Obituaries
Margaret L. Vessey
Jul 5, 2009
Margaret L. Vessey, age 99, died peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Eagle's Wings in Beaver Dam. Margaret was born on January 17, 1910 in rural Lodi to Charles and Mary (nee Scheie) Knuteson. She graduated from Lodi High School. After graduation, she attended Columbia County Normal. During the years living in Columbus, she met the love of her...
Mary Ann E. Lerum
Jul 3, 2009
Click HERE to view Mary Ann's Life Tribute Video. Mary Ann Lerum, age 75, of Fox Lake, died peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2009 at Waupun Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born on July 17, 1933 in the Town of Leeds in Columbia County to Theodore and Myrtle (nee Schultz) Hebel Sr. She attended Rio...
Inez M. Wahlen
Jun 13, 2009
Click HERE to view the Life Tribute Video for Inez. Inez Wahlen, age 97, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Inez was born in Pardeeville, WI on October 26, 1911 to George and Agnes (nee Stancer) Steiner. She graduated from Pardeeville High School in 1930. She...
Nancy A. Korth
Jun 11, 2009
Nancy A. Korth, age 67, of Beaver Dam, died at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 11, 2009. Nancy was born in Beaver Dam on March 6, 1942 to Clifford and Blanche (nee Hussli) Ellis. She attended Beaver Dam High School and was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. On July 25, 1959 she was united in...
Darlene Ann Posthumus
Jun 9, 2009
Click HERE to view Darlene's Life Tribute Video. Darlene Ann Posthumus age 70, of Beaver Dam died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 11, 1938 in Mayville, WI to Lester E. and Dorothy V. (nee Uebel)Binder Sr. Darlene was a long-time resident of Beaver Dam and was...
Stephen A. Levandoski
May 22, 2009
Stephen A. Levandoski, age 50, of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident. Stephen was born in Rantoul, IL at Chanute Air Force Base on June 10, 1958 to Lt. Col. Stephen A. and Mary Elizabeth Levandoski. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School in Zion, IL in 1977 and is also...
Robert "Bob" E. Gossfeld
May 6, 2009
Click HERE to view Bob's Life Tribute Video. Robert "Bob" E. Gossfeld, age 77 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
Bob was born on May 15, 1931 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Arnold and Agnes (nee Parzy) Gossfeld. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1950, where he enjoyed playing football. On...
M. Ilene Roedl
May 4, 2009
M. Ilene Roedl, age 80, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 4, 2009 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospice in Milwaukee. Ilene was born on October 12, 1928 to Bert and Blanche (nee Corne) Harvey. On August 8, 1953 she was united in marriage to Carl H. Roedl at Trinity Church-United Methodist in Beaver...
"Baby Theresa"
Apr 29, 2009
"Baby Theresa" was found deceased on April 29, 2009 in a wooded area in the Town of Theresa. The name "Baby Theresa" was given to her by members of the Dodge County Sheriff's Department and the Dodge County Medical Examiner's Office in an effort to give her an identity and dignity. The name was chosen because she was found near...
Lester R. G. Giese
Apr 22, 2009
Click HERE to view Lester's Life Tribute Video.Lester "Les" R. G. Giese, age 85 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. Lester was born on June 22, 1923 in Brillion, Wisconsin to Robert and Ida (nee Maile) Giese. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as...
Simon "Si" J. Klein
Apr 20, 2009
Click HERE to view Si's Life Tribute Video. Si J. Klein, age 69, of Oshkosh and formerly of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2009. He was born on August 31, 1939 in Eureka, South Dakota to Benjamin J. and Pauline (nee Zimmer) Klein. He was united in marriage to Kathleen (nee Budich) at Hales Corners Lutheran Church....
Virginia W. Kaftanski
Apr 15, 2009
Virginia W. Kaftanski, age 84 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Virginia was born on April 27, 1924 in the township of Randolph to Fred and Margaret (nee Campbell) Heidt. She graduated from Pinewood Country School in 1938 and Randolph High School in 1941. She received a degree in Elementary Education...
Donald P. Taylor
Apr 3, 2009
Donald P. Taylor, age 69, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Forest Park, Illinois went to be with Jesus, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 3, 2009. Don was born to Fred and Arvilla (nee Knop) Taylor on December 28, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Cathie (nee Huebner),...
Aylene D. Wille
Mar 9, 2009
Aylene D. Wille, age 71 of Reeseville, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph. Aylene was born on December 7, 1937 in Columbus to Newton and Viola Smith. On June 9, 1956 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Wille at Olivet Congregational United Church of Christ in Columbus. Aylene spent several years...
Rosemary Nickel
Feb 13, 2009
Rosemary Nickel, age 76 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2009 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. Rosemary was born on April 4, 1932 in Beaver Dam to Harold & Dorothy (Knorr) Zahn. She was united in marriage to her first husband, Wayne Vander Galien of Lowell, in 1948. Together they had six children, and he passed away...
Henrietta Masche
Feb 4, 2009
Henrietta "Etta" Masche, age 65 of Randolph, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice in Fitchburg with her family at her side. Etta was born on October 8, 1943 in Rochelle, Illinois to Albert and Rosalie (nee Annis) Lentz. In 1962 she was married to John Masche at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in...
Sherborn "Sonny" A. Reuter
Feb 2, 2009
Click HERE to view Sherborn's Life Tribute Video. Sherborn "Sonny" A. Reuter, age 74 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 2, 2009 at the Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Sonny was born on August 25, 1934 in Milwaukee to Sherborn and Erna (nee Wolff) Reuter. He later served his country in the United States...
Mary E. Van Alstine
Feb 1, 2009
Mary E. Van Alstine, age 82, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph. Mary was born on March 31, 1926 in White Plains, New York to Rev. Paul and Mary (nee Jordan) Alden. On June 19, 1948 she was united in marriage to Robert Van Alstine in Franklin, Indiana. Mary...
Allan R. Sekel
Jan 26, 2009
Click HERE to view Allan's Life Tribute Video. Allan R. Sekel, age 62, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus.
Allan was born in Columbus on March 3, 1946 to Frederick and Evelyn (nee Andler) Sekel. He was married to Roberta Clark on July 6, 1968 in Oconomowoc....
Helen M. Wolfe
Jan 16, 2009
Helen M. Wolfe, age 95 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Golden Living Center in Beaver Dam. No Services for Mrs. Wolfe will be held. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.
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