Obituaries

John W. Beers Jr.

John W. Beers Jr.

Feb 16, 2010

John W. Beers Jr., age 43 of Beaver Dam, entered his eternal life with the Lord his savior, suddenly on February 16, 2010 while doing what he loved to do, working out. He was born on October 22, 1966 in Beaver Dam to John W. and Kathryn (nee Buske) Beers Sr. John was a wonderful father, brother, uncle and friend...

Michael E. Asmus

Michael E. Asmus

Feb 15, 2010

Michael E. Asmus, age 52 of Mosinee, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2010 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. Michael was born on October 23, 1957 in Port Washington to Roland and Helen (nee Lenz) Asmus. He attended Hustisford High School and later worked in Wautoma and most recently as a machinist at Lemke Industrial Management in Marathon. Michael had several...

Rita A. Gay

Rita A. Gay

Feb 8, 2010

Rita Agnes (nee Wake) Gay, age 88 of the Town of Elba, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Rita was born May 26, 1921 in Columbus to Carl and Mary Wake. She was united in marriage to her husband of 58 years, Earl A."Kewpie" Gay on January 16, 1945. They later moved...

Eulalio P. Martinez

Eulalio P. Martinez

Feb 1, 2010

Eulalio "Lalo" Martinez, age 79 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010 in Milwaukee at his daughter's house, after an extended illness. Eulalio "Lalo" Martinez was born in Escobedo, Coahuilla, Mexico on February 12, 1930 the son of Gerardo and Maria (Preciado) Martinez. On February 9, 1963, he was united in marriage to Tomasita "Tomie" Ramirez at...

Marlene A. Braaksma

Marlene A. Braaksma

Feb 1, 2010

Marlene A. Braaksma, age 74, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Fox Lake, died peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2010 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Marlene was born on March 28, 1935 in Beaver Dam to Edward and Dorothy (nee Deglow) Winter. She graduated from Lake Mills High School and was married to her first husband, Emil Mundt, in June...

Regina R. Steffen

Regina R. Steffen

Jan 18, 2010

Regina "Reggie" R. Steffen, age 85, formerly of Juneau, died peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Regina was born on March 17, 1924 to Charles and Melinda (nee Ludtke) Neumann in the Town of Trenton. On September 30, 1945 she was united in marriage to Robert Steffen at St. John's Lutheran Church in the...

Carol L. Erdman

Carol L. Erdman

Jan 8, 2010

Carol L. Erdman, age 79 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Carol Lou Helbing was born on September 11, 1930 in Beaver Dam to Elmer and Mae (nee Sutton) Helbing. She was a member of Trinity Church – United Methodist in Beaver Dam, having received infant baptism, followed later...

Willard "Bill" Pillsbury

Willard "Bill" Pillsbury

Jan 5, 2010

Willard "Bill" Pillsbury, age 83 of Fox Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 surrounded by his family at Continental Manor in Randolph. Bill was born on April 17, 1926, in the Town of Trenton to Lester and Lydia (nee Haslow) Pillsbury. He later attended grade school at a country school in the Town of Trenton. On October 8,...

Lucile C. Hoch

Lucile C. Hoch

Jan 1, 2010

Angels with gilded wings lifted Lucile C. (Czajka) Hoch, 93, to be with her Heavenly Father January 1, 2010. Lucile was a life-long resident of the Beaver Dam area, born November 17, 1916 on the family farm as the first child to Polish immigrants Joseph and Mary (Zmslony) Czajka. She attended the one room school house of Prairie Hill. During...

Alvin G. Rominsky Sr.

Alvin G. Rominsky Sr.

Dec 28, 2009

Alvin G. Rominsky Sr, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 28, 2009 after suffering many years of heart failure and cancer. He was born on March 15, 1926, the son of William and Amalia (nee Borowski) Rominsky in Butternut, WI. He served his country in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 and...

Carol J. Henke

Carol J. Henke

Dec 20, 2009

Carol J. Henke, age 70 of Horicon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Carol was born on August 17, 1939 in Farmington to Gordon and Rachel (nee Haferman) Astin. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School in 1957 and on July 27, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert...

Elizabeth "Betty" Zuhlke

Elizabeth "Betty" Zuhlke

Dec 10, 2009

Elizabeth "Betty" E. Zuhlke, age 67, of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her home. Betty was born on July 10, 1942 in Columbus to Arnold and Elsie (nee Feldhusen) Braker. She was baptized in 1943 and confirmed in 1953 at Lost Lake Methodist Church. Betty was a graduate of Randolph High School in 1960 and...

Ronald E. Braun

Ronald E. Braun

Nov 27, 2009

Ronald Edward Braun, age 71, a lifelong resident of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2009 at home. Ron was born on June 19, 1938 to Herman and Helen (nee Lemanski) Braun in Beaver Dam. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1956. On May 14, 1966 he married his wife of 43 years, Carol E. Korth,...

Joyce Ann Champine

Joyce Ann Champine

Nov 25, 2009

Joyce Ann Champine (nee Polzin), age 71, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Joyce was born on July 23, 1938 to Joseph & Catherine (Hussli) Polzin Sr. in Beaver Dam. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1956 and was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. On October...

Rev. Russell L. Miller

Rev. Russell L. Miller

Nov 21, 2009

Rev. Russell L. Miller, age 77 of Beaver Dam, died on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at University Hospital due to complications with his Leukemia. Russell Leroy Miller was born on June 10, 1932 to Harry and Emma (Gildemeister) Miller on Grandfather Christian Miller Farm, Baker Township, Osceola County, Iowa. In 1951, he graduated from high school and enrolled at Wartburg...

Florence Gertrude Curran

Florence Gertrude Curran

Nov 20, 2009

Florence Gertrude Curran, age 80, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, surrounded by her family and many caring nurses. Florence was born on December 19, 1928 in Beaver Dam to Oscar and Emma (nee Frietag) Weber. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1946 and later pursued a career...

Evelyn Lemmenes

Evelyn Lemmenes

Nov 11, 2009

Evelyn Lemmenes age 83 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Evelyn was born April, 3, 1926 in Nashotah, WI to Lucian and Estella (Bruessel) Perry. Evelyn lived her early childhood in Nashotah, WI and at the Bruessel family farm prior to her family's move into Waupun. She enjoyed her involvement with Girl Scouts...

Selma Stern

Selma Stern

Nov 4, 2009

Selma Stern, age 87 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at her home.

Selma Stern (Tafelmeyer) was born on a farm at Northgate, North Dakota to Paul and Margaretha (Ganskop) Tafelmeyer on September 16, 1922. She attended Northgate public schools, graduating in 1940. She was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Flaxton, North Dakota,...

Yvonne M. Zuelsdorf

Yvonne M. Zuelsdorf

Oct 31, 2009

Yvonne M. Zuelsdorf, age 80, of Hustisford, died on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Yvonne was born on June 25, 1929 in Hartford to Hubert and Edna (nee Brazelton) Falkenthal. After High School she attended college and received her music degree. On September 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Orville C. Zuelsdorf. Following their marriage, Orville and Yvonne owned...

Marie A. Bubolz

Marie A. Bubolz

Oct 28, 2009

Marie A. Bubolz, age 100, of the Charleston House in Beaver Dam, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Marie was born in the Town of Leeds in Columbia County on September 24, 1909 to Herman and Anna (nee Junge) Manthe. She was united in marriage to Herman Bubolz on November 22, 1941 at the Parsonage...

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