Obituaries
Evelyn G. Lesher
Jul 17, 2023
Evelyn Grace Lesher was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 17, 2023.
She will live on in the hearts of her parents, Alex and Victoria Lesher.
Visitation for Evelyn will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m....
John J. Braker
Jul 16, 2023
John "Jack" Braker was called to his heavenly home peacefully Sunday July 16th, 2023 at the age of 87 with his loving wife by his side.
Visitation for Jack will take place on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam. Funeral services...
Geraldine F. Higgins
Jul 15, 2023
Geraldine Faye (Valentino) Higgins, 82, passed away on Saturday 7/15/2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Celebration of Life will be held at Chapel of the Archangels in Beaver Dam on Sunday 9/17/2023 from 12:00 until the service at 2:00pm. Pastor Jack Harris will officiate.
Geraldine was born the daughter of Frances (Dubberstein) &...
Donna McDowell Mertz
Jul 12, 2023
Donna Mae McDowell Mertz, 89, of Waupun, joined her husbands and son on July 12, 2023.
Donna was born March 31st, 1934 in Beaver Dam, to Clarence and Erlah “Freeman” Hoffman. Donna was two weeks old when her mother passed away and she lived with her grandma and grandpa Hoffman. When Donna was 13 she moved to Waupun to reside...
Ruth N. Guderski
Jul 10, 2023
Ruth Naomi (Handshy) Guderski passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023 at the Markesan Resident Home. Visitation for Ruth will take place on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place at Markesan Memorial...
Marian H. Schwartz
Jul 9, 2023
Marian H. Schwartz, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.
Marian was born on February 3, 1938, the daughter of Louis and Goldie (McClelland) Mikish. On September 6, 1956, she was united in marriage to her husband, James Schwartz. She worked in dental administration for...
Edward Firlus
Jul 8, 2023
Edward Firlus, 80, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at home with family by his side.
Ed was born May 29, 1943 to Tony and Erma Sloniker Firlus in Wonewoc, WI. He graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1961. After high school he joined the United States Army National Guard and was stationed in Washington State during the...
Keith Ellis
Jul 4, 2023
Keith Ellis passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2023, at the age of 60. Keith was born on November 18, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Thelma Ellis and Houston Wilder. He grew up in a large loving family with 9 siblings, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
If Keith Ellis were to have a theme song it would be, “Papa Was...
Alan D. Vinz
Jul 3, 2023
Alan "Al" D. Vinz, age 64 of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Barrett House in Ripon.
Visitation for Al will take place on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m....
Marshall McLean
Jul 2, 2023
Marshall (Mac) McLean, age 89, formerly of Waupun and most recently a resident of St. Francis Terrace and Home in Fond du Lac, began his eternal life on July 2.
Marshall Kent McLean was born August 7, 1933 in Granton, Wisconsin, the son of Fearne and Evelyn Preston McLean. He grew up in South Byron, attending grade school in the...
Robert Fenrich
Jul 2, 2023
Robert “Bob” Fenrich, 86, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Bob was born February 16, 1937 in Waupun, the son of Joseph and Rachel Ten Pas Fenrich. Bob was a graduate of Waupun High School and following high school began his career in the auto body business from which he retired. Bob married Charleen...
Donald L. Chaon
Jul 1, 2023
Donald Lee Chaon Jr. passed peacefully at home on July 1, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.
Visitation for Don will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at River Shores Church, 253 S. Church St., Berlin from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Casey Getz...
Peter A Douma
Jun 26, 2023
Cambria:
Peter A. Douma, age 88 of rural Cambria, died peacefully early Monday morning on June 26, 2023 at the Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Pete was born on November 6, 1934 in the Township of Randolph, the son of Dewey R. and Agnes (Westra) Douma. He attended a local country school and...
Barbara Allard
Jun 26, 2023
Barbara Allard, 79, passed away peacefully June 26, 2023 at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac.
Barbara was born May 14, 1944, the daughter of Andrew and Jessie Hess Martin. Barbara married Roland Allard and they enjoyed their lives together until he passed away in 2013. She loved the Wisconsin Dells area and sharing the excitement of racing with her...
Larry Holz
Jun 25, 2023
Larry A. Holz, 78, of rural Waupun, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Larry was born March 17, 1945 in Fond du Lac, the son of Arthur and Marion Geisthardt Holz, Jr. Larry attended Oakfield schools, and graduated from Oakfield High School in 1963. On June 7, 1969 Larry married Charmaine “Char”...
Carolyn J. Severson
Jun 23, 2023
Carolyn "Carrie" J. Severson, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Visitation for Carrie will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev....
Shelly M. Ascherien
Jun 22, 2023
S helly Mae Ascherien, age 52 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.
Visitation for Shelly will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial...
Dr. Susan Haugen-Behling
Jun 21, 2023
Dr. Susan Haugen - Behling, 71, formerly of Foley, AL and Eau Claire, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh.
Susan was born August 9, 1951 in Barron, WI to Malcolm and Violet Neuman Mickelson. Susan was the oldest of four children, growing up on a dairy farm in...
Judith A. Miller
Jun 17, 2023
Judith Ann (Linde) Miller, 81, Beaver Dam, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Visitation for Judy will take place on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at...
Jamie A. Stroede
Jun 16, 2023
Jamie Ann Stroede passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 16, 2023, at the age of 40.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral and Cremation Services at 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916. Visitation will be held at...
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