Obituaries
Cassandra Gelhar
Mar 5, 2022
Cassandra Gelhar, 34, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her residence.Cassie was born January 17, 1988 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Gregory Schneider and Kerstin “Bunny” Gelhar. Cassie was a 2006 graduate of Waupun High School. She received her CNA and worked at the Christian Home in Waupun and later at The...
Nancy J. Engel
Mar 4, 2022
Nancy J. Engel, age 77 passed away on March 6, 2022. She was born on September 6,1944 in Waupun, WI to Lawrence and Marguerite (Née Sandmire) All and was a 1962 graduate of Oakfield High School.
Nancy was United in marriage to Larry Engel on June 1,1963 in Manchester, WI. She resided in Markesan, WI for over...
Vernon A. Cornwell
Mar 3, 2022
Vernon "Vern" Cornwell, age 88 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Markesan Resident Home.
Visitation for Vern will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine St., Markesan from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jason Jobs...
Florence Ebert
Mar 3, 2022
Florence (Flo) Ebert passed from this world on March 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1936, in Cicero, IL, the eldest daughter of Andrew and Edith Biehl Molter. Florence and her family moved to Waupun, WI where her parents worked at National Rivet. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1954. While in Waupun...
Steven Schoenick
Mar 3, 2022
Steven G. Schoenick, 62, of Waupun, passed away March 3, 2022.Steve was born December 3, 1959 in Tigerton, WI, the son of Clifford and Beverly Vachowiak Schoenick. Steve attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1979. Steve sold Christmas trees in the Waupun area for 25+ years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun...
Mary E. Kanas
Mar 2, 2022
Mary E. Kanas, 85, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Born October 29, 1936 to Elmer and Gertrude Kasper in De Pere before moving to Beaver Dam. She was the third of four kids: Don, Duane, Mary, and Dave. She is survived by all of her siblings.
In high school, she began...
Beverly J. Wendorf
Mar 1, 2022
Beverly J. Wendorf, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the age of 89.
She was born on August 6, 1932 in Reedsburg, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Manglos) Jacobs.
Beverly is survived by her son, John (Sarah) Wendorf; daughter, Amy (Charles) Robb; five grandchildren, Patrick (Patty) Habeck, Dionne...
Alan J. Henke
Feb 27, 2022
Alan J. Henke, 60 of Green Lake, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 after a five-month battle against the pandemic that he fought to the very end. His last nine days were happily spent at home with his family.
Alan was born December 9, 1961 to the late Arden and Loretta Henke. He was raised on his...
Margaret De Maa
Feb 27, 2022
Margaret “Marge” De Maa, 88, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan.Marge was born February 22, 1934 in Cook County, Illinois on the family farm outside of Chicago, the daughter of Bokke and Tina Dykenga Wiersema. Marge was a graduate of Chicago Christian High School in Englewood in 1952. On May 24, 1952...
Howard (Howie) F. Westphal
Feb 25, 2022
Howard "Howie" Frank Westphal, age 84 of Waupun, formerly of Neshkoro, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.
Visitation for Howie will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral...
Melanie T. Mazur
Feb 23, 2022
Melanie T. Mazur, age 66 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Illinois, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
Private family services for Melanie will be held at a later date.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.
Keith Jorgensen
Feb 23, 2022
Keith Jorgensen, 65, of Brandon, passed away February 23, 2022 at his home. Keith enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and tractors. He had a knack for all things mechanical and you never had to ask him twice for help. He would often be helping you before you knew you needed it.Keith is survived by his mother, Shirley Jorgensen (Hanson) of Wild Rose;...
Gerald Mills
Feb 22, 2022
Gerald Lamont Mills, 90, of Wisconsin Rapids, died February 22, 2022 at the Renaissance Assisted Living Center in Wisconsin Rapids.Gerald was born July 27, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Marvin and Ruby Mills. Gerald married Dorothy Kubo on June 20, 1954 in Walker, Minnesota. Following their retirement they lived in Minnesota on Ten Mile Lake where they enjoyed...
Jerome (Jerry) A. Martel
Feb 22, 2022
Jerome "Jerry" A. Martel, age 79 of Beaver Dam, went to live with his divine Savior on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, while at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
Visitation for Jerry will take place on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 215 Gould St., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time...
Anthony Durante
Feb 20, 2022
Anthony P. Durante, 54, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home.Anthony was born December 12, 1967 the son of Charles Durante and Mary (Norman) Brehmer nee Teuteberg. On October 15, 1994 Anthony married the love of his life, Sandra Borger of 27 years. For most of his life he worked as a welder. However, in recent...
Charles (Charlie) E. Mersch
Feb 20, 2022
Charles "Charlie" E. Mersch, age 74, a lifelong resident of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.
A memorial gathering for Charlie will take place on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until...
Lee Kenneth Vaughan
Feb 19, 2022
Lee Kenneth Vaughan passed away at the UW Hospital in Madison following an accidental fall earlier in the week. He was surrounded by his family as he took his final breath on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Lee was born on October 17, 1946 to Kenneth and Flora (McConochie) Vaughan. He graduated from Cambria Union High School in 1964 and...
Eldon D. Kohn
Feb 19, 2022
Eldon Donald Kohn, age 89 of Marquette passed away February 19, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital – Madison with his wife, Mary and son, David at his side. He had suffered a severe stroke.
Visitation for Eldon will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan...
Kathy Welk
Feb 19, 2022
Kathy Welk, 74, of Waupun went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 19, 2022.Kathy was born November 27, 1947 the daughter of Walter and Gertrude Hodgins Welk. Kathy attended Waupun area schools and graduated in the class of 1966. She later went onto various jobs but found most pleasure in Northern WI as a landscaper, florist, and an avid...
Joan (Joanie) Braun
Feb 15, 2022
Joan "Joanie" J. Braun, age 67 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.
A memorial gathering for Joan will take place on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the...
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