Obituaries

Craig A. Hummelmeier

Craig A. Hummelmeier

Nov 21, 2023

Craig A. Hummelmeier, age 59 of Beaver Dam, lost his battle with cancer at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

A memorial gathering for Craig will take place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2:00...

Wanda Stiteley

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...

Walter F. Huber

Walter F. Huber

Nov 18, 2023

Walter Frederick Huber, 86, passed away November 18, 2023 in Winter Park, FL. Wally will always be remembered as a gentle, considerate, jovial man who never shied away from a conversation. His intelligence and life experiences made gatherings lively and interesting. Wally was born to Alois and Alice Huber on November 21, 1936 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Wally attended...

Jane  A Posthuma

Jane A Posthuma

Nov 16, 2023

Jane Ann Posthuma, age 82 of rural Portage died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning, November 16, 2023 at her home.

Jane was born on Dec. 22, 1940 the daughter of Walter and Viola (Boelter) Flegner. She was a graduate of Randolph High School. Jane was united in marriage to Alvin Posthuma on August 9, 1958...

Gloria F. Kelm

Gloria F. Kelm

Nov 16, 2023

Gloria Faith Kelm, 88, of Markesan, Wis., went to heaven on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.  She was a kind, loving spouse to Robert, and a devoted mom and grandmother.

Visitation for Gloria will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church , W3377 Main St., Manchester, from 9:30 a.m. until the time...

Kurt R. Broitzman

Kurt R. Broitzman

Nov 13, 2023

Kurt Broitzman born May 13th 1977 - a beloved father and son, passed away at home surrounded by family after a brief illness on Monday, November 13, 2023.

A memorial gathering for Kurt will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:30 p.m. until...

Susan K. Abendroth

Susan K. Abendroth

Nov 12, 2023

Susan K. Abendroth, age 79 Markesan, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Markesan Resident Home.

Visitation for Sue will take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at...

Arlene Golz

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

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...

Bernard "Bernie" Jay Brende

Bernard "Bernie" Jay Brende

Nov 6, 2023

Cambria:

Bernard “Bernie” Jay Brende, age 58 of Cambria died Monday, November 6, 2023 at SSM-St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville under the care of SSM Health At Home Hospice.

Bernie was born the youngest child of Herbert K. and Frances (Jandl) Brende on Feb. 14, 1965 in La Crosse, WI. Bernie spent 30 years erecting...

Arlene Rohr

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

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...

Carol S. Krause

Carol S. Krause

Nov 4, 2023

Carol Stephanie Krause, 79, of Markesan, WI passed away peacefully November 4, 2023.

Visitation for Carol will take place Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 2:30 p.m  until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St. Markesan, WI.

The burial will take...

Gerald W. Pahl

Gerald W. Pahl

Oct 31, 2023

Gerald Walter Pahl, age 79 of Fall River, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Inurnment for Gerald will take place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Oakwood Cemetery, W8285 State Road 33, Beaver Dam, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Jim Wendt officiating. Military honors will be provided by Francis Cuff American Legion Post...

Bessie De Jager

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...

Larry Lee Wiersma

Larry Lee Wiersma

Oct 29, 2023

Larry Lee Wiersma, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

A visitation for Larry will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will take...

Pearl Elizabeth McGhee

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...

Arnold A. Crawford

Arnold A. Crawford

Oct 26, 2023

Arnold A. Crawford, age 60 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on October 26, 2023.

In honoring his wishes, private family services will be held.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Sandra Kay Greenfield

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...

Gary L. Buzzell

Gary L. Buzzell

Oct 23, 2023

Gary L. Buzzell, age 87 of Beaver Dam, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison on Monday October 23, 2023.

Gary was born on September 12, 1936, in Wyocena, Wisconsin, the son of Donald and Inez (Maginnis) Buzzell. Prior to retirement, Gary worked for more than 30 years at the Mosinee Converted Paper plant in Columbus....

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