Obituaries
Franklin G. Kratz
Dec 29, 2020
Franklin Gordon Kratz, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.
Franklin was born on April 9, 1940 in Montello, the son of Charles Franklin and Aileen (Ashley) Kratz Sr. He was united in marriage to Frances Elaine Cross on June 27, 1959 in Portage. He worked at AMPI in...
Merrill Smith
Dec 24, 2020
Merrill W. Smith, 93, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun. Merrill was born March 25, 1927 in La Farge, WI, the son of Holly Sr. and Pearl Henthorn Smith. On September 6, 1950 he married Norma A. Novy at First Congregational Church in Hillsboro. They enjoyed a wonderful 68 years...
Richard A. Field
Dec 24, 2020
Richard A. Field, age 63 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center – Beaver Dam.
Richard was born on December 16, 1957 in Wisconsin, the son of Robert and Joyce (Libra) Field.
Richard is survived by his son, Ryan Field of Las Vegas; daughter, Rebecca Field of Ballarat,...
Anna K. Stano
Dec 23, 2020
Anna passed from this earth to her heavenly home on December 23, 2020. She died peacefully with several of her closest family members around her bed holding her hands.
Anna was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 7 , 1926 to Karl and Anna (Kachelmeyer) Braunreiter. She attended St. Michael's Catholic Grade School and then West Division...
Helen Aalpoel
Dec 22, 2020
Helen Aalpoel, 89, of Waupun, passed away December 22, 2020 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Helen was born April 27, 1931 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. On October 24, 1947 she married John Aalpoel Jr. in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the town of Waupun until 1959. Helen was employed at...
Walter Allen Haima
Dec 21, 2020
Walter Allen Haima of Cambria, Wis. passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Randolph Health Services. Walter was born in Portage, Wis. on Sept. 9, 1948 to George Walter and Bernice Jeanette (Schouten) Haima. He was raised in Dalton, Wis., and was proud to have been educated in a one-room schoolhouse before attending Markesan High School. Walter enlisted in...
Randy Lee Kranz
Dec 21, 2020
Randall "Randy" Lee Kranz, age 66, of Racine, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer at Ascension All Saints Hospital.
Randy was born on November 16, 1954 in Hustisford to Myron and Pauline (Oestreich) Kranz Sr. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1972. Randy gained his love of...
Darryl Schroeder
Dec 21, 2020
Darryl Schroeder, 86, of Waupun, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He had a huge heart and will be greatly missed. Darryl was born November 25, 1934 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Arthur and Beatrice Kline Schroeder. Darryl was employed with Capital City Tree Experts for four years, Maysteel...
Frank De Jager
Dec 20, 2020
Frank De Jager, 90, of Waupun, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 20, 2020 with his family at his side. Frank was born April 3,1930 in Oostrum, Netherlands the son of Fred and Jennie Terpstra De Jager. In 1947 the family moved to the state of Washington for two years prior to moving to Wisconsin. Frank...
Jerold Yunto
Dec 19, 2020
Jerold Yunto, 68, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry’s death was due to glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer).Jerry was born November 2, 1952 in the town of Chester in Dodge County, the son of Lester and Gladys Webster Yunto. Jerry attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School...
Sharon L. Deblare
Dec 17, 2020
Sharon L. Deblare, age 69, of Horicon, Wisconsin, passed away at home with family on December 17, 2020.
Sharon was born in Hartford, WI to Frank and Barbara (Washburn) Van Houten on October 15, 1951. She was united in marriage to Larry Deblare Sr. in Juneau, WI on December 15, 1979.
Sharon is survived by...
Paul W. Pfeffer
Dec 17, 2020
Paul Pfeffer, age 74 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Remembrance Home.
A private family service will be held at Cornerstone. Inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam with graveside military honors. (Click here to watch the video of Paul's memorial service.)
Paul William Pfeffer...
Hedwig K. Guenther
Dec 14, 2020
Hedwig Guenther, 92 of rural Reeseville WI, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Monday, December 14th, 2020.
Hedy was born on October 16, 1928 in Cummings County, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Vering) Boecker. At a young age her family moved to a farm near Crofton, Nebraska. She married her...
Norman Aalsma
Dec 14, 2020
Norman Aalsma, 79, of Waupun, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun due to complications from Covid-19.Norm was born February 12, 1941 in the town of Alto, the son of Cornelius and Henrietta Van Galen Aalsma. On August 30, 1963 he married Mary Landaal in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun...
Gilbert O. Muehlenhaupt
Dec 13, 2020
Gilbert Muehlenhaupt, age 94, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, passed away at home with family on December 13, 2020.
A funeral service for Gilbert will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Nottling officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood...
Donna Smith
Dec 13, 2020
Donna Smith, 85, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living.Donna was born August 2, 1935 in Chicago to George and Helen (Van Beek) Spoolstra. Donna graduated from Chicago Christian High School. On June 22, 1956 she married Ronald Smith at First Christian Reformed Church in Roseland. The couple moved to Waupun in 1968 where...
Julie K. Spieler
Dec 12, 2020
Julie K. Spieler, age 94 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Beaver Dam Assisted Living.
Julie was born in Granville, Iowa on March 12, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Heitzman) Neuroth. She was united in marriage to her husband, Joseph Spieler. Julie worked at Kraft Foods in Beaver Dam for...
Dianne Ruden
Dec 9, 2020
Dianne Ruden, 77, of Waupun, passed away December 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.Dianne was employed at AM1170 in Waupun. She was a wonderful mother.Dianne is survived by her husband, Gary of Waupun; her son, Doug Ruden of St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren: Jordan Korell, and Mallory and Caroline Ruden, all of St. Joseph, MO; and a son-in-law,...
Joann Goodlaxson
Dec 9, 2020
Joann Marie (Marquart) Goodlaxson, 85, of Waupun died Wednesday, December 9th from complications due to COVID. Born September 16, 1935 to Elmer and LaVerne Marquart in Knowles, she was a lifelong guiding force in the communities on the north end of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. Joann graduated from Mayville High School and earned a BS from UW-Stout. She married...
Nancy L Woudstra
Dec 8, 2020
Nancy Lynn Woudstra, age 78 died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Nancy was born on July 5, 1942 in Madison the daughter of Kenneth and Eleanor (Hovland) Esser. She graduated from Madison East High School. Nancy received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Teaching from UW-Oshkosh. She taught 1st grade at the Cambria School District...
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