Dec 16, 2017

Fern Johannes, age 89 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Marvin’s Manor.

Fern Mae Johannes was born on September 30, 1928, to August and Amanda (Schultz) Braunschweig in the town of Trenton in Dodge County, WI. On October 23, 1948, she married Kenneth Lee Johannes at First Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Following...

Nov 29, 2017

Phyllis Weideman

Phyllis A. Weideman, age 91, formerly of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Patriot Place in Berlin. Phyllis had resided with her daughter Mary in Berlin since May 2016.

Phyllis was born on January 4, 1926, in Beaver Dam, a daughter of Russell and Linda (Pettack) Drake. On September 20,...

Nov 17, 2017

Geraldine (Geri) J. Christian was born (Oct. 25, 1940) and raised in Randolph, WI. She was a cheerleader and majorette during her high school years. Following graduation, she attended beauty school in Madison and worked there for a time. She married Kenneth Dearborn at the Friesland Church where she was baptized. Later they moved to Prairie du Chien, where...

Nov 10, 2017

John Hoffman, age 92 of Randolph passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family at his side. John was born on August 18, 1925, to Sam and Elsie (Alsum) Hoffman. As a young adult, he worked 3 years as a hired hand for Andrew Westra, Sr, which he thoroughly enjoyed. On October 30, 1947,...

Oct 31, 2017

Clifford “Bud” Wiersma Jr.

Clifford Allen Wiersma Jr., age 72 of Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Randolph Health Services.

Clifford was born on May 5, 1945, a son of Clifford and Alberta (Boomsma) Wiersma. He was a lifelong member of Friesland Reformed Church. Bud enjoyed traveling with his parents.

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Oct 30, 2017

Jan Phillip Kemmann passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017.

SGT Jan Phillip Kemmann was born on April 8, 1993, in Wuppertal, Germany. At the age of 3, his family moved to the Mequon area where Jan graduated from Homestead High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army on August 14, 2012, as a 68W Combat...

Oct 30, 2017

Justin "Juddy" Herwig, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2017.

He was born on October 31,1975, to Harlan and Linda (Hill) Herwig in Portage. Juddy graduated from Markesan High School in 1994. His passions included music, art and of course tattooing. He loved his time playing in his band and eventually opening up his own tattoo...

Oct 29, 2017

Betty Jane Mathweg, age 91, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at The Barrett House in Markesan.

Betty was born on December 24, 1925 in Kohler, a daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Prahl) Sorenson. In 1936 Arthur passed away and Bernice then married Edward Piotraschke. Betty was united in marriage to Fred Mathweg on December 10,...

Oct 20, 2017

Donna Lea Zills, age 71, passed away with family at her side on Friday, October 20, 2017, at her home in Fairwater.

Donna was born on November 9, 1945, in Beaver Dam, a daughter of Arthur and Grace (Beck) Schiradelly. She was united in marriage to Duane Zills on October 25, 1985, in Dodge County, WI. Donna...

Oct 12, 2017

Alfred Elmer Kuphal "Al", age 80, passed away at his home in Markesan following a few years of illness.

Al was born on May 17, 1937, in Milwaukee. His parents Herb and Isabel (Sohrweide) Kuphal ,moved to Markesan when Al was 5 and he called Markesan his home from then on. His father operated the Ideal Market...

Oct 9, 2017

Shirley Mae Viola Dain, age 90 of Randolph, passed away on Monday, 9, 2017, at Charleston House in Beaver Dam, WI.

Shirley was born on September 12, 1927, in the Township of Sheridan, a daughter of Albert and Viola (Fenner) Zinzow. On December 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Harold Dain in Lake Geneva, WI....

Oct 7, 2017

Ilis Virginia Donovan, age 95 of Waupun, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Christian Home and Rehabilitation in Waupun.

Ilis was born on August 1, 1922 in Sauk County, Wonewoc, WI, the daughter of William and Ada (Atkinson) Thoenes. On August 7, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert Donovan at St. Joseph’s...

Sep 20, 2017

Joan Buiter, age 83 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at her home.

Joan was born on December 21, 1933, in Frankfort, IL, a daughter of Emko and Jennie (Vegter) Rutgers. On March 16, 1956, she was united in marriage to William Buiter in Oaklawn, IL. Joan liked music and was the church...

Sep 19, 2017

Helen Gertrude Westerveld, age 83 of Brandon, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Marvin’s Manor in Brandon.

Per Helen’s wishes there will be no services held.

Sep 8, 2017

Bernita Kamp, age 92 of Waupun passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Christian Home Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.

Bernita was born on July 23, 1925 in Mackford, WI, a daughter of Felix and Frieda (Mielke) Dych. On June 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Arnold Kamp at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Aug 28, 2017

Betty Ver Meer

Betty Jane Ver Meer, age 90, passed away with family at her side on Monday, August 28, 2017, at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan.

Betty was born on December 30, 1926, in Oshkosh, a daughter of Herman and Leona (Roeder) Zitlow. She attended Oshkosh High School. Betty was united in marriage to...

Aug 27, 2017

Darold Strook, born July 26 th , 1938, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017. On April 18 th , 1959 he was wed to Charleen Tavs. He was a farmer and carpenter until his retirement. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in whatever sport they participated in. Darold is survived by his wife of 58 years. He...

Aug 19, 2017

Edith Nannenga, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Continental Manor Nursing Home in Randolph. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Second Christian Reformed Church, 418 Tamarack Street, Randolph with Pastor Keith Buist officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M....

Aug 18, 2017

Jackie Sylvester Chester Hoch, age 71, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 18, 2017. Jack was born on December 18, 1945, in Fond du Lac, WI, a son of Sylvester and Dorothy (Burns) Hoch. Jack enjoyed going hunting and fishing but his greatest joy was sharing the Gospel. For years Jack would share God’s...

Aug 17, 2017

Jon “PeeWee” Peterson, age 74 of Waupun passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the American Legion Hall, 130 North State Street, Waupun from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion...