Obituaries
Harriet L. Schouten
Mar 21, 2023
Harriet L. Schouten, 96, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.
Harriet was born July 29, 1926, the daughter of William and Johanna Duitman Schouten. Harriet was a lifelong resident of the Waupun area. During these years she was employed at Ideal Shoe Factory, Waupun Memorial Hospital, and The Christian Home. She was a...
Henry Frens
Mar 20, 2023
Henry Frens, 93, of Waupun, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Henry was born May 1, 1929 to Sidney and Minnie Harmsen Frens in Alto. On June 26,1956 he married Jacoba “Cobie” Rus in Corsica, South Dakota. Following their marriage they moved to Waupun.The couple farmed in the Waupun area until...
Donald Arnold Raddatz
Mar 14, 2023
Donald Raddatz, 73, of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Donald was born January 11, 1950 in Beaver Dam to Arnold and Florence (Friedel) Raddatz.
Donald is survived by two sisters: Marion (Calvin) Landaal and Marjorie (Dennis) Loomans, both of Waupun. Donald was preceded in death by his...
Mark Bartow
Mar 9, 2023
Mark Bartow, 70, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 due to pancreatic cancer.
Mark was born April 27, 1952, the son of Arthur and Shirley Karmann Bartow. On June 8, 1974 he married Julia Fenrich at the Dodge County Courthouse. Mark graduated from Waupun High School in 1970. He continued his education, earning a degree in automotive technology...
Arletta Mischler
Mar 7, 2023
Arletta Mischler, 92, of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Arletta was born May 10, 1930 the daughter of Arthur A. and Edna Gertrude Mielke Ruenger. On September 3, 1949 she married Bill Mischler at County Line Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the Fox Lake...
John Koehler
Feb 26, 2023
John Koehler, 81, of rural Rosendale passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
John was born May 16, 1941, the son of Oscar and Marguerite Howland Koehler. On April 27, 1963 he married Judy DeGroot at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, WI. John worked at Mercury Marine for 45 years,...
Mary Ann Tank
Feb 24, 2023
Mary Ann Tank, 84, of Waupun, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.
Mary Ann was born October 7, 1938 in Waupun, the daughter of Arnold and Grace Konings Pluim. Mary Ann attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1956. On May 10, 1958 she married Richard Tank in Waupun. Following their marriage...
William Schlamer
Feb 20, 2023
William Schlamer, 85, of Waupun, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Bill was born October 26, 1937 in Fond du Lac the son of Lloyd and Lewilda Schoenfeld Schlamer. Bill graduated from Waupun High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years as an administrator. Upon his return,...
Loretta Lechner
Feb 13, 2023
Loretta Lechner, 67, of Waupun was welcomed home to Heaven on Monday, February 13, 2023. After a courageous battle with ALS, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Loretta was born May 27, 1955 and grew up in Madison, WI. She learned to play softball from her 5 brothers and could often be seen riding her bike across...
Laura Schultz
Feb 13, 2023
Laura Schultz, 89, of Beaver Dam, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Laura was born October 1, 1933 in the town of Metomen near Brandon, the daughter of Richard and Evalyn Jimmerson Christian. On May 19, 1956 she married Kenneth Schultz in Brandon. Laura was employed by Wells Manufacturing for 11 years, Ideal Shoe...
Joyce Pattee
Feb 9, 2023
Joyce Pattee, 90, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.
Joyce was born May 16, 1932 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Warren and Frances Bentley Balson. Joyce was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. Following graduation she was employed by the Fond du Lac Reporter in the advertising...
Mildred Henken
Feb 9, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Henken, 89, of rural Burnett, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Millie was born March 15, 1933 in the town of Chester in Dodge County, the daughter of Arthur and Marion Landaal Westhuis. On September 1, 1950 she married Bernes “Bernie” Henken in Alto. Following their marriage the couple resided in the...
Julia Berndt
Feb 7, 2023
Julia Berndt, 93, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Julia was born November 7, 1929 in Waupun, the daughter of John and Jennie Heideman. Julia lived in various cities including Middleburg, FL, Cartersville, GA, Sheboygan, WI, and Fond du Lac, WI with her son and daughter-in-law. Julia was married twice....
Thelma Medema
Jan 28, 2023
Thelma Medema, 86, of Waupun, was relieved by the Lord of her earthly struggles on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Thelma was born February 5, 1936 in Brandon, WI, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. Thelma had many special needs and yet was able to stay in her own home until she died. She worked for many years at...
Doris "Dee" McRobert
Jan 27, 2023
Doris “Dee” McRobert, 99, of Appleton, formerly of Waupun, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Carolina Manor Assisted Living.
Dee was born May 18, 1923 in Green Bay, WI the daughter of Wallie and Francis Rettman Hansen. On September 14, 1946 she married Maurice “Maurie” McRobert in Waupun. The couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Dee was...
Debra L. Mischler
Jan 26, 2023
Debra L. Mischler, 66, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family by her side.
Deb was born October 24, 1956, to Eugene and Louann Lillehamer Nimmer in Waupun. Deb was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1975 where she was a national honor society member and a proud member of the warrior...
Leona Posthuma
Jan 24, 2023
Leona Posthuma, 92, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home with family by her side.
Leona was born October 14, 1930 in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of Rev. Herman and Jeanette Kleinjan Maassen. The family moved to Friesland where Herman was a pastor. Leona graduated from Randolph High School in 1948. She attended County Normal School...
William John Kastein
Jan 24, 2023
William John Kastein, 62, of Waupun, passed away January 24, 2023 at Crossroads Care Center in Fond du Lac.
Bill was born October 10, 1960. He spent most of his life in the Waupun area. Bill attended Waupun schools. He was a member at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Waupun. Bill spent his last years at Crossroads Care Center in...
LaVerne Dull
Jan 19, 2023
LaVerne Dull, 89, of the town of Waupun, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
LaVerne was born March 24, 1933 in Gays Mills, WI the son of Clifford and Olive McKittrick Dull. In 1951 Verne graduated from Soldiers Grove High School. He moved to Waupun in 1953 and on April 13, 1956 married Thelma Aalsma. Verne...
Francine Galdi
Jan 17, 2023
Francine Galdi, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2023 with her husband, Bob, at her side.
Francine was born February 2, 1960 to Joseph Leonard Cranney and Marilyn Ilena (Staub) Cranney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the fourth of six children. Her family relocated to Bucks County Pennsylvania when she was three-years-old. She graduated from Archbishop...