Obituaries

Dennis Dykstra

Dennis Dykstra

Sep 2, 2019

Dennis W. Dykstra, aged 77 of Friesland, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison after a courageous battle with health conditions.

A memorial service to celebrate Dennis's life will be held Sunday, September 8 at 4:00 P.M. at the First Reformed Church of Friesland, 107 E Winnebago St.  Friends may visit with...

Timothy Rechek

Timothy Rechek

Aug 27, 2019

Timothy "Tim" Rechek, age 58 of Beaver Dam, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

Visitation for Tim will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m with Rev. Paul Schupmann officiating....

Keith Stringfield

Keith Stringfield

Aug 26, 2019

Keith Loy Stringfield, age 85, of Beaver Dam, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. He collapsed on the way home from a few days spent with his sister, Beth, in Norfolk, NE. Nine days after he was taken to the hospital, he passed away peacefully with his wife Mary, four children, and...

Julia Broadway

Julia Broadway

Aug 26, 2019

Julia Broadway, 92, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.Julia was born August 27, 1926 in Alto the daughter of Albert and Jennie Navis Mulder. On June 11, 1953 she married Kenneth M. Broadway at Alto Christian Reformed Church. The couple resided north of Waupun all their married lives. Julia enjoyed baking, reading,...

Jerald L. Vant Hoff, Sr.

Jerald L. Vant Hoff, Sr.

Aug 23, 2019

Jerald L. Vant Hoff, Sr., 80, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Eagles Wings.Jerald was born June 17, 1939 in Sparta, Mexico the son of James and Dorothy Prange Vant Hoff. Jerry attended Waupun schools and then enlisted in the United States Army for two years and served in the Army...

John W. Ganske

John W. Ganske

Aug 23, 2019

John W. Ganske, age 80 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a farm accident at home on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Visitation for John will be on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W....

Gerald D. Lively

Gerald D. Lively

Aug 22, 2019

Gerald Duane Lively, age 91 passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam, WI.

He was born on August 6, 1928 the son of William and Mabel Lively in Chicago, IL. On January 9, 1953 he married the love of his life Evelyn Posthuma Lively, in Oak Park,IL.

Gerald attended...

Donna Jean Moldenhauer

Donna Jean Moldenhauer

Aug 21, 2019

Donna Jean Moldenhauer, 90, of Markesan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Markesan Resident Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Visitation for Donna will be on Wednesday, August 28 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 65 W. Catherine St., Markesan.  Funeral will follow, officiated by Pastor Jason Jobs. ...

William "Bill" Byron

William "Bill" Byron

Aug 21, 2019

William “Bill” Byron, 84, died peacefully in Waupun on August 21, 2019.Bill was born May 7, 1935 in Eveleth, MN to Clifford and Vaunda (James) Byron. Bill graduated from Eveleth High School in 1953 and went on to play football and study at the University of North Dakota. Bill graduated with a degree in art education and subsequently earned a...

Lola P. Shady

Lola P. Shady

Aug 16, 2019

Lola P. Shady, 91, a resident of Anchor Communities in Brandon, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.Lola was born October 12, 1927 in Fond du Lac, WI to James O. and Martha (Dickenson) Miller. On August 10, 1946 she married Raymond A. Shady in Oakfield. Along with being a housewife and mother, Lola spent many years working at California Canners...

Karen Klomsten

Karen Klomsten

Aug 10, 2019

When the Lord created Karen Klomsten (nee Rennhack), he crafted her to be one of the toughest, kindest, and most enduring servants on this Earth. Surrounded by her husband (Richard), children (Steve, Shari, Keith, Patricia), grandchildren (Ben, Stephanie, Brittany, Kaprice, Kelsey, John Michael, Zack, Jenny, and Jacob), and great-grandchildren (Gavin, Brooklyn, Scarlett, Dominic, Chloe, Carly, and Kimber) Karen went...

Caralee A. Schmerse

Caralee A. Schmerse

Aug 9, 2019

Caralee Schmerse, age 76 of Markesan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation for Caralee will be held on Thursday, August 15 at Markesan United Methodist Church, 74 W. Catherine St., Markesan from 9:00 a.m. until...

Mary Jane Yauch

Mary Jane Yauch

Aug 8, 2019

Mary Jane Yauch, age 89 of Beaver Dam passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Beaver Dam, Memory Care.

A memorial gathering for Mary Jane will be held at a later date.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.

Russell A. Maurer

Russell A. Maurer

Aug 7, 2019

Russell A. Maurer, age 102 of Beaver Dam peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Russell will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie St., Beaver Dam, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:30...

James A. Debny

James A. Debny

Aug 6, 2019

James "Jim" Allen Debny, age 66 of Fox Lake and formerly of Milwaukee, died tragically on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

A memorial gathering for Jim will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until the Time of Remembrance at 2:30 p.m. ...

Lois Dawson

Lois Dawson

Aug 4, 2019

Lois Dawson, 90, of Fox Lake, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Anchor Communities in Fox Lake.Lois was born October 17, 1928 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Claude and Ethel Putnam. Lois was a graduate of Waupun High School. On May 8, 1950 she married Donald Wienke. Following their marriage the couple resided in Fox Lake all...

Mary Jean M. Linck

Mary Jean M. Linck

Aug 2, 2019

Mary Jean Linck, 93, left this earthly world with grace and dignity on August 2, 2019 as a resident of Charleston House in Beaver Dam, WI.  Mary Jean was a long-time resident of Randolph, WI.

Visitation for Mary Jean will be held on Saturday, August 10 from 11am until 1pm at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services,...

Mary L. Schultz

Mary L. Schultz

Jul 31, 2019

Mary L. Schultz, age 71 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Visitation for Mary will take place on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m....

Marlyn Respalje

Marlyn Respalje

Jul 30, 2019

Marlyn Respalje, 77, of Brandon, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with family by his side.Marlyn was born April 17, 1942 in Brandon, the son of Wilbert and Sylvia Daane Respalje. Marlyn graduated from Brandon High School in 1960. On April 17, 1964 he married Joyce Ter Beest in Alto. The couple...

Robert E. Nelson

Robert E. Nelson

Jul 25, 2019

Robert E. Nelson, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Juneau.

A memorial gathering for Robert will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Robert...

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