Obituaries
Loni Brzezinski
Feb 26, 2026
Loni K. Brzezinski, 73, of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, February, 26, 2026.
Loni was born on January 1, 1953, the daughter of Bernard and Sylvia Cole Holloway. On April 4, 1970, Loni was united in marriage to Timothy Brzezinski. For the first couple years of their marriage Loni stayed home with the children, taking amazing care of them. As her...
Thomas A. Benish
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas Anthony Benish passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was 68.
Tom was born on August 17, 1957, in Madison to Dr. George and Caryl (Kennedy) Benish. He grew up in a loving household rooted in learning, service, and compassion, values that shaped his life. He graduated from Campion High School in May of 1975.
For...
Ethan Buwalda
Feb 25, 2026
On February 25, 2026, Ethan Lance Buwalda (45), lifelong resident of Waupun, went to join his Savior suddenly in the presence of those who loved him most.
Ethan was born on November 20, 1980, in Waupun, to Erwin and Evelyn (Johnson) Buwalda. He attended Waupun Christian School and Waupun High School, from which he graduated in 1999. Ethan began learning the...
Sheri Lynn Darnick
Feb 24, 2026
Sheri Lynn Darnick (Sullivan) of Waupun, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer.
Born on July 28, 1955 in Princeton, she was the beloved child of Ronald “Sully” and Barbara (Krueger) Sullivan. Sheri had a passion for knitting, crocheting and especially sewing. There wasn’t a pair of pants...
Dirk Heeringa
Feb 22, 2026
Dirk “Dick” Heeringa passed from this world on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Dick was born in the Netherlands in 1934. At age 13, he immigrated to the U.S. with his parents and siblings. They settled in the Sheboygan area and later near Waupun. In 1955, he enlisted in the Army. At one point he was...
Kevin Harmsen
Feb 19, 2026
Kevin Harmsen, age 59 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Kevin was born in Waupun on November 8, 1966, the son of Kenneth C. and Sharon (Soodsma) Harmsen. He was a 1985 graduate of Waupun High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country from 1985–1988, cherishing the opportunity to...
Betty J. Nadolski
Feb 18, 2026
Betty Joyce (Scheradella) Nadolski passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 80, on her way to Ash Wednesday services. Though sudden, it is comforting that she was at church and with family and other God-sent helpers.
Betty was born on October 15, 1945 in Sheffield, Alabama, to John & Mamie (Smith) Scheradella. She moved as a child with...
Cole R. Wolff
Feb 18, 2026
Cole R. Wolff, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026, with family by his side at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.
Cole was born on July 15, 1998, in Beaver Dam, the son of Jamie and Teresa (Longfield) Wolff. He was a 2016 graduate of Beaver Dam High School and worked as a supervisor at Casey’s.
Known by many...
David Schwarze
Feb 16, 2026
David John Schwarze, age 90, of Beaver Dam, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.
David was born in the family home on the Horicon Marsh on November 22, 1935, the son of Herman and Alice (Paronto) Schwarze. He was a farmer for many years and owned and operated his own farm outside of...
Lisa Jones
Feb 12, 2026
Lisa Jones, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Lisa was born on February 14, 1957 to John and Rita (Koch) Babler in Fond du Lac, WI. She was a 1975 graduate of Waupun High School. On January 28, 1977, she was united in marriage to her husband, Jeff Jones at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun.
Lisa held...
Loren E. Shaw
Feb 12, 2026
Loren Shaw, age 95, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Ripon Senior Living. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Moments Hospice staff and the wonderful caregivers at Ripon Senior Living.
Loren was born March 7, 1930, in Steward, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Gertie (Lathrop) Shaw. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Agriculture,...
Dianne Levin
Feb 10, 2026
Dianne Levin, age 61 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at her home.
Dianne was born in Milwaukee on April 6th, 1964 the daughter of Edward and Delores (Hajec) Wentland. She graduated from Deerfield High School in 1982 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she earned her degree in pharmacy in 1989.
On November 3,...
Joyce M. Rabata
Feb 8, 2026
Joyce Marie Rabata, 86, Passed away at Marshfield Medical Center Beaver Dam on Sunday, February 8th.
Joyce was born on March 6th, 1939 in Sparta, WI, to Lawrence and Louise (Laufenberg) Nevin. She was raised in Ontario Wisconsin, attended St. Mary’s Grade School, Norwalk and graduated from Ontario High School. Prior to settling on the homestead on Opera Road, her family...
Delbert E. Yaroch
Feb 8, 2026
Delbert "Del" E. Yaroch, age 79 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Del was born on February 5, 1947, in Beaver Dam, the son of Elroy and Della (Leistiko) Yaroch. He grew up in Doylestown and was a 1965 graduate of Rio High School, where he participated in FFA and enjoyed...
David Dewitz
Feb 6, 2026
David Dewitz, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 6, 2026.
David was born on November 26, 1965, in Waupun, the son of Earl and Virginia (Nitschke) Dewitz. He graduated from Oakfield High School in 1983. Following graduation, David joined the United States Navy, proudly serving his country for four years in San Diego. After returning to Oakfield,...
James F. Scafe
Feb 5, 2026
James “Jim” Forrest Scafe, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, at his home.
Jim was born on January 18, 1939, in Sparta, WI, the son of Clayton and Bernice (Johnson) Scafe. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and dedicated many years of his life working in law enforcement. In his free...
Marjorie M Harper
Feb 4, 2026
Marjorie M. Harper, age 89 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Marjorie was born in Waupun on January 22, 1937, the daughter of William and Edna (Bruesch) Gerretson. She was a 1955 graduate of Waupun High School. On September 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to her husband, Donald Harper. She worked as...
Phyllis Beske
Feb 3, 2026
Phyllis Beske, 99 of Waupun passed away peacefully and entered her heavenly home on February 3, 2026.
Phyllis was born on August 10, 1926 in Nashwauk, MN the daughter of Archibald and Marie Olson. Phyllis grew up in northern Wisconsin and later moved to Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School. After graduating from Waupun High School, Phyllis embarked on a...
Wesley Williams
Feb 3, 2026
Wesley “Wes” Charles Williams, age 77, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Randolph Health Services with family by his side.
Wes was born on Nov. 4, 1948 in Beaver Dam the son of Thomas Hughes and Dorothy Marion (Baker) Williams. He grew up in Cambria, attending Cambria Elementary School and was a 1966 graduate of Cambria High School. Wes...
James Kuik
Feb 3, 2026
James (Jim) Junior Kuik, 88, passed away Feb 3, 2026, at Waupun Christian Homestead Home in Waupun.
Jim was born July 7, 1937 in Waupun, the son of John and La Vern (Willemsen) Kuik. Jim went to school in Waupun. On June 12, 1959 he married Phyllis Kok at Alto Reformed Church. Following their marriage, the couple resided in Waupun until...
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