Obituaries

M. Ilene Roedl

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"

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Elsie T. Legac

Elsie T. Legac

Dec 23, 2008

Elsie T. Legac, age 89, a resident of Golden Living Center-Beaver Dam and formerly of 144 Vermont St. in Beaver Dam, unexpectedly returned to her home with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born on July 6, 1919, the daughter of Nicholas and Elisabeth (nee Koehler) May in Chicago, Illinois. She was...

Judy A. Broome

Judy A. Broome

Dec 10, 2008

Click HERE to view Judy's Life Tribute Video. Judy A. Broome age 66 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam after a 12 year courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Judy was born in Beaver Dam on September 24, 1942 to Robert "Red" and Beatrice (nee Grueneburg) Steinbach. Following her graduation from Beaver...

Virginia D. Rupnick

Virginia D. Rupnick

Nov 30, 2008

Virginia D. Rupnick, age 83 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Milwaukee, died peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Virginia was born on July 26, 1925 in Milwaukee to John and Anna (nee Strahanowski) Budish. She was a graduate of the former Girls Tech in Milwaukee and later achieved her Associate Degree in...

Jerry D. Goers

Jerry D. Goers

Nov 22, 2008

Jerry D. Goers, age 67 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Jerry was born on January 13, 1941 in Lake Mills to Harry and Mabel (nee Strey) Goers. Jerry graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1960 and later attended Penn State University pursuing a degree in Agronomy. He excelled in...

Ronald C. Polinske

Ronald C. Polinske

Nov 19, 2008

Ronald C. Polinske, age 72, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Private Family Services will be held for Mr. Polinske. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Jean A. Hatfield

Jean A. Hatfield

Nov 18, 2008

Click HERE to view Jean's Life Tribute Video. Jean A. Hatfield, age 68 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Rockford, a dear wife, mother and grandmother was called to rest by her God on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at her home. Jean was the first of 6 children born on July 29, 1940 to John and Amy Jo Brown in...

Audrey L. Pritchard

Audrey L. Pritchard

Nov 8, 2008

Audrey "Minnie" L. Pritchard, age 60 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Audrey was born on May 5, 1948 to Lawrence and Marie (nee Zeiner) Mintzlaff. Audrey was a graduate of Dodgeland High School and was united in marriage to Richard R. Pritchard Sr. on August 3, 1968 in Beaver Dam....

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