Obituaries
Ann Hoekstra
Nov 24, 2024
Ann Sharon (Braaksma) Hoekstra, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to heaven with family by her side on November 24, 2024, at age 78. Ann was born on June 27, 1946, in Beaver Dam, WI, the daughter of Albert and Bessie (Vander Galien) Braaksma. She graduated from Central Wisconsin Christian in 1964. Ann married William J. Hoekstra on July...
William Gelatt
Nov 23, 2024
William “Bill” Gelatt, age 55, passed away early Saturday morning, November 23, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Bill was born on January 3, 1969 in LaCrosse, WI the son of James S. and Gretchen R. (Derksen) Gelatt Jr. Bill was a graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse and furthered his education at Colorado College in Steamboat...
Lisa L. Poch
Nov 23, 2024
Lisa Lynn Poch, age 51 of Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at UW Hospital - Madison.
A memorial gathering for Lisa will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church, N1529 WI-73, Markesan, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Private family...
Gerald L. Gilmore
Nov 22, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Gilmore, age 85 of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.
A memorial gathering for Jerry will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Inurnment will take place...
John C. Trebilcock
Nov 22, 2024
John "JT" C. Trebilcock, age 71 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Friday, November 22, 2024.
John was born in Nuremberg, Germany on September 28, 1953, the son of George and Charlotte (Marietti) Trebilcock, and settled in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam, where he was...
Jessie Klumpers
Nov 17, 2024
Jessie Klumpers, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin surrounded by her family.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Alto Reformed Church. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in the town of Trenton. Visitation will be held on Friday at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home...
Kenneth "Skip" Baumhardt
Nov 15, 2024
Kenneth "Skip" Daniel Baumhardt Sr., age 80, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Skip was born on May 26, 1944, in Waupun, the son of Robert and Grace(Decker) Baumhardt. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1960. Following high school, Skip pursued a career as a barber, serving the community for 11 years before embarking on a...
Edith Smit
Nov 15, 2024
Edith Smit, age 93, formally of Waupun, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Edith was born on November 18, 1930 in Waupun, the daughter of Dick and Eike Beukema Kok. On June 14, 1949 she married Henry Smit in Waupun and they resided in Brandon. Throughout their married lives, which lasted until Henry's passing in 1996,...
Carla R. Senft
Nov 15, 2024
Carla R. Senft, age 82 of West Allis, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Carla was born in Fond du Lac on November 5, 1942, the daughter of Waldemar and Dorothea (Nohos) Pless. She was united in marriage to her husband, Claire Senft, on May 27, 1961.
Carla is survived by her son, David...
Floyd Brandenburg
Nov 10, 2024
Floyd Brandenburg, 84, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his residence with family by his side.
Floyd was born May 5, 1940 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Andrew and Mable Chapman Brandenburg. Floyd attended Beaver Dam schools, graduating in 1958. Following his studies, he proudly served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, completing active duty at...
Paul Pausma
Nov 9, 2024
Paul Pausma, age 62, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on December 15, 1961, the son of Dewey and Lois Greenfield Pausma. Paul was a proud graduate of Waupun High School in 1980. He dedicated his early years to the family farm....
Patricia R. Wiersma
Nov 9, 2024
Patricia Ruth Wiersma, age 82 of Fox Lake, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home.
A visitation for Patricia will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Trinity Church-United Methodist, 308 Oneida Street, Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor...
Lynn Reed
Nov 9, 2024
Lynn Reed, beloved wife, mom, "mimi", sister, daughter, aunt, mentor and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9th, 2024.
A memorial gathering for Lynn will be held on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at St. Katherine Drexel Parish, 511 S. Spring Street Beaver Dam, WI from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass of Christian...
Robert Reifsnider
Nov 9, 2024
Robert "Bob" F. Reifsnider, age 93 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
A memorial gathering for Bob will take place on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Inurnment,...
Steven Van Hierden
Nov 7, 2024
Steven Van Hierden, 57, of Waupun, passed away on November 7, 2024.
Steven was born on March 9, 1967, the son of Ronald and Darlene Moltz Van Hierden. Steven grew up in Waupun where he attended local schools. He dedicated his career as a carpenter for the union. His remarkable handiwork and commitment to quality were evident in every project he...
Mitchell Vande Zande
Nov 4, 2024
Mitchell Vande Zande, 74, of Waupun, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, November 4, 2024.
Mitchell was born on August 7, 1950, in Beaver Dam, the son of David and Marie (Bronkhorst) Vande Zande. After graduating from Brandon High School in 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country, receiving an Honorable Discharge...
Hailee L. Jahnke
Nov 2, 2024
Hailee Leone Jahnke, age 23 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Visitation for Hailee will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to...
Miles Merary Ortiz
Nov 1, 2024
Miles Merary Ortiz passed away on November 1, 2024.
Love In Every Tear
O precious, tiny, sweet little one, you will always be to me. So perfect, pure, and innocent just as you were meant to be. We dreamed of you and of your life and all that it would be. We waited and longed for you to come and join our...
David M. Fister
Nov 1, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce that David "Dave" M. Fister, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 1st, 2024.
A memorial gathering for David will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam, from 12:00 p.m. until the time...
Raymond Dykstra
Oct 31, 2024
Raymond A. Dykstra, 65, of Randolph, formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away on October 31, 2024 with family by his side.
Ray was born on January 20, 1959, the son of Raymond and Lorraine Grau Dykstra. Ray spent his formative years in the Waupun area, where he also attended school. Throughout his life he was a self-employed mechanic. In his...
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