Obituaries

Kathleen A. Laper

Kathleen A. Laper

Oct 28, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Laper, age 87 of Markesan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Barrett House in Markesan on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Visitation for Kathy will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Terrace Shores Ev. Free Church, W3278 Co Rd K, Markesan, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral...

Kent Mortensen

Kent Mortensen

Oct 26, 2024

Kent "Ken" Mortensen, age 78 of Beaver Dam, went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Kent was born on October 3,1946 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He enjoyed golfing, camping, attending car shows, and driving semi for Caine...

Steven Schmitt

Steven Schmitt

Oct 25, 2024

Steven John Schmitt, aged 69, of Waupun, Wisconsin, passed away on October 25, 2024. Born on October 17, 1955, Steve dedicated nearly five decades to his career as an over-the-road truck driver, hauling livestock and logistics for Hanefeld Brothers and Steve Gentz. His commitment to his work was paralleled only by his devotion to his family. He met the love...

Leroy Vande Slunt

Leroy Vande Slunt

Oct 24, 2024

Leroy Vande Slunt, 89, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at home with family by his side.

Leroy VandeSlunt was born on October 24, 1935, to Henry and Leona (Luther) Vande Slunt. He attended Brandon High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He married Janet Beyer on August 28, 1959, and was a member...

Virginia R. Ness

Virginia R. Ness

Oct 24, 2024

Virginia R. Ness, age 100 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Markesan Resident Home.

A memorial gathering for Virginia will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W Catherine St., Markesan from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. with...

Delmar A. Winning

Delmar A. Winning

Oct 24, 2024

Delmar A. Winning, age 80 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

Visitation for Delmar will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m....

Donald R. Dallman

Donald R. Dallman

Oct 21, 2024

Donald "Donnie" R. Dallman was called home to his heavenly Father on Monday, October 21, 2024 after passing away unexpectedly at home at the age of 91 years.

Visitation for Donnie will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine St., Markesan, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of...

Betty R Johnson

Betty R Johnson

Oct 21, 2024

Betty R. Johnson, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at The Charleston House – Memory Care in Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Betty will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of...

Judy Galler

Judy Galler

Oct 20, 2024

Judy Galler, 84, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.

Judy was born August 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Edith Biehl Molter. As a young individual the family moved to Waupun where she graduated from Waupun High School in 1958. Following high school, Judy moved...

Larry Krueger

Larry Krueger

Oct 18, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Denis "Bucky" Krueger of Beaver Dam, who departed this world on October 18, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on March 1, 1953, in Portage, Wisconsin, Larry was the eldest son of Norman and Shirley (Diamond) Krueger. He grew up in Portage and was a proud...

Theresa L. Gardner

Theresa L. Gardner

Oct 18, 2024

Theresa L Gardner (Scoles) 83, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 18, 2024, just an hour shy of her 84th birthday.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Tahoe Park shelter, 96 La Crosse St. in...

Eduardo Zavala

Eduardo Zavala

Oct 15, 2024

Eduardo Zavala, also known as "Wayo," passed away on October 15, 2024, at the UW Madison Hospital due to complications from a heart attack. 

He was born on March 4, 1969, in Del Rio, Texas, the son of Herminio Zavala and Eustaquia de la Rosa. Wayo graduated from Del Rio High School in 1987. He dedicated much of his professional life...

Bobby N. Posthuma

Bobby N. Posthuma

Oct 15, 2024

Bobby Neil Posthuma, 71, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI from pancreatitis.

A memorial gathering for Bobby will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Harvest Ev. Free Church, W7444 Hwy 33, Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Beth A. Bennett

Beth A. Bennett

Oct 14, 2024

Beth Ann Bennett, age 55 of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Agne's Hospital in Fond du Lac.

A memorial gathering for Beth will take place on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the...

Elaine E. Dorn

Elaine E. Dorn

Oct 13, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother ,sister, and aunt, Elaine Dorn, who passed away peacefully on October 12th at the age of 102.

A memorial service to celebrate her remarkable life will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral...

Elizabeth Wallace

Elizabeth Wallace

Oct 12, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Wallace, age 97 of Markesan and formerly of Fox Lake and Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at Markesan Resident Home.

A memorial gathering for Betty will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time...

Samuel L. Niceler

Samuel L. Niceler

Oct 11, 2024

Samuel "Larry" Niceler, age 66, of Beaver Dam, passed away on October 11, 2024.

Samuel was born on May 13, 1958, in Stockton, CA, the son of Sam and Gloria (Franco) Niceler. Samuel served his country in the United States Army as a cook and was stationed in Arizona until 1976. He was united in marriage to...

Patricia J. Snyder

Patricia J. Snyder

Oct 9, 2024

Patricia "Pat" J. (Moe) Snyder entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024.

Visitation for Patricia will be on Wednesday, October 16,2024 at Markesan Bible Church from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and also on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at...

Priscilla Buteyn

Priscilla Buteyn

Oct 8, 2024

Priscilla Buteyn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

Priscilla, the daughter of John and Edith Vander Meer Navis, was born on August 7, 1960 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Priscilla's academic journey began at Beaver Dam High School, where she graduated in 1979. Her commitment...

Lelani H. Franke

Lelani H. Franke

Oct 8, 2024

Lelani "Lani"  Helena (Simon) Franke passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 08, 2024.

Visitation for Lelani will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery...

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