Obituaries

James George Petersen

James George Petersen

Aug 3, 2024

James George Petersen, affectionately known as "Pete", was born on January 21, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents Chris and Olga Brookhaus Petersen. He passed away on August 3, 2024, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.

James led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences and meaningful connections. He attended Oshkosh High School and later pursued his passion for baseball....

Florence Kastein

Florence Kastein

Aug 3, 2024

Florence Kastein, 98, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. 

Florence graced this world on April 28, 1926, in Fond du Lac County, born to the loving embrace of John and Dena Kamphuis Buteyn. On April 18, 1952, Florence exchanged vows with Howard Kastein in Waupun, embarking on a shared path that they walked hand in...

Alan Gavanda

Alan Gavanda

Jul 31, 2024

Alan Gavanda, 68, of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun. 

Alan was born on July 11, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI. Alan's journey through life was filled with notable experiences that shaped him into the remarkable individual he was.

After bravely serving in the U.S. Marines for 2 years, Alan transitioned into civilian life and...

Brenda Fisher

Brenda Fisher

Jul 30, 2024

Brenda (Loomans) Fischer, 61, of Waunakee, formerly of Waupun, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024. 

Brenda was born on September 26, 1962, the daughter of Leo and Eileen Hasby Duehning. Brenda was a beloved soul known for her dedication to caring for children, and lived a life filled with love and laughter.

Brenda's journey began at Horicon High School, where she...

Mary Hilbert

Mary Hilbert

Jul 30, 2024

Mary Francis Hilbert, 86, of Waupun, formerly of Mayville, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at home with family by her side. 

Mary was born October 11, 1937 in Waupun, WI the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Hunke) Eggers. Mary graduated from Waupun High School and met the love of her life James Joseph Hilbert. On July 30, 1960 they were...

Helen R. Vande Zande

Helen R. Vande Zande

Jul 30, 2024

Helen R. Vande Zande, 91, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Randolph Health Services.

Helen was born October 11, 1932 in the town of Alto, Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Theodore and Hattie Schouten TerBeest. On July 11, 1951 she married Donald J. Vande Zande. Helen and Don farmed in the Waupun area until 1980 at...

Helene Florence Kilian

Helene Florence Kilian

Jul 26, 2024

Helene F. Kilian, age 84 of rural Cambria died unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.

Helene was born on Oct. 22, 1939 the daughter of Wilbur J. and Lorraine E. (Ruehl) Hensler. She was raised in Germantown and graduated from West Bend High School in...

Carol Pipia

Carol Pipia

Jul 26, 2024

Carol Terese (George) Pipia, 86, of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, July 26th, 2024 in her home, peacefully surrounded by her loving family on her own terms. 

Carol was born March 7th, 1938 to parents Clarence and Agnes (Percente) George in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised in Milwaukee’s Third Ward Italian neighborhood on the east side. On March 20th, 1954, she...

Betty Zurbuchen

Betty Zurbuchen

Jul 26, 2024

Betty Jeanette Zurbuchen, 100, of Fond du Lac, formally of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. 

Betty was born March 29, 1924 in the Town of Trenton (Fox Lake), Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Lillian Schmidt Lidtke. After the loss of her mother at a very young age,...

Daniel C. Christianson

Daniel C. Christianson

Jul 26, 2024

Daniel C. Christianson, age 52 of Randolph, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Northview Heights in Juneau.

A memorial gathering for Dan will take place on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, WI from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the...

Larry Homan

Larry Homan

Jul 23, 2024

Larry Lee Homan, born August 30, 1950 in Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was 73 years old.

Larry was the beloved son of William and Bernice Homan. He attended Waupun schools throughout his life, graduating in 1969. In 1971, he married Carla Nefstead, and together they raised three children: Chris (Kuba), Carri, and Willy.

Larry dedicated...

Glen Deaver

Glen Deaver

Jul 21, 2024

Glen Deaver, 89, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Barrett House in Ripon with his family by his side.

Glen was born March 4, 1935, the son of Paul and Evelyn Mertens Deaver. On March 26, 1955 he married Dolores Kastein in Fond du Lac. Following marriage they resided in Racine, Waupun, and Brandon. Glen...

Ronald "Roach" Siedschlag

Ronald "Roach" Siedschlag

Jul 19, 2024

Ronald "Roach" C. Siedschlag, age 69 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, after fighting his courageous battle with cancer for three months and three days. He was staying at his sister's house (Renee) in Fairchild, WI and was surrounded by his family.

A visitation for Roach will take place on Wednesday, July 24,...

Debra A Soldner

Debra A Soldner

Jul 17, 2024

Debra "Deb" Ann Soldner, age 67 of Fox Lake, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Deb was born on February 24, 1957, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Warren & Etta (Neuendorf) Soldner. She was a 1975 graduate of Dodgeland High School. After graduation, she attended cosmetology school in Wauwatosa, WI. Deb was...

Spiro

Spiro

Jul 16, 2024

James Robert Agnew

Jim “Spiro” Agnew, 70, of rural Randolph died peacefully, surrounded by family on July 16, 2024, at The Meadows of Fall River after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Spiro was born on August 4, 1953, in Beaver Dam to David and Kathryn (Yasger) Agnew and was...

Sheryl L Cotterill

Sheryl L Cotterill

Jul 15, 2024

Sheryl Lyn Cotterill, age 57, passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024 at Ripon Hospital.

Visitation for Sheryl will take place on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Markesan United Methodist Church, 74 W. Catherine Street, Markesan, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joseph Christopher officiating. Burial will take...

Cheryl L. Grulke

Cheryl L. Grulke

Jul 15, 2024

Cheryl Lynn (Nebl) Grulke, passed away on July 15, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born to Ardell Stutz and John Nebl on July 19, 1949, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Cheryl was a treasured part of the Nebl family, sister to Jean, Nancy, Sandy and late brother Robert.

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Lamoyne B. Stofflet

Lamoyne B. Stofflet

Jul 14, 2024

LaMoyne Bernard Stofflet, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for LaMoyne will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00...

Ruth DeYoung

Ruth DeYoung

Jul 12, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth DeYoung died Friday, July 12th 2024 at the age of 93. 

She was born February 20th 1931 in Tung An, Fujian, China to missionaries Edwin Walter Koeppe and Elizabeth Mary Renskers. She graduated from Shanghai American School in 1948 and Hope College in 1952. She married Dr. James A DeYoung on August 8th 1952. Jim passed away in July...

Constance M. Stehling

Constance M. Stehling

Jul 12, 2024

Constance "Connie" M. (Paulick) Stehling, age 81, passed away unexpectedly into the arms of the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Connie was born on October 21,1942 in Beaver Dam, WI to William and Irma (Schram) Paulick.  Connie, a woman of unwavering Christian faith, held her devotion to the Lord above all else.  Connie's life was filled...

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