Obituaries
Ruth Ann Graff
Sep 16, 2010
Ruth Ann Graff, age 69, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1941 in Beaver Dam, WI; a daughter of the late Ezra and Caroline (Braker) Anderson.
On January 7th, 1961 Ruth married James William Graff in Beaver Dam. Ruth worked at Weyenberg Shoe Company in Beaver...
Robert "Bob" E. Rompre
Sep 13, 2010
Robert "Bob" E. Rompre, age 81 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Waupun, died peacefully at his son's home in Sun Prairie on Monday, September 13, 2010. Robert was born on April 11, 1929 in International Falls, MN to Elmer & Martha (nee Reine) Rompre. Bob's passion for hockey began at a young age and he was excited to be...
Shirley A. Canniff
Sep 7, 2010
Shirley A. Canniff, age 79, of Juneau, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on April 23, 1931 in Watertown to Louis and Johanna (nee Maas) Kohls. She lived in Watertown until 1958, and then moved to Juneau. On March 19, 1960, she married Ross Canniff at St. Stephen's United Church...
Viola L. Schwantz
Sep 5, 2010
Viola L. Schwantz, age 91, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Viola was born on July 1, 1919 to Arthur and Laura (nee Kaseman) Koehn in Beaver Dam. On July 23, 1942, she was united in marriage to Alfred Schwantz, Sr. in Beaver Dam. Viola worked as a...
Betty J. Knoll
Sep 5, 2010
Betty J. Knoll, age 84, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Betty was born on August 3, 1926 in Beaver Dam to Lester and Susan (nee Taylor) Bearder. Betty was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and was united in marriage to Jean "Budd" Knoll on April 26, 1946 in Beaver Dam....
Kathleen Wells
Sep 5, 2010
Kathleen "Kay" R. Wells, age 80, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at the Golden Living Center on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Kay was born on August 18, 1930 in Richland County, Wisconsin to Jesse and Ruby Lewis. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. On January 20, 1950, Kay was united in marriage to Charles Wells in Cazenovia,...
Ronald "Ron" Douglas
Sep 4, 2010
Ronald "Ron" L. Douglas, age 69 of Beaver Dam and a long-time educator and coach, died Saturday September 4, 2010 at St. Agnes hospital in Fond du Lac. Ron was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on July 7, 1941 to John and Muriel (nee Sara) Douglas. After graduating from Waukesha High School, where he was a star athlete and played the...
Sheila D. Fuller
Aug 27, 2010
Sheila D. Fuller, age 61, of Horicon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 27, 2010 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital as a result of an automobile accident in the Town of Oak Grove. Sheila was born on August 26, 1949 in Wisconsin to Vaughn and Irene (nee Rodriguez) O'Brien. She was united in marriage to Keith D. Fuller on April...
Craig R. Conway
Aug 16, 2010
Craig R. Conway, age 57 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2010 in the town of Ixonia as the result of a motorcycle accident. Craig was born on June 18, 1953 to Don and Arlyene (nee Gossman) Conway in Seattle Washington. He attended University of California-Berkeley on a track scholarship. Craig worked for JTS Direct in Hartland...
Elaine S. Washburn
Aug 12, 2010
Elaine Severa Washburn, 88, of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter August 12th, 2010. She was comforted in her final days by her daughter and family following a short illness. Elaine S. Washburn was born in Denmark, Wisconsin to Reverend Hubert and Severa Diekvoss, the second of three children. Elaine had a wide range of...
Russell C. Barton
Aug 10, 2010
Russell Clar Barton, age 89 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Russell was born the third son of Ray and Clara (nee Bell) Barton in the village of Oxford, WI on February 2, 1921. After finishing school in Endeavor, WI he went to CCC camp in Necedah, WI. He was...
Walter W. Lemke
Aug 9, 2010
Walter "Bill" W. Lemke, age 82 of Fox Lake, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Bill was born on August 30, 1927 to William and Genevieve (nee Horn) Lemke in Cook County, Illinois. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago, IL and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Bill...
Keith D. Fuller
Aug 8, 2010
Keith D. Fuller, age 71, of Horicon, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at UW Hospital in Madison. Keith was born on January 25, 1939 in Marquette, Iowa to Alfred and Grenlyn (nee Chapman) Fuller. He was united in marriage to Sheila O'Brien. Keith proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked at John Deere as...
Earl Haas
Aug 1, 2010
Earl Haas, age 72 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Earl was born on June 22, 1938 to George and Iva (nee Colvin) Haas. On October 22, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol Schroeder in Beaver Dam. Earl is survived by his wife, Carol Haas; his two sons, Dan and Dave Haas; his granddaughter, Alissa...
Myrna M. Denzer
Jul 24, 2010
Myrna M. Denzer, age 85, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam. Myrna Mae Denzer was born on December 28, 1924 in the town of Beaver Dam to Gottfried and Ethel (nee Davis) Adam. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1942. On September 25, 1948 Myrna was...
Phyllis Miszewski
Jul 12, 2010
Phyllis Miszewski, of Fox Lake, lost her battle with cancer and passed away July 12, 2010 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She has joined her father Vivian Duncan and sister Lois Knotwell in heaven and will live in eternity next to our dear Lord. Phyllis is survived by her husband and best friend, Gary...
Steven L. Van Rensselaer
Jul 9, 2010
Steven L. Van Rensselaer, age 71 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2010 at home. Steven was born on August 17, 1938 in Dunkirk, NY to Robert and Alice (nee Michielsen) Van Rensselaer. He graduated from Forestville High School in Forestville, NY. On August 6, 1960 he was united in marriage to Beverly J. Stone at Ev....
Alice B. Kocher
Jul 2, 2010
Alice B. Kocher, age 93 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Alice was born on April 5, 1917 in Montrose, Colorado to Robert Franklin and Maude Mae (nee Paul) Bryant. She was united in marriage to Quintin S. Kocher. Alice is survived by her daughter-in-law, Carol Kocher of Beaver Dam;...
Jane Zangl
Jun 26, 2010
Jane Zangl, age 82 of LeRoy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Jane was born on August 13, 1927 to Fred & Clara (Schaumburg) Michael in the town of Waupun. On May 11, 1957, she was married to Roman Zangl at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in LeRoy....
Janice Wendling
Jun 25, 2010
Janice Wendling, age 72 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 25, 2010 at home. Janice was born on June 24, 1938 to Frederick and Evelyn (nee Andler) Sekel in Columbus, Wisconsin. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Carl Wendling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Janice enjoyed working in the restaurant...
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