Obituaries
Carroll J. Bender
Jul 15, 2025
Carroll J. Bender, age 86 of Dalton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Visitation for Carroll will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Wednesday, July...
Jeffrey Rens
Jul 14, 2025
Jeffrey Rens, age 54, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home.
Jeff was born July 29, 1970 in Waupun, the son of Victor and Patricia Johnson Rens. He attended Waupun High School, graduating in 1988. Jeff was very active in football and wrestling. His love for wrestling included coaching for various ages of students. On...
Bonnie J. Westover
Jul 11, 2025
Bonnie J. Westover, age 76, passed away peacefully within the comforts of her own home on Friday, July 11th with both of her children at her side.
Visitation for Bonnie will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at County Line Lutheran Church, W10505 County Rd AW, Markesan, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the...
Roland J. Gallenberg
Jul 9, 2025
Roland J. Gallenberg, affectionately known as “Rol” or “Rollie”, died on July 9th at his home on Fox Lake in Wisconsin.
He is survived by his loving children, Louanna (Tim) Bradley, Loretta and Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce (nee Beaumont) of 61 years, and his brothers David and Norbert.
Roland was born in Langlade County...
Heidi Gayler
Jul 7, 2025
Heidi Gayler, age 43, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Heidi was born on May 14, 1982, the daughter of Randy and Kristin (Sixt) Block. She was a shining light in the lives of many, known for her outgoing personality and the joy she brought to those around her. Heidi graduated...
Frank C. Golemgeski
Jul 7, 2025
Frank Calvin Golemgeski, age 70 of Juneau, passed away at home on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Frank was born in Oconomowoc on April 5, 1955, the son of George and Nellie (Wogan) Golemgeski. He was united in marriage to his wife, Robin Wuesthoff on April 3, 1978. Frank was a hardworking man with a love for the...
Jerome "Jerry" Loop
Jul 6, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Loop, age 86, passed away peacefully – with family by his side – on Sunday, July 6th, 2025.
Jerry was born on February 11, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Claude and Marian. The family later moved to the Fond du Lac area, where Jerry became a proud Class of 1957 graduate of Waupun High School.
In 1962, while...
Claraine Buteyn
Jul 6, 2025
Claraine Buteyn, 87, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Waupun, passed on to be with her Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at the Charleston House in Beaver Dam.
Claraine Buteyn was born June 4, 1938 in Columbia County, the daughter of John and Clara Hoffman Posthuma. Claraine attended East Friesland Christian School and then Randolph High School. On March 9, 1959...
Eugene Mich
Jul 5, 2025
Eugene Mich, age 98, formerly of Randolph, went to his heavenly home on July 5, 2025.
Eugene was born December 9, 1926 in Milwaukee, the son of Joseph and Anna Galler Mich. Eugene graduated from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during WWII. On May 1, 1948 he married...
William Schmidt
Jul 5, 2025
William “Bill” J. Schmidt, 82, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. On July 5, 2025 God needed a Farmer, so he called Bill to his heavenly home. Bill was born on December 20, 1942, to Lester and Marjory (Lidtke) Schmidt. He was a 1961 graduate of Fox Lake High School. He was raised in...
Dolores Good
Jul 5, 2025
Dolores Good (nee Pups), age 94, passed away July 5, 2025 at Ripon Senior Living.
Dolores was born December 15, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. Dolores married Louis Good.
Dolores leaves behind a son, David (Michelle) Good of Waupun; two grandchildren, Troy Good and Destiny Kappus; and other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; and two...
Shirley Roeder
Jul 3, 2025
Shirley Roeder, just shy of her 90th birthday, rejoiced and went to her heavenly home on July 3, 2025, with family by her side.
Shirley was born July 8, 1935 in Oshkosh, WI the daughter of Edward and Marie Duescher Schroeder. Shirley attended Oshkosh Schools, graduating from Oshkosh High School. On July 14, 1956 she married Gordon Roeder in Oshkosh. The...
Richard L. Klomsten
Jul 3, 2025
Richard Lee Klomsten, age 88, of Fox Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
Born on April 11, 1937, to the late Clarence and Sylvia (Berge) Klomsten, Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and public servant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen (Rennhack) Klomsten, whom he married on September...
Richard Van Buren
Jul 2, 2025
Richard “Rich” Van Buren, age 55, of Waupun, passed away on July 2, 2025 due to complications during surgery with his family by his side.
Rich was born August 15, 1969, the son of Wilbur and Elayne (Vossekuil) Van Buren. Rich’s early years were rooted in his education at Waupun High School, from which he graduated in 1987. Following high school,...
Sharon M. Conlon
Jul 1, 2025
Sharon M. Conlon, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Visitation for Sharon will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 215 Gould St., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service starting at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Chris Davis officiating....
Debra Lynn Decker
Jun 30, 2025
Debra Decker, 68, of Montello, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 30th, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.
Debra was born on July 30th, 1956 to Frank and Roberta Decker in Hinsdale, Illinois where she was raised. She graduated from Hinsdale South, Class of 1974. She later moved to Wisconsin, where she began her...
David L Hatton
Jun 30, 2025
David L. Hatton "Mr. Lightning", age 72, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Beaver Dam, WI.
Visitation for Dave will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Saturday,...
Gordon Burton
Jun 26, 2025
F. Gordon Burton, age 99 of Beaver Dam, WI passed onto eternal life on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
A memorial gathering for Gordon will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment...
Curtis A. Pape
Jun 26, 2025
Curtis "Curt" Allan Pape, age 66 of Beaver Dam, passed away in his sleep at home on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
A memorial gathering for Curt will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at...
Janet M. Richardson
Jun 25, 2025
Janet Marie Richardson (née Biersach), age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
A memorial gathering for Jan will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
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