Obituaries
Sierra A. Giese
Oct 6, 2024
Sierra Ann Giese, age 21 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
A memorial gathering for Sierra will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, W3377 Main St., Manchester, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Markesan Memorial...
Joyce Ritzema
Oct 5, 2024
Jaitske “Joyce” Ritzema, of Waupun Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 95 on October 5, 2024. Joyce was born November 1, 1928, in Tjerkwerd, in the Province of Friesland, the Netherlands, the daughter of Bouwe Feenstra and Jeltsje Feenstra Albada.
Joyce spent her younger years in the Netherlands. While in high school during World War II, she participated...
Phyllis Vande Kamp
Oct 4, 2024
With great sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Phyllis Vande Kamp, on October 4, 2024. However, we do not grieve like people who have no hope since we know that she is now with Jesus and we will be united with her someday. She was 91 years old.
Phyllis was born...
Sylvia J. Morrison
Oct 3, 2024
Sylvia Morrison, age 98 of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Riverview Assisted Living in Watertown.
Visitation for Sylvia will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Entombment will...
Kathleen A. Marsch
Oct 2, 2024
Kathleen "Kiki" A. Marsch, age 98 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Randolph Health Services.
Kathleen was born in Waukegan, IL, on March 18, 1926, the daughter of George and Martha (Marshak) Roedl. On June 12, 1965, she was united in marriage to her husband, Ronald Marsch. She enjoyed decorating and baking....
Justin McGee
Oct 1, 2024
Justin McGee, age 71, of Fox Lake peacefully passed away on October 1, 2024.
Justin was born on February 22, 1953, in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1971, where he notably earned the distinction of being a first-chair clarinet player. On August 22, 1994, he married the love of his life, Barb Powers.
For over 50 years, Justin...
Kathleen Swan
Sep 28, 2024
Kathleen Swan, age 90, of Markesan, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at the Barrett House in Markesan.
Kathleen was born on August 29, 1934, the daughter of Bernard and Clara Dahl Guerin. She was a proud graduate of Irma High School. Kathleen’s commitment to her family was evident in the love she shared with her son Jeff Swan and...
Rodney A. Block
Sep 28, 2024
Rodney Allen Block, age 65, of Montello, WI passed away after a short, but courageous battle with cancer on September 28, 2024.
Rodney was born in DeWhitt, Iowa, middle child of 11 to Elbert and Donna Block (Sullivan) on July 10, 1959. Rod went to high school in Markesan where he made all conference in football and...
Todd Selk
Sep 27, 2024
Todd “Toad” Michael Selk, age 64, of Randolph, WI, passed away on Friday, September 27th as a result of a cardiac event.
Todd was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 18, 1960 to Joan and Vernon Selk. He graduated from Randolph High School and despite many interested parties, he met the love of his life in 1978, Nan Dahl. They married...
Marilyn J. Connors
Sep 27, 2024
Marilyn Connors, aged 94, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of September 27, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa, Florida.
A memorial gathering for Marilyn will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial...
Betty J Hummelmeier
Sep 26, 2024
Betty J. Hummelmeier, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh.
A memorial gathering for Betty will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the...
Joann Larson
Sep 25, 2024
Joann Larson, 86, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Joann was born September 15, 1938 in Portage, WI the daughter of Harold and Katherine Schroeder Hoppe. Joann attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1957. On June 13, 1959 she was united in marriage to Larry Larson....
James B. Wagner
Sep 25, 2024
James "Jim" Bernard Wagner passed away in his home on September 25th, leaving this world in the way he was happiest: surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation for Jim will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 705 E. Burnett St., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m....
Kevin Chastain
Sep 24, 2024
Kevin K. Chastain, age 65 of Dalton, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Visitation for Kevin will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Terrace Shores Ev. Free Church, Markesan, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Ingelhart/Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cambria....
Barbara J. Shonts
Sep 24, 2024
Barbara J. Shonts, age 91 of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton.
Barbara was born on August 6, 1933, the son of Russell and Linda (Pettack) Drake.
A memorial gathering for Barbara will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services,...
Joan C. Selk
Sep 23, 2024
Joan Selk, age 83, of Randolph passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones.
Visitation for Joan will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also take...
Elizabeth "Betty" Buchholz
Sep 16, 2024
With great sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother on September 16, 2024. She was 96 years old.
Elizabeth “Betty” Buchholz was born May 18, 1928 in Grand Chute, WI the daughter of Elmer and Ella Gustin Spaulding. Betty and her family moved to Waupun, WI in 1940 where she attended Waupun schools and...
Elaine A. Klitz
Sep 16, 2024
Elaine Ann Klitz, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Markesan Resident Home.
Elaine was born on January 17, 1933 in Portage, WI, the daughter of William and Viola (Baumann) Meyer. She grew up in Shawano, WI, and graduated from Shawano High School. She was united in marriage to Donald Klitz on July 14,...
Cora Lemmenes Hemp
Sep 13, 2024
Cora Lemmenes Hemp, age 91, of Waupun, WI, passed away on September 13, 2024 at the Charleston House Memory Care facility in Beaver Dam, WI. Cora was born November 3, 1932, a daughter of Sam and Elsie (Alsum) Hoffman. She and her twin sister Caroline were the seventh and eighth born of eleven children.
She was united in marriage to Robert...
Barbara Rosenthal
Sep 11, 2024
Barbara Rosenthal, age 73, a beloved art professor, devoted mother, sister and friend, passed away on September 11, 2024 at the home of her best friend, Darlene Opperman, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 8, 1951, in Waupun, Barb was a vibrant spirit whose passion for art touched the lives of many.
Barb graduated from Waupun High School...
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