Obituaries

Dorothy Zuhlke

Dorothy Zuhlke

Nov 8, 2025

Dorothy "DJ" Zuhlke, age 75, of Markesan and formerly of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2025.

DJ was known for her contagious laugh, her big personality, and for being the life of every room she walked into. She was strong-willed, giving, and fiercely devoted to her family. Her opinions, humor, and loving "love...

Timothy Brzezinski

Timothy Brzezinski

Nov 6, 2025

Timothy Joseph Brzezinski, age 76, passed away on November 6, 2025.

He was born on December 20, 1948, the son of Stanley and Mary (Glodowski) Brzezinski. Tim graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1967. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves, where he served for 7 years. On April 4, 1970, Tim was united in marriage to...

Rolland Schroeder

Rolland Schroeder

Nov 5, 2025

Rolland “Rollie” Schroeder, age 86, passed away on November 5, 2025.

Rollie was born May 9, 1939 in Waupun, the son of Hans and Violet Bierman Schroeder. On July 27, 1973 he was united in marriage to Barbara Oosterwyk in Alto. The couple resided in the Alto area most of their married lives. Rollie was employed at Maysteel in Mayville for...

Faye A. Tischer

Faye A. Tischer

Nov 5, 2025

Faye Ann Tischer, age 87, passed away on November 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, on November 22, 2025, with visitation from 12:00 noon to 2:00 P.M. with a service to follow.

Faye was...

Greg "Pudge" Pargeter

Greg "Pudge" Pargeter

Nov 3, 2025

Greg "Pudge" Pargeter, age 54, entered the loving arms of heaven, peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2025 after a valiant struggle with cancer.

Born in Waupun, Wisconsin, Pudge was the son of Robert and Valerie Grainger Pargeter. He was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1989. He then began his career at John Deere as the edge...

Dennis Ball

Dennis Ball

Nov 3, 2025

Dennis Ball, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Dennis Ball was born March 17, 1937, in Waupun, the son of Lawrence and Violet (Soper) Ball. Dennis attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving three years.

Dennis married Donna Wiese and they became parents of Bill and Brian. Following the...

Bonnie M. Rennhack

Bonnie M. Rennhack

Nov 3, 2025

Bonnie M. Rennhack, age 81 of Fond du Lac and formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Bonnie was born on March 28, 1944, the daughter of John and Mae (Simon) Rennhack. She worked at Walkers in Beaver Dam for 40 years. She loved watching...

Gary Beek

Gary Beek

Nov 2, 2025

Gary Lee Beek, age 72 of Waupun, WI passed away on November 2, 2025.  

Gary was born on September 8, 1953 in Waupun, the son of Bernie and Angie (Homan) Beek. Gary graduated from Waupun High school in 1971 and retired from Silgan after 37 years in 2015. Gary was united in marriage to Jan Pluim on May 20, 1977 and...

Bobbie Schmidt

Bobbie Schmidt

Nov 1, 2025

Bobbie J. Schmidt (Suffridge-Mathweg) (83), died peacefully in her home with her daughters and a granddaughter, Sarah, by her side on November 1, 2025, in Fall River, WI.

Bobbie was born on March 28, 1942, in Cincinnati, OH, to Gilbert and Elsie (Vaught) Suffridge. She grew up with her older sister, Janet, living in Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and later Mukwonago, WI....

Richard Steinbach

Richard Steinbach

Oct 31, 2025

Richard "Dick" Steinbach, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Christian Home and Rehab in Waupun.

Richard was born on September 22, 1937, in Medford, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Amanda Rehbein Steinbach. Dick’s journey began in his hometown, where he graduated high school before furthering his education at St. Olaf College, earning his degree in 1959.

His...

Steven R. Marquardt

Steven R. Marquardt

Oct 30, 2025

Steven Ray Marquardt passed away peacefully at Randolph Health Services on October 30, 2025.

Steve was born in Portage on November 26, 1948, the son of Warren and Beatrice (Aldrich) Marquardt. He attended the Healy Country School and was a 1966 graduate of Cambria High School.

Steve was drafted into service in 1969 and served in the Army 1969–1971. He served his...

Martin Searing

Martin Searing

Oct 28, 2025

Martin Searing, 67, passed away peacefully with family and his dog by his side on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Martin was born April 20, 1958, the son of James and Norma Leeman Searing. He grew up in the Paris, Illinois and Clinton, Indiana area, and graduated from Clinton High School in 1976. After high school, he enlisted...

Gwendolyn Pourier

Gwendolyn Pourier

Oct 27, 2025

Gwendolyn Rae (Petersen) Pourier was born in Burke, South Dakota on August 8, 1941. She passed away on October 27, 2025, in Mayville, Wisconsin while living at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living. The love and care they provided made Mom's last years joyful. We will forever be grateful.

Mom married Emery Pourier on April 7, 1964, her husband...

Robert S. Schegetz

Robert S. Schegetz

Oct 26, 2025

Robert Stephen Schegetz, age 94 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Bob will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 511 S. Spring St., Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of...

Roger J. Hauge

Roger J. Hauge

Oct 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle after a courageous three year battle with stroke and colon cancer. Roger J. Hauge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 81, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison.

He was born on April 5,...

Donna M. Henninger

Donna M. Henninger

Oct 24, 2025

Donna M. Henninger, a beloved mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and friend to everyone, passed away in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Friday, October, 24, 2025 surrounded by family.

Donna was born in New York to Agnes and William on April 28th, 1961. Donna is survived by her son, Jason (Gina) and daughter, Christen as well as her four granddaughters, April, Abby,...

Justice Giaron

Justice Giaron

Oct 22, 2025

Justice Alicia Valeria Giaron, of Beaver Dam, died on October 22, 2025. She was 24 years old. She was born on July 26, 2001 in Hialeah, FL, a daughter of Bruno Giaron and Laurie (Carlos) Pereda.

A celebration of life for Justice will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services,...

Richard Bonack

Richard Bonack

Oct 20, 2025

Richard “Dick” Bonack, age 91, passed away on October 20, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun, Wisconsin. Dick was born on May 19, 1934, the son of Edgar and Alma Hoard Bonack. Dick spent his formative years on the family farm in Leroy, where he fostered his love for life’s simple pleasures. He graduated from St. Andrew’s Catholic School.

He...

Cayle McAllister

Cayle McAllister

Oct 17, 2025

Cayle Leroy McAllister passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 89. Cayle was born on April 7, 1936, to Vernon McAllister and Minnie Ellen (Hoss) Garrett in Wallace County, Kansas.

Cayle had a variety of jobs during his life. In the 1950’s Cayle went to California where he was able to share his love and respect for horses....

Kathleen R. Schmitt

Kathleen R. Schmitt

Oct 16, 2025

Our beloved wife and mother, Kathleen R. Schmitt, age 77 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

A memorial gathering for Kathy will be held on Thursday, October 23, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, WI, from 10 a.m. until the time of the...

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