Obituaries

Grace McLeod

Grace McLeod

Sep 11, 2024

Grace McLeod, 98, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Grace was born December 29, 1925 in Gilman, WI; the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bobish) Hodowanic. She grew up in rural Gilman on a farm. Her parents came directly from the Ukraine. Grace was baptized and a long-time member of the Russian Orthodox...

Theresa Rose Popelka

Theresa Rose Popelka

Sep 9, 2024

Theresa Rose (Kuhn) Popelka, age 69, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam after a short and brave battle with cancer. 

Teri was born on July 20, 1955, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Arnold and Irene (Curtis) Kuhn. She graduated from Cambria Friesland High School in 1973, then earned her certification as a beautician at...

Don Vande Zande

Don Vande Zande

Sep 8, 2024

Don Vande Zande, age 81, affectionately known as “Slick,” passed away on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun after a courageous battle with Alzheimers for the last few years. 

Don attended Waupun High School and was very involved in the Waupun and Alto communities. He was employed for most of his career with Waupun Public Utilities as...

Charles K Ziebell

Charles K Ziebell

Sep 8, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Kenneth Ziebell, age 69 of Markesan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison after a two-week long tough fight.

A Celebration of Chuck's Life will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 1:30 until 4:30 PM at Soldiers & Sailors Park...

Wayne Bartelt

Wayne Bartelt

Sep 7, 2024

Wayne “Butch” Bartelt, 78, of Eldorado, WI passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a brave battle with leukemia. 

Wayne was born May 11, 1946 to Raymond and Dorothy (Weinheimer) Bartelt. He grew up in the Juneau area and graduated from Juneau High School class of 1964. On September 23, 1972...

Stacey Fernandez

Stacey Fernandez

Sep 2, 2024

Stacey Fernandez, age 47, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac following a series of health challenges. 

Stacey was born on June 19, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a devoted individual whose life revolved around her family. As a loving mother to her three children, Eric Shuck, Paige Winter, and Savannah Winter,...

Ardelle "Fritz" Harmsen

Ardelle "Fritz" Harmsen

Sep 2, 2024

Ardelle "Fritz" Harmsen, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 30, 1938, Fritz left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her.

Education was an important part of Fritz's life, and she proudly graduated from Waupun High School. Fritz married Gerald Harmsen on January...

Alice Nighbor

Alice Nighbor

Sep 2, 2024

Alice Nighbor, age 95, passed away at Vista Pointe Assisted Living in Menomonee Falls on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Visitation for Alice will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, 316 Vine St., Kingston, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m with Rev. Kurt Hagen officiating....

Michael Schmuhl

Michael Schmuhl

Aug 31, 2024

Michael Schmuhl, a devoted family man and cherished member of the Brandon community, passed away on August 31, 2024 in Brandon at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 19, 1978, in Ripon, WI, Mike grew up with a passion for the outdoors and a deep love for his family.

Michael was a proud graduate...

Taylor VanDusen

Taylor VanDusen

Aug 30, 2024

Taylor Robert VanDusen, age 29 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Taylor was born on October 6, 1994 in Madison the son of Michael Robert and Patricia Lynn (Hayes) Van Dusen. He was a miracle child after his parents were told they were unable to bear children. He graduated from Portage High School in...

Amanda J. Rochester

Amanda J. Rochester

Aug 30, 2024

Amanda "Amy" Rochester, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at UW-Hospital in Madison.

Amy was born in Whitewater on April 11, 1943.  She worked in the medical field most of her career and was very involved with her church.

She is survived by her brother, Russell (Barbara) Ridge of...

Sharon Hildebrandt

Sharon Hildebrandt

Aug 27, 2024

Sharon Hildebrandt, age 87, passed away on August 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. 

Sharon was born August 2, 1937 in Portage, WI, the daughter of Herman and Thelma Raimer Lang. Sharon graduated from Markesan High School in 1955, marking the start of a life characterized by hard work and commitment. She began her career as a secretary at...

Wayne R. Schroeder

Wayne R. Schroeder

Aug 25, 2024

Wayne R. Schroeder, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Sunday August 25, 2024. Wayne was born on June 2, 1940, the son of Arthur and Leona (Wolfgram) Schroeder. He was a 1959 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He was united in marriage to his wife Elaine (Hollander) on February...

Linda Lang

Linda Lang

Aug 24, 2024

Linda Lang, 74, of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Linda Lang was born January 20, 1950 in Waupun, WI the daughter of Lester and Mildred Hopp Armga. Linda attended Waupun schools, graduating in 1968. Following graduation she attended UW-Oshkosh, receiving her nursing degree. She went on to receive her...

Kirk Bloom: The Life of Every Party

Kirk Bloom: The Life of Every Party

Aug 19, 2024

Kirk Bloom, the man who could make anyone laugh and the ultimate car enthusiast, took his final joyride with Med Flight’s “Maverick and Goose” on August 19, 2024, to UW Hospital after a brief but fierce battle with cancer surrounded by loving wife, family and friends. Born on November 12, 1964, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Kirk was a beacon of joy...

Diana Roxbury

Diana Roxbury

Aug 14, 2024

Diana Roxbury, a beloved resident of Juneau, passed away naturally on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the age of 78.

Diana was born November 5, 1945, to the parents of Asa and Irene Kaemmerling Roxbury. Diana grew up in Milwaukee before marrying Norman La Crosse and relocated to Lomira. Together, they raised four children, and Diana's nurturing spirit extended beyond her...

Darrell Cotterill

Darrell Cotterill

Aug 14, 2024

Darrell Cotterill, age 89 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Visitation for Darrell will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Markesan United Methodist Church, 74 E. Catherine St., Markesan from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will also take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Markesan United...

Mary Jensen

Mary Jensen

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Ann Jensen, 87, of Mayville, and formerly of Waupun, died on August 12, 2024.

She was born December 8, 1936 in Fond du lac, the daughter of John and Helen (Damask) Liner. She graduated from Waupun High School. Mary Ann married James C. Jensen on May 17, 1958 in Waupun, where they lived for 50 years. She graduated from St....

Mariann Leech

Mariann Leech

Aug 8, 2024

Mariann Leech, age 68 of Beaver Dam, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Visitation for Mariann will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Burial will take place...

Kathleen M. Bolstad

Kathleen M. Bolstad

Aug 6, 2024

Kathleen Mae Bolstad (Carter), 82, of Middleton, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Cardinal View in Middleton. She was born on March 22, 1942 in Port Washington, WI to the late Frederick (Fritz) and La Verne (Bastian) Carter.

A memorial gathering for Kathleen will take place on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Cornerstone...

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