Obituaries
Shirley DeVries
Apr 13, 2025
Shirley Ann DeVries, age 81 of Randolph, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home.
Shirley was born on July 7, 1943, daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Loschinski) Christian and was raised by Otto and Elfrieda Loest. She was united in marriage to James DeVries on March 23, 1963, at Frieden’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Randolph. She was well-educated,...
Charlene Frances Wharton
Apr 12, 2025
Charlene Frances Wharton, age 86, of Ripon, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Waupun Christian Home with family at her side.
Services will be held at a later date.
Todd Gerald Strehlow
Apr 11, 2025
Todd Gerald Strehlow, age 62 of Brandon, peacefully left this world on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Todd was born in Fond du Lac on April 21, 1962, son of Ronald and Sue (Moss) Strehlow. He was a graduate of Laconia High School, class of 1980. Todd was united in marriage to Mae Deaver on December 30, 1983, at Woodhull St John’s...
Norma Smedema
Apr 11, 2025
Norma Katherine Smedema, age 99 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Randolph Health Services.
Norma was born in the township of Randolph on February 18, 1926, daughter of Henry and Bessie (Alsum) Redeker. She was united in marriage to George Smedema on December 9, 1949, at Randolph Christian Reformed Church. Norma was a devoted mother of five...
Betty Lou Frye
Apr 1, 2025
Betty Lou Frye, age 92 of Waupun, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Pines in Clintonville, WI.
Betty was born on June 12, 1932, daughter of Wilhelm and Bernice (Ludwig) Longseth. She was united in marriage to Charles Frye on September 27, 1952 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam, WI.
Betty attended Madison Business School which...
Milton "Tex" James Heller
Mar 27, 2025
Milton James Heller, age 83 of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Majestic Manor in Mayville.
Milton was born on February 1, 1942, in Fond du Lac, WI, son of Robert and Leona (Freiberg) Heller. He was united in marriage to June Jeche on June 18, 1966, at Reformed Methodist Church in Juneau, WI.
Tex dedicated many years...
Milton "Milt" Schears
Mar 21, 2025
Milton Jerome Schears, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, after a battle with dementia, at The Meadows of Fall River.
Milton was born on January 11, 1942, in Waupun, son of Richard “Dick”and Margaret (Pater) Schears. Milt was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1960. He received an Honorable discharge as a Gunner/Sharpshooter of the Army...
James "Jim" Youngs
Mar 19, 2025
James Walter Youngs Jr., age 59 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
James was born on June 13, 1965, son of James and Linda Youngs. He graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee, WI. Jim was united in marriage to Valerie Cupery on July 18, 1987, at First Reformed Church in Waupun. He...
Lucille Margaret Guderski
Mar 18, 2025
Lucille Margaret Guderski, age 98, of Markesan, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, with her son Tom and dog Princey at her side.
She was born on December 20, 1926, in a farmhouse on West Bend Rd. a few miles east of Theresa, WI, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Menger) Frings. She thrived on life...
Daniel "Dan" Arthur Cross
Mar 10, 2025
Daniel (Dan) A. Cross, 90, Randolph, WI passed peacefully at Randolph Health Services on March 10, 2025.
Dan was born March 22, 1934, near Cambria WI, the son of Leslie J. and Gladys H. (Jones) Cross. In 1940 they moved to the Cross-family homestead south of Randolph. Dan attended the Healy England and Randolph Grade school, and Randolph High School. Dan...
Jane Splitgaber
Mar 9, 2025
In the early hours of March 9, Jane Marie (Shafer) Schrank Splitgaber passed away at the age of 104. Born January 25, 1921 to Robert A. and Berna (Hoyt) Shafer in the Town of Springvale, Wisconsin, Jane grew up with eight siblings: Robert, Dean, Sydney, Bernard, William, Jeanette, Joyce, and Geraldine. After graduating from Rosendale High School, she attended Fond...
Charlene Jean Zills
Mar 9, 2025
Charlene Jean Zills, age 56, of Waupun, died suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Webster Florida with her loving husband by her side. She was born on November 5, 1968 in Wild Rose to Larry and Betty (Bohn) Wegenke. She grew up in rural Wautoma helping out on the family farm. Charlene attended school in Wautoma, graduating...
Thomas Frank Streblow
Mar 5, 2025
Thomas Frank Streblow, age 80 of Waupun, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Tom was born on April 14, 1944, son of Clarence and Olive (Marohl) Streblow. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Bader on November 18, 1967, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville, WI. Tom graduated from Mayville High School in 1962. He entered into...
Marilyn Sytsma
Feb 19, 2025
Marilyn Sytsma, age 76 of Randolph, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Prairie Ridge Hospital in Columbus.
Marilyn was born on November 16, 1948, daughter of Albert and Jennie (Fisher) Schaalma. She was united in marriage to Charles Sytsma on August 13, 1966, at Second Christian Reformed Church in Randolph. For many years, Marilyn dedicated herself...
Dayton Morris TerBeest
Feb 12, 2025
Dayton Morris Ter Beest, a gentle soul and dedicated member of his community, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 100.
He was born in the Township of Alto on July 27, 1924, son of Henry and Hattie (Veleke) Ter Beest. Though faced with a severe hearing deficit at the age of 16, Dayton never allowed the ensuing...
Vicki Lynn Roberts
Feb 6, 2025
Vicki Lynn Roberts, age 66, of Waupun, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, surrounded by her loving family.
Vicki was born on February 25, 1958, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, a daughter of Ronald and Phyllis (Stanford) Roberts. Throughout her life, she embraced her creativity through various talents, including painting, cooking, and stained-glass...
Alice Helen Ustaszewski
Feb 4, 2025
Alice Helen Ustaszewski, age 84, of Marquette, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side.
Per her wishes, no service will be held.
Carla Jean Jahns
Feb 4, 2025
Carla Jean Jahns, age 77 of Markesan, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Prairie Place in Ripon.
Carla was born on January 30, 1948, daughter of Carl and Martha Abraham. She was united in marriage to Kent Jahns on August 5, 1977, in Marquette, WI. Carla spent 31 years working at Del Monte as a seasonal employee and had...
Howard Walter Krenz
Jan 27, 2025
Howard Walter Krenz, age 71 of Cambria, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Howard was born in Ripon on July 21, 1953, son of Harold and Esther (Dickman) Krenz. He was a graduate of Markesan High School, class of 1971. Howard was united in marriage to Cynthia Jansma at East Friesland Church on July 24, 1976....
James Douglas Durik
Jan 19, 2025
James Douglas Durik, age 73, of Markesan, formerly of Racine, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home with his loving wife at his side.
Per his wishes, no service will be held.
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