Nov 20, 2024

Erma Kindschuh, age 85 of Waupun, passed away peacefully at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with family at her side.

Erma was born on August 18, 1939, in the Township of Randolph, daughter of Willard and Jessie (Stiemsma) Vander Galien. She was a graduate of Cambria High School. On June 28, 1958, she married Donald...

Nov 13, 2024

Evelyn Pauline Chapman, age 86 of Ripon formerly of Oakfield, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Maple Crest in Ripon with family at her side.

Evelyn was born on June 13, 1938, in LeRoy, WI, daughter of Edwin and Leona (Schultz) Loest. For many years she accomplished elaborate and detailed cross-stitch, embroidery...

Nov 7, 2024

Frank Arnold Pugh, age 85 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at home with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Frank was born on August 26, 1939, son of Frank and Mabel (Price) Pugh. He is remembered in love and held in the highest esteem by his family. Frank was...

Nov 6, 2024

Fred Laverne Bartz, age 90 of Markesan formerly of Altoona, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center Berlin.

Fred was born on September 17, 1934 in Iowa, a son of Fred and Irene (Schima) Bartz. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Schaefer on July 17, 1981, in Carroll Iowa. Fred retired...

Nov 6, 2024

Sara went to heaven’s gates on November 6, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born near Edgehill Georgia on May 6, 1939, to Gozie and Jeanne (Hawkins) Walden. She was raised on a cotton farm with her 13 brothers and sisters. Sara was accustomed to hard work her entire life and started picking...

Nov 2, 2024

Timothy Dan Auchtung, brother, father, grandpa, and friend to so many, peacefully left this world with his children by his side on Saturday, the 2nd of November 2024.

Tim was born on July 31, 1958, the son of Leonard and Joanne (Klemme) Auchtung.

Tim was an avid outdoorsman.  Whether hunting, fishing, or cultivating the garden...

Oct 28, 2024

Betty Jane Ruenger, age 100, of Markesan, was reunited with the love of her life as she was welcomed into heaven on October 28th, 2024.  Betty was born on October 17th, 1924, in Fond Du Lac County, the daughter of Erwin and Clara (Menke) Schwandt.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Evangelical Church in Markesan.  She graduated...

Oct 27, 2024

Brandon Scott Burdick, age 42 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home in the loving arms of his wife.

Brandon was born on October 16, 1982, son of Jeff Burdick and Lori Croucher. He was united in marriage to Amy Fingard on September 16, 2016, in Brighton Colorado. Brandon was a terminal...

Oct 26, 2024

Judy Ann Lamers, age 70, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Waupun Christian Home.

Judy was born on July 28, 1954, in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of Dick and Audrey (Thoenes) Lamers. She was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1972. In her earlier years, Judy was employed at Speed...

Oct 25, 2024

Barbara Ann Powers, age 85, of Markesan, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

Barb was born on November 21, 1938, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Mamie (Laurent) Senecal. Barb grew up as a city girl, but became a farmer’s wife when she was united in marriage to...

Oct 21, 2024

James Alan Lesnau, age 73, of Markesan, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home. Born on August 6, 1951, he was the son of Adrian and Antoinette (Struffert) Lesnau. James was united in marriage to Susan Wilk on December 30, 1995. He worked in sheet metal construction for a number of years before retiring in 2008...

Oct 18, 2024

Evelyn Vander Galien, age 87 of Friesland, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Evelyn was born on December 17, 1936, a daughter of Sam and Mary (Kuik) Katsma. On December 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to William Vander Galien in East Friesland. Evelyn and William worked side by side on...

Oct 16, 2024

Bette Jane Lienhard, age 96, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Courtyard of Oshkosh. Born in Cambria, WI on December 30, 1927, she was the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Kath) Schlaitzer. A graduate of Waupun High School, Bette married Loran Lienhard on October 15, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. A...

Oct 10, 2024

Patti Alexis Searles, age 69, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison with family at her side. Born on February 17, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of Alex and Audrey (Lueneburg) Regazzi. On February 15, 1992, she married James Searles. Patti enjoyed traveling with her husband and gambling with family...

Oct 4, 2024

Gloria Mae Johnson, age 88, of Waupun, formerly of Brandon, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Waupun Christian Home surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 12, 1936, in Gile, WI, she was the daughter of Robert and Lena (Rudolfi) Peterson. On February 16, 1957, she married the love of her life, Roy Johnson.

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Oct 1, 2024

Linda Lou Van Houten, age 69, of Ripon, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home.

Linda was born on March 24, 1955, in Wisconsin, the daughter of Maurice and Bonnie (Oppermann) Bunker. She was united in marriage to James Van Houten on February 5, 1972, in Waupun, Wisconsin. Linda worked at Kolpin in Fox...

Sep 24, 2024

Roger Ray Buros, age 78 of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with family at his side.

Roger was born on April 14, 1946, in Viroqua, WI, son of Alton and Rosecelia (Adams) Buros. He entered into service with the U.S. Navy and served...

Sep 19, 2024

Marlene Marie Bartlett, age 79 of Markesan, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at her home with family at her side.

No service will be held. Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sep 19, 2024

Dennis Harlan Johnson, age 88 of Waupun, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at St Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Denny was born in Washburn, WI, on April 14, 1936, the son of Carl and Clara (Holt) Johnson. Denny graduated from Washburn High school where he enjoyed playing football. After High School, he sailed...

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Huizenga, age 84, of Randolph, was called to his eternal home on Monday, September 16, 2024, following a heart attack at his home.

Ron was born September 8, 1940, son of Theodore and Martha (Alsum) Huizenga.  He worked various jobs before serving in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965.

Ron married Katherine “Kay” Wierenga...