Obituaries

Daniel Rhode

Daniel Rhode

Oct 27, 2020

Daniel Rhode, 84, of Waupun, passed away October 27, 2020 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.Daniel was born February 14, 1936 in Waupun, the son of Herman and Doris Smith Rhode. Dan was a graduate of Markesan High School and was a veteran of the armed forces, serving four years in the U.S. Navy. On May 17,...

Fern R. Engel

Fern R. Engel

Oct 26, 2020

Fern R. Engel, age 98, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at Randolph Health Services due to Covid-19.

She was born July 19, 1922, in the Township of Manchester, the daughter of Erwin & Alma Schatz. She became a child of God through baptism on August 20, 1922, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salemville.  Fern was...

Charles F. Kadrich

Charles F. Kadrich

Oct 25, 2020

Charles "Chuck" F.  Kadrich, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Beaver Dam Assisted Living.

Chuck was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1937, the son of Franklin and Helen (Mueller) Kadrich. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 29, 1957 he was united in marriage...

Thomas H. Stebbins

Thomas H. Stebbins

Oct 25, 2020

Thomas "Tom" H. Stebbins, age 49 of Beaver Dam, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

Visitation for Tom will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A private family service...

Marjorie "Jean"  J Dolgner

Marjorie "Jean" J Dolgner

Oct 24, 2020

Kingston: Marjorie Jean Dolgner, age 91, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Barrett House in Ripon, WI. Marjorie was born on Sept. 3, 1929 in the Courtland Township, the daughter of Charles and Cecelia (Graves) Kovalaske. She attended the Courtland School and graduated from Cambria High School in 1948. She...

Carol Navis

Carol Navis

Oct 24, 2020

Carol Mae Navis, 82, of Waupun, passed away October 24, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du lac. Carol was born July 7, 1938 in the town of Alto on the family farm, the daughter of Edwin “Ed” and Mary Loomans Vant Hoff. Carol attended a one room schoolhouse and later graduated from Waupun High School in 1956....

Sandra Clark

Sandra Clark

Oct 24, 2020

Sandra Clark, 78, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Sandy was born December 17, 1941 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Harry and Marion Hampton Gritzmacher. Sandy grew up in Burnett and was a graduate of Horicon High School in 1959. She attended school in Milwaukee for two years and was a medical secretary. On...

Kenneth W. Gibbs

Kenneth W. Gibbs

Oct 22, 2020

Kenneth W. Gibbs, 74, of Beaver Dam, passed away October 22, 2020 at Agrace in Fitchburg.Ken was born July 15, 1946 in Fox Lake, WI the son of Russell and Loma Phelps Gibbs. Ken attended Fox Lake schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1964. On October 9, 1965 he married Sharon Golz in Waupun. Throughout Ken’s working years...

Jacoba Frens

Jacoba Frens

Oct 22, 2020

Jacoba “Cobie” Frens, 89 of Waupun, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home.Cobie was born December 2, 1930 in Corsica, South Dakota, the daughter of Lane and Jennie Zomer Rus. On June 26,1956 she married Henry Frens in Corsica, South Dakota. Following their marriage they moved to Waupun.The couple farmed in the Waupun area until retiring. Cobie was...

Lawrence Stanton

Lawrence Stanton

Oct 16, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” R. Stanton, 87, a resident of the Brandon, WI area for 48 years, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Prairie Place in Ripon surrounded by his loving family.Larry was born November 21, 1932 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Felix “Ray” and Leora (Buchanan) Stanton. Larry was a direct descendant of the original pioneers of Lake County,...

Orrin W. Helmer

Orrin W. Helmer

Oct 14, 2020

Orrin W. Helmer, age 95 of Kingston, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Barrett House in Markesan.

A memorial service for Orrin will be take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, 316 Vine St., Kingston at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Kurt Hagen officiating. Inurnment will take place at Kingston Cemetery....

Howard Loomans

Howard Loomans

Oct 10, 2020

Howard A. Loomans, 85, of Waupun, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home.Howard was born November 11, 1934, the son of Harvey and Alice (Greeneway) Loomans. On May 14, 1955 Howard married Gladys “Pat” VerHage at Christian Reformed Church in Waupun. Howard took over the family business, Loomans Plumbing and did that most of his life. He...

Harold E. Ninmann

Harold E. Ninmann

Oct 10, 2020

Harold Ervin Ninmann, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the age of 79.

A memorial gathering for Harold will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of...

Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer

Oct 9, 2020

Robert Harold Palmer, 48, of Waupun, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence. Robert or as everyone called him, Palmer, was born July 23, 1972 in Stevens Point, the son of Roy and Sharon (Behn) Palmer. Robert graduated from Waupun High School. He worked at Centro for 23 years. Robert was an avid fisherman, gamer, and enjoyed marvel...

Vicki M. Tonn

Vicki M. Tonn

Oct 5, 2020

Vicki Mae Tonn, age 78 of Markesan, died peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020 at home from heart disease.

Vicki was born on September 19, 1942, the daughter of Merwin and Imo (Miller) Cornford and was a beloved little sister to Wayne Cornford. She was a graduate of Cambria High School with the Class of 1960. On...

Victor Rennhack

Victor Rennhack

Oct 4, 2020

Victor "Billy" "Dozer" Rennhack , age 75 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

He was born in Beaver Dam on April 19, 1945, the son of Roy V. and Ruth M. Rennhack. He was raised in Reeseville with a large loving family and attended MPTC for Appliance Servicing,...

Michael Compton

Michael Compton

Oct 1, 2020

Michael “Mike” Compton, 70, of Waupun, passed away October 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends.Mike was born April 18, 1950 in Green Bay the son of Bert and Arleen Heim Compton. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Bay Port High School. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for four years and served a...

Kristin Block

Kristin Block

Sep 30, 2020

Kristin L. Block, 62, of Markesan, passed away September 30, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI with her loving family by her side. Kristin was born December 12, 1957, the daughter of Alphonse and Lois Schwandt Sixt. In 1976 Kristin graduated from Markesan High School. On January 29, 1977 she married Randy Block at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Manchester. Kristin stayed...

Dianne M. Surprise

Dianne M. Surprise

Sep 29, 2020

Dianne M Surprise (nee Pritchard), age 67, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dianne was born December 12, 1952 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to the late Harold Pritchard and Elaine (nee Simonson) Freund.  On December 4, 1971, she was united in marriage to Edward Surprise. ...

Mildred Mirovsky

Mildred Mirovsky

Sep 27, 2020

Mildred “Millie” Mirovsky, 87, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun. Millie was born December 1, 1932 in Waupun, the daughter of Glenn and Jennie Loomans Norstrant. Millie graduated from Waupun High School in 1950. Following high school she married Oliver Peachey and resided in Waupun. She later married Joseph...

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