Obituaries

Mary T. Czajka

Mary T. Czajka

May 8, 2020

Completing the circle reuniting all her immediate family members of seven siblings and parents, Mary Teresa Czajka went to Heaven on Friday, May 8, 2020. Mary was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on January 20, 1930 on the family farm to Polish immigrants Joseph J. and Mary P. (Zmyslony) Czajka, the seventh of their eight children. She was very...

Alexander Scheuers

Alexander Scheuers

May 8, 2020

Alexander “Alex” Scheuers, 24, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home.Alex was born October 4, 1995, the son of Jonathan and Jennifer Hendricks Scheuers. Alex graduated from Waupun High School in 2014. He worked at Menasha Packaging Manufacturing Company with his dad. He really enjoyed working there, especially driving the forklift. Alex loved BMX, riding...

Olivia S. Jahnke-Schwartz

Olivia S. Jahnke-Schwartz

May 6, 2020

Infant Olivia Sue Jahnke-Schwartz passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She will live on in the hearts of her parents, Hailee Jahnke and Jesse Schwartz of Waupun; maternal grandparents, Andy and Shannon Jahnke of Beaver Dam; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Jena Schwartz of Beaver Dam; maternal great-grandparents, Marsha and Steve Jahnke, and Gary...

Lloyd Webster Jr.

Lloyd Webster Jr.

May 2, 2020

Lloyd “Punky” Webster Jr., 56, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.Punky was born February 14, 1964 in Fond du Lac, WI the son of Lloyd E. Webster Sr. and Mabel Miller Pownell. Punky was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1982. He enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard...

Christine M. Schlei

Christine M. Schlei

Apr 30, 2020

Christine M. Schlei, age 73 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.

Christine was born in Chicago on December 20, 1946, the daughter of Doris and Irving Brier. She was united in marriage to Scott Schlei. After retiring from Xerox, where she worked for 37 years, she...

Mabel I. Pownell

Mabel I. Pownell

Apr 30, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Mabel I. Pownell, 82, of Fond du Lac, announces her peaceful passing on April 30, 2020 at her home.Mabel was born May 12, 1937 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Edwin F. and Marion I. (Potter) Miller, and granddaughter of the late Arthur and Sadie (Quinney) Potter. On...

Steven "Toad" Meyer

Steven "Toad" Meyer

Apr 29, 2020

Steven “Toad” Meyer, 66, of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Steve was born September 20, 1953 in Beaver Dam, the son of Irving and Jean Hartleb Meyer. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1971 and later received an associate’s degree from MPTI in Fond du Lac. He married...

Doreen Collier

Doreen Collier

Apr 28, 2020

Doreen Collier (nee Marthaler) peacefully reunited with the angels on April 28th at 3:08 am. She was a caring soul who enjoyed her time with family and animals most. Her love of animals shined in many career choices. She was once employed by the Beaver Dam Humane Society, both Beaver Dam and Fond du Lac Veterinary Clinics and Animart. She...

Nancy H. Rattman

Nancy H. Rattman

Apr 27, 2020

Nancy H. Rattman, 69, of Waupun, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living.Nancy was born January 11, 1951 in Madison, the daughter of Carl and Charlotte Olson Rattman. Nancy is survived by her husband, Ron Hoff of Waupun; a son, Aaron (Jill) Hoff of Oregon, WI; daughters: Jessica (Daniel) Bryan of Waupun and Andrea (Rick) Roberts...

Dorothy Schaalma

Dorothy Schaalma

Apr 26, 2020

Dorothy Schaalma, age 92 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Randolph Health Services.

Due to current gathering limitations, a private funeral service for Dorothy's immediate family was held and recorded. Dorothy was laid to rest at Randolph Cemetery.

Dorothy was born to the late Dewey A. and Martha...

Audrey E. Benike

Audrey E. Benike

Apr 25, 2020

Audrey Benike, age 91 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 after a brief illness.

She was born in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Ralph Young and Eleanora (Abler) Young. She met Eugene (Gene) Benike and they married in 1949, enjoying a romance that lasted a lifetime.

Audrey was always interested in...

Earl W. Turck

Earl W. Turck

Apr 24, 2020

On Friday, April 24, 2020, Earl W. Turck, age 77, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Earl was born on May 9, 1942, as an only child to Walter and Amanda (Kenning) Turck. After attending high school, he became a lifelong farmer on the south side of Beaver Dam. He married Nancy Emkow on April 26,...

Albert O. Thornburgh

Albert O. Thornburgh

Apr 21, 2020

Albert O. "Jim" Thornburgh passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

He was born to Albert E. Thornburgh and Phoebe (Jones) Thornburgh on June 26, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH. The Great Depression necessitated a move to Oak Park, IL to live with his grandparents who were also housing his aunt's family. He was...

Phyllis A. Kirst

Phyllis A. Kirst

Apr 20, 2020

Phyllis Ann Kirst, 90 of Markesan, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the North Terrace Assisted Living of the Markesan Resident Home.

Phyllis was born on December 30, 1929 in Markesan, the daughter of Louis and Gladys Albright. Phyllis graduated from Markesan High School in 1948 and went...

Nancy L. Walsdorf

Nancy L. Walsdorf

Apr 19, 2020

Nancy Leah Walsdorf, age 93 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.

Nancy was born on April 2, 1927 in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Leland and Opal Walsdorf. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1951 and taught Art and English at Gilbert and St....

Jacob D. Friede

Jacob D. Friede

Apr 19, 2020

Jacob "Jake" Friede, age 42 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly due to a boating accident on Sunday, April 19, 2020 on Spring Lake (near Kingston), a longtime favorite fishing spot of his.

Due to current gathering limitations, a private funeral service for Jake's immediate family was held and recorded.

Jacob Douglas Friede...

Scott R Lohrey

Scott R Lohrey

Apr 18, 2020

Scott R. Lohrey, age 51 of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Scott was born on September 20, 1968 at Waupun Memorial Hospital to Linda Lohry. He attended the Markesan School District and worked many different jobs throughout his life. Scott loved to enjoy the outdoors.

He leaves to mourn his mother, Linda...

William H. Snell

William H. Snell

Apr 16, 2020

William "Bill" H. Snell, age 96 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hillside Manor.

Bill was born on December 25, 1923 in Evansville, IN, the son of Holden and Mary (Orendorf) Snell. He graduated from Madison East High School before attending UW-Madison and the Madison Business College. For 37 months, he...

Eva Sadoski

Eva Sadoski

Apr 14, 2020

Eva Sadoski, age 82 of Randolph, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Eva was born in Shawano on December 28, 1937, the daughter of Frank and Lillian (Schwartzkopf) Plovey. On May 11, 1957, she was united in marriage to her husband, Donald Sadoski at St. Mary's Church at Lost Lake. A feisty...

Ellen Derksen

Ellen Derksen

Apr 13, 2020

Ellen Derksen, 87, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. Ellen was born June 18, 1932, in Fond du Lac, WI to Melvin and Gertie Kastein. Ellen was raised in the Brandon area, and graduated from Brandon High School in 1950. On January 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to Clifford Derksen, and they...

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