Obituaries

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...

Irene McGahey

Irene McGahey

Jan 11, 2022

Irene McGahey, 60, of Waupun, passed away January 11, 2022 at Ripon Community Hospital.Irene was born July 3, 1961 in Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Marlene Loomans Kraintz. Irene graduated from Berean Academy at Waupun Baptist Church and later received two degrees in English and teaching. On December 23, 1999 she married Ted McGahey. She loved to shop and...

Kenneth (Mac) Mcdougal

Kenneth (Mac) Mcdougal

Jan 11, 2022

Kenneth McDougal, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

A memorial gathering for Ken will be held at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd. Beaver Dam, WI on Wednesday, January 19, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery...

Scott Eugene Moon

Scott Eugene Moon

Jan 7, 2022

Cambria: Scott Eugene Moon, age 60 of Cambria, died peacefully at home with his best friend and faithful canine companion at his side, after a courageous battle with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Scott was born on May 20, 1961 in Pratt, Kansas the son of Harold “Bud” Eugene and Constance Elaine (Farmer) Moon....

Marjorie J Raddatz

Marjorie J Raddatz

Jan 6, 2022

Marjorie Jean Raddatz, age 99 of Beaver Dam, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Marjorie was born in Beaver Dam to Harrison McKinley and Evelyn Elger Schoenfeld. She was an only child but never felt that she was a lonely child. She grew up on a working farm and participated with her parents...

Wayne Brown, Sr.

Wayne Brown, Sr.

Jan 6, 2022

Wayne Brown, Sr., 83, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2022 at his home.Wayne was born October 30, 1938 in Watertown, SD to Richard and Estella Beam Brown. Wayne attended Waupun schools and later served the US Army for two years. Wayne met the love of his life, Joyce E. Funk, and they were married December 26, 1956....

Norman W. Jenkins

Norman W. Jenkins

Jan 5, 2022

Norman W. Jenkins, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Norman was born on October 10, 1935, the son of Edward and Hilda (Glander) Jenkins.

Norman is survived by his daughter, Amy (Dave) Breckheimer of Sherwood; sister, Hildagard Key of Burlington; sister-in-law, Charmaine Jenkins of...

Marla De Jager

Marla De Jager

Jan 3, 2022

Marla De Jager, 60, of Waupun, passed away January 3, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.Marla was born January 8, 1961 in Iowa to Franklin and Cornelia Stam Sturing. Marla graduated from Pella Christian High School and later attended Dordt College and received her degree in education. Upon graduation she worked at Central Wisconsin Christian School where...

Marcella "Sally" Vande Berg

Marcella "Sally" Vande Berg

Jan 3, 2022

Marcella “Sally” Vande Berg, 88, of Brandon, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Sally was born June 18, 1933 in the town of Alto the daughter of Edwin and Mary Loomans Vant Hoff. On August 18, 1955 she married Raymond “Mike” Vande Berg in Alto. Sally and Mike farmed in the Brandon area for many years. Following...

Fred David Hein

Fred David Hein

Jan 2, 2022

Fred D. Hein, age 79 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022 due to natural causes.

Visitation for Fred will take place on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:30 a.m until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m....

Henry Vande Zande

Henry Vande Zande

Jan 1, 2022

Henry J. Vande Zande, 89, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.Henry was born July 30, 1932 in the town of Trenton the son of John and Henrietta Boerson Vande Zande. Henry graduated from Brandon High School and then served his country in the Army for two years. He was wounded in Korea...

Merlyn "Scott" Peckham

Merlyn "Scott" Peckham

Dec 31, 2021

Merlyn "Scott" Peckham, age 76 of Manchester, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Scott was born on August 1, 1945, the son of Merlyn E. and June Peckham. He retired as the Chief of Police in Akutan/Dutch Harbor, Alaska. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Scott also...

Barbara Farley

Barbara Farley

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara A. Farley, 62, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.Barb was born December 18, 1959 the daughter of James and Shirley Maerz Scott. Barb was a 1978 graduate of Dodgeland High School in Juneau. On June 24, 1995 she married Dennis Farley in Waupun. The couple resided in Waupun all...

Wayne M. Zielicke

Wayne M. Zielicke

Dec 30, 2021

Wayne M. Zielicke, age 88 of Juneau, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

A private family service for Wayne will be held.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Norman R. Tillema, Jr.

Norman R. Tillema, Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Norman "Norm" R. Tillema, Jr., age 53 of Juneau, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center – Summit.

Visitation for Norm will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00...

Lois Zech

Lois Zech

Dec 28, 2021

Lois Zech, 68, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Lois was born May 27, 1953 the daughter of Marlin and Audrey Kreier Lueck. Lois graduated from Waupun High School in 1972. On March 4, 1972 she married the love of her life, Bernie Zech. Lois was a wonderful stay-at-home mom and also worked for Home...

Justine L. Walker

Justine L. Walker

Dec 28, 2021

Justine L. Walker, age 65 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital – Madison.

A memorial gathering for Justine will take place on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Justine was...

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