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Helene Dykstra

Helene Dykstra

Nov 2, 2021

Private service will be held at a later date.

Conrad Samuel Richardi

Conrad Samuel Richardi

Oct 30, 2021

Conrad Samuel Richardi, age 84 passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on October 30, 2021.

Connie served his country in the National Guard. He was employed with Milwaukee Solvay Coke for many years while married to Kelly McAleer. Connie was an avid sports fan; he loved going fishing, playing games and spending time with his family....

Sherry Lynn Smith

Sherry Lynn Smith

Oct 28, 2021

Sherry Lynn Smith, age 72 of Mt. Calvary, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary.

Sherry was born on January 20, 1949, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Norman and Rosella (Schraufnagel) Smith.  She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School, class of 1967. Sherry was employed with...

Katie Boorsma

Katie Boorsma

Oct 25, 2021

Katie Boorsma, age 96, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Katie was born on March 17, 1925, in Cambria, Wisconsin, daughter of Sam and Hattie Katsma. She married Anthony Boorsma on October 27, 1944. Anthony preceded her in death on August 25, 1987.

A loving sister, mother, grandmother and great...

Matthew Rey Baker

Matthew Rey Baker

Oct 20, 2021

Matthew Rey Baker, age 32 of Beaver Dam, WI went to his Eternal Home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Matthew was born on May 9, 1988, in Oconomowoc, WI, son of Randall and Colleen (Nutter) Baker. He graduated from Watertown High School and worked at various factories in the area. Matthew enjoyed playing Magic the gathering cards...

Henrietta Vander Werff

Henrietta Vander Werff

Oct 20, 2021

Henrietta Vander Werff, age 98 of Randolph, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Randolph Health Services with family at her side.

Henrietta was born on August 23, 1923, daughter of John and Anna (Dykema) Dykema. She was united in marriage to John Vander Werff on December 15, 1943. Henrietta...

Jay Russell Vree

Jay Russell Vree

Oct 15, 2021

Jay Russell Vree, age 57 of Randolph, entered his Heavenly home on Friday, October 15, 2021, with family at his side.

Jay was born on April 15, 1964, son of Donald and Elena (Tamminga) Vree. He attended Randolph Christian School and Central WI Christian High School, graduating with the Class of 1982. He was united in marriage...

Melvin "Mel" Kenneth Sprague

Melvin "Mel" Kenneth Sprague

Oct 10, 2021

Melvin Kenneth Sprague, age 86, of Eldorado went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Mel was born on October 31, 1934, at home in Berlin, WI, son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Randel) Sprague. He grew up in Oshkosh and at a very young age he would often ride his bike from Oshkosh to...

Kristy Ann Phipps

Kristy Ann Phipps

Oct 5, 2021

Full obituary to follow.

Sharon Sue Howe

Sharon Sue Howe

Oct 1, 2021

Sharon Sue Howe, age 77 of Waupun, was caught up in the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, October 1 st , 2021, surrounded by the glorious presence of the Lord.

Sharon was born on December 5, 1943, Milwaukee, WI, son of Lawrence and Viola (Ruthenberg) Erdmann.

Sharon is survived by her six children; Sheralind...

Gerald Lyle Rahn

Gerald Lyle Rahn

Sep 30, 2021

Gerald Lyle Rahn, age 91 of Waupun, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Gerald was born on May 15, 1930, in Beaver Dam, son of Emil and Edna (Achterberg) Rahn. He was baptized on June 8, 1930, and confirmed on April 2, 1944, at St....

Louis Roy Herbst

Louis Roy Herbst

Sep 30, 2021

Louis Roy Herbst passed away on Sept. 30, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI. Louie was born in on February 1, 1931, in Delta County, Michigan, son of Earl and Marie Herbst. Louie served in the Air Force, and retired from U.P Concrete Pipe in Escanaba. He volunteered at nursing homes and for the...

Randall "Randy" Charles Eager

Randall "Randy" Charles Eager

Sep 29, 2021

Randall Charles Eager, age 65 of Dalton, passed away on September 29, 2021, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin.

Randy was born on August 18, 1956, in Dodge County, son of Mervin and Grace (Wanalista) Eager. Randy was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1974. He participated in local tractor pulling and was a proud member of...

Elsie Delores Haima

Elsie Delores Haima

Sep 29, 2021

Elsie Delores Haima, 81, of Randolph, peacefully passed away at home, holding the hands of her husband and children while they sang hymns.

Elsie was born on October 23, 1939, in Alto WI, a daughter of John and Christine (Smit) Talma. She married the love of her life, John L. Haima, on August 29, 1958....

Kim Sue Vander Galien

Kim Sue Vander Galien

Sep 21, 2021

Kim Sue Vander Galien age 53, of Portage formerly of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.

Kim was born on July 27, 1968, in Waupun Wisconsin, daughter of David and Barbara (Gysbers) Vander Galien. She was a graduate of Waupun High School; following graduation she continued her education at Lake Shore Technical...

Christine Joyce Braaksma

Christine Joyce Braaksma

Sep 18, 2021

Christine Joyce Braaksma, age 78 of Cambria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Christine was born on November 18, 1942, in Dodge County, WI, a daughter of Frank and Jeanette (Tamminga) DeVries. On August 31, 1962, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Larry Braaksma at...

Roger Lee Weinberger

Roger Lee Weinberger

Sep 17, 2021

Roger Lee Weinberger, age 67 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Roger was born on April 14, 1954, in Columbus, WI, a son of John and Clara (Boomsma) Weinberger Sr. On October 6, 1978, he was united in marriage to Kristel DeVries in East Friesland. Roger was a...

Michel "Mikey" Lester Wortman Jr.

Michel "Mikey" Lester Wortman Jr.

Sep 12, 2021

Michel Lester Wortman Jr., age 27 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home with his loving wife at his side.

Michel was born on April 6, 1994, son of Michael and Yvonne (Bonnell) Wortman. He graduated from Markesan High School in 2012. Mikey married Mary Crawford on October 27, 2017, and they...

William "Bill" Louis Gaastra

William "Bill" Louis Gaastra

Aug 19, 2021

William “Bill” Gaastra

William Louis Gaastra, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Bill was born on February 9, 1940, in Manchester, WI, a son of William and Bernice (Heinz) Gaastra. He was united in marriage to Gertrude Homan on April 29, 1960, at First...

Patricia Elsie Cowley

Patricia Elsie Cowley

Aug 17, 2021

Patricia Elsie Cowley, age 88 of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home with family at her side.

Patricia was born on March 16, 1933, daughter of Charles and Elsie (Kohn) Whirry. Pat was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Cowley on June 11, 1955, at Markesan Methodist Church. Pat attended Marquette Grade...

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