Obituaries

Donna Smith

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

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

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

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

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...

Beverly A. Dohmann

Beverly A. Dohmann

Dec 7, 2020

Beverly A. Dohmann, age 93 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Beverly, or Bev as she prefers to be called, was born on July 28, 1927 in Appleton, the daughter of Herbert and Myrtle (Greiling) Belling. After graduating from the Layton School of Art, she was united in marriage to Donald...

James N. Qualmann

James N. Qualmann

Dec 6, 2020

James N. Qualmann, age 73, well-known welder of Markesan, died at the Unity Point Hospital in Madison, on December 6, 2020.

James Norman Qualmann was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Beaver Dam to Norman and Sylvia (Braun) Qualmann, on July 26, 1947.  He was employed by a forester in Georgia before he returned to Wisconsin to...

Larri L. Konkel

Larri L. Konkel

Dec 6, 2020

Larri L. Konkel, age 72 of Kingston, passed away at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Larri was born on September 11, 1948, the son of Lawrence and Audrey (Grosser) Konkel. He proudly served his country with the US Marine Corps. On October 2, 1976, he was united in marriage to his wife Susan Snuggs in Menomonee...

Raymond H. Uttech

Raymond H. Uttech

Dec 5, 2020

Raymond H. Uttech, age 94 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Arrangements for Raymond are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Amy Vande Zande

Amy Vande Zande

Dec 4, 2020

Amy Vande Zande (Dykstra), 55, of Waupun, passed away peacefully December 4, 2020, after a courageous and lengthy battle with breast cancer. Her four sons and her daughter were at her side in her last moments.Amy was born May 4, 1965 in Waupun, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Grau) Dykstra. Amy attended Waupun schools. Amy was a dedicated mother...

Ida Byron

Ida Byron

Dec 4, 2020

Ida Faye Byron, 85, died peacefully in Waupun on December 4, 2020. Ida was born on September 27, 1935 in Eveleth, MN to Emil and Vienna (Nahkala) Haanpaa. Ida graduated from Eveleth High School in 1953, where she excelled in her studies. After graduation she worked at a local bank while her husband-to-be, Bill Byron, went on to play football...

Kenneth Kamphuis

Kenneth Kamphuis

Dec 3, 2020

Kenneth “Kampy” D. Kamphuis, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec 3, 2020 at his home following a battle with cancer. Ken was born on August 13, 1947 to Gordon and Esther (Rens) Kamphuis. He was a 1965 graduate of Waupun High School. Ken served with the Army National Guard for 6 years. He began working at...

Amy Andrle

Amy Andrle

Dec 3, 2020

Amy Sue (Bliefnick) Andrle, of rural Waupun, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 after a lengthy illness, with her family by her side.Amy was born January 27, 1956 the daughter of Bob and Kate Neitman Bliefnick. On August 4, 1979 Amy married the love of her life, Craig Andrle in Waupun where they raised their six children and many more...

Correen J. Kiekhaefer

Correen J. Kiekhaefer

Dec 2, 2020

 Correen Jean Kiekhaefer, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at home with family by her side. 

  A graveside service for Correen will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam.  

 Correen was born in Randolph on April 28, 1936, the daughter of the late Esau "Ace" and Adriaantje...

Marlene H. Nelson

Marlene H. Nelson

Dec 2, 2020

Marlene Nelson, of Randolph, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Randolph Health Services in Randolph.

Marlene Helen Winnes was born in Baraboo, WI on January 24, 1936 to Gordon and Helen (Ruda) Winnes. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1954 and Luther College, Decorah, Iowa in 1958 where...

Faye A. Krebs

Faye A. Krebs

Dec 1, 2020

Faye A. Krebs, age 74 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Faye will take place on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service...

Bernard Vossekuil

Bernard Vossekuil

Nov 28, 2020

Bernard Vossekuil, 96, of Beaver Dam, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Prairie Ridge in Beaver Dam where he resided.Bernard was born May 21, 1924 in Brandon, WI the son of James and Anna Redeker Vossekuil. On October 25, 1945 he married Erna Vande Slunt at Bethel Reformed Church in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple started dairy farming...

Susan Bishop

Susan Bishop

Nov 27, 2020

Susan Bishop, 61, of Waupun, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.Sue was born February 19, 1959 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Charles and Janet Jo Hudson Hogan. Sue was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. On July 9, 1977 she married her soulmate and the love of...

Rosa Maria Ramirez-Regalado

Rosa Maria Ramirez-Regalado

Nov 26, 2020

Rosa Maria Ramirez Regalado, age 64 of Beaver Dam, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

A Funeral Service for Rosa Maria will take place at 12:00 (NOON) on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral and Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. at...

Jeffrey A. Smith

Jeffrey A. Smith

Nov 23, 2020

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Smith, age 63 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at UW-Hospital in Madison.

Jeff was born on December 11, 1956 in Madison. On February 24, 1993 he was united in marriage to his wife Corrine Bleifuss. He loved playing the drums; if you hear drums, you know it is Jeff...

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