Obituaries
Jeanne Wagner
Dec 21, 2023
Jeanne Wagner, 79, of Waupun, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a long illness.
Jeanne was born June 16, 1944 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Elmer and Ella Utke Geske. Jeanne was raised in Enderlin, ND with four sisters and three brothers. On August 25, 1973 she married Lee Wagner at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun....
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...
Gertie J. Katsma
Dec 21, 2023
Gertie J. Katsma, age 92, of Cambria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21st, 2023.
A memorial gathering for Gertie will take place on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Friesland Community Church, 107 E. Winnebago St., Friesland, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Darrin Vant Hoff officiating....
John E. Boyum
Dec 19, 2023
John E. Boyum, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam.
A graveside service for John will take place on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Beaver Dam, with military honors provided by the John E. Miller American...
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...
Duane E. Klatt
Dec 14, 2023
Duane "Jim" E. Klatt, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home in the town of Calamus on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Jim was born on August 25, 1930 to Elmer and Ethel (Schroeder) Klatt. He was married at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on February 27, 1954 to Mary Wedel. He farmed his entire...
Keith A. Peters
Dec 13, 2023
Keith A. Peters, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
A memorial gathering for Keith will take place on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Keith was born in Waupun on...
Darlene K. Moore
Dec 13, 2023
Darlene Kay Moore, age 78 of Markesan, formerly of Rockton, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Darlene was born in Muscoda, Wisconsin, on January 27, 1945, the daughter of Glen E. and Edith E. (Banker) Mallo. While she lived in Rockton, Illinois and Shirland, Illinois for most of her life, she was always...
Ronald A. Rux
Dec 11, 2023
Ronald "Ron" A. Rux was called to his heavenly home peacefully Monday December 11th, 2023 at the age of 72, with his family by his side.
A memorial gathering for Ron will take place on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at...
Charmaine L. Uherka
Dec 11, 2023
Charmaine L. Uherka, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus.
In honoring her wishes, private family services will be held.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.
William "Bill" W. Rahn
Dec 9, 2023
Randolph:
William “Bill” W. Rahn, age 60 of Randolph lost his battle with heart and renal failure on Saturday, December 9, 2023
“Billy” or “Wilbur” was born in Beaver Dam on October 5, 1963 the son of Marvin W. and Muriel (Roberts) Rahn. He attended Randolph High School and worked for Roberts Bros. Painting. Bill...
Charles L. Koehn
Dec 6, 2023
Charles "Chuck" L. Koehn, age 92 of Markesan, died of a broken heart on December 6, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Chuck was born on June 28, 1931, the son of Herman and Cecelia (Buckholtz) Koehn. He proudly served his country as an aviation electronics technician in the United States Navy, stationed in Memphis, Jacksonville, and Key...
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....
Colin D. Runck
Dec 4, 2023
Colin Dale Runck, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Colin was born in Mahnomen, MN, on October 17, 1953, the son of Chester and Ardith (Fladland) Runck. On May 16, 1996, he was united in marriage to his wife, Luanne Pilsner in Yellowstone Cty, MT. In his younger years,...
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...
Lisa M. Schulz
Dec 3, 2023
Lisa M. Schulz, age 61 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
A memorial gathering for Lisa will take place on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 p.m.
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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...
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