Obituaries
Ione J. Pitts
Oct 2, 2022
Ione Pitts, age 55 of Beaver Dam, WI., crossed over into the spirit world on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Ione was born in Racine on January 11, 1967, the daughter of David Pitts and Theresa Pitts. Ione grew up in Kenosha, WI attending the Menominee Tribal Schools and is an enrolled member of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin. She was...
Betty Kloostra
Sep 28, 2022
Betty Ann Kukuk Kloostra, left this earth and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.Betty was born August 31, 1937, the daughter of Wallace and Daisy (Fisher) Kukuk. Betty was the third of six children and enjoyed being part of a big family. She graduated from Cambria Friesland High School in 1955, and from Carroll College in 1959...
James Wierenga
Sep 27, 2022
James Wierenga, 90, of Waupun, passed away at his home Tuesday, September 27, 2022.Jim was born September 23, 1932 in the Netherlands the son of John and Tena Elgersma Wierenga. Jim moved to the United States with his family when he was 15 years old. On September 21, 1951 he married Mildred Hopp in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple...
John Klosterman
Sep 27, 2022
John Klosterman, 70, formerly of Brandon, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac where he resided the past three years. John was born in Waupun on September 7, 1952, the son of Elmer and Violet Lawson Klosterman. John was a graduate of Brandon High School in 1971. He was employed at Mercury Marine in Fond...
Helen Bille
Sep 26, 2022
Helen Jean Bille, 91, of Waupun, was taken to her Heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, September 26, 2022.Helen was born April 10, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Hattie DeMotts Schouten. Helen was a faithful working member of Grace United Reformed Church in Waupun. In her lifetime she served wherever the Lord called her...
Kenneth J Smedema
Sep 25, 2022
Kenneth "Denny/Kenny" James Smedema passed away on Sunday, September 25
, 2022 at Beaver Dam Hospital in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin after a long illness. Ken died peacefully surrounded by Daniel "Dann" O. Trainer IV (partner of 31 years), George and Kathy Smedema (brother and sister-in-law).
Ken was born on December 29, 1966, in...
Thomas J. Schneider
Sep 25, 2022
Thomas J. Schneider, 81, of Fond du Lac, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home with family by his side.Tom was born June 7, 1941, the son of John and Lillian Balthazor Schneider. Tom graduated from Oakfield High School in 1959 and went directly into the U.S. Navy as a Radioman in Italy for four years. He returned...
Jean A. Kirchberg
Sep 25, 2022
Jean A. Kirchberg, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
A memorial gathering for Jean will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until the time of...
Bryan TeBeest
Sep 23, 2022
Bryan TeBeest, 59, of Fox Lake, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 doing what he liked best, driving truck.Bryan is survived by his wife, Julie of Fox Lake; daughter, Ashley TeBeest; mother, Nina TeBeest of Fox Lake; brother, Scott TeBeest; and sister, Hope Rowland.Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Pete” TeBeest. It’s Brian’s wish to not have...
Eivin Maly
Sep 22, 2022
Eivin Maly, 8, of Beaver Dam, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at his home with his family right by his side.Eivin was born December 23, 2013 in Beaver Dam, the son of Myles Maly and Karissa Shoemaker. Eivin loved riding John Deere tractors, being outside, swinging, and playing in sandboxes. He also loved to snuggle. He was always happy...
Betty A. Thoma
Sep 21, 2022
Betty Ann Thoma, age 91 of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Home Again in Columbus.
A memorial gathering for Betty will take place on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at St....
Brian A. Noll
Sep 20, 2022
Brian Andrew Noll, age 49 of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
Brian was born in Milwaukee on November 8, 1972, the son of Richard Noll and Mary Burton. Brian was a certified advanced level II welder and took great pride in his craft. Music was also a passion of Brian's; he enjoyed concerts...
Stewart Greiling
Sep 18, 2022
Stewart L. Greiling, 86, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.Stewart was born August 11, 1936, the son of Leslie H. and Clara M. Greiling. Stewart served with the United States Air Force for 3 ½ years. On May 7, 1960 he married Judith Enderby in Brown County. Stewart was employed by General...
Lee O Hendrickson
Sep 17, 2022
Lee Orvin Hendrickson, age 68, formerly of Cambria, died peacefully early Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2022 at the New Glarus Home in New Glarus, WI.
Lee was born to Ruby (Sommers) and Orville Hendrickson. He attended Cambria-Friesland Schools and graduated 1972. Lee was a member of the Zion Ev. Lutheran church in Cambria where he...
Henry Edward Butler Fairman
Sep 16, 2022
Henry "Ed" Edward Butler Fairman, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Charleston House Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Ed was born on November 27, 1937, to the late Henry "Butler" and Edith (Olsen) Fairman in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He married Rachel McNeilly on August 26, 1961, in Cleveland, OH and...
Lorraine Tamminga
Sep 16, 2022
Lorraine H. Tamminga, 83 of Beaver Dam lost her six-year battle with esophageal cancer and passed away at home on Friday, September 16, 2022 with her daughters Susan and Annette by her side.
Lorraine was a lifelong Beaver Dam resident and born there on December 8, 1938, to Merlin and Augusta (nee Mundt) Kuenzi. She graduated from...
Joyce Buchholz
Sep 15, 2022
Joyce Buchholz, 73, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison peacefully with her daughter by her side.Joyce was born July 14, 1949, the daughter of John and Evelyn Daane Tobak. Joyce graduated from Waupun Christian High School in 1967. On July 17, 1976 she married Roland Buchholz at First Christian Reformed Church in...
Jason D. Peetz
Sep 13, 2022
Jason Donald Peetz, age 40 of Mayville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
A memorial gathering for Jason will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m.
...Glen Loomans
Sep 9, 2022
Glen A. Loomans, 77, of Waupun, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Prairie Ridge Memory Care in Waupun. He’s now in heaven rejoicing with Jesus free from the grip of dementia. Glen was born December 4, 1944, the third of five sons born to Alfred and Gladys (Vander Bosch) Loomans. After graduation from Waupun High School in 1963...
John Nyhuis
Sep 8, 2022
John P. Nyhuis, 80, of Oakfield, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.John was born July 30, 1942 in Waupun, the son of John and Genevieve Kidney Nyhuis. John attended Waupun Schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1960. He furthered his education by attending Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received...
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