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Joanne Jean Rau

Joanne Jean Rau

Apr 29, 2018

Joanne Jean Rau, age 86 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Prairie Ridge.

Joanne was born on August 20, 1931, in Fox Lake, WI, a daughter of Harvey and Elda (Ruenger) Ketelhohn. On August 14, 1948, she was united in marriage to Junior Rau. Joanne attended Fox Lake schools. She...

Andreas Mueller

Andreas Mueller

Apr 27, 2018

Andreas Mueller, 93, Randolph Andreas “Andy” Mueller, age 93, of Randolph, passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2018, at Eagles Wings Assisted Living Facility in Beaver Dam. The son of Martin and Barbara Mueller, Andreas was born in Alzen, Romania. Andreas met his wife Helene and married in Salzhaussin, Germany. They immigrated, along with their son, to the United...

Robert Carroll Boettcher

Robert Carroll Boettcher

Apr 26, 2018

Robert Carroll Boettcher, age 91 of Markesan passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at his home with his loving wife at his side.

Private service will be held at a later date. Full obituary to follow.

Markesan Community Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Theresa Westra

Theresa Westra

Apr 24, 2018

Theresa Westra, age 95 of Randolph, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Randolph Health Services.

Theresa was born on August 11, 1922, in Fox Lake, WI, a daughter of Louis and Dora (DeBoer) Bylsma Sr. On December 16, 1955, she was united in marriage to Norman Westra in Randolph....

Brent Matthew Barletto

Brent Matthew Barletto

Apr 18, 2018

Brent Matthew Barletto, 35, of Springfield passed into the loving arms of our Lord on April 18, 2018.

He was born May 26, 1982, in Sheboygan, WI the son of Douglas and Linda Barletto (husband, Gary Scofield). Brent loved to fish, hike, snow board, ski and snow mobile. He was always a happy, caring person and loved...

Marie Elizabeth Zills

Marie Elizabeth Zills

Apr 12, 2018

Marie Elizabeth Zills, age 94 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Prairie Ridge.

Marie was born on June 15, 1923, a daughter of Henry and Clara (Hollander) Fraaza. On July 25, 1951, she was united in marriage to Archie Zills in Fond du Lac, WI.

Marie is survived by three daughters,...

Harry Lee Farr Jr.

Harry Lee Farr Jr.

Apr 6, 2018

Harry Farr Jr., age 76, died peacefully at his home on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Waupun after a brief battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Harry is survived by his wife, Linda; four sons, Jamie (Tess), Randy (Shanda), Scott and Stephen (Meredith); two daughters, Alysha and Macalla; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Iva Bryant...

William "Bill" Frederick Drew

William "Bill" Frederick Drew

Apr 6, 2018

William Frederick Drew, age 73 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018, at Randolph Health Services.

Bill was born on March 11, 1945, in Missouri, a son of Noal and Pauleen (Morgan) Drew. On May 22, 1987, he was united in marriage to Janice Miller. In his free time, he enjoyed pontoon rides, fishing and...

Robert "Rob" J. Hemling

Robert "Rob" J. Hemling

Mar 27, 2018

Robert J. Hemling, age 39 of Randolph, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, due to a work accident.

Rob was born on February 9, 1979, in Beaver Dam, a son of Randy and Kathy (Alsum) Hemling. In 1997, he graduated from Randolph High School. On August 8, 2015, he was...

Arlene Ethel Bock

Arlene Ethel Bock

Mar 22, 2018

Arlene Ethel Bock, 88 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018, surrounded by family at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Arlene was born on March 29, 1929, in South Beaver Dam, the daughter of Leo and Ethel (Hammer) Patzlsberger. On April 19, 1952, Arlene was united in marriage to Robert E. Bock at St....

Susan Nitschke

Susan Nitschke

Mar 12, 2018

Susan Nitschke, age 76 of Brandon, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, at her home. Susan was born on November 24, 1941, in Sturgeon Bay, a daughter of Silas and Clarinda (Dix) Surfus. She graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Susan attended beauty school in Green Bay, worked as a beautician in Fond du...

James John Engelke

James John Engelke

Mar 9, 2018

James Engelke, age 71 formerly of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 9, 2018, at his home in Campbellsport.

James was born on December 24, 1946, a son of Herman and Hortense (Scherer) Engelke. In 1964, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. James drove concrete and dump truck for many...

Roger Milan Stellmacher

Roger Milan Stellmacher

Mar 3, 2018

Roger Milan Stellmacher, age 70 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Ripon Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born on May 23, 1947, in Ripon, son of Milan and Delores (Bader) Stellmacher. On June 25, 1975, he was united in marriage to Catherine Berg at Faith Lutheran Church in Markesan. Roger...

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Hitzemann

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Hitzemann

Feb 19, 2018

Margaret Louise Hitzemann, age 82 of Markesan, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Thedacare Medical Center in Berlin, WI.

Peggy was born on May 14, 1935, in Vestal, NY, a daughter of Gerald and Eleanor (Loughrain) Reardon. On July 9, 1955, she was united in marriage to Kurt Hitzemann in Vestal, NY. She was a...

Marguerite "Marge" Ann Strehlow

Marguerite "Marge" Ann Strehlow

Feb 17, 2018

Marguerite Ann Strehlow, age 75 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Selective Specialty Hospital in Madison.

Marge was born on July 13, 1942, in Portage, WI, daughter of William and Doris (Weber) Tonn. She was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and past Sunday school teacher, usher, usher Coordinator, and part-time secretary...

Lawrence "Larry" Gene Kok

Lawrence "Larry" Gene Kok

Feb 17, 2018

Lawrence Gene Kok, age 75 of Randolph, went to join the heavenly men’s chorus on Saturday, February 17, 2018, surrounded by his family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Larry was born on February 2, 1943, in Friesland, WI, a son of William and Martha (Stiemsma) Kok. Larry graduated from Cambria High School in 1961. On July 31,...

Edwin Hillard Gilbertson Jr.

Edwin Hillard Gilbertson Jr.

Feb 16, 2018

Edwin Hillard Gilbertson Jr., age 64 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly early on Friday, February 16, 2018, at his home.

Ed was born on January 29, 1954, in Casper, WY, son of Edwin and Frances (Cox) Gilbertson, Sr. He was a foreman and master welder at Brenner Tank in Fond du Lac, WI, until 1996. Ed suffered...

Anna Zuhlke

Anna Zuhlke

Feb 15, 2018

Anna Zuhlke, age 90 of Randolph, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Ann was born on November 6, 1927, in Lansing IL, the daughter of George and Agnes (Buwalda) Zandstra. On October 26, 1951, she was united in marriage to Clarence Zuhlke in Lansing, IL. Ann was employed with Randolph...

Lavina Hazel Schelter

Lavina Hazel Schelter

Feb 14, 2018

Lavina Hazel Schelter, age 80 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home to spend eternity with her husband, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Lavina was born on January 10, 1938, in Brownsville, WI, a daughter to Frederick and Ellen (Moon) Makus. On December 11, 1965, she was united in...

Virginia Margaret Schiller

Virginia Margaret Schiller

Feb 12, 2018

Virginia Margaret Schiller, age 84 of Montello, passed away at her home on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Virginia was born on October 13, 1933, in South Dakota, a daughter to Edward and Mae (Hebbert) Roberts. She worked for Stretch Restaurant in Fond du Lac, for a number of years, Speed Queen  and Brakebush Brothers Inc. in Westfield...

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