Feb 1, 2020

Eric Scott Schwochert, age 42 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2020.   A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jan 31, 2020

Herbert Arden Laper, age 90 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

Herbert was born on November 19, 1929, in the town of Markesan, a son of Herman and Emma (Dretske) Laper. On April 19, 1952, he was united in marriage to Delores Armbruster in Berlin, WI. Herbert...

Jan 24, 2020

Florence Helen Pluim, age 95 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the Christian Homestead.

Florence was born on October 26, 1924, in the town of Chester, a daughter of William and Ida (Wild) Neitzel. On November 21, 1945, she was united in marriage to Gerald Pluim in Waupun. Florence worked at Waupun Memorial...

Jan 13, 2020

Dorraine Wallendal

Dorraine Alice Wallendal, age 93 of Waupun, died peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Dorraine was born on August 22, 1926, a daughter of August and Laura (Pinno) Hoch in Ripon, WI. She graduated from Rosendale High School in 1944. Dorraine worked at Advertizers Manufacturing Company until...

Jan 7, 2020

Charles (Tommy) William Thompson, 93, of Markesan, Wisconsin passed away January 7, 2020. Charles was born on February 18, 1926, in Clayton, Georgia to Lon and Grace Thompson at his grandmother’s house. He lived in Franklin, North Carolina at the family home for the first 16 years of his life. He then left for Kent, Ohio where he trained...

Jan 5, 2020

Maggie Burnet, age 86 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, in Ripon.

Visitation for Maggie will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Kohls Community Funeral Home, 405 West Main Street, Waupun. A graveside service will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, N9782 US Hwy 151, Beaver Dam,...

Jan 4, 2020

George Posthuma, age 93 of Waupun, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his home.

George was born on April 1, 1926, in the village of Friesland, Columbia County, a son of Fredrick and Della (Cupery) Posthuma. He married Betty Cupery on June 16, 1950, in Friesland and they were...

Dec 16, 2019

The greatest adventure is ahead, and this seasoned traveler will not need a passport at the gates.  Kathleen (Petesch) Casey accepted God’s one-way ticket to her eternal home on December 16, 2019 after a brave, fierce five-year battle with mesothelioma.

Kathy collected her first passport stamp when she entered this world on June 18, 1952 as the...

Dec 16, 2019

Shirley Jean Fritz, age 87 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Anchor Communities II in Brandon.

Shirley was born on July 19, 1932, in Fond du Lac, WI, a daughter of George and Lucille (Balcome) Lemke. On July 31, 1950, she was united in marriage to Theodore Fritz in Fond du Lac, WI....

Dec 16, 2019

Wesley William Harmsen, age 90 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.

Wes was born on February 12, 1929, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Jacob and Jennie (Hull) Harmsen. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on February 6, 1951, and served...

Dec 16, 2019

Duane Arthur Grams, age 81 of Dalton, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Columbia County Health Care Center.

Duane was born on March 13, 1938, in Poynette, WI, son of Louis and Mabel (Briesemeister) Grams. He was united in marriage to Joyce Mortensen on August 23, 2007. Duane enjoyed farming for over 50 years. After...

Dec 13, 2019

Michael James Coulter, age 50 of Brandon, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2019, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born February 22, 1969, to Michael & Ellen (Sengpiel) Coulter. He was united in marriage to Jeannine (Johnson) Coulter on November 2, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV. Together they purchased a home...

Dec 11, 2019

Kevin Guderski, age 82 of Manchester, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Markesan Resident Home with family at his side.

Kevin was born on July 22, 1937, in Portage, son of Harold and Ella (Berndt) Guderski. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1955. Kevin was an original and active member of the Manchester Rod...

Dec 4, 2019

DuWayne Edwin Lohrey, age 80 of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Ripon Medical Center surrounded by family.

Duke was born on December 6, 1938, in the town of Mackford, a son of Edwin and Esther (Hinz) Lohrey. He graduated from Markesan High School in 1957. On May 23, 1959, he was united in...

Dec 2, 2019

Lucille Louise Ninneman, age 95 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Center in Waupun.

Lucille was born on May 10, 1924, in the township of Springvale, WI, a daughter of Leo and Clara (Kamp) Nimmer. She attended Webster Country School in Dodge County until 8 th grade. On September...

Nov 30, 2019

On Saturday, November 30th, 2019, Nancy C. Schleicher, 64, of Waupun passed away slaying lego villains on each level till the final boss. The lego mastermind and avid caffeine consumer lost a ferocious, painful battle with cancer at home, surrounded by her beloved controller, a pot of coffee (or 2), Milwaukee Brewers paraphernalia, and her loving husband. She loved...

Nov 25, 2019

Margaret Marie Munro, age 84 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Randolph Health Services.

Margaret was born on December 28, 1934, in Merrill, WI, daughter of Leslie Schulz and Delila (Gruenwald) Bloch. She was united in marriage to Eugene Munro on September 1, 1962. Margaret was employed with Marathon Electric in Wausau, WI,...

Nov 23, 2019

Sandra Jean Panzer, age 82 of Brownsville, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Sandy was born on June 17, 1937, a daughter of Harold and Norma (Graves) Schulz. She was baptized, confirmed and united in marriage at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun. She married Duane Panzer on April...

Nov 17, 2019

Irene Van Doren passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at home.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Kohls Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Nov 8, 2019

Gerald Krueger, age 78, passed away at his home on Friday, November 8, 2019, with family at his side.

Gerald was born on January 21, 1941, in Milwaukee, a son of Theodore and Violet (Schwendeman) Krueger. He was united in marriage to Mary Herberer on September 12, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI. Gerald owned and operated Home Improvements...