Obituaries
Douglas J. Roedl
Dec 4, 2022
Douglas James "Jim" Roedl, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 4th at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will take place on Tuesday, December 20 at 11:00 A.M. at St....
George P Hackett
Dec 3, 2022
Cambria:
It is with the deepest regret that we must announce the passing of our beloved friend, partner, coworker, and confidant George P. Hackett. After a short, aggressive battle with cancer, he departed this world on Saturday the 3rd of December at 57 years of age; fighting every step of the way. To say he...
James A. Rake
Dec 1, 2022
James "Jim" A. Rake, age 69 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Jim was born in Beaver Dam on October 19, 1953, the son of Gerald and Josephine (Lehner) Rake. On November 12, 1994, he was united in marriage to Ann Hinkes. Jim enjoyed the simple things in life, appreciated mowing lawn and...
Marion Jean Malnory
Nov 29, 2022
Marion Jean Malnory, 94, of Sun Prairie passed away November 29, 2022 at Sun Prairie Health Care Center.
Marion was born December 17, 1927 in Waupun, the daughter of Lester and Anne Scott Damsteegt. Marion graduated from Waupun High School in 1945 and UW-Madison Pharmacy School in 1949. Marion met Robert Malnory and they were married August 27, 1950 at...
William T. Bradley
Nov 27, 2022
William "Bill" Thomas Bradley, Beaver Dam, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 82.
Visitation for Bill will take place on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 215 Gould St., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chris Davis officiating. ...
Joseph "Joe" Ralph Berger
Nov 26, 2022
Cambria:
Joseph “Puppy” Ralph Berger, age 67 of rural Cambria passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center Summit.
Joe was born on December 18, 1954 in Beaver Dam the son of Ralph and Lois (Sanderson) Berger. He was a 1974 graduate of Cambria-Friesland High School. After...
Mark Stipanovic
Nov 26, 2022
Mark D. Stipanovic, 65, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 26, 2022, just two days short of his 66th birthday.
Mark was born November 28, 1956 to Danny and Jeanette (Gassner) Stipanovic. Mark graduated from Mayville High School and was involved in golf, baseball, basketball, and football. In 1975 he was on the Waupun American Legion baseball team...
Daniel Gitzel
Nov 26, 2022
Daniel J Gitzel, 64, of Waupun, went home to Jesus on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Dan was born December 21, 1957 in Waupun to Daniel H. Gitzel and Barbara (Myers) Gitzel. Dan attended Waupun High School and worked at Waupun Burger, where he met his highschool sweetheart, Linda. They graduated in 1976 and later married on July 16, 1977. They...
Troy J. Ferron
Nov 26, 2022
Troy James Ferron, age 54, of Beaver Dam, passed peacefully to his Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life for Troy will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
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Sara Anne Sommers
Nov 23, 2022
Sara Anne Sommers, age 92 of Randolph, died peacefully on November 23, 2022 at the Randolph Health Services.
Sara was born on March 12, 1930 to Sam and Della (Haima) Sterk near Friesland. She attended Friesland Grade School and was a 1947 graduate of Randolph High School. Sara was united in marriage to Rhynold H. “Shiny” Sommers...
Clarice Koenig
Nov 22, 2022
Clarice Koenig, 86, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.
Clarice was born March 30, 1936 in Waupun, the daughter of Donald L. and Dorothy Boom Rens. Clarice was a 1954 graduate of Waupun High School. Following high school she attended Mercy School of Nursing in Oshkosh, and received...
Kenneth R. Rodenkirch
Nov 22, 2022
Kenneth R. Rodenkirch, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Ken was born in Prairie du Chien on November 22, 1937, the son of Raymond and Marie (White) Rodenkirch. He proudly served his country, joining the United States Army in 1957, and spent time in Germany and England. Ken joined a gas...
Adam J. Bentzen
Nov 21, 2022
Adam John Bentzen, age 40 of Beaver Dam, while at home, passed peacefully into the Lord's home on Monday, November 21, 2022.
A celebration of Adam's life will take place on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Adam...
Ward P. Woltman
Nov 21, 2022
Ward Paul Woltman went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2022, at the age of 96.
Visitation for Ward will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Oak Grove from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Hella officiating. Military...
Kelly S. Forrest
Nov 18, 2022
Kelly S. Forrest, 73, moved on to live his eternal life in Heaven on November 18, 2022. There he was reunited with his mother and father, Rodney and Merrilyn Forrest, his step-daughter, Amy Bleuel; and cousin and fellow Marine, Greg Jacobs.
Kelly was born February 1, 1949. Kelly was a proud U.S. Marine and a member of Honor Platoon 1034....
Beverly Parteka
Nov 16, 2022
Beverly Parteka, 85, of Fox Lake, passed away November 16, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Beverly is survived by her daughter, Dawn Clementi; a brother, Brian Parteka; six grandchildren: Kayla Parteka, Aaron Parteka, Tyler Parteka, Olivia Parteka, Michael Clementi, and Joey Clementi; a great-grandson, David Parteka; sister, Sharon Trowbridge; twin sister, Barbara (Frank) Sadler; a brother, Dick (Mary)...
Evelyn DeVries
Nov 15, 2022
Evelyn DeVries, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison.
Evie was born November 27, 1932 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Henry and Katie VerHage Loomans. On October 5, 1951 she married Kenneth DeVries at Alto Christian Reformed Church. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Waupun area all of...
Harry R. Bruch Jr
Nov 14, 2022
Harry "Skip" R. Bruch, Jr., age 75 of Fall River, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh.
Harry was born in Pasadena, CA, on September 12, 1947 and grew up in West Allis, the son of June (Fabian) and Harry Bruch Sr. On December 31, 1970, he was united in marriage...
Helen Straks
Nov 13, 2022
Helen Straks, 95, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Helen was born April 15, 1927 in Brandon, the daughter of Daniel and Etta Schouten Wellhouse. On June 5, 1946 Helen married Myrten Straks at Bethel Reformed Church in Brandon. Following their marriage Helen and...
Gary L. Jaehnke
Nov 11, 2022
Gary Jaehnke, 69, of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Friday, November 11, 2022, following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
A memorial service for Gary is scheduled Tuesday, November 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam. Inurnment will be at a later date at Oakwood...
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