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 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

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 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...

Oct 19, 2019

Daryl Allen Birkholz, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Fairbault, Minnesota.

Daryl was born on May 17, 1964, son of Merwyn and Marion (Meier) Birkholz. Daryl graduated from Waupun High School in 1982. He began working at The Goose in Waupun and Pyramid in Beaver Dam as a chef and following his...

Oct 17, 2019

Bonnie Rozelia Marschie loving mother and grandmother, age 84 formerly of Oakfield, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac.

Bonnie was born on February 14, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Louise Blair. She graduated from Omro High School. On July 2, 1955, she was united in marriage to Marvin...

Oct 5, 2019

Lorraine Emily (Tessmann) Paul, age 92, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Randolph Health Services.

Lorraine was born on May 22, 1927, in Friesland, WI, the daughter of Walter and Lula (Burbach) Tessmann, Sr. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Friesland, and attended Roosevelt Grade School and Randolph High School ....

Oct 2, 2019

Ricky “Rick” Ray Sutton, age 69, of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at his home with family at his side.

Rick was born on June 21, 1950, in Beaver Dam, son of Lloyd and Anita (Gensch) Sutton. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1969. Rick was in the Wisconsin Army National Guard...

Sep 25, 2019

Thomas “Tom” Albert Pollesch, age 61, of Markesan, WI, passed into his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born May 6, 1958 in Waupun, WI to George and LaVerne (Mielke) Pollesch. He graduated Markesan High School in 1976. He married...

Sep 22, 2019

Roger Wayne Killam, age 74 of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Roger was born on November 30, 1944 in Waupun, a son of Herbert and Dorothy (Burbach) Killam. On June 25, 1977, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Van Natta at Obrick Garden in Madison. Early on...

Sep 19, 2019

Donna Jean Frederick, age 72 of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Donna was born on January 2, 1947, a daughter of Milton and Elnora (Albright) Frederick. She attended Sunday school at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Marquette where she was also confirmed. Donna went to grade school in Marquette and graduated...