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Irene Lavern Heeringa

Irene Lavern Heeringa

Nov 10, 2016

Irene LaVern Heeringa, age 96 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Christian Home in Waupun. Irene was born on February 6, 1920 in the town of Alto, a daughter of Henry and Bessie (Alsum) Redeker. She attended schools in Columbia County and graduated 8th grade Christian School. She worked in several...

Brian James Wiese

Brian James Wiese

Oct 29, 2016

Brian James Wiese, age 55 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, following a short battle with cancer. Brian was born September 6, 1961 in Waupun, the son of Edwin and Shirley Winter Wiese. On October 23, 1992 he married Tracy Bryant in Juneau. The couple resided in Waupun most of their married lives as well as...

Arthur Deyoung

Arthur Deyoung

Oct 23, 2016

Arthur DeYoung, 89 was welcomed into Heaven on October 23, 2016, where he passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center- Continental Manor of Randolph. Arthur was born on September 8, 1927, the son of Charles and Katie DeYoung. On March 12, 1954, he married Gertrude Smedema. Together they were blessed with 28 wonderful years raising their 6 children in...

Duane "Whitey" Clayton Schlagel

Duane "Whitey" Clayton Schlagel

Sep 30, 2016

Duane Clayton Schlagel, age 70 of Waupun, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Christian Home of Waupun. Duane was born on April 16, 1946, in Beaver Dam, WI, a son of Edward and Ruby (Schepp) Schlagel. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School, class of 1965. On April 29, 1972, he was united in marriage to...

Rev. Kenneth Prol

Rev. Kenneth Prol

Sep 23, 2016

Kenneth Prol, of Friesland, WI passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 on Friday, September 23, 2016. Kenneth was born on February 28, 1951 in Paterson, NJ, the son of Gabriel and Rachel (Cooper) Prol. Ken attended Pequannock Township High School. He was united in marriage to Diane Intveld on December 29, 1973. Ken and Diane shared many...

Joseph Harold Bump

Joseph Harold Bump

Sep 16, 2016

Joseph (Joe) Harold Bump, 89, of Randolph, died peacefully on September 16th, 2016 at his home in Randolph, WI. Joseph was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 29, 1926, the only child of Harold and Lorraine (Weckerle) Bump. His Mother, Lorraine, died early in Joseph’s life and he was later adopted lovingly by his step-mother Estelle (Mummert) Bump. He...

Ralph Gust Draheim

Ralph Gust Draheim

Sep 12, 2016

Ralph Gust Draheim, the son of the late Olga and Gust Draheim, died on September 12, 2016. He was 94 years old and until recently enjoyed good health and an active life. He did peacefully, at his home with his wife, Betty Draheim, (nee Cox), his two daughters, Kristine and Cindy at his side. His survivors include their four...

Orlin Julius Fietz

Orlin Julius Fietz

Sep 3, 2016

Orlin Julius Fietz, age 91 of Waupun, died on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Marvins Manor in Waupun, surrounded by loving family. Orlin was born on August 13, 1925 in Sauk County, the son of August and Anna (Beckman) Fietz. On November 4, 1947, he was united in marriage to Grace Posthuma at First Christian Reformed Church of Friesland....

Iral William Schreiber

Iral William Schreiber

Sep 1, 2016

Iral “Ike” Schreiber Iral William Schreiber, age 93, of Randolph, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at his home. lke was born on September 9, 1922, in Randolph, a son of William and Hazel (Waterworth) Schreiber. In June of 1946 Ike was united in marriage to Barbara Healy in Cambria, Wisconsin. In 1943, he enlisted into the U.S....

Richard "Rick" Harry Stiemsma

Richard "Rick" Harry Stiemsma

Aug 15, 2016

Richard Harry Stiemsma passed away August 15, 2016 following a very courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 31, 1958 to Gerrit and Helena Stiemsma. Rick married Sharry Katsma on May 10, 1980. Together they had two children, Erin (John) Stampfli and Greg Stiemsma. Both families are growing with John and Erin welcoming a new baby girl,...

William "Tombstone" "Bill" F Woelffer

William "Tombstone" "Bill" F Woelffer

Aug 14, 2016

William Fred Woelffer of Randolph, passed away on August 14, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison, WI. Bill was born July 13, 1942, in Watertown, WI, the son of John and Evelyn (Lambrecht) Woelffer. Bill was baptized at St. Lukas Church, Ixonia, WI. When he was two, his family moved to Randolph, where he attended the Randolph Public Schools...

Virginia Grace Rens

Virginia Grace Rens

Aug 9, 2016

Virginia Grace Rens, age 89 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Virginia was born on December 17, 1926 in Stevens Point, WI, a daughter of Olaf and Esther (Brummond) Seboe. She was united in marriage to Clayton Rens on May 1, 1948 in Horicon. Virginia enjoyed crafts, quilting, gardening...

Shirley Margaret Johnsen

Shirley Margaret Johnsen

Aug 4, 2016

Shirley Margaret Johnsen, 86, of Waupun died peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her daughters. Shirley was born on December 30, 1929, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Margaret (Prothero) Ulvi. Shirley was an avid seamstress and quilter. She also loved to knit and crochet. Her family will always remember her for...

Leonard Clement Logan

Leonard Clement Logan

Aug 3, 2016

Leonard Clement Logan, age 84 of Markesan, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Markesan Resident Home. Leonard was born on February 29, 1932 in Manitowac, WI, a son of John Allen and Laura (Trainor) Logan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. Leonard is survived by 3 children, Allen (Lisa) Logan...

Thomas William Norton

Thomas William Norton

Jul 26, 2016

Thomas William Norton, of Randolph age 94, passed away on July 26, 2016 at his favorite place Wilderness Campground surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on September 10, 1921 in Covington, Kentucky, son of Thomas and Ethel (Dickson) Norton. In 1941 Tommy enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He participated in action against the enemy in Guadalcanal, B.S.I....

Haley Jo Einerson

Haley Jo Einerson

Jul 16, 2016

Haley Jo Einerson, of Randolph, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 of an apparent drug overdose. It was important to Haley that her obituary honestly reflect the cause of her death. She often said, “If I can save even one person from going through what I have then I will know I did something to save another addict’s...

June Mildred Thieleke

June Mildred Thieleke

Jul 8, 2016

June Mildred Thieleke, age 90 of Randolph, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Continental Manor in Randolph. June was born on October 17, 1925 in the town of Alto, a daughter of Aldert and Jeanette (Landaal) Van Buren. On September 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Melvin Thieleke. June was employed seasonally at...

Barbara Jean Bandsma

Barbara Jean Bandsma

Jul 4, 2016

Barbara Jean Bandsma, age 63 of Brandon, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 at Ripon Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Forest Mound Cemetery in Waupun.

Beth Genevieve Mann

Beth Genevieve Mann

Jul 1, 2016

Beth Geniveve Mann, age 60 of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2016 at her home. Beth was born on September 25, 1955 in Wisconsin, a daughter of Howard and Hildegarde (Oosterwyke) Navis. On February 14, 2011 she was united in marriage to Alvin Mann in Brandon, WI. Beth was an avid reader and enjoyed watching her...

Harold Henry Brink

Harold Henry Brink

Jun 30, 2016

Harold Henry Brink, age 67 of Waupun, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Harold was born in Waupun on September 6, 1948, a son of Theodore and Mary (Nummerdor) Brink. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Army and served 3 tours in Vietnam. Harold enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing,...

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