Obituaries
Naomi L. Mckinney
Jan 31, 2013
Naomi L. McKinney, age 91 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Arcadia Assisted Living in Beaver Dam. Naomi was born on January 14, 1922 to Corbett Wesley and Katie Louise (nee Marshall) Bennett in Oswego, IL. On September 27, 1939 she married the love of her life, Rev. Harry McKinney in Aurora, IL. Naomi...
Ambrose A. Reihbandt
Jan 31, 2013
Ambrose A. Reihbandt, age 89 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Golden Living Center - Continental Manor in Randolph. Ambrose, who passed away on January 31, didn't have a full life- he had three or four full lives. He was born in Beaver Dam on May 17, 1923 to Emil and Agnes (nee Krueger)....
Richard "Dick" White
Jan 30, 2013
(1937 - 2013) Richard “Dick” White, 75, of Waupun, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Dick was born February 15, 1937 on the Mackford Prairie in Green Lake County, the son of Henry D. and Hattie Lewis White. Dick graduated from Waupun High School in 1954. On October 7, 1961 he married Connie Wille in Fox Lake....
Gordon Abrahamson
Jan 29, 2013
(1923 - 2013) Gordon Abrahamson, 89, of Waupun, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at The Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun. Gordon was born September 28, 1923 in Waukesha County, the son of Sigurd and Bertha Glitz Abrahamson. When Gordon was 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in World War II on the USS Charleston in...
Daniel Strahota
Jan 28, 2013
Daniel "Danny" L. Strahota, age 67 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2013 at home. Danny was born on November 26, 1945 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Agnes (nee Morierity) Strahota. On August 13, 1983 he was united in marriage to Sharon Brotkouski by Rev. David Kastenschmidt. He was a former member of the Markesan Fire Department...
Delbert Leroy Schlaitzer
Jan 27, 2013
(1932 - 2013) Delbert Leroy Schlaitzer, 80, of Waupun, died January 27, 2013. Delbert was born February 22, 1932 in Brandon the son of Albert and Elsie Kath Schlaitzer. Delbert was a machinist for National Rivet in Waupun and retired in 1994. He served his country with the US Army in the Korean War.Delbert is survived by sisters, Norma (Russell)...
John J. Csiacsek
Jan 26, 2013
John J. Csiacsek, age 87 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. John was born on January 30, 1925 in Beaver Dam to Jacob and Anna (nee Hasenstaub) Csiacsek. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy Armed Guard. While in...
Frederick "Fred" Arriens
Jan 18, 2013
(1935 - 2013) Frederick “Fred” Arriens, 77, of Waupun, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 18, 2013. Fred was born August 15, 1935 in Milwaukee, the son of Max and Lisa Arriens. Fred graduated from Waupun High School in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country for eight years. While serving in Germany he married Johanna Kompel in...
Lester D. Wallace
Jan 18, 2013
Lester David Wallace, 90, of Fox Lake and formerly Beloit, WI passed away peacefully on January 18, 2013. He was born on August 14, 1922 on a farm in Turtle Township, Rock County, Wisconsin. He was the third child of Fred and Mabel (Paulson) Wallace. Lester's family tree dates back to Caleb Blodgett, who was largely responsible for the settlement...
Loren "Potsie" Weber
Jan 13, 2013
Potsie Weber, age 55 of Randolph, was called to heaven unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Potsie was born on April 27, 1957 in Waupun, WI to Norbert and Leona (nee Wurch) Weber. He was baptized and confirmed at County Line Lutheran Church, graduated from Markesan High School, Class of 1975 and graduated from Moraine Park...
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...
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