Obituaries
Robert J. Goebel, Sr
Sep 7, 2023
Robert "Gabes" J. Goebel, Sr., age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Beaver Dam Health Care Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 8th at the American Legion, 229 Poet Street in Columbus, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Robert was born in Reeseville, WI on...
Minnie VanBuren
Sep 4, 2023
Minnie VanBuren, 94, of Anchor Communities in Fox Lake, passed away peacefully during the early hours on Monday, September 4, 2023 with her son by her side. She is finally home and in the arms of her Savior, Jesus.
Minnie was born March 7, 1929 in Waupun to Herbert and Minnie Rens Bille. On July 19, 1948 she married Alvin...
Michael Pluim
Aug 31, 2023
Michael Pluim, 65, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home.
Mike was born March 13, 1958, to Harold and Mildred Loomans Pluim. Mike attended Waupun schools until becoming a dairy farmer in rural Waupun all of his life. He married Robyn Schiniger September 19, 1981 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waupun. Mike and Robyn...
Randall "Randy" Whitrock
Aug 30, 2023
Randall “Randy” Whitrock, 51, of Waupun passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at home.
Randy was born September 4, 1971 to Daryl and Ann Wiersma Whitrock. Randy attended Horicon School. He married Staci Plumb on October 16, 2004 in Beaver Dam. As a young man, Randy was interested in motocross. Randy worked at a variety of jobs in...
Todd A. Gerke
Aug 30, 2023
Todd A. Gerke, age 62, of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in his favorite spot on earth - his and his wife's beloved Tomahawk home.
A memorial gathering for Todd will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time...
Jane Farley
Aug 26, 2023
Jane Farley, 91, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at home with family by her side.
Jane was born on August 4, 1932 in Milwaukee to Frank and Harriett Juedes Senft. Jane graduated from Lutheran High School in 1950 in Milwaukee. She married the love of her life, Vernon Farley on August 11, 1951. Married for 72 years...
Keith A. Miller
Aug 26, 2023
Keith Allen Miller, 81, Beaver Dam, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Visitation for Keith will take place on Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Highland...
Junice M. Vande Zande
Aug 25, 2023
Junice M. Vande Zande, 92, of Waupun, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun with family by her side.
Junice was born March 22, 1931 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Theodore and Hattie Schouten Ter Beest. On Sept 21, 1950 she married Albertus Vande Zande. Following their marriage the couple farmed in...
Valerie Balgie
Aug 24, 2023
Valerie Balgie, 63, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her home.
Val was born April 17, 1960 in Waupun, the daughter of Roland and Arbutus “Boots” Limberg Klug (Pillsbury). Val attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1979. Following graduation she was employed at Riverdale Manor in Markesan for 15 years. On May 23,...
Judith K. Kanzora
Aug 24, 2023
Judith "Judy" Kanzora, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away at Hillside Manor on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
A memorial gathering for Judy will take place on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00...
Bernard Vande Streek
Aug 22, 2023
Bernard “Butch” Vande Streek, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
Butch was born on August 14th, 1935 near Fox Lake. He was the second-born of four sons to Art and Tena Aalsma Vande Streek. Butch served two years in the U.S. Army post Korean War. He married Wanda Bruins on June...
Barbara Giese
Aug 21, 2023
Barbara Ann (Clark) Giese, 82, of Waupun, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Waupun Christian Home.Barbara was born December 16, 1940, to the late Wilfred and Angie (Marshall) Clark. She graduated in 1959 from St. Mary’s Springs High School in Fond du Lac. On August 27, 1966 Barbara married George Giese in Waupun. George preceded her in death...
Donald G. Tunison
Aug 21, 2023
Donald Glen Tunison, age 89 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Visitation for Donald will take place on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Friedens Ev. Lutheran Church, 335 Jones Dr., Randolph from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Anthony Straseske officiating. Burial...
Karen Ann Wirch
Aug 20, 2023
Just after sunset on August 20, 2023 Karen Ann Wirch left this world as gracefully as she lived in it. Karen was born to Jesse (Mouw) and Gerrit Kamphuis, April 17,1940. Karen grew up in Alto, married Robert W. Johnston and raised a family. She enjoyed working as a bookkeeper for both Jeff’s Trucking and the family farm and also...
Lyle W. Keske
Aug 15, 2023
Lyle William Keske passed from this life to his eternal home on August 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He now lives in the unspeakable joy of Jesus'presence. His family finds additional comfort knowing he is reunited with the love of his life, Donna.
A memorial gathering for Lyle will take place on Thursday, August 31,...
Lola Toellner
Aug 10, 2023
Lola Kay Toellner, 63, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at UW Hospital.
A celebration of Lola's life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 12:00 pm (noon) at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services,...
Sophia Evans
Aug 8, 2023
Sophia Evans, 101, of Appleton, WI, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Oakridge Gardens in Appleton.
Sophia was born March 24, 1922 in Brandon, WI. She lived in Waupun for sometime before moving back to Brandon. Sophia graduated from Brandon High School and then UW Oshkosh and received a degree in elementary education. Sophia married H. Dustin Evans in...
Danny M. Steffen
Aug 8, 2023
Danny M. Steffen, age 77 of Manchester, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, August 8th at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.
A memorial gathering for Danny will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Holy Family Parish), 41 St. Joseph St., Markesan from 11:30 a.m....
David M. Terry
Aug 6, 2023
David "Dave" M. Terry, age 84 of Beaver Dam, formerly of Germantown passed away at home on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
A memorial gathering for Dave will take place on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. ...
Marion H. Gade
Aug 2, 2023
Our beautiful Mother and Grandmother Marion Gade passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on August 2, 2023.
The celebration of Marion's life will be on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services at 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam, WI 53916. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00pm followed...
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