Obituaries

Roland L. Salter

Roland L. Salter

Feb 5, 2022

Roland Lee Salter, age 82 of Markesan, passed away at home in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Visitation for Roland will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Visitation will also take place on Monday,...

Sherry A. Trappen

Sherry A. Trappen

Feb 2, 2022

Sherry A. Trappen, age 67 of Markesan, went to her heavenly home on February 2, 2022 at Ripon Memorial Hospital after dealing with health issues.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 11, 2022 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. ...

Sylvie Marie Schulz

Sylvie Marie Schulz

Feb 2, 2022

Sylvie Marie Schulz, daughter of Tyler and Kelsey Riesterer Schulz, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Twinkle, twinkle little star, up in heaven is where you are, flying high and twinkling bright, my guiding star, my shining light, twinkle, twinkle, little star, my perfect angel is what you are.Sylvie will always be cherished and loved by her...

Patricia J. Hinrichs

Patricia J. Hinrichs

Jan 31, 2022

Patricia "Pat" J. Hinrichs, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Pat will take place on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the memorial...

Roger Weissenburger

Roger Weissenburger

Jan 30, 2022

Roger Weissenburger, age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away on January 30, 2022.

Roger was born on June 20, 1946, the son of Anthony and Violet Weissenburger. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Roger retired from his career at John Deere in 2002.

Roger is survived by...

Carol Van Buren

Carol Van Buren

Jan 24, 2022

Carol J. Van Buren, 79, of rural Waupun, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Carol was born December 7, 1942 in the town of Chester in Adams County, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Lorena Adee McClyman. Carol was a graduate of Adams-Friendship High School. On October 28, 1967 she married Russel Van Buren in Waupun. Following their marriage the...

Carlos Banderas-Gomez

Carlos Banderas-Gomez

Jan 24, 2022

Carlos Banderas-Gomez, age 38 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Carlos will take place on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Monday,...

William "Bill" Mullin

William "Bill" Mullin

Jan 21, 2022

William "Bill" Michael Mullin, age 84, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's.

Visitation for Bill will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022, 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 a.m. with...

Michael Tolsma

Michael Tolsma

Jan 21, 2022

Michael L. Tolsma, 65, of Waupun, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital with his daughters by his side.Mike was born December 11, 1956 in Waupun, the son of Merlin and Shirley All Tolsma. Mike attended Waupun High School and graduated in 1975. He married Sandra Amacher in 1979. Mike was a correctional officer at Dodge Correctional Institution...

Julia E. Stroede

Julia E. Stroede

Jan 20, 2022

Julia E. Stroede, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Julia is survived by her sons, Robert, Kenneth, Roger, David, and William; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; daughter, Deborah; and other relatives.

Private family services for Julia will be held....

Roger Gossfeld

Roger Gossfeld

Jan 17, 2022

Roger Gossfeld, 89, of Waupun, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, January 17, 2022. Roger was born February 15, 1932, the son of Lester and Dorothy Kuenzi Gossfeld. Roger attended Waupun High School and graduated in 1950. Following high school he enlisted in the Naval Reserve while working on farms around the area. On...

Jeffrey R. Schkirke

Jeffrey R. Schkirke

Jan 17, 2022

Jeffrey Schkirke age 56 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022.

A gathering for those affected by Jeff's life will take place on Friday, February 4th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam.

Please join us for a Celebration of...

Mary Heeringa

Mary Heeringa

Jan 16, 2022

Mary Heeringa, 68, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at home with her family by her side.Mary was born May 3, 1953 to Edward and Helen Fischer Braun. She attended Beaver Dam High School. On February 21, 1970 she married the love of her life, Gary Heeringa, in Beaver Dam. The couple then moved to Waupun where she...

Dwain E. Kracht

Dwain E. Kracht

Jan 16, 2022

Dwain "Dewey" E. Kracht, age 50 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at home with his wife and children by his side after a two year battle with GBM, a very aggressive brain cancer.

Visitation for Dewey will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine...

Miriam Gerrits

Miriam Gerrits

Jan 15, 2022

Miriam Gerrits, 92, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Appleton.Miriam was born March 16, 1929 in Plymouth, WI to Arthur and Gladys Parrish Van Ess. She was a 1946 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. From 1957 through 1995, Miriam was an owner and officer of Waupun Auto Supply, Inc. Her active participation in the business was...

Randy Block

Randy Block

Jan 13, 2022

Randy J. Block, 64, of Markesan, passed away January 13, 2022 during a trip to Mexico.Randy was born September 22, 1957 in Iowa, the son of Elbert and Donna (Sullivan) Block. Randy graduated from Markesan High School in 1975. On January 29, 1977 he married Kristin Sixt at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Manchester. Randy went to Moraine Park for...

Dennis TerBeest

Dennis TerBeest

Jan 13, 2022

Dennis L. TerBeest, 71, of Ripon, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home.Dennis was born March 26, 1950 in Fond du Lac the son of Andy and Irene Aalsma Ter Beest. Dennis attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1968. Following high school he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served much of his time...

Joyce Helen  Hughes

Joyce Helen Hughes

Jan 12, 2022

Cambria: Joyce Helen Hughes, age 71 of rural Cambria passed away at her home on Jan. 12, 2022 with her husband at her side. Joyce was born on Feb. 15, 1950, the daughter of Gilbert G. and Gladys Helen (Paul) Nehring. Joyce was a 1968 graduate of Cambria-Friesland High School. She was a skilled athlete and played on a...

James Schulz

James Schulz

Jan 12, 2022

James Schulz, 89, of Beaver Dam, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his home. Jim was born April 5, 1932 in Markesan to Edwin and Luella Welk Schulz. Jim graduated from Markesan High School in 1950. After graduation he worked at Nehring Hardware and then later on the assembly line at Speed Queen in Ripon and retired in 1996...

Walter Meyer

Walter Meyer

Jan 11, 2022

Walter “Joe” Meyer, 84, of Akron, OH passed away on January 11, 2022.Walter was born in New Ulm, MN on April 16, 1937 to the late Walter and Esther (Tappe) Meyer. Walter was raised in Waupun, WI and was a self-made man, earning his associates degree in computer technology and later a bachelor's degree in computer science. His career in...

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