Obituaries
Kenneth J. Serchen
Feb 12, 2025
Kenneth J. Serchen, age 82, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by his family.
A memorial gathering for Ken will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service...
Mark Kikkert
Feb 11, 2025
Mark L. Kikkert, 45, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Mark was born May 16, 1979 in Waupun, the son of Clarence and Julene Kwakkel Kikkert. Mark attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School. Mark was employed at Piggly Wiggly in Waupun for several years. He enjoyed working with his computers, doing various things with them. Prior to...
Norris Damsteegt
Feb 10, 2025
Norris Damsteegt, age 74, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2025.
Norris was born on December 12, 1950, to Marvin and Maggie Boerson Damsteegt. A proud native of Waupun, Norris graduated from Waupun High School in 1968. Following his graduation, he took on the responsibility of the family farm, a commitment that defined his life and brought...
Max Galler
Feb 10, 2025
Max Galler, 90, of Waupun, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at his residence at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.
Max was born November 17, 1934 in Waupun, WI the son of Alfred and Katie (Loomans) Galler. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. Following high school Max attended Lawrence University in Appleton where he studied business and played...
Mary Hemp
Feb 9, 2025
Mary Hemp, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the Christian Homestead surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on January 19, 1942 in Waupun, the daughter of Gordon and Esther TeBeest. Mary graduated from Waupun High School and moved out to California where she worked at The Aerospace Corporation. Shortly after moving back to Wisconsin went...
Anthony Wendt
Feb 7, 2025
Anthony Paul Wendt “Antman-Thorny”, age 32, of Platteville, WI, formerly of Randolph, unexpectedly passed away in a car accident February 7th, 2025 near Mineral Point, WI.
Anthony was born August 10, 1992 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Donald and Julie (Krist) Wendt. He graduated from Randolph High School in 2011, and then attended UW Platteville. Anthony worked as a...
David H. Westphal
Feb 7, 2025
David "Dave" Herbert Westphal, age 81, passed away with family by his side at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown on Friday, February 7, 2025.
A visitation for Dave will be held at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral...
John B. Auten
Feb 7, 2025
John Buckler Auten had family by his side in his last moments. He passed away Friday, February 7th, 2025, living to the ripe old age of 89. And those years were full.
A memorial gathering for John will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Grace Presbyterian Church, Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the...
Ruth Immel Pluim
Feb 5, 2025
Ruth Immel Pluim, 87, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Ruth was born on March 5, 1937, in Eden, WI the daughter of Wilbert and Francis Seuer Immel. Ruth was a remarkable individual, celebrated as a three-time breast cancer survivor, a testament to her resilience and strength throughout her life.
On August 25, 1956, Ruth married Kenneth L. Pluim at...
Steven Vande Brink Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Steven (Steve) Vande Brink Jr., age 86, of Brandon, WI, passed away on February 3, 2025 at home with family members beside him.
Steven, the son of Steven Sr. and Ann (Vande Kolk) Vande Brink, was born on April 25, 1938 in the Township of Springvale – Fond du Lac County. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1956. He married...
Marlene A. Hautamaki
Jan 30, 2025
Marlene Ann Hautamaki, 89, of Markesan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at The Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Marlene was born on October 16, 1935 the daughter of Victor and Mildred (Johnson) Dallman in Unity, Wisconsin. She graduated from Colby High School and went on to receive...
Eugene N. Ennis
Jan 29, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Ennis, age 91 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at home with family by his side.
Gene was born on September 8, 1933 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of Norvin and Lucille (Conway) Ennis but spent most of his youth in Baraboo. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School (he fondly called...
Patricia M Parrish
Jan 27, 2025
Patricia Mabel (Madsen) Parrish passed away surrounded by her loving family January 27, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1931, to Helen Laila (Cheese) Madsen and Hans Lauritzen Madsen in Little Falls, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Swanville, Minnesota, (near Upsala) with her two brothers and a sister, and she fondly remembered the many...
Richard R. Waldvogel
Jan 27, 2025
Richard (Dick) R. Waldvogel, age 80 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, while watching the sun rise over his fields on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was affectionately known as The Poor Farmer.
Richard was born on July 15, 1944, in Phlox, WI, the son of Lester and Imogene (Tatro) Waldvogel,...
Steven Gross
Jan 26, 2025
On Sunday, January 26th, 2025, Steven "Steve" Gross suddenly passed away in his fight with cancer.
A visitation for Steve will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Trinity Church – United Methodist, 308 Oneida St., Beaver Dam from 10am until the time of his Celebration of Life service at 12pm (noon) with Rev. Eric...
Nancy J. Phelps
Jan 26, 2025
Nancy Phelps, 75, of Fox Lake, was called home to Heaven Sunday, January 26, 2025 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial gathering for Nancy will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Fox Lake from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at...
James Arnold Braaksma
Jan 25, 2025
James “Jim” Braaksma, 91, of rural Cambria, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Jim was born on August 4, 1933, at home to Peter and Mary (Beyer) Braaksma. Jim was raised on his family farm with his three brothers, where he was taught a strong work ethic and the value of a...
Scott Chapman
Jan 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Scott Charles Chapman
Scott Charles Chapman, age 63, of Dalton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Born on January 15, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lowell “Chip” and Jean (nee Salonen) Chapman. Scott grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1980. Scott...
Paul Ebert
Jan 23, 2025
Paul Eugene Ebert departed from this world on January 23, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family to join those already in Heaven.
Paul was born October 3, 1935, in Waupun, WI, the youngest son of three children of William and Angeline (Konings) Ebert. Paul grew up in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. While in Waupun...
Michael Scot Glamann
Jan 23, 2025
Michael Scot Glamann, age 66, passed away on January 23, 2025 after a long battle surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 13, 1958, the son of Donald Merlin and Janet Mae Wegenke Glamann. A proud veteran, Michael graduated from Horicon High School in 1977 before joining the Army and subsequently transferring to the Marines. On May 24, 2003...
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