Oct 25, 2022

Brenda Kathleen (Vande Zande) Merhalski, 71, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home with family by her side.

  Brenda was born November 28, 1950 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Harvey and Betty Nyhuis Vande Zande. Brenda was a 1968 graduate of Waupun High School. In 1968 she married Richard Aalsma and then married Paul...

Oct 17, 2022

LaVerne Vande Zande, 94, of Waupun, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

  LaVerne was born May 18, 1928 in the town of Trenton, the daughter of John R. and Henrietta Boersen Vande Zande. LaVerne graduated from Brandon High School in 1946. She attended Green Lake County Normal in Berlin for two years and...

Oct 14, 2022

Richard W. Martin, 80, of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.

 

Dick was born October 1, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois to the late Mervin and Elsie (Zink) Martin of Pecatonica, Illinois. Dick graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1960. He attended UW Platteville where he lettered in track and football and graduated in 1964. Dick married Sharon...

Oct 13, 2022

Charles O. Schranz, 81, of Waupun, departed this earthly life on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Per Chuck’s wishes no formal services will be held however a visitation will take place as indicated below.

  Chuck was born April 5, 1941 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Carl and Elfrieda (nee Neitzel) Schranz. Chuck grew up attending Lutheran Elementary School...

Oct 11, 2022

Gerald “Jack” Wiersma, age 92 of Friesland died peacefully at home under the loving care of his wife on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Mr. Wiersma was born on August 22, 1930 on the home farm near Cambria the son of Sam and Effie (Smits) Wiersma. He attended Portage Prairie School. Jack was united in marriage...

Oct 10, 2022

Keith Ramthun, 71, of Waupun, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at Randolph Health Services and Assisted Living.

  Keith was born December 25, 1950, the son of Roman and Noralee Mueller Ramthun. Keith attended schools in Arkansas and Wisconsin. He then served in the U.S. Army from April 1968-January 1971 and served in Vietnam. Upon returning, settling in Wisconsin,...

Oct 10, 2022

 

Donald J. Bronkhorst, 86, of Waupun, passed away at his home Monday, October 10, 2022.

  Don was born March 29, 1936 in Waupun, the son of Henry and Ruth Oeffner Bronkhorst. On December 26, 1958 Don married Inez Vande Zande in Alto. The couple resided in the Waupun area all their married lives. They farmed, ran a small...

Oct 7, 2022

Jean Ann Wanek Bartlett, age 72, of Waupun, Wisconsin, passed away on October 7th from a battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.  Jean was a woman of Faith and of God’s Grace.  Her life described here is a testament to her purpose and mission of hope, peace, love and forgiveness.

Jean was born on March 6th, 1950, to William and Jerry...

Oct 7, 2022

Nancy Vanden Berg, 89, of Waupun, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

  Nancy was born February 5, 1933 in Oshkosh the daughter of Adam and Pauline Walter Paffenroth. Nancy was a 1951 graduate of Waupun High School. She continued her education at Mercy School of Nursing in Oshkosh. On February 5, 1955 she married Dale...

Oct 6, 2022

DeForest:

Kenn Alan Chavez, age 45 of DeForest, died unexpectedly early morning Thursday,

October 6, 2022 from natural causes, at the UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison.

Kenn was born on Sept. 2, 1977 , the son of Roman and Marie (Beyer) Chavez. As a

child Kenn was raised...

Oct 6, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Southard, 84, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his shop.

  Larry was born December 21, 1937 to Lawrence and Thelma Bumgarner Southard  Larry graduated from Waupun High School. Larry served three years in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Southard Automotive for most of his life. Over the years, Larry was...

Sep 28, 2022

Betty Ann Kukuk Kloostra, left this earth and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.Betty was born August 31, 1937, the daughter of Wallace and Daisy (Fisher) Kukuk. Betty was the third of six children and enjoyed being part of a big family. She graduated from Cambria Friesland High School in 1955, and from Carroll College in 1959...

Sep 27, 2022

James Wierenga, 90, of Waupun, passed away at his home Tuesday, September 27, 2022.Jim was born September 23, 1932 in the Netherlands the son of John and Tena Elgersma Wierenga. Jim moved to the United States with his family when he was 15 years old. On September 21, 1951 he married Mildred Hopp in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple...

Sep 27, 2022

John Klosterman, 70, formerly of Brandon, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac where he resided the past three years. John was born in Waupun on September 7, 1952, the son of Elmer and Violet Lawson Klosterman. John was a graduate of Brandon High School in 1971. He was employed at Mercury Marine in Fond...

Sep 26, 2022

Helen Jean Bille, 91, of Waupun, was taken to her Heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, September 26, 2022.Helen was born April 10, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Hattie DeMotts Schouten. Helen was a faithful working member of Grace United Reformed Church in Waupun. In her lifetime she served wherever the Lord called her...

Sep 25, 2022

Kenneth "Denny/Kenny" James Smedema passed away on Sunday, September 25

, 2022 at Beaver Dam Hospital in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin after a long illness. Ken died peacefully surrounded by Daniel "Dann" O. Trainer IV (partner of 31 years), George and Kathy Smedema (brother and sister-in-law).

Ken was born on December 29, 1966, in...

Sep 25, 2022

Thomas J. Schneider, 81, of Fond du Lac, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home with family by his side.Tom was born June 7, 1941, the son of John and Lillian Balthazor Schneider. Tom graduated from Oakfield High School in 1959 and went directly into the U.S. Navy as a Radioman in Italy for four years. He returned...

Sep 23, 2022

Bryan TeBeest, 59, of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 doing what he liked best, driving truck.Bryan is survived by his wife, Julie of Fox Lake; daughter, Ashley TeBeest; mother, Nina TeBeest of Fox Lake; brother, Scott TeBeest; and sister, Hope Rowland.Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Pete” TeBeest. It’s Brian’s wish to not have...

Sep 22, 2022

Eivin Maly, 8, of Beaver Dam, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his home with his family right by his side.Eivin was born December 23, 2013 in Beaver Dam, the son of Myles Maly and Karissa Shoemaker. Eivin loved riding John Deere tractors, being outside, swinging, and playing in sandboxes. He also loved to snuggle. He was always happy...

Sep 18, 2022

Stewart L. Greiling, 86, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.Stewart was born August 11, 1936, the son of Leslie H. and Clara M. Greiling. Stewart served with the United States Air Force for 3 ½ years. On May 7, 1960 he married Judith Enderby in Brown County. Stewart was employed by General...