Obituaries

Marjorie Vande Streek

Marjorie Vande Streek

Jul 9, 2021

Marjorie Vande Streek, 88, of Waupun, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital with family by her side.

Marjorie was born May 28, 1933 in Brandon the daughter of Henry and Leona Luther Vande Slunt. On May 5, 1952 she married Norman Vande Streek in Brandon. The couple lived in Waupun all their married lives. Marjorie loved...

Ute Hauschild

Ute Hauschild

Jul 9, 2021

Ute Hauschild, 78, of Waupun took her final breath July 9, 2021 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun with family by her side.

Ute was born February 22, 1943 in Judenburg, Austria, the daughter of Otto and Rosa Jud Donau. In 1963 Ute moved to Chicago, IL with her sister. On March 7, 1971 she married John Hauschild in Chicago. Ute...

Marjorie M. Klipstein

Marjorie M. Klipstein

Jul 7, 2021

Marjorie Mae Klipstein (nee Hupf) 77, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her home in Jacksonville, FL after a long, courageous struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.

A visitation and Celebration of Life for Marjorie and James will be held Friday July 30, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver...

Fern Kern

Fern Kern

Jul 7, 2021

Fern Kern, 91, of Fox Lake, entered her heavenly home July 7, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Fern was born December 7, 1929 in the town of Beaver Dam in Dodge County, WI, the daughter of Harry and Alice Birkholz Schwoch. In 1947, she graduated from Beaver Dam High School. On June 2, 1951 she married...

David  John Braaksma

David John Braaksma

Jul 3, 2021

David J. Braaksma went home to heaven with his boots on, July 3, 2021. God blessed him with 78 years of life here on this earth and a love and legacy that spans generations. David John Braaksma was the oldest child born to Norman and Effie Braaksma of Friesland on January 7, 1943. David would often say that he...

Richard Meinert

Richard Meinert

Jun 30, 2021

Richard Meinert, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Barrett House in Markesan.

In honoring Richard's wishes, private family services will be held. Inurnment will take place at Kingston Cemetery.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, is honored to be serving the family.

Dwayne Schmaltz

Dwayne Schmaltz

Jun 24, 2021

Dwayne J. Schmaltz, 94, of Waupun, passed away June 24, 2021 at home with family by his side.

Dwayne was born October 11, 1926 in La Crosse, WI, the son of William E. and Evelyn Ledman Schmaltz, the big brother to five sisters. He attended La Crosse schools and was a graduate of La Crosse Central High School. On October...

Clifford Jones Jr.

Clifford Jones Jr.

Jun 23, 2021

Clifford Leroy Jones Jr., 92, of Waupun, passed away June 23, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.

Clifford was born June 18, 1929 in El Paso, TX the son of Clifford and Margaret Hutchinson Jones Sr. Clifford grew up in Enterprise, KS. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean Conflict. Clifford graduated from the Milwaukee School...

Alan B. Bengtson

Alan B. Bengtson

Jun 22, 2021

Alan B. Bengtson, age 78, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, (formerly of Markesan), passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home after battling cancer.

A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A memorial gathering...

Eric A. Berndt

Eric A. Berndt

Jun 21, 2021

Eric A. Berndt, age 55 of Princeton, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Eric was born in Waupun on September 24, 1965, the son of Gerald and Evelyn (Docter) Berndt. He worked at Home Contractors in Waupun for almost 40 years. Eric loved being in his vehicle and driving around Wisconsin back roads, and also enjoyed...

Jeffrey Hicken

Jeffrey Hicken

Jun 18, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Hicken, 47, of Waupun, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison, surrounded by love.

Jeff was born February 1, 1974 in Fond du Lac, to Pat and Margaret (nee Wirth) Hicken. Following his graduation from Lomira High School, Jeff went on to serve on the Wisconsin FFA Officer Team as State Sentinel. After completing...

Robert A. Butterbrodt

Robert A. Butterbrodt

Jun 17, 2021

Robert A. Butterbrodt

Robert A. Butterbrodt passed away surrounded by family at home, on Thursday, June 17 th , 2021.

A visitation for Robert will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial...

Nola J. Draheim

Nola J. Draheim

Jun 13, 2021

Nola J. Draheim, age 78 of Juneau, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.

Visitation for Nola will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev....

Claire A. Hartman

Claire A. Hartman

Jun 10, 2021

Claire A. Hartman, age 82 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Beaver Dam Health Care Center.

Claire is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Sullivan) Hartman; daughter, Carla (Charlie) Clover; granddaughter, Alicia; great-grandsons, Bentley and Kyler; and further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was...

Lee B. Mcferrin

Lee B. Mcferrin

Jun 10, 2021

Lee McFerrin, born October 7 th , 1937 passed away unexpectedly at Marshfield Medical Center, Beaver Dam on Thursday, June 10 th , 2021 at 11:27 pm.  Lee attended Kokomo High School in Indiana, attended Franklin College and the American Institute of Banking.  Lee enjoyed helping others. He was the first at church every Sunday, arriving at 7 am...

Steve Voskuil

Steve Voskuil

Jun 9, 2021

Steven Voskuil, (Devo) 62, of Waupun, passed away on June 9th, 2021 after a courageous 7 month battle with a GBM brain tumor. He passed at home surrounded by his family.

Steve was born March 8, 1959. the son of Earl and Marie Majewski Voskuil. Steve was a 1977 graduate of Laconia High School where he met the love of...

Orvel Lackey

Orvel Lackey

Jun 7, 2021

Orvel Lackey, 89, of Waupun, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home.

Orvel was born January 5, 1932 in Combs, AK the son of Harvey and Ocie Patrick Lackey. In 1955 he married Joyce Lackey. After marriage Orvel worked at National Rivet for 35 years as a tool maker. He enjoyed bingo, hunting, fishing, playing cards, and camping.

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Joseph M Pokey

Joseph M Pokey

Jun 6, 2021

Joseph M. Pokey, age 89 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Joseph was born on July 13, 1931, the son of Frank and Mary (Stovel) Pokey. He was united in marriage to Irene L. Hoff on February 20, 1954 at St. Gall's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Joseph spent...

Bruce W. Lenz

Bruce W. Lenz

Jun 5, 2021

Bruce W. Lenz, age 67 of Fairwater, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Bruce was born on September 10, 1953 in Beaver Dam, the son of Winton E. and Cirena "June" (Kottke) Lenz. He was united in marriage to Cindy Klapper on June 19, 1976 at Zion...

Darlene Pero

Darlene Pero

Jun 5, 2021

Darlene Pero, 86, formerly of Waupun, passed away peacefully June 5, 2021.

Darlene was born March 20, 1935, the daughter of Herbert and Edith Hesselink Schlieve. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. She married Stanley J. Pero and they spent their early years in Berlin, Germany. Upon returning to the states they moved to Madison, WI where they...

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