Obituaries

Duane E. Pavelka

Duane E. Pavelka

Mar 18, 2023

Duane "Dewey" Pavelka, age 78 of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Visitation for Duane will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam from 10:30 a.m. until...

Mary Ann Zuhlke

Mary Ann Zuhlke

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Ann Zuhlke, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Mary will take place on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial...

Keith A. Kaiser

Keith A. Kaiser

Mar 16, 2023

Keith Andrew Kaiser, 47, suddenly finished his race here on earth on March 16, 2023. He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Visitation for Keith take place from 11:00 to 1:00 at Bible Baptist Church of Beaver Dam on Saturday, March 25. A Celebration of Life service will begin at...

Irene M. Bruun

Irene M. Bruun

Mar 16, 2023

Irene Marian Bruun, age 92 of Markesan, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Visitation for Irene will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine St., Markesan, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with...

Mark  H.  Tesch

Mark H. Tesch

Mar 15, 2023

Friesland:

Mark H. Tesch, Age 74 of Friesland died early Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023, at the UW Hospitals and Clinics in Madison.

Mark was born in Friesland on February 11, 1949, the son of Harvey Herman and Fern Ann (Draheim) Tesch. He attended grade school in Friesland and was a...

Donald Arnold Raddatz

Donald Arnold Raddatz

Mar 14, 2023

 

Donald Raddatz, 73, of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

  Donald was born January 11, 1950 in Beaver Dam to Arnold and Florence (Friedel) Raddatz.

  Donald is survived by two sisters: Marion (Calvin) Landaal and Marjorie (Dennis) Loomans, both of Waupun. Donald was preceded in death by his...

Sandra A. Affeldt

Sandra A. Affeldt

Mar 12, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" A. Affeldt, age 81 of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

A memorial gathering for Sandy will take place on Monday, March 20, 2023, at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, 300 West St., Beaver Dam, from 9:30 am until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with...

Ann M. Hinkes-Rake

Ann M. Hinkes-Rake

Mar 11, 2023

Ann M. Hinkes-Rake, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from a short bout of aggressive cancer.

Ann was born on November 24, 1963 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Silverius and Joan (Yasger) Hinkes. She graduated from Horicon High School in 1981. On November 12, 1994, she was united in marriage...

Leonard W. Wolc

Leonard W. Wolc

Mar 10, 2023

We are saddened  to announce Leonard William Wolc, age 63 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, March 10th, 2023. Celebration of life for Leonard will be held at a later date. Leonard was born the son of Donald and Irene (Stinson) Wolc on June 19th 1959 in Beaver Dam.  On Leonard's down time he enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Mark Bartow

Mark Bartow

Mar 9, 2023

Mark Bartow, 70, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 due to pancreatic cancer.

Mark was born April 27, 1952, the son of Arthur and Shirley Karmann Bartow. On June 8, 1974 he married Julia Fenrich at the Dodge County Courthouse. Mark graduated from Waupun High School in 1970. He continued his education, earning a degree in automotive technology...

John Joseph Porter

John Joseph Porter

Mar 8, 2023

Dalton:

John Joseph Porter, Jr., age 63 of rural Dalton, died at his home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

John was born on March 6, 1960 in New Jersey, the son of John Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Bittle) Porter. In 1979 he graduated from high school in Kearny, NJ. He enlisted in...

Carl L. Bender Jr

Carl L. Bender Jr

Mar 8, 2023

Carl L. Bender, Jr., age 88 of Dalton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Visitation for Carl will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Wednesday,...

Arletta Mischler

Arletta Mischler

Mar 7, 2023

Arletta Mischler, 92, of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun. 

Arletta was born May 10, 1930 the daughter of Arthur A. and Edna Gertrude Mielke Ruenger. On September 3, 1949 she married Bill Mischler at County Line Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the Fox Lake...

Betty A. Deyoung

Betty A. Deyoung

Mar 6, 2023

Betty Ann (DeBoer) DeYoung, age 85 of Friesland, peacefully went home on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Betty was born on December 13, 1937, the daughter of Gerrit and Tena (Bulthuis) DeBoer. She was united in marriage to her husband, Donald DeYoung on November 2, 1956, and raised three children together.

Betty dedicated her life to...

Ruth V. Hiley

Ruth V. Hiley

Mar 5, 2023

Ruth Virginia Hiley, age 87 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Ruth will take place on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00...

Mildred H. Draeger

Mildred H. Draeger

Feb 27, 2023

In the afternoon of February 27 th , 2023, after 26 years of patiently waiting, Mildred reached for her late husband Gordon's hand as he welcomed her to their eternal home.

Visitation for Mildred will take place on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church, N1529 WI-73, Markesan, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of...

John Koehler

John Koehler

Feb 26, 2023

John Koehler, 81, of rural Rosendale passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

John was born May 16, 1941, the son of Oscar and Marguerite Howland Koehler. On April 27, 1963 he married Judy DeGroot at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, WI. John worked at Mercury Marine for 45 years,...

Jacqueline F. Behm

Jacqueline F. Behm

Feb 26, 2023

Jacqueline F. Behm, age 79, of Beaver Dam, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Visitation for Jacqueline will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m....

Mary Ann Tank

Mary Ann Tank

Feb 24, 2023

Mary Ann Tank, 84, of Waupun, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.

Mary Ann was born October 7, 1938 in Waupun, the daughter of Arnold and Grace Konings Pluim. Mary Ann attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1956. On May 10, 1958 she married Richard Tank in Waupun. Following their marriage...

William Schlamer

William Schlamer

Feb 20, 2023

William Schlamer, 85, of Waupun, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Bill was born October 26, 1937 in Fond du Lac the son of Lloyd and Lewilda Schoenfeld Schlamer. Bill graduated from Waupun High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years as an administrator. Upon his return,...

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