 17, 1943 she married William H. Kuiper in Waupun. The couple farmed in Racine...
Sara Meyer
Feb 2, 2013
(1981 - 2013) Sara Meyer, 31, of Chilton, formerly of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Sara was born July 4, 1981 in Waupun the daughter of Steve and Paula Hoffman Meyer. Sara loved animals as well as spending time outdoors. She was always listening to music and was an avid Packer fan.Sara is survived by her...
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