Obituaries
Linda K. Wapneski
Jan 5, 2026
Linda K. Wapneski, age 63, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Rainbow Hospice Care in Johnson Creek.
Linda was born in Fond du Lac on December 5, 1962, the daughter of Wayne and Genevieve (Hilden) Zielicke. She was a strong-willed and loving woman who cared deeply for her family and those around her. Linda owned...
Darvin G. Gilbertson
Jan 2, 2026
Darvin Gene Gilbertson, age 72, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital.
He was born on January 1, 1954, in Columbus, the son of William and Marion (Schultz) Gilbertson. Darvin studied at Moraine Park Technical College, Beaver Dam Campus. He worked at Mosinee in Columbus and Kraft in Beaver Dam....
Gerald M. Mckinzie
Jan 2, 2026
Gerald M. "Jerry" McKinzie died of cancer on January 2, 2026, showing remarkable strength, kindness, humor, and patience throughout his illness. He was 69 years old.
He was born on December 4, 1956, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Gerald Sr. and Janet McKinzie. After graduating from Forest Lake High School, he served in the U.S. Army as...
Janet M. Klawitter
Jan 2, 2026
Janet (Jan) Mae Klawitter (90), passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family on January 2, 2026 at the Barrett House in Green Lake. She was born Janet Mae Remmenga on July 27, 1935 in Minden, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Anna Theresa (Lampman) Remmenga. Her family moved to...
James Kamphuis
Dec 29, 2025
James “Jim” E. Kamphuis, age 82, of Brandon, went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 29, 2025, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Charlene.
Jim was born on November 12, 1943, in Ripon, the son of Garrett J. and Minnie (Schouten) Kamphuis. A 1961 graduate of Brandon High School, Jim farmed on the family farm for more than...
Charles Haase
Dec 28, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Haase, age 82 of the Town of Springvale, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Chuck was born February 5, 1943 in Fond du Lac County, the son of George and Florence (Priepke) Haase. Chuck graduated from Brandon High School in 1961 and enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962, serving for 4 years with the Marines. On May...
Catalino "Lee" Lebron
Dec 27, 2025
Catalino "Lee" Lebron, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.
A memorial gathering for Lee will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00...
Frank Guttman
Dec 25, 2025
Dr. Frank K. Guttman passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.
Born in 1935, Frank attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois, and then completed a degree in dentistry at the University of Marquette, Wisconsin. Shortly after graduation, Frank answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Air Force as a dentist stationed in Minot, North Dakota.
It...
Peter Montsma
Dec 25, 2025
Peter Montsma, age 93, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.
Peter was born on April 5, 1932, in Jouswier, Friesland, The Netherlands, the son of Edward (Edzerd) and Bernice (Baukja Vander Veen) Montsma. He was the sixth of twelve children. In May of 1947, Peter immigrated with his family to the United States, settling in the Delavan, Wisconsin...
Beverly Scallon
Dec 21, 2025
Beverly Jane Perry Scallon passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 96.
She was born in Nashotah, Wisconsin on March 10, 1929, the daughter of Lucian Eli Perry and Estella Kathyn Bruessel Perry. Beverly graduated from Waupun High School and went on to the Harper Method Beauty School in Madison. After graduating, she worked in a salon in...
Lorraine "Toots" Justmann
Dec 18, 2025
Lorraine "Toots" Theresa (Wanke) Justmann passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at the Markesan Resident Home where she had resided for the past nine months. Toots was a devout Catholic who lived her faith each and every day with at least one rosary being said. No matter where she was, she always prayed before eating. Her life can...
Jeffrey A. Sadoski
Dec 18, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Sadoski, age 69 of Fox Lake, was called home to Jesus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Randolph Health Services.
Jeff was born in Beaver Dam on September 16, 1956, the son of Gervis and Beverly (Born) Sadoski. In Jeff's younger years, he climbed poles to install cable alongside his brother Greg. He spent...
Ronald R. Vande Zande
Dec 17, 2025
Ronald R. Vande Zande, age 83 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Ron was born on May 8, 1942, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harley and Hazel (Kastein) Vande Zande. Ron attended Monroe Grade School for eight years and graduated from Waupun High School in 1960. Following graduation, he farmed for 9 years and then was...
Steven R. Arndorfer
Dec 16, 2025
Steven R. Arndorfer, "Chewy", age 67 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.
Steve was born on May 10, 1958, the son of Ralph and Doris Arndorfer. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School and was employed at Kraft Foods, where he worked until 2008. Steve loved...
Peter A. Jung
Dec 11, 2025
Peter Alan Jung from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and Scottsdale, Arizona died suddenly on December 11, 2025, after a fall at his Scottsdale home. Peter was born on March 14, 1959. He grew up in Randolph, Wisconsin, home of the family business started by his grandfather, JW Jung. He was a proud alumnus of Wayland Academy, where he was a...
James E. Boelter
Dec 11, 2025
James Eldon Boelter, age 62 of Markesan, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at SSM Hospital - Ripon.
Visitation for James will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m....
Donald Spanbauer
Dec 10, 2025
Donald Spanbauer passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
He was born in Oshkosh on February 16, 1941, the son of Norman and Lucille Spanbauer. He graduated from Waupun High School before enlisting in the United States Army, serving from 1961 to 1964. After coming home from service, he was united in marriage to Patricia Marshall on...
Julie Kahl
Dec 8, 2025
Julie Ann Kahl, age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Julie was born on September 28, 1960, the daughter of Arnold and Joanne Kahl. She graduated from Waupun High School, Class of 1978, and went on to earn a degree in nursing. She later continued her education and received an elevated degree in clinical informatics consulting, working in...
William G. Kohlstedt
Dec 8, 2025
William George August Kohlstedt was born to Myrtle and George Kohlstedt in Waukegan, Illinois on November 11, 1938. William passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 8, 2025.
William is Survived by his Wife Lauranna, daughter's Elizabeth, Sarah, and Bethany (William) Leinweber as well as grandchildren Brayden (Natalie), Colin (Aryana), Willow, Cooper, Tayana, Jasmyn,...
Vernon F. Franke
Dec 5, 2025
Vernon F. Franke, age 86, of Juneau, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Vernon was born on September 29, 1939, in Horicon, Wisconsin, the son of Arnold C. and Mabel L. (Fink) Franke. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1957 and spent 30 years employed with John Deere. On February 10, 1988, he was united...
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