Obituaries
Susan Rasske
Jan 12, 2013
Susan "Sue" L. Rasske, age 63 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison. Sue was born on February 12, 1949 in Slinger, WI to Henry "Hank" Haag and Dorothy (nee Kratz) Haag. She was united in marriage to Lynn Rasske on December 23, 1982 in Fond du Lac, WI. She was the co-owner...
Josephine Van Buren
Jan 12, 2013
(1918 - 2013) Josephine Van Buren, 94, a resident of the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun, died Saturday evening, January 12, 2013 surrounded by her family. Josephine was born August 10, 1918 in the town of Alto the daughter of Albert and Ella Riel Van Loo. On March 18, 1938 she married Elmer J. Van Buren. The couple...
Edith Pluim
Jan 12, 2013
(1920 - 2013) Edith Pluim, 92, a resident of the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center of Waupun, died Saturday evening, January 12, 2013. Edith was born March 24, 1920 in Chicago the daughter of Peter and Flora Mueller Molter. On October 26, 1941 she married Milton Pluim. The couple resided in Waupun and later in life in Brandon. While living...
Hazel Dykstra
Jan 10, 2013
(1930 - 2013) Hazel Dykstra, 82, of Waupun, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Hazel was born March 10, 1930 in Butler, Oklahoma, the daughter of Leonard and Mary Alderson Rainey. On March 28, 1946 she married Herman Dykstra in Ozark, Arkansas. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married lives....
Henry J. Evans
Jan 9, 2013
Henry J. Evans, age 90 of Juneau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at home. Henry was born on March 29, 1922 in Waukesha, WI to Edward and Margaret (nee Roberts) Evans. He was a graduate of Waukesha High School and served in the US Coast Guard during World War II. He was united in marriage to Alice...
Bernes "Bernie" Henken
Jan 9, 2013
(1926 - 2013) Bernes “Bernie” Henken, 86, of Burnett, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at The Christian Home in Waupun. Bernie was born October 29, 1926 in Dodge County, the son of Ralph and Frances Vant Hoff Henken. On September 1, 1950 he married Mildred Westhuis in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Burnett area where they...
Terri Steinhorst
Jan 8, 2013
Terri Colleen Steinhorst, age 54 of Randolph, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her home. Terri was born on April 28, 1958 in Franksville, WI to Daniel and Beverly "Jeanne" (nee Reavis) Werner. She went to school in Beaver Dam and was united in marriage to Stan Steinhorst on March 4, 1989. She...
Michael E. Skolaski
Jan 8, 2013
Beaver Dam resident Michael Skolaski, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at UW-Hospital in Madison surrounded by his family due to complications with diabetes and his long battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was the son of Eugene and Lorraine (nee Hoffman) Skolaski, born on June 25, 1949 in Lodi, WI. He was joined in holy matrimony on...
Shirley Jean Vande Zande
Jan 8, 2013
(1926 - 2013) Shirley Jean Vande Zande, 77, of Waupun, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at The Christian Home in Waupun. Shirley was born April 16, 1935 in Waupun, the daughter of Garrett and Mildred Donais Hinkamp. On November 7, 1952 she married Robert Vande Zande in Waupun. Shirley was an avid gardener and enjoyed crocheting. She was a member...
Rev. David Kastenschmidt
Jan 7, 2013
Rev. David E. Kastenschmidt, age 70 of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home. Rev. Kastenschmidt was born on October 14, 1942 in La Crosse, WI to Elmer and Evelyn (nee Mundstock) Kastenschmidt. He went to First Lutheran Grade School in La Crosse, Luther Prep High School and Northwestern College, both in Watertown and graduated...
David "Scott" Odiorne
Jan 7, 2013
(1937 - 2013) David “Scott” Odiorne, 75, of Waupun, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Scott was born July 28, 1937 in California, the son of Carroll and Rosalie McIntyre Odiorne. Scott served his country with the U.S. Navy as a Navy Seal for six years. He married Jeanne McIntyre while in the Navy....
Alfred John Thurk
Jan 5, 2013
(1924 - 2013) Alfred John Thurk, 88, of Waupun, was called to his eternal home on Saturday, January 5, 2013 by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his two beloved daughters. Alfred was born June 9, 1924 in Fond du Lac the son of John and Pauline Wagner Thurk. Alfred attended St. Joseph’s grade school in Fond du Lac...
Ethel V. Little
Jan 3, 2013
Ethel V. Little, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Ethel was born on May 5, 1920 to Walter "W.E." and Elisabeth (nee Stott) Machkovech in Beaver Dam. After graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1939, she attended beauty school and worked as a bookkeeper for several local...
Earl Minter Bailey
Jan 1, 2013
(1925 - 2013) Earl Minter Bailey, 87, of Waupun, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his home. Earl was born in Kenosha on February 16, 1925 the son of Lloyd and Emma Zahn Bailey. In March of 1946 he married Doris Marie Harmsen in Kenosha. Earl served his country during WWII with the 13th Air Force, 18th fighter group, 44th...
David C. Meier
Dec 30, 2012
David C. Meier "Mayor Meier", age 57 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home. David was born at the Beaver Dam Lutheran Hospital to Harry E. and Mary (nee Groling) Meier. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1973 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked at K&L...
Florence E. Bloedow
Dec 29, 2012
(1929 - 2012) Florence E. Bloedow, 83, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at The Christian Home in Waupun. Florence was born August 23, 1929, the daughter of John and Ruth Blashkowski Krueger. On September 17, 1949 she married Willard Bloedow in Waukesha, WI. They lived in the Waukesha area until moving to Port Washington in 1962, and...
Beatrice "Bea" Grahn
Dec 29, 2012
Beatrice "Bea" Grahn, age 79 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Markesan Resident Home. Beatrice was born on September 19, 1933 to Otto and Anna (nee Schwandt) Mildebrandt near Marquette, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marquette and attended rural schools around Marquette and Manchester. She was united in...
Carlton M. Wells
Dec 29, 2012
Carlton M. Wells, age 74 of LeRoy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at his home. Carlton was born on April 18, 1938 at home in Oakfield to Maurice Rollie & Irma Helen (nee Krueger) Wells. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1956 and the UW-Madison's Farm Short Course in 1957. On August 22, 1959, he was...
Linda C. Nannery
Dec 25, 2012
Linda Christina Nannery, 62, passed away in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, December 25th, 2012. She was a patient at Tidwell Hospice Care in Englewood, Florida for a brief time. Linda was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 18, 1950 to Jack W. and Mary P. (nee Schwerdtman) Nannery. There she attended St. Nicholas Grammar School and...
LaVern Riel
Dec 23, 2012
(1920 - 2012) LaVern Riel, 92, a resident of Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun, died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at her residence. LaVern was born May 22, 1920 in Dodge County, the daughter of Bert and Minnie Harmsen Voskuil. As a child, LaVern attended West Brick School near Ladoga. On October 5, 1940 she married James D. Riel in...
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