Obituaries

James Brown

James Brown

Apr 3, 2021

James “Skip” Brown, 87 of Waupun, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Prairie Ridge in Mayville.

Skip was born January 21, 1934 in Waupun, the son of Bert and Bevis Fleming Brown. Skip attended Waupun schools, and on September 26, 1964 he married Karen Van Buren in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Waupun area all their...

Melissa A. Drunasky

Melissa A. Drunasky

Apr 3, 2021

Melissa A. Drunasky, age 55 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Melissa was born in Milwaukee on December 1, 1965, the daughter of Elmer and Diane (LaVigne) Marthaler. She grew up in Milwaukee and loved spending time with her family. Her...

Donna Kastein

Donna Kastein

Apr 3, 2021

Donna Kastein, 89, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully and entered her eternal heavenly home on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.

Donna J. Kastein was born May 28, 1931 in Kingston, WI the daughter of Vern and Elsie Klimke Niklaus during the great depression. Her father was a cheesemaker and...

Daniel B. Toll Ii

Daniel B. Toll Ii

Apr 1, 2021

Daniel B Toll, II "Danny" age 19 of Juneau went to heaven on Thursday April, 1st 2021 in the arms of his parents. Danny was born on December 17, 2001 in Madison WI to Daniel and Dawn Toll. Danny lived in Juneau with his family. He attended the Dodgeland school 3k-12th, 2021 graduating this year. He made so many lasting...

Vida Vande Slunt

Vida Vande Slunt

Mar 31, 2021

Vida Vande Slunt, 67, of Waupun passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Vida was born January 14, 1954 in the United Kingdom, the daughter of Juozas and Antanina Medeles Urbonas. When she was 14 years old Vida, her mother, and sister immigrated to the United States and resided in Chicago. In 1972...

Barbara Jean Williams

Barbara Jean Williams

Mar 30, 2021

On Tuesday, March 30th, 2021, Barbara Williams (Babs, Barbarita), beloved mother, Nain (Welsh for grandmother), sister, aunt, Pastor, and friend, passed away at the age of 74. Barb was born on September 21, 1946 in Harrisburg, PA to Phyllis (Rowlands) Williams and adopted at age 8 by Thomas Buckhill Williams. After graduating from University of Wisconsin, her early career...

Violet R. Mcmillan

Violet R. Mcmillan

Mar 27, 2021

Violet Rose McMillan, age 95 of Beaver Dam, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021 and was reunited with her loving husband, "Mac," and her caring daughter, Debra.

Visitation for Violet will take place on Friday, April 2, 2021 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church: Salem-Lowell Campus, 105 Juneau St., Lowell, from...

Alene Hull

Alene Hull

Mar 26, 2021

Alene Hull, 96, was called to her heavenly home on March 26, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun. She entered her earthly home on November 6, 1924 in Dodge County the daughter of Andrew and Anna Derksen Vande Zande.Alene was united in marriage to Edwin Hull on January 14, 1944. They were blessed to have celebrated 75 years...

Darlene Heideman

Darlene Heideman

Mar 25, 2021

Darlene June (Myers) Heideman, 97, lifelong resident of the Waupun area, passed away Thursday March 25, 2021 at the Beaver Dam Hospital from a brain aneurysm. She was born on May 18, 1923, to Sarah Ann (Sadie) Talbert and Jacob Meyers.

Darlene is survived by her three children: son Harris Loomans, daughter Tamara Loomans and son Timothy Loomans; five grandchildren:...

Katherine Lenz

Katherine Lenz

Mar 24, 2021

Kate Lenz passed peacefully at home in Chicago on March 24, 2021 with loved ones by her side. She was born on December 23, 1944 in Oshkosh, WI and raised in Waupun, WI. After earning a BA in Elementary Education from the University of WI Oshkosh, Kate loved her teaching positions in the Oshkosh public schools. She later moved to...

Larry Brewer

Larry Brewer

Mar 22, 2021

Larry Brewer, 67, of rural Waupun, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2021 at his home.

Larry was born November 14, 1953 in Wyatt, MO the son of Lawrence and Ruby (Hunt) Brewer. Larry graduated from North Las Vegas High School in 1972. After graduation he moved to Waupun where he worked for John Deer for 30 years. Larry proudly worked...

Elder Grueneberg

Elder Grueneberg

Mar 20, 2021

Elder Grueneberg, 92, of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. Elder was employed for many years with the Milwaukee School District. He was a member of Moose Lodge #49, Milwaukee Accordion Club, and played darts at Wilson Park. Elder is survived by his wife, Evangelina Grueneberg; two sons: Robert and Randy Grueneberg; and a daughter, Sherri Baker. He was...

Lonna Rens

Lonna Rens

Mar 19, 2021

Lonna Rens, 76, of Waupun, passed away March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Lonna was born May 3, 1944 in Waupun, the daughter of Arthur and Thelma Peachy Harmsen. Lonna met Arlyn Rens at church and they were later married on September 22, 1961. The couple resided in Waupun in the same house all their married lives....

Irene Hopp

Irene Hopp

Mar 18, 2021

Irene Hopp left her earthly home on March 13, 2021 at the age of 97 and is now in the presence of her Heavenly Father. Irene was born on June 8, 1923 in St. Croix County at home on the family farm of her parents near Baldwin, WI. She was the 7th child of Herman and Elizabeth Grotenhuis. She attended...

Melvin E. Kuphal

Melvin E. Kuphal

Mar 15, 2021

Melvin E. Kuphal, age 86 of Fairwater, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Markesan Resident Home.

Visitation for Mel will be held on Saturday, March 20 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, W3377 Main St., Manchester from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Michael Plagenz officiating. Burial will...

Caroline L. Kulibert

Caroline L. Kulibert

Mar 13, 2021

Caroline Louise (Quade) Kulibert, 86, resident of Barrett House, Markesan, WI, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 13, 2021, after a long battle with dementia.

Carol was born to the late Clarence & Dorothy Quade of Markesan on July 19, 1934, in Beaver Dam, WI. Her sisters, Lorraine Whitehouse and Hazel Redman, preceded her in...

Daniel L. Affeldt

Daniel L. Affeldt

Mar 11, 2021

Daniel "Dan" Lee Affeldt, age 56 of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home.

Dan was born in Beaver Dam on August 22, 1964, the son of Richard and Sandra (Miller) Affeldt. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1983. An avid sports fan, he played football for Beaver Dam High...

Jean R. Garczynski

Jean R. Garczynski

Mar 11, 2021

Jean Ruth Garczynski, age 98 of Fox Lake, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Randolph Health Services.

Jean was born in Beaver Dam on August 12, 1922, the daughter of Amil and Mathilda (Kohl) Wienke. She graduated from UW - Whitewater in 1944 and began her teaching career at Fox Lake High School where she...

Gary L. Muenchow

Gary L. Muenchow

Mar 10, 2021

Gary "Munchie" L. Muenchow, age 70 of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Randolph Health Services.

Visitation for Gary will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. A time...

Sue Ellen Sabraski

Sue Ellen Sabraski

Mar 9, 2021

Sue Ellen Sabraski, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at UW-Hospital in Madison.

Sue was born on Novemer 29, 1950 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Milton and Margaret (Polchinski) Born. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Sabraski of Beaver Dam; son, Shannon (Rachel) Johnson; step-son, Tony (Theresa) Sabraski; granddaughters,...

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