Obituaries
Verna F. Paul
Mar 12, 2020
Verna Florence Irene Paul, age 89, formerly of Marquette, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Ripon Medical Center.
THE VISITATION & SERVICE FOR VERNA HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Verna was born on November 10, 1930 in Princeton, the daughter of Michael T. and Martha E. (Zeatlow) Hoffman. She was united in marriage...
Donna M. Wodill
Mar 10, 2020
Donna M. Wodill, age 81 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial gathering for Donna will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6:00...
Gerald Schears
Mar 10, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” Schears, 66, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 with his foldable chair in the woods where he loved enjoying God's creations; the sun, birds, and critters. Jerry was born March 22, 1953 to Dick and Margaret Pater Schears. Jerry graduated from Waupun High School then was employed at Brenner Tank in Fond du Lac. Later he...
Ann Guth
Mar 10, 2020
Ann W. Guth passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 92, while residing in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Ann was a long time resident of Waupun, Wisconsin.Ann was born on February 10, 1928, the daughter of William and Loretta (Lucey) White.She attended Oregon High School, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1950 with a degree...
Bill H. Coleman
Mar 8, 2020
Bill H. Coleman was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on December 25, 1928 to Bernard and Margaret Coleman and grew up in the coal camps of West Virginia. He graduated from Big Creek High School at 17, and joined the army early by lying about his age. He was stationed at The Presidio in San Francisco, California. After completing...
June Southard
Mar 5, 2020
“I’m little and I’m wise, I’m a terror for my size.” June Southard, age 92, of Waupun, embarked on her final travel destination on Thursday, March 5, 2020.June was born August 4, 1927 in International Falls, MN, the daughter of Archie and Marie Fiola Olson. In 1939 the family moved to Waupun and June later graduated from Waupun High School....
Lester T. Griepentrog
Mar 4, 2020
Lester T. Griepentrog, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Juneau.
Visitation for Lester will take place on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. with...
Ron Smith
Mar 4, 2020
Ron Smith, 85, of Waupun, passed away March 4, 2020 at the Christian Home in Waupun. Ron was born November 22, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Emma Grima Smith in Englewood, IL. Ron graduated from Chicago Christian High School in 1952 which is where he met his wife-to-be, Donna Spoolstra. On June 22, 1956 they were married in...
Barbara Seiler
Feb 28, 2020
Barbara Seiler, age 69 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Barbara Marie (Cramer) Seiler was born October 21, 1950, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Florence Cramer. She grew up on the family farm with 13 siblings in rural Juneau. She graduated from Juneau High School in 1968.
Barb truly...
Rosemary E. Coles
Feb 28, 2020
Rosemary E. Coles, age 96 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Friday, February 28, 2020.
A memorial gathering for Rosemary will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Cherie...
Gary Retzlaff
Feb 27, 2020
Gary Retzlaff, age 73 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.
Visitation for Gary will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at...
Chuck A. Haas
Feb 24, 2020
Charles "Chuck" A. Haas, age 58 of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Ripon Medical Center.
A memorial gathering for Chuck will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Terrace Shores Ev. Free Church, W3278 Cty Rd K, Markesan from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00...
Craig Pluim
Feb 24, 2020
Craig Pluim, 57, of Burnett, passed away February 24, 2020 at his residence.Craig was born in Tacoma, WA, the son of Wayne and Pat Neitzel Pluim. Craig attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1980. Craig enlisted in the U.S. Army and served much of his tour of duty in Germany. Following his time in the service...
Elsie Winkel
Feb 24, 2020
Elsie Winkel, 93, of rural Waupun, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at her home.Elsie was born March 2, 1926 near Cambria, WI the daughter of Sam and Hattie Westra Katsma. On August 31, 1945 Elsie married Samuel Winkel in Friesland, WI. The couple resided near Waupun where they farmed until the time of Sam’s death in 2004. Elsie enjoyed...
Sherman L. Griffin
Feb 24, 2020
Sherman "Sherm" Lee Griffin, age 59 of Kingston, unexpectedly passed away at Ripon Medical Center on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Visitation for Sherm will take place on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Visitation will also take place...
William Podvin
Feb 24, 2020
William “Bill” Podvin, 91, of Waupun, passed away February 24, 2020 at the Christian Home in Waupun.Bill was born July 22, 1928 in Virginia, MN, the son of William and Martha Lokrantz Podvin. On August 10, 1957 Bill married Marcelle Rosemeyer in Stanley, WI. The couple moved to Waupun in 1961 where he was a correctional officer at Waupun and...
Jacquelyn M. Roskoski
Feb 23, 2020
Jacquelyn M. Roskoski, age 72 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Markesan.
Per Jacquelyn's wishes, private family services will be held.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan, is honored to be serving the family.
Sheri L. Born
Feb 21, 2020
Sheri Lee Born, 64, of Beaver Dam, was welcomed home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, February 21, 2020. On June 22, 2017, she was diagnosed with cancer and that was the start of the toughest challenge she had encountered in life. Sheri's faith was strong and from the moment she was diagnosed with cancer, she turned...
Doris Daane
Feb 20, 2020
Doris Daane, 96, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Anchor Communities in Fox Lake.Doris was born April 16, 1923 in the town of Alto in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Aldert and Jeanette Landaal Van Buren. On March 27, 1942 she married Donald Daane in Waupun. Following their marriage Doris and Donald farmed in...
Sharon R. Rabehl
Feb 19, 2020
Sharon R. Rabehl, age 73 of Beaver Dam, passed away on February 19, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
A memorial gathering for Sharon will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Hillcrest Dr, Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev....
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