Obituaries

Merle Navis

Merle Navis

Jan 5, 2019

Merle Navis, 92, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at The Christian Homestead in Waupun.Merle was born July 26, 1926 near Brandon, WI the son of John and Genevieve Greenfield Navis. On August 27, 1948 he married Evelyn Vant Hoff in the town of Alto. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the town of Alto most of...

Daniel "Boon" Douglas Miller

Daniel "Boon" Douglas Miller

Jan 3, 2019

Lyndon Station: Daniel Douglas “Boon” Miller, age 20 of Lyndon Station, died unexpectedly on January 3, 2019 as a result from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel was born on May 28, 1998 in Baraboo the son of Clinton and Christina (Lester) Miller. Daniel was currently employed at the AMC Movie Theatre in Wisconsin Dells. He will always...

Ernest "Fuzzy" Fassbender

Ernest "Fuzzy" Fassbender

Jan 3, 2019

Ernest Fassbender Jr., 90, known to many as Fuzzy, was called to his heavenly home on January 3, 2019.

Visitation for Fuzzy will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and also on Monday, January 7 at church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00...

Taro Perry

Taro Perry

Jan 2, 2019

Taro Perry, 55, of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2019.Taro was born September 25, 1963, the son of Eugene and Georgina Bjore Perry. Taro joined the U.S. Navy where he was a signalman for four years. He was very loyal to his father and helped him on the farm. After farming, he was the jack of all...

Lola Mertens

Lola Mertens

Jan 1, 2019

Lola Mertens, 85, of Brandon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2019 at Pleasant Park Place in Ripon.Lola was born April 30, 1933, the only child of Esther and Harlen Nest. Lola belonged to Emanuel Lutheran Church in Brandon all her life. She sang in the choir for 50+ years and was the organist for 40+ years....

James "Jim" Donald Emmer

James "Jim" Donald Emmer

Dec 29, 2018

Cambria: James D. Emmer, age 54 of Hartford, WI was born to eternal life on Saturday, December 29, 2018. A Mass for Christian Burial will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Fox Lake with Father John Radetski officiating. Relatives and friends may call on the family on Friday at...

Roland H. Wuesthoff Sr.

Roland H. Wuesthoff Sr.

Dec 29, 2018

Roland "Pete" H. Wuesthoff Sr., age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

A memorial gathering for Roland will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 1:30 p.m. until the...

Ruth Schlichting

Ruth Schlichting

Dec 26, 2018

Ruth Viola Schlichting, age 98 of Beaver Dam, was called to our Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Funeral services for Ruth Viola Schlichting will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd. in Beaver Dam.  Friends and family may pay their respects from 9:30 am until the...

Georgianna "Jeanne" A. Herrmann

Georgianna "Jeanne" A. Herrmann

Dec 23, 2018

Georgianna “Jeanne” A. Herrmann, 93, of Waupun, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 23, 2018.Jeanne was born June 2, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Lucy Tamminga Aalsma. Jeanne graduated from Waupun High School. On June 18, 1949 she married Edwin Herrmann in Milwaukee. The couple resided in the Milwaukee, Mequon, and Brown Deer areas where Jeanne...

Clara Smit

Clara Smit

Dec 21, 2018

Clara Smit, 89, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home Friday, December 21, 2018 at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.Clara was born September 7, 1929 in Winnebago County, the daughter of Frank and Emma Zarbrook Kresel. On September 22, 1950 she married John Smit Jr. at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Waupun area...

James M. Arvanites

James M. Arvanites

Dec 21, 2018

James "Jim" M. Arvanites, age 60 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 21, 2018.

Jim was born on June 24, 1958 in Cook County, IL, the son of Nancy L. (Young) and James B. Arvanites. He was united in marriage to Mary Selby on February 2, 2007 in Marinette. Jim worked as...

Kendra Archbold

Kendra Archbold

Dec 20, 2018

Kendra Archbold, age 62 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Kendra was born on August 28, 1956 in Michigan, the daughter of Roger and Shirley (Wortley) Archbold. She worked for Kohl's department store in Beaver Dam. A world traveler, Kendra enjoyed wherever her travels took her around the globe, but...

Dominic J. Abitante

Dominic J. Abitante

Dec 18, 2018

Dominic J. Abitante, age 39 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 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.

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Pamela Bruins

Pamela Bruins

Dec 17, 2018

Pamela Bruins, 61, of Waupun, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac following a short battle with ALS.Pam was born May 23, 1957 in Waupun, the daughter of Germaine and Carol VantHoff Navis. Pam attended Christian Grade School in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1975. Pam furthered her education...

John Thomas Jastrom

John Thomas Jastrom

Dec 17, 2018

John Thomas Jastrom, age 89 of Mayville, passed away on December 17, 2018 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.

John was born on August 7, 1929, the son of John and Rose Jastrom. He proudly served his country as a cook in the U.S. Army and later worked for Outboard Marine – Johnson Motors...

Roy Van Houten

Roy Van Houten

Dec 16, 2018

Roy Van Houten, age 89 of Waupun, passed away on December 16, 2018 and Clearview Long Term Care & Rehab in Juneau.

Roy was born on December 19, 1928 to Jacob and Anna (Bouwkamp) Van Houten in Alto.

Roy is survived by his oldest daughter, Angela Friesen of Rural Hall, NC, her four children and...

Arlene Auchtung

Arlene Auchtung

Dec 14, 2018

Arlene Auchtung, age 79 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018.

She is survived by her children and spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her cat Mr. Fluffy.

There will be a private service at a later date.

She enjoyed camping, flower gardening, and collecting Christmas houses.

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Betty J. Elliott

Betty J. Elliott

Dec 14, 2018

Betty J. Elliott, age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away on December 14, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Dennis) Lichtenberg of Hustisford; grandchildren, Rebecca (Don) Rennhack of Beaver Dam, Rachel (Chris) Dryden of Georgia, Amanda (Dan) Hendrickson of Cambria, and Kimberly (Jeremy) Zimmerman of Juneau; great-grandchildren, Ethin, Ash,...

Duane A. Lange

Duane A. Lange

Dec 9, 2018

Duane A. Lange, age 73 of Beaver Dam, passed away on December 9, 2018, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a brief illness.

A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of...

Beatrice C. Possin

Beatrice C. Possin

Dec 9, 2018

Beatrice C. Possin, 90, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Prairie Ridge in Waupun.Beatrice attended Juneau High School and graduated in 1946. On October 23, 1948 she married Lester Possin at Immanuel Lutheran Church in North Burnett. Following their marriage the couple farmed in the town of Burnett all their married lives. Beatrice was an active member...

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