Obituaries
Dorothy Ramsey
Jan 2, 2025
Dorothy Mae Ramsey, age 98, passed away January 2, 2025 at Barrett House in Markesan.
Dorothy was born April 18, 1926 in Neenah, WI the daughter of Theodore and Anna Derfus Otto. On February 9, 1946 Dorothy married Maurice “Mike” Ramsey at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple resided in Brandon most of their married lives....
Sandra Rohrer
Jan 2, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Rohrer, a radiant soul who brought joy, love, and laughter to all who knew her, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1943, in Manitowoc, WI, to Henry and Ruth Hessel Kinzel. Sandy grew up in Manitowoc, where she graduated from Manitowoc High School in...
Dewey Pausma
Jan 2, 2025
Dewey Pausma, age 90, passed away on January 2, 2025.
Dewey was born on August 15, 1934 in the Netherlands, the son of Paul and Ella Meinema Pausma. Dewey's journey was one of hard work and dedication, marked by his commitment to family, faith, and his farm. On November 14, 1957 Dewey married Lois Greenfield at First Christian Reformed Church in...
Phyllis Steinbach
Jan 1, 2025
Phyllis Steinbach, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 1, 2025.
Visitation for Phyllis will take place on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Highland Memory...
John A. Schweiger
Jan 1, 2025
Whether he was your "Big Brother John" or your "Favorite Brother-in-Law" or your loving Grandpa John or your friend new or old, John was always ready with a helping hand and could light up a room with his one-liners.
John A. Schweiger passed away on January 1, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. On September...
Maynard Navis
Dec 31, 2024
Maynard Navis, 90, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with family by his side.
Maynard was born October 7, 1934 to Andrew and Hilda Kastein Navis. On June 24, 1955 he married Bernice Hopp of Alto. Maynard was in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was a dairy farmer all of his life and bought his first farm in...
Dr. Theodore M. Rowan
Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Theodore M. Rowan, age 97 of Beaver Dam joined his wife of 65 years on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Imagine growing up in a depression, attending medical school, walking down the aisle, sailing across the Atlantic to Ellis Island, and starting a family all within the first thirty years of their lives. Dr. Theodore Rowan accomplished...
Jerry Katzmarek
Dec 30, 2024
Jerry Katzmarek, 84, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Jerry was born August 7, 1940 in Illinois, the son of Albert and Josephine Stanowitz Katzmarek. He was a retired electrician for Local IBEW 134. Jerry met the love of his life, Carol Zmudzinski and they were married for 48 years. Jerry...
Arthur R. Rettschlag
Dec 30, 2024
Arthur R. "Art" Rettschlag, a man of remarkable dedication and quiet strength, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2024, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, at the age of 82. Born on June 28, 1942, Art lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. On July 6, 1963, Art married the...
Marlene J. Landaal
Dec 28, 2024
Marlene J. Landaal, age 93, peacefully departed this life at home with her family by her side on December 28, 2024.
Marlene was born on November 23, 1931 in Randolph, the daughter of Henry and Dora Jesse Dykstra. Marlene’s journey began in Waupun where she was a proud graduate of Waupun High School. On April 3, 1951, she married the love...
Ambrose J. Yaucher
Dec 27, 2024
Ambrose J. Yaucher passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 86.
A memorial gathering for Ambrose J. Yaucher will be held on January 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. Friends and family...
Steve Kurtz
Dec 26, 2024
Steve Kurtz, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.
Steve was born on April 8, 1955, the son of Harold and Carol Marx Kurtz. Steve attended West Bend School. He was a proud veteran who joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Independence for two years. Following his military service, he embarked on a career as a welder...
Alvin Pobanz
Dec 23, 2024
Alvin L. Pobanz, age 77, passed away Monday December 23, 2024.
Alvin was born July 18, 1947 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Alvin H. and June Brown Pobanz. Al attended Waupun Schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1965. He then went onto Fox Valley Technical College and received an associate’s degree. On November 15, 1968 he married...
Gunner J. Webb
Dec 23, 2024
Gunner James Webb, age 16 of Cambria, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Visitation for Gunner will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 101 First St., Friesland from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. A funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Hildebrandt officiating, followed by...
Janice Kreier
Dec 22, 2024
Janice Kreier, age 76, departed this world on December 22, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following a surprise surgery that took her away too soon.
Janice was born on June 16, 1948, in Beaver Dam, to Leroy and Sofia Yerges Klentz. Janice graduated from Reesville High School. She met her soulmate, Leroy Kreier, and they embarked on their shared adventure...
Margaret Mittelstaedt
Dec 22, 2024
Margaret Mittelstaedt, age 96, of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Margaret was born September 24, 1928 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. Margaret was employed by Teeple Shoe Factory and Ideal Shoe Factory in Waupun. On August 16, 1950 she married Don Mittelstaedt at Alto...
Genevieve R. Zielicke
Dec 22, 2024
Genevieve R. Zielicke, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Rembembrance Home in Beaver Dam.
A private family inurnment for Genevieve will be held.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.
Steve Perry
Dec 20, 2024
Steve Perry, age 70, passed away after a courageous battle with West Nile Virus on December 20, 2024 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
Steve was born on February 24, 1954, in Waupun, to Kenneth and Betty Mielke Perry. Steve graduated from Waupun High School in 1972 and continued his education in 1973, doing the AG short course at the University of...
Dorothy Anna Michalowski
Dec 17, 2024
Dorothy Anna Michalowski, age 97, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Dorothy was born on December 25, 1926, at home, the daughter of Joseph and Martha Pralat Przybyl. On July 17, 1948, Dorothy married the love of her life, John Michalowski in Neshkoro, WI. Together, they forged a life filled with cherished...
James Buchholz
Dec 15, 2024
James Buchholz, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac.
James was born March 26, 1954 in Waupun, the son of Edwin and Mary Hughes Buchholz. Jim graduated from Waupun High School in 1975. On August 21, 1975 he married Karilynn Pollock in Brandon. Together, they built a life in the Brandon area, where...
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