Obituaries

Richard A. Dooley

Richard A. Dooley

Feb 17, 2023

Richard Arlen Dooley age 82 of Beaver Dam, WI formerly of Lowden, IA passed away on February 17th, 2023. Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Richard was born on December 17th, 1940, in Iowa City, IA to Alvin and Elsie Dooley. He was united in marriage to Dian Jackson on July 3, 1975, in Davenport,...

Lola L. Arndt

Lola L. Arndt

Feb 17, 2023

Lola Arndt, age 93, passed away on February 17 th , 2023 after a brief stay at the Markesan Resident Home.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 26 th , at 2:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine St. in Markesan, WI, with Pastor Jason Jobs officiating.  Inurnment will be held...

Donald R. Eager

Donald R. Eager

Feb 15, 2023

Donald Robert Eager, age 89 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Don will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at...

Loretta Lechner

Loretta Lechner

Feb 13, 2023

Loretta Lechner, 67, of Waupun was welcomed home to Heaven on Monday, February 13, 2023. After a courageous battle with ALS, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Loretta was born May 27, 1955 and grew up in Madison, WI. She learned to play softball from her 5 brothers and could often be seen riding her bike across...

Laura Schultz

Laura Schultz

Feb 13, 2023

Laura Schultz, 89, of Beaver Dam, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. 

Laura was born October 1, 1933 in the town of Metomen near Brandon, the daughter of Richard and Evalyn Jimmerson Christian. On May 19, 1956 she married Kenneth Schultz in Brandon. Laura was employed by Wells Manufacturing for 11 years, Ideal Shoe...

Morris L. Raymond

Morris L. Raymond

Feb 11, 2023

Morris Lyle Raymond "Morry", aged 74, met God on February 11, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Visitation for Morry will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremtion Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Friday, February 17, 2023, at St....

Susan M. Dornfeld

Susan M. Dornfeld

Feb 11, 2023

Susan Marie Dornfeld, age 67, passed away on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at Meriter Hospital.

Visitation for Susan will take place on Monday, February 20, 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 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. John's...

Sharon L. Nehmer

Sharon L. Nehmer

Feb 10, 2023

Sharon L. Nehmer, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Visitation for Sharon will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Annuncation Catholic Parish, 305 Green St., Fox Lake from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at...

Joyce Pattee

Joyce Pattee

Feb 9, 2023

Joyce Pattee, 90, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.

Joyce was born May 16, 1932 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Warren and Frances Bentley Balson. Joyce was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. Following graduation she was employed by the Fond du Lac Reporter in the advertising...

Mildred Henken

Mildred Henken

Feb 9, 2023

Mildred “Millie” Henken, 89, of rural Burnett, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Millie was born March 15, 1933 in the town of Chester in Dodge County, the daughter of Arthur and Marion Landaal Westhuis. On September 1, 1950 she married Bernes “Bernie” Henken in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the...

Julia Berndt

Julia Berndt

Feb 7, 2023

Julia Berndt, 93, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Julia was born November 7, 1929 in Waupun, the daughter of John and Jennie Heideman. Julia lived in various cities including Middleburg, FL, Cartersville, GA, Sheboygan, WI, and Fond du Lac, WI with her son and daughter-in-law. Julia was married twice....

Gladys Conklin

Gladys Conklin

Feb 6, 2023

Gladys Conklin, age 72 of Dalton, passed away on Monday, February, 6, 2023.

Visitation for Gladys will take place on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral and Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, town of Kingston.

Gladys...

John W Schmidt

John W Schmidt

Feb 6, 2023

John William Schmidt, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully after an extended battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.

A memorial gathering for John will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver...

Joseph L. Molz Jr.

Joseph L. Molz Jr.

Feb 4, 2023

Joseph "Joe" L. Molz Jr., age 79 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Joe will take place on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until...

Roni Jo Jakel Sanders

Roni Jo Jakel Sanders

Feb 1, 2023

Surrounded by loved ones, Roni Jo Jakel Sanders departed our world February 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her steadfast resilience during the weeks following her diagnosis provided everyone a premier example of strength and perseverance.

Visitiation for Roni Jo will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation...

Joanne A. Dehne

Joanne A. Dehne

Jan 29, 2023

Joanne Ardyce (Joan Kellom) Dehne, age 84, passed away on Jan 29, 2023.

Visitation for Joanne will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd. Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in...

Thelma Medema

Thelma Medema

Jan 28, 2023

Thelma Medema, 86, of Waupun, was relieved by the Lord of her earthly struggles on Saturday, January 28, 2023. 

Thelma was born February 5, 1936 in Brandon, WI, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. Thelma had many special needs and yet was able to stay in her own home until she died. She worked for many years at...

Doris "Dee" McRobert

Doris "Dee" McRobert

Jan 27, 2023

Doris “Dee” McRobert, 99, of Appleton, formerly of Waupun, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Carolina Manor Assisted Living.

Dee was born May 18, 1923 in Green Bay, WI the daughter of Wallie and Francis Rettman Hansen. On September 14, 1946 she married Maurice “Maurie” McRobert in Waupun. The couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Dee was...

Debra L. Mischler

Debra L. Mischler

Jan 26, 2023

Debra L. Mischler, 66, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family by her side. 

Deb was born October 24, 1956, to Eugene and Louann Lillehamer Nimmer in Waupun. Deb was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1975 where she was a national honor society member and a proud member of the warrior...

Frederick "Fred"  F. Leystra

Frederick "Fred" F. Leystra

Jan 25, 2023

Frederick Francis Leystra, a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, died on January 25 after a short bout of lung cancer.

Fred loved golden retrievers, hunting and fishing. He especially loved being with his grandchildren, and shared his love of the outdoors with them. He always lit up around them, even in his final hours. He...

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