Obituaries

Scott R Johnson

Scott R Johnson

Oct 1, 2025

Scott Raymond Johnson, age 66, died on October 1, 2025 in Berlin, Wisconsin.

Visitation for Scott will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Kingston Cemetery.

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Lynn R. Anderson

Lynn R. Anderson

Sep 29, 2025

Lynn Richard Anderson, age 80, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sept.29, 2025, following a three year struggle with ALS.

A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Jack L. Pritchard

Jack L. Pritchard

Sep 26, 2025

Jack L. Pritchard passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.

He was born to John and Evelyn (Godowski) Pritchard on July 19, 1949 in Yakima, Washington. He was the eldest of 5 children. Jack was a graduate of Waukesha High School. He moved to Arizona then California before eventually settling in Beaver Dam in 1995. Jack had...

William S. Kuehn

William S. Kuehn

Sep 25, 2025

William Scholl Kuehn, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and friend, entered his heavenly home peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.

A memorial gathering for Bill will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 Church St., Fairwater from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Shirley Bublitz

Shirley Bublitz

Sep 22, 2025

Shirley (Glewen) Bublitz, age 91, passed away September 22, 2025.

Shirley Glewen was born on the family farm to Elmer and Grace Glewen on November 24, 1933. She attended the one-roomed Burbank Elementary School on Amity Road and graduated from Brandon High School. She attended Central College in Pella, Iowa, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. Her first teaching...

Penny R. Minnig

Penny R. Minnig

Sep 18, 2025

With love in our hearts we celebrate the life of Pennylyn Minnig, age 52, who passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Born and raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Penny was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother whose kindness touched everyone she met.

A memorial gathering for Penny will take place on Saturday, September 27,...

Janice L. Bender

Janice L. Bender

Sep 18, 2025

Janice Laura Bender, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Markesan Resident Home.

Visitation for Janice will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salemville, N483 Cty Rd M, Cambria, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at...

Wayne W. Propst

Wayne W. Propst

Sep 17, 2025

Wayne Wesley Propst, age 87, of Beaver Dam, passed away on September 17, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1938, in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Wesley and Violet (Giese) Propst.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church in Beaver Dam,...

Sieglinde R Abendroth

Sieglinde R Abendroth

Sep 13, 2025

Sieglinde Abendroth passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025.

Visitation for Sieglinde will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Markesan United Methodist Church, 74 E. Catherine St., Markesan from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Christopher officiating. Burial will follow at Phelps Cemetery.

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John Tilstra

John Tilstra

Sep 11, 2025

Pastor John Tilstra, age 65, was called home by his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

John was born on April 21, 1960 in Luverne, Minnesota, to John H. and Anna (Nyhuis) Tilstra. He graduated from Hills-Beaver Creek High School in 1978 before pursuing higher education at Mankato State University where he earned a...

Rev. John R. Price

Rev. John R. Price

Sep 11, 2025

Rev. John R. Price, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Ripon Community Hospital.

A Memorial Mass for John will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Holy Family Parish), 41 St. Joseph St., Markesan at 1:00 p.m.

John was born in Chicago, IL, on...

Wilbur C. Pitzner

Wilbur C. Pitzner

Sep 10, 2025

Wilbur "Willie" C. Pitzner, age 88 of Horicon, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at UW Hospital in Madison.

Wilbur was born in Beaver Dam on November 3, 1936, the son of  Arthur W. and Anna A. (Raatz) Pitzner. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1954 and joined the Air Force right after, proudly serving...

Clare E. Hilt

Clare E. Hilt

Sep 8, 2025

Clare E. Hilt, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun where she resided.

Clare was born November 14, 1939, the daughter of Roman and Leona Schneider Pethan of Charlesburg, WI. On November 26, 1960 she married Greg Hilt of Pipe, WI.

Clare is survived by three children: Tim (Julie) Hilt of Waupun, Catherine Hilt...

Cornelius Katsma

Cornelius Katsma

Sep 8, 2025

Cornelius "Cornie" Katsma, age 95 of Randolph, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 8th, 2025 after a 2 week stay at Randolph Health Services and Assisted Living in Randolph.

Visitation for Cornie will take place on Monday, September 15, 2025 at MarshView Ministries, 103 S. Cedar St., Horicon, from 3:00 p.m. until the...

Delores L. Haldemann

Delores L. Haldemann

Sep 6, 2025

Delores L. Haldeman of Beaver Dam, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Delores L. Haldemann was born in Leipsic (Lowell), WI to John and Gertrude Frank. Growing up, she was active in 4-H and vegetable gardening. She earned many blue ribbons. Delores always shared many memories of growing up on the family farm with her sisters: Helen...

Judith Scott-Steinberg

Judith Scott-Steinberg

Sep 5, 2025

Judith K. Scott-Steinberg, age 84 of Reeseville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Visitation for Judith will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 10:00 a.m until the time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 210 Lincoln Ave. in...

Mary Lou Pearson

Mary Lou Pearson

Sep 5, 2025

Mary Lou Pearson, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.

Visitation for Mary Lou will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 1:00 p.m. until the time...

Richard L. Sack

Richard L. Sack

Sep 2, 2025

Richard L. Sack, age 81 of Juneau, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Visitation for Richard will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, 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...

Loraine J. Roedl

Loraine J. Roedl

Sep 1, 2025

Loraine Josephine (Veling) Roedl, age 96, formerly of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life Service...

Linda Rather

Linda Rather

Aug 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda Rather

Linda Rather, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by dear friends.

Born on February 18, 1957, Linda was the daughter of Robert and Margene (Towne) Rather. A proud graduate of Waupun High School, Class of 1975, she went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, where...

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