Obituaries
Alfred C. Tillema
Oct 15, 2025
Alfred Tillema, age 88, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025.
A memorial gathering for Al will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Luke Baehr officiating....
Rachel Navis
Oct 14, 2025
Rachel Navis, age 92, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at The Christian Home.
Born on August 10, 1933, in Alto, Rachel was the first born daughter of Elmer and Harriet (Veleke) VanBuren. She became her siblings’ caregiver at age 15 following the passing of her mother, who died of polio. This...
Mary Wendel
Oct 13, 2025
Mary Wendel, age 66, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Mary was born on October...
Eugene Timm, Jr.
Oct 10, 2025
Eugene "Skip" Timm Jr., age 63, of Beaver Dam, passed away October 10, 2025.
Skip was born on July 19, 1962 in Milwaukee, the son of Carol Marie (Hubbell) and Eugene Fred Timm, Sr. Skip went to high school in Milwaukee, Cudahy, and Bay View, and then found a career as a machinist. He enjoyed roller-skating, working...
Joyce Klinge
Oct 9, 2025
Joyce Klinge, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 4 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of service.
Joyce was...
Elmer P. Karl
Oct 7, 2025
Elmer Paul Karl, age 68 of Cambria, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Visitation for Elmer will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church, N483 Cty Rd M, Cambria, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kurt...
Timothy Dahl
Oct 5, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Dahl, age 80, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Tim was born on December 7, 1944 in Beaver Dam. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1963 and soon after married his beloved wife, Madeline White. The couple resided in Waupun throughout their years together. Tim's career began as a police officer...
Robert L Abel Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Robert L. Abel, Sr, age 72 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
A memorial gathering for Robert will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:30 a.m....
Arthur "Art" L. Schroeder
Oct 2, 2025
Arthur "Art" Schroeder, 80, of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and more stories than anyone could possibly retell in one sitting.
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 12 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 12:00 p.m....
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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...
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