Obituaries
Robert L. Hamilton
Jun 28, 2020
Robert "Dewey" L. Hamilton age 69, passed away peacefully at the U.W. Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday June 28, 2020.
He was born on October 2, 1950 in Beaver Dam, the son of James and Ruth (Ulbricht) Hamilton. Dewey was united in marriage to Carolyn Thompson on July 14, 1971. After graduating from Beaver Dam High...
Jeffrey M. Ballweg
Jun 27, 2020
Jeff, age 38, (born July 3, 1981) died of brain cancer on Saturday, June 27, 2020, with his wife and parents by his side after a four week battle against a glioblastoma multiforme that Jeff boldly documented for all to see.
In his youth, Jeff enjoyed rollerblading, art, building things, computers, and befriending foreign exchange students. He...
Francois A. Dupuis
Jun 26, 2020
Francois "Senior" Arthur Dupuis, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2020.
A memorial gathering for Francois will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev....
Carol J. Garcia
Jun 24, 2020
Carol Jean Garcia (Luckow) May 19 1937 – June 24 2020
Some people only walk on this Earth a short time. Their departure reminds us that Angels are watching over us. June 24 th Carol Jean Garcia (Luckow) rejoined her Heavenly family and gained her wings.
Carol was born May 19 th 1937 in Columbus...
Naomi A. Griepentrog
Jun 23, 2020
Naomi Amy Griepentrog (née Wendt) passed away on June 23, 2020 at Beaver Dam Memory Care. Naomi was born Friday, June 13, 1930 at St. Mary's hospital in Watertown WI. Her parents were Roland Wendt and Amy (Yuenger) Wendt, of Lowell, WI. She attended Bruce Clark elementary school in Lowell and graduated as valedictorian of Beaver Dam High School...
Franklynn C. Edmunds
Jun 22, 2020
Franklynn "Frank" C. Edmunds, age 72 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Frank was born on September 16, 1947, the son of Lyle and Doris (Hron) Edmunds and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to his wife, Jean Wallintin. Enjoying the outdoors, Frank...
Merrill G. Dohrman
Jun 20, 2020
Merrill G. Dohrman, 79, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.Merrill was born April 13, 1941 in the village of Brownsville, the son of Vernon and Ruth Ebelt Dohrman. Merrill attended grade school at St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from Mayville High School in 1959. On February 16, 1961 he married Alyce Wildeman at...
Vicki L. Liesch
Jun 19, 2020
Vicki L. Liesch, 61, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully at her home Friday, June 19, 2020 with her daughters holding her hands.Vicki was born in Portage, WI the daughter of Robert and June Farrington Grunke. Vicki worked various jobs in the area throughout her life. Her most recent and favorite job was with Taher Food Service, working in the Beaver...
Robert W. Klokner
Jun 14, 2020
Robert W. Klokner, 88, of rural Randolph, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.Bob was born June 11, 1932 in Neenah, the son of Edgar and Marie Wolf Klokner. Following high school Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at White Sands Missile Base in New Mexico. Following his time in the service...
Joseph N. Wapneski Jr.
Jun 12, 2020
Joseph "Joe" N. Wapneski, Jr. age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Beaver Dam Assisted Living.
Visitation for Joe will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Annunciation Catholic Church, 305 Green St., Fox Lake from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...
Elvera Marsh
Jun 11, 2020
Elvera Marsh, 85, of Waupun, passed away June 11, 2020 at the Christian Home in Waupun.Elvera was born March 10, 1935, the daughter of Emil and Leona Beahm Krinke. Elvera graduated from Rio High School in 1953. On June 11, 1960 she married Harold Marsh in Dalton, WI. Elvera was a farm wife, mother, and home keeper on the family...
Harvey Flier
Jun 10, 2020
Harvey Flier, 92, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Anchor Communities II in Brandon.Harvey was born September 9, 1927 in the town of Waupun, the son of Henry and Hazel Looman Flier. On August 27, 1947 he married Clara Mae Mulder. Harvey and Clara Mae farmed for many years and moved to Waupun in 1984. Harvey was...
Joshua J. Simon, Jr.
Jun 9, 2020
Joshua "Junior" J. Simon lost his battle with depression at the tender age of 13 on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Visitation for Junior will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The funeral service for Junior will be at...
Phillip P. Sadowski
Jun 8, 2020
Phillip "Phil" P. Sadowski, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.
Phil was born in Beaver Dam on June 29, 1934, the son of Marcel and Angeline (Polzin) Sadowski. On May 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to Audrey Haslow at St. Patrick's Catholic...
Duane VanLoo
Jun 7, 2020
Duane “Duey” W. VanLoo’s heavenly journey began June 7, 2020 at the age of 60; his earthly journey began November 7, 1959, the fifth child of James and Gertrude (Fischer) VanLoo. Duane married Linda on October 7, 1989. Together they shared 30 years of marriage and raised two children. Duane enjoyed the farm, hunting, fishing, and most of all watching...
Clarice Braatz
Jun 3, 2020
Clarice Braatz, 94, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home.Clarice was born February 21, 1926 in Waupun, the daughter of Howard and Carolyn Schultz Carney. On August 24, 1946 she married John Braatz in Waupun at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Gibson City, IL for 30 years and then returned to Waupun in 1987....
Sharon D. Cupery
Jun 1, 2020
Waupun: Sharon D. Cupery, age 68 of Waupun died Monday evening, June 1, 2020 at the UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison. Sharon was born on Oct. 9, 1951 the daughter of William and Florence Jean (Stiemsma) Tobak. Sharon was raised by her foster parents William and Clara Levey. She was a 1969 graduate of Cambria-Friesland High School. Sharon...
Gilbert E. Kertis
May 29, 2020
Gilbert "Slippery" E. Kertis, age 83 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Friday, May 29, 2020.
A private family memorial service for Gilbert will be held. Inurnment will take place at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Kellner, WI at a later date.
Gilbert was born in Portage County on October 29,...
Jerrold L. Buschke
May 25, 2020
Jerrold L. Buschke died on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the age of 88 years. He was born on November 6, 1931 in Beaver Dam to Lawrence and Janet (Krombus) Buschke. After graduating from Beaver Dam High School, he joined the United States Air Force in 1949 and served four years, including a tour in Japan during the Korean...
Robert L. Pritchard Jr
May 25, 2020
Robert "Bob" L. Pritchard, Jr., age 62 of Little Chute, passed away peacefully at home after a long, hard fought battle with cancer on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Bob was born in Beaver Dam on August 2, 1957, the son of Betty (Rahn) and Robert L. Pritchard, Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States...
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