Obituaries
Gerald F. Edwards
Dec 9, 2018
Gerald "Jerry" F. Edwards, age 89 of Appleton, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 9, 2018 after a short illness.
Jerry was born on December 26, 1928 in the family home in Pardeeville, WI to Fritz and Mae (Wilson) Edwards during the Great Depression. His siblings included two brothers, Wayne and Gary, and three...
Lauretta Helmer
Dec 5, 2018
Lauretta Mae Helmer, 91, a resident of Randolph Health Services, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018.Lauretta was born April 21, 1927 in Kingston, WI the daughter of George and Laura Dahlke Buchholz. Lauretta was a graduate of Markesan High School. Following high school she worked as a bookkeeper in Milwaukee. On May 7, 1950 she married Herman “Butch” Helmer in Kingston....
Kenneth E. Schultz
Dec 3, 2018
Kenneth E. Schultz, 86, of Waupun, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.Ken was born October 20, 1932 in Fox Lake, the son of Herbert and Martha Paul Schultz. On May 19, 1956 he married Laura Christian in Brandon, and then they moved to Waupun. Ken worked for Arnold and Rosiland Schouten and for the WI...
Christopher G. Meier
Dec 3, 2018
Christopher G. Meier, 40, of Princeton, passed away unexpectedly December 3, 2018 at his home.Chris was born August 11, 1978 in Waupun to Gary and Barb Schwartz Meier. Chris graduated from Waupun High School in 1997. After high school he attended Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend, and then Fox Valley Technical College. He was employed at various tool...
Robert L. Rindfliesch
Dec 1, 2018
Robert "Bob" Rindfliesch, age 75 of Fox Lake, suddenly passed away from a stroke on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Bob was born on September 10, 1943 in Madison, the son of Harvey Rindfliesch, Harriet and Stan Midthun. He graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1961. Bob worked at the bowling alley in his teen years. Bob...
Arvin Kahl
Nov 29, 2018
Arvin James “A.J.” Kahl, 83, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Markesan Resident Home.A.J. was born July 20, 1935 to William and Amanda (Kohn) Kahl in Marquette Township, Green Lake County. A.J. graduated as valedictorian from Princeton High School in 1953 where he was involved in all sports. On June 8, 1957 he married Donna Welk....
Patricia Zollars
Nov 28, 2018
Patricia Ellen Zollars, nee Walter, 92, passed in peace on November 28, 2018 in Waupun, WI.Patricia graduated from Freemont Ross High School and then from Maumee Valley Hospital Nursing Program in Toledo, OH where she received the Ann Houck Award for Best All-Round Student/Nurse. Her accomplishments were many. She served as the President of International Association of Enterostomal Therapy. Patricia...
Karen Mueller
Nov 28, 2018
Karen Irene Mueller, 79, of Waupun, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.Karen was born April 25, 1939 in Barneveld WI the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby (Tesch) Hauge. On June 18, 1955 she was united in marriage to Royce William Mueller in Dubuque, IA. The couple farmed in the Waunakee area until 1964....
Max Baum
Nov 25, 2018
Max Baum, 84, of Fox Lake passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.Max was born December 23, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of Max and Harriett Greyzzik Baum. Max enlisted in the United States Navy where he was stationed in Rhode Island. During his time in the Navy he married Shirley Wegner....
Joanne Marie Kahl
Nov 22, 2018
Joanne Marie (Shepro) Kahl, 82, of Waupun, loving wife, mother, and friend to so many, passed away November 22, 2018.Joanne was born January 3, 1936, the daughter of Carlyle and Hilda Abler Shepro. She devoted her life to her love of family, friends, and education. Joanne cherished her large, extended family of cousins whose love and friendship thrived through the...
Karl Edwin Bobholz
Nov 20, 2018
Karl Edwin Bobholz, age 74 of Briggsville, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Friesland with Rev. John Hildebrant officiating. Burial will follow in Friesland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on...
Jon S. Laper
Nov 17, 2018
Jon S. Laper, age 64 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Visitation for Jon will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, 100...
Hazel Michelle Mulder
Nov 16, 2018
Hazel Michelle Mulder passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Friday, November 16, 2018.Hazel was born October 29, 2018 at 4:24 p.m. at Waupun Memorial Hospital, weighing 6# 12 oz, 20” long. After struggling with the debilitating effects of Trisomy 13, Hazel passed gently and comfortably into the arms of Jesus.Hazel is the daughter of Noah...
Lois A. Kurtz
Nov 15, 2018
Lois A. Kurtz, age 81 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
Lois was born on May 4, 1937 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of James and Amanda (Kaseman) Rollins Sr., and was united in marriage to Norman Kurtz. She worked for West Bend Company for over 25...
Ann E. Smedema
Nov 12, 2018
Ann Smedema, 85,of Beaver Dam and formerly of Cambria, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Hillside Manor. Funeral services for Ann will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church in Cambria with Rev. Kristin Frederich officiating. Burial will follow in Friesland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on the family on...
Roger G. Beich
Nov 12, 2018
Roger G. Beich, age 70 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul...
Dr. Gustave Mueller
Nov 12, 2018
Dr. Gustave "Gus" Charles Erich Mueller passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Born in Princeton, WI on April 3 rd 1932, he was the third child of Dr. Gustav and Edith (Schoenberg) Mueller. Formerly the school's band mascot, Gus graduated from Princeton High School in 1949 as Salutatorian and a...
Carol Thurk
Nov 4, 2018
Carol Ruth Thurk, 88, of Waupun was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2018 to join her beloved husband and two beloved daughters.Carol was born April 9, 1930 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Hilbert and Julia Ruth Schwandt Frankenstein. Carol attended Jackson School for five years, St. Stephen’s Lutheran School...
Franklyn W. Gerber
Nov 1, 2018
Franklyn W. Gerber, 81, passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2018 at his home.Frank was born November 20, 1936 to Alfred and Alta Trotter Gerber. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. On November 6, 1959 he married Judith Beckman in Monroe, WI. Frank was a correctional officer for Fox Lake Correctional for...
Dianne Brown
Oct 29, 2018
Dianne Brown, 76, of Waupun, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison.Dianne was born September 23, 1942 in Beaver Dam to Doyle and Mildred Johnson McMullin. On February 10, 1961 she married Richard Brown in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. Dick and Dianne served Fond du Lac County...
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