Obituaries
Lorna A. O'Donovan-Picatto
Dec 21, 2023
Lorna A. O’Donovan-Picatto, 75, of rural Waupun, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Lorna was born January 10, 1948 in Port Washington, WI the daughter of Robert and Lucille Kemp Wiechmann. Lorna resided in Mequon during her youth and attended Homestead High School, graduating in 1966. Throughout her life she worked in various positions...
Linda Zuhlke
Dec 17, 2023
Linda L. Zuhlke, 80, of Waupun passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Linda was born October 30, 1943 in Ripon, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Norstrant Nowak. Linda attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she received her bachelor’s degree. On December 28, 1963 she married Wayne Zuhlke in Wautoma. Linda taught school...
David Patton
Dec 15, 2023
David G. Patton, 86, of Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at his residence in The Meadows with family by his side.
David was born May 26, 1937 in Berlin, WI the son of Guy and Marion Holland Patton. David attended Berlin schools and graduated from Berlin High School in 1955. Having played football for the Berlin...
Nancy Hansen
Dec 15, 2023
Nancy Hansen, 84, of Waupun passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2023 at her home.
Nancy was born September 11, 1939 in Illinois, to Joseph and Stephanie Magiera Kasian. She graduated from Evanston High School in Illinois where she met the love of her life, Carl Hansen. They were married on Jan 23, 1960 in Evanston, IL. Nancy devoted...
Calvin Derksen
Dec 4, 2023
Calvin Warren Derksen, 71, of New Haven, IN passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at home. Born in Waupun, WI, he was the son of the late Warren and Kathryn (Mulder) Derksen. He was a production manager at Schenkel's Dairy among many other jobs. He graduated from Waupun High School and Moraine Park Technical College. Cal enjoyed his daily glass...
Marie Braatz
Dec 4, 2023
Marie (Mary) "Magdalene” Braatz, 89, of Burnett, WI passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at the family farm known as Evergreen Pastures, ascending into heaven to be reunited with her beloved husband of 69 years Henry “Hank” Braatz who passed in April of this year.
Marie was born June 4, 1934 to William and Caroline Schweitzer Jazak in Barton, WI....
Julien "Fuzzy" Graham
Dec 3, 2023
Julien “Fuzzy” Graham, 100, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Randolph Health Services.
Julien “Fuzzy” Graham was born August 17, 1923 in Potosi, WI the son of Harvey and Pearl Buss Graham. Fuzzy was a graduate of Potosi High School in 1941. Following school he worked in Savannah, IL for about four years, and then joined the...
Betty Ann Posthuma
Dec 2, 2023
Betty Ann Posthuma, 84, of Waupun passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam.
Betty was born June 2, 1939 the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Schnasse) Schouten. On December 16, 1960 she married James Posthuma at First Reformed Church in Waupun. The couple resided in rural Fox Lake. Betty was...
Jeffrey Jones
Nov 28, 2023
Jeffrey (Jeff) Paul Jones, 66, of Waupun passed away at home on November 28th, 2023.
Jeff was born in Milwaukee to Clifford Jones and Joan (Piekarski) Jones on June 4, 1957. His family later moved to Waupun where Jeff would spend the remainder of his life.
He graduated from Waupun High School in 1975 and married his sweetheart Elizabeth (Lisa)...
Chad Hoinacki
Nov 26, 2023
Chad Robert Hoinacki, 42, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home.
Chad was born March 4, 1981 in Waupun to Tom and Sue (Tank) Hoinacki. Chad graduated from Waupun High School in 1999. He worked in construction for his entire life. Chad had a passion for hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He loved his dog Ruger who was...
Oliver Maly
Nov 24, 2023
Oliver Maly, 8, of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home.
Oliver was born June 7, 2015 in Beaver Dam, the son of Myles Maly and Karissa Shoemaker. Oliver loved reading, finding bugs, sharks, dinosaurs, and playing in the sand box. He also loved being outdoors, playing with the animals, swimming, and just being a busy...
Margaret E. Ceman
Nov 23, 2023
Margaret E. Ceman, 98, of Waupun, passed to her heavenly home on Thanksgiving Day.
Margaret was born on March 10, 1925, to Anthony and Mary Majczak Dombeck in Berlin, WI. She married the love of her life, Leonard Ceman on July 10, 1948. They moved to Waupun and raised their family of 5 children. Margaret was an active member of...
Wanda Stiteley
Nov 20, 2023
Wanda Stiteley, 97, of Waupun, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Wanda was born September 2, 1926 to Herman and Mabel Gokey Morel. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1944. Wanda worked for the government building ammunition during WWII. She then attended Viterbo University to be a medical tech, and graduated...
Arlene Golz
Nov 7, 2023
Arlene Dorothy Golz, 85, born on September 26, 1938, rose to Heaven on November 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Arlene was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and her memory will forever live in our hearts.
Arlene was the daughter of Ellsworth and Dorothy (Waters) Chase and a dedicated wife to Richard J. Golz. Her life was a testament...
Barbara Luann Brewer
Nov 7, 2023
In loving memory of Barbara Luann Brewer (Nitz) who peacefully joined her husband in eternal rest on November 7, 2023.
Barbara was born October 30, 1942. She graduated from Constance School of Cosmetology. On January 24, 1970 she married William R. Brewer and together they built a life filled with love. They were blessed with two daughters: Tracy J. Brewer...
Arlene Rohr
Nov 6, 2023
Arlene Rohr, 85, of Waupun, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
Arlene was born January 12, 1938 in Kewaunee, WI the daughter of Arthur and Helen Haferman Daul. Arlene married Richard A. Rohr and they moved to Waupun in 1969. Arlene started her career in corrections in 1971 and was employed at Dodge Correctional Institution...
Merlyn A. Schueler
Nov 4, 2023
Merlyn A. Schueler, 85, of Waupun, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Merlyn was born November 3, 1938 in Marquette, WI to Albert and Dorothy Mildebrant Schueler. Merlyn graduated from Markesan High School in 1956. Soon after joining the U.S. Army he was stationed in Korea after the...
Bessie De Jager
Oct 29, 2023
Bessie De Jager, 87, of Waupun, went to heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
Bessie was born on December 20, 1935, in Friesland, Wisconsin the daughter of Dewey & Martha Douma. She was married to Lambert De Jager on July 6, 1956 in East Friesland. She was a faithful member at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Waupun. Bessie worked for...
Pearl Elizabeth McGhee
Oct 27, 2023
Pearl Elizabeth McGhee, the daughter of Daniel and Andrea McGhee, entered the arms of Jesus at 22 weeks on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Pearl is survived by her parents, Daniel and Andrea McGhee; her siblings, Julia, Mathew, Noah, Joel, and Naomi; maternal grandparents, Dayton and Jo Ann Davenport; paternal grandparents, Mick and Janis McGhee; and uncles...
Sandra Kay Greenfield
Oct 23, 2023
Sandra Greenfield, 81 of Waupun, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at her home.
Sandra was born May 27, 1942, to John and Norma Day Levy. She graduated from Randolph High School and met the love of her life, Glen Greenfield. They were married on February 5, 1960. Sandra stayed at home to take care of her family, helping...