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Jean Mary Schears

Jean Mary Schears

Oct 25, 2020

Jean Mary Schears, age 74 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at her home.

Jean was born on December 5, 1945, in Beaver Dam, WI, a daughter of Alex and Ethel (Frase) Karas. On November 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Wilbert Schears in the town of Trenton, WI. Jean worked for...

Harold William Mulder

Harold William Mulder

Oct 24, 2020

Harold William Mulder was born December 4 th 1937, Sioux County IA, son of Alvin and Rose (DeJong) Mulder. On August 6, 1959, he was united in marriage to Marlyce Anne Van Dyke in Leota MN. Harold graduated from Western High School in 1955, graduated Dordt College in 1957 and Calvin College in 1961. He continued his education obtaining...

Evelyn Hoffman

Evelyn Hoffman

Oct 20, 2020

Evelyn Hoffman, age 92 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Randolph Health Services.

Evelyn was born on September 28, 1928, in Randolph, a daughter of John and Susie (DeYoung) Syens. She went to a country schoolhouse on Highway 73, Randolph until 8 th grade and then worked on the family farm with her...

Darvin Wayne Cupery

Darvin Wayne Cupery

Oct 20, 2020

Darvin Cupery, age 78 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from his ‘paradise’ in South Randolph surrounded by family.

Darvin was born on the farm on March 31, 1942, in South Randolph to Ben and Jennie (Tobak) Cupery.  He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960.  Darv married Winifred (Eisenga) on December 21, 1962. ...

Ronald Edwin Christian

Ronald Edwin Christian

Oct 16, 2020

Ronald E. Christian passed away on Oct 16, 2020, at the age of 89, at Randolph Health Services.

Ronald was born on February 9, 1931, along with a twin brother on the family farm in Cambria, Wisconsin, weighing in at 2-1/4 pounds. He went to the grade school in rural Cambria and graduated from Randolph High School....

Robert "Bob" Allyn Wendler

Robert "Bob" Allyn Wendler

Oct 15, 2020

Robert Allyn Wendler, age 74 passed away due to alzheimers on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Stoughton Hospital, WI.

Robert was born on May 6, 1946, son of Alfred and Evelyn (Buck) Wendler. He grew up in the Milwaukee area, and at his parents resort in St. Germain, graduate of Rufus King High School. Following high school...

Carol Jean Gehrung

Carol Jean Gehrung

Oct 14, 2020

Carol Jean Gehrung, age 89 of Randolph passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Randolph Health Services.

Carol was born on November 9, 1930, daughter of Karl and Meta (Dumke) Gehrung. She was a lifelong resident of Randolph. Carol was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Markesan.

Carol was survived by cousins...

Duane Douglas Bark

Duane Douglas Bark

Oct 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Duane Douglas Bark went to his eternal home at the age of 61 years.

Duane was born on July 23, 1959, to Douglas & Jill (Myers) Bark in Lancaster, WI. At age four he and family moved to Montfort (from Brooklyn and Oregon) where he attended the Iowa-Grant school system. He graduated...

Jerome "Joe" Roger Floeter

Jerome "Joe" Roger Floeter

Oct 4, 2020

Jerome Roger Floeter age 61, of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Joe was born on January 28, 1959, in Waupun, and raised on the Floeter farm, son of Arden and Helen (Preuss) Floeter. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1977. Joe was united in marriage to Pamela Austin on...

Rita Marie Gorchals

Rita Marie Gorchals

Sep 30, 2020

Rita Marie (Lamers) Gorchals went peacefully to her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Rita was born on May 22, 1923, to Edward and Anna (Ebben) Lamers in Little Chute, Wisconsin.

Rita attended and graduated from St. John, Little Chute Grade School, High School, and Appleton Business College.

She married Ralph W....

David Claude Howe

David Claude Howe

Sep 30, 2020

David Claude Howe, age 79 of Waupun, was launched into heaven on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family, friends and the awesome presence of God.

David was born on March 8, 1941, in Laona, WI, son of Floyd and Juluaetta (Macheichok) Howe. David is survived by his wife Sharon; seven children,...

Lawrence L Beekman

Lawrence L Beekman

Sep 28, 2020

Lawrence L. Beekman, age 87 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home.

Lawrence was born on January 5, 1933, in Fond du Lac County, a son of Lloyd and Henrietta (Yunto) Beekman. On September 25, 1953, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Vander Galien in Randolph, and they recently celebrated...

John Wallace Rasch

John Wallace Rasch

Sep 26, 2020

John Wallace Rasch, age 77, of Waupun passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

No services will be held.

James "Jim" Frank Braatz

James "Jim" Frank Braatz

Sep 21, 2020

James “Jim” Braatz

James Frank Braatz, age 83 of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau WI.

Jim was born on October 22, 1936, in Shawano, WI, a son of George and June (Tinsman) Braatz. He graduated from Shawano High School. Following his service in the...

Barbara Louise Wierschem

Barbara Louise Wierschem

Sep 16, 2020

Barbara Louise Wierschem, age 94 of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Markesan Resident Home. Visitation for Barbara will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53005 from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am with Rev. Richard Jones officiating. Entombment...

Curtis Myron Bender

Curtis Myron Bender

Sep 14, 2020

Curtis “Curly” Bender

Curtis Myron Bender, age 70 of Cambria, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

Curt was born on December 16, 1949, at Portage Hospital to Myron and Leona (Steifner) Bender. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1969, and enlisted in the U.S....

Lee Roy Davis

Lee Roy Davis

Sep 14, 2020

Lee Davis

Lee Roy Davis, age 63, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Columbia Healthcare Center in Wyocena.

Lee was born on July 22, 1957, in Waupun, WI, a son of Warren and Lona Mae (Davison) Davis. He worked at the Del Monte Canning Factory in Markesan with his dad and brothers for...

Raymond "Ray" Stiemsma

Raymond "Ray" Stiemsma

Sep 9, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Stiemsma

Raymond Stiemsma, age 82, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Randolph Health Services.

On March 26, 1938, Ray was born in the Township of Randolph, a son of Richard and Sarah (Alsum) Stiemsma. Ray lived on the same rural Friesland farm all of his life. On November 27, 1959, he was...

Alice Eleanor Smerling

Alice Eleanor Smerling

Sep 6, 2020

Alice Eleanor Smerling age 82 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Alice was born on March 20, 1938, daughter of William and Elda (Henke) Schueler. She was a graduate of Markesan High School, class of 1957. Alice was united in marriage to Ronald Smerling on March 29, 1959,...

Lawrence "Larry" Henry Peters

Lawrence "Larry" Henry Peters

Sep 3, 2020

Lawrence Peters

Lawrence Henry Peters, age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.

Larry was born on May 10, 1936, in Waupun, Wisconsin, a son of Walter and Norma (Engler) Peters. He was baptized and confirmed at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun. Larry...

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