Obituaries
Robert Kopf
Feb 27, 2024
Robert L. Kopf, 100, of Fond du Lac, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Robert was born November 13, 1923 in Fond du Lac, the son of Clarence and Martha Ott Kopf. Bob was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School in 1942. Following graduation he worked on his uncle's farm for seven years, supporting the war effort during World...
Virginia Ellens
Feb 25, 2024
Virginia “Ginger” Ellens, 51, of Beaver Dam, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Ginger was born December 23, 1972 in Appleton, placed by adoption in the home of her loving parents, J. Lee and Virginia “Gini” Ellens on March 6, 1973. Ginger was a sparkling, fun loving little girl. She attended Alto Reformed Church as a child and in her youth,...
Don DeMotts
Feb 25, 2024
Don “Murph” DeMotts, 81, of Waupun, WI passed from this world on February 25th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born in Fond du Lac on October 20, 1942 to Henry and Marion DeMotts and was 1 of 3 children. Don married Sharon (Straks) on February 1, 1964 and they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Don was an avid...
Steven "Huck" Hanefeld
Feb 23, 2024
Steven Dale Hanefeld “Huck”, 67, of Brandon passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2024 after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with cancer.
Steven was born July 16th, 1956 in Burnett the son of Howard and Eunice (Genrich) Hanefeld. Steve grew up in the town of Burnett and later moved to Horicon with his family. Huck graduated in 1974...
Neal VanBuren
Feb 22, 2024
Neal “Bob” VanBuren, 65, of Fox Lake passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Neal was born in Waupun on March 5, 1958, the son of Earl and Shirley (Schmidt) VanBuren. He grew up at his family home in Fox Lake and attended Beaver Dam High School, graduating in 1976. Following graduation he attended Madison Technical College. Neal married Diane Schmidt on...
Barbara Ann Zick
Feb 22, 2024
Barbara Ann Zick, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Barrett House – Green Lake.
Barbara was born in Waupun on November 21, 1957, the daughter of Glenwood and Elanor (Crossman) Zick. She was an avid reader, and loved cats and taking care of her garden. She enjoyed family gatherings and time spent with...
Rose M. Waldvogel
Feb 19, 2024
Rose Marie Waldvogel, age 75 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Visitation for Rose will take place on Friday, February 23, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 125 Church St., Princeton, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian...
Terry L. Meyer
Feb 17, 2024
Terry “Flip” Meyer, 74, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Waupun Christian Home following 4 years of fighting cancer.
Terry was born May 18, 1949 in Beaver Dam, WI, to Irving H. and Jean (Hartleb) Meyer. Terry attended Cambria schools until 8th grade. He began his freshman year at Waupun High School, graduating in 1967. Following high school...
Joseph Lee Zuehlke
Feb 17, 2024
With great sadness we share, Joseph Lee Zuehlke, 45, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home.
Joe was born on April 6, 1978 in Beaver Dam. Joe graduated from Waupun High School in 1996. Joe’s fur babies were the core to his heart and he will be missed greatly by Luna. Beyond his love for dogs, Joe loved bowling,...
Debra I Meilahn
Feb 17, 2024
Debra Ilene Muehlenhaupt was born on January 31, 1953. She was called to her Lord on February 17, 2024, at the age of 71 years and 17 days.
Visitation for Debbie will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m....
Barry Vis
Feb 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce that Barry Lynn Vis passed away peacefully at this home, February 15, 2024 at the age of 65.
Barry was born May 21, 1958 at Waupun Memorial Hospital, the youngest of ten children to Bernice “Bernie” and Wilma “Billie” (Bagget) Vis.
He was a 1976 graduate of Laconia High School. After High school...
William E. Diels
Feb 15, 2024
William Edward Diels, 56, of Beaver Dam unexpectedly passed away at home on February 15th, 2024.
William, fondly known as Bill or Billy, was born the son of Edward and Eddylou Diels on October 25th, 1967, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Prior to becoming sick, he enjoyed driving truck for Duffys' out of Columbus. Bill was an avid...
Jean K. Moeller
Feb 14, 2024
Jean Kay Moeller, age 68 of Fox Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at UW-Hospital in Madison.
A memorial gathering for Jean will take place on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Annunciation Catholic Church, 305 Green St., Fox Lake, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the church.
Jean...
Jack G. Helsdon
Feb 14, 2024
Jack Griffeth Helsdon, 93 was born December 9, 1930 in Elgin Illinois to Gilbert Clyde and Audrey Love Helsdon. Heaven gained an incredibly beautiful and loving soul on February 14, 2024.
A memorial service with military honors will be Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with family greeting friends and loved ones at 10:30 a.m....
Marvin W. Bruns
Feb 13, 2024
Marvin W. Bruns, age 88 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
A memorial gathering for Marvin will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral and Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at...
Jocelyn McCann
Feb 12, 2024
Jocelyn McCann, 31, formerly of Waupun, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024.
Jocelyn was born May 8, 1992 to Chris and Teresa Garcia. She graduated from Waupun High School in 2010. Jocelyn loved to play soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. After high school she enjoyed a lot of fun activities to include hunting, fishing, frisbee golf, and many more. She was always...
Stephan C. Herzler
Feb 12, 2024
Stephan "Steve" Charles Herzler, age 69 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Froedert Hospital.
Steve was born in Berwin, IL, on March 22, 1954, the son of Ralph and Jane (Creighton) Herzler. He graduated from high school in Sturgis, MI before attending UW-Stevens Point, where he obtained his master's degree in Audiology....
Margaret L. Nitz
Feb 10, 2024
Margaret Louise (Jobe) Nitz of Markesan, WI passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on February 10, 2024. She joined her son, Bill and husband, Jerry in heaven after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 72.
Visitation for Margaret will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral...
Alice Chase
Feb 9, 2024
Alice Chase, 96, of Waupun, went with God to her heavenly home on February 9, 2024.
Alice was born in Koehler, WI on March 10, 1927, to John and Lois (Beaman) Lloyd. Her family moved to Berlin in 1928 and she graduated from the Berlin High School. Alice married Harry Lloyd Chase on July 2, 1944. In 1945 they moved to...
Ricky A. Schroeder
Feb 9, 2024
Ricky A. Schroeder, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.
Ricky was born in Beaver Dam on October 8, 1957, the son of Harland and Ramona (Stutz) Schroeder. He enjoyed watching the Packers and going fishing.
Ricky is survived by his son, Ben Schroeder;...
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