Obituaries

Robert E. Miller

Robert E. Miller

Jan 11, 2024

Robert (Bob) E. Miller, of Manchester, passed away on January 11th, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on August 8th, 1932 to Lester and Mildred (Mielke) Miller. On June 21, 1953, he was united in marriage to Eloise Bender at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Manchester.

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Karen Evans

Karen Evans

Jan 10, 2024

Karen E. (Evenson) Evans, 87, of Randolph, formerly of Waupun, was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Karen was born October 18, 1936 in New London, WI. She was the daughter of Norman and Eleanor (Thompson) Evenson. Karen was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1954. After graduation Karen...

Dale Kovalaske

Dale Kovalaske

Jan 10, 2024

Dale Orin Kovalaske passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 72, following a ten year battle with kidney disease. 

Dale was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on August 30, 1951, the second child of Earl and Dorothea Kovalaske.  He grew up on his family’s farm near Randolph, Wisconsin and was a 1969 graduate of Randolph High School. ...

Gladis Stanislaus

Gladis Stanislaus

Jan 9, 2024

Gladis O. Stanislaus, age 84, of Waupun, WI passed on to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of January 9, 2024 while living at the Christian Home’s Homestead Memory Care facility. She was born April 25, 1939 in Hoopeston, IL, the fifth of nine children born to John T. and Evelyn...

Debbie Mertz

Debbie Mertz

Jan 8, 2024

Debbie (Mertz) Court, age 62, passed away January 8, 2024.

Deb was born November 15, 1961, the daughter of Richard and LuAnn Becker Mertz. Deb graduated from Waupun High School. She loved the Packers and being with her grandchildren and family. 

Deb is survived by special friend, Tom Gregerson (Bozz); son, Daryl Court; sister, Diane (Richard) Kayser; brother, Michael (Kate)...

Robert J. Guse

Robert J. Guse

Jan 8, 2024

Robert J. Guse, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Monday, January 8, 2024.

A memorial gathering for Robert will take place on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m.

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Eleanor Van Gent

Eleanor Van Gent

Jan 7, 2024

Eleanor M. Van Gent, 89, of Burnett, WI, was called to her heavenly home at Waupun Christian Home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born February 3, 1934, on a farm near Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Gerrit and Wilma Van Haaften Hasselman. 

In 1951, Eleanor graduated from Oskaloosa High School. She continued her education at Central College in...

Lavonne J. Zumm

Lavonne J. Zumm

Jan 6, 2024

LaVonne Joyce Zumm, age 94, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

A memorial gathering for LaVonne will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 110 Edgelawn Dr., Fox Lake from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at...

Darlene Zimmerman

Darlene Zimmerman

Jan 5, 2024

Darlene D. Zimmerman, age 87 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at Bay Harbor on Friday, January 5, 2024.

A memorial gathering for Darlene will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 2:00 p.m until the time of the memorial service at 4:00 p.m....

John H. Genz

John H. Genz

Jan 3, 2024

John H. Genz, age 84 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Antigo, passed away at Charleston House Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.

John was born on November 1, 1939, the son of Catherine (Steffel) and Walter Genz, Sr.

John is survived by his wife, Wilma Genz of Beaver Dam; children, Tim Genz and August Genz;...

Anna Lee Schwender

Anna Lee Schwender

Jan 2, 2024

Anna Lee Schwender, 92, of Waupun, formerly of Shoreham New York, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home with her children by her side.

Anna was a loving and caring mother. She was a Navy nurse during the Korean conflict, Master Gardener, loved to read and to bird watch. She will be missed so much by her children,...

Jean E. Krobert

Jean E. Krobert

Jan 2, 2024

Jean E. Krobert, age 80 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

A memorial gathering for Jean will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, WI from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment...

Donna Vande Zande-Postponed Service

Donna Vande Zande-Postponed Service

Dec 31, 2023

Donna M. Vande Zande, age 94, passed from this earth and went to meet her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 31, 2023.  Donna was born April 27, 1929 in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of John H. and Kate Stelsel Rens. Donna graduated from Waupun High School in 1947.  On May 30, 1952 she married Clarence...

Jason Heeringa

Jason Heeringa

Dec 29, 2023

Jason Heeringa, 50, of Burnett, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. 

Jason was born December 5, 1973 in Waupun to Gary and Mary Braun Heeringa. Jason graduated from Waupun High School in 1992. He then worked at Suttle-Straus Printing in Waunakee for the past 20 years. On September 19, 2015 he married Sara Gerber at their home. Jason loved his...

Vernon Farley

Vernon Farley

Dec 29, 2023

Vernon T. Farley, 95, of Waupun, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at home with family by his side. 

Vernon was born April 22, 1928 to Glenn and Margaret Gilgenbach Farley in Fond du lac WI.  Vernon attended Milwaukee schools. He met the love of his life,  Jane, in Buffalo Lake; they married August 11, 1951 in Milwaukee. Vernon started...

Paul Bruins

Paul Bruins

Dec 28, 2023

Paul Bruins, 70, of rural Markesan, passed away on December 28, 2023.

Paul was born March 18, 1953, in Waupun, the son of Glenn and Betty Vande Zande Bruins. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1971. Paul continued his studies at UW-Madison and received a bachelor’s degree in Construction Administration. He then did construction work in Madison before returning...

Hannah Rose Vannetta

Hannah Rose Vannetta

Dec 27, 2023

Hannah Rose Vannetta, 17, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Madison due to complications during her battle with leukemia. 

Hannah was born April 24, 2006, the daughter of Brett Vannetta and Kristi Thurk. Arts and animals were Hannah's passion. She enjoyed volunteering at the Waupun Animal Shelter. Hannah was a member of Drama Club, Art Club, and...

Lois Babros

Lois Babros

Dec 25, 2023

Lois Ann (Nelson) Babros, 86, of Fox Lake, WI went to heaven on Monday, December 25, 2023.

Lois was born January 29, 1937 in Fox Lake, to Lester and Florence (Yaroch) Nelson. Lois graduated from Fox Lake High School. She married Ronald Babros on August 31, 1957 and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. Family always came first and...

Hildred "Hildy" E. Willey

Hildred "Hildy" E. Willey

Dec 25, 2023

Hildred "Hildy" E. Willey, age 91, formerly of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully at Randolph Health Services on Monday, December 25, 2023.

Hildy was born on October 25, 1932, in the state of Maine. She was united in marriage to Donald A. Willey on March 17, 1952, in Waukesha, WI. Hildy enjoyed traveling with Donald while he...

John Turnes

John Turnes

Dec 23, 2023

John A. Turnes, 55, of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

John was born October 20, 1968 in Illinois, the son of Frederick and Betty Huizenga Turnes. John graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1986. After high school he joined the Army Reserves. While in the Army he worked at...

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