Jan 14, 2017

"Comforted by many family members at her bedside, Sally Kathleen (Larson) McConnell passed away on January 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 85 years old.

A proud daughter of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, McConnell was the eldest child of Irvin and Lenore Larson.  Sally enjoyed a modest upbringing with her parents and three siblings, gregarious...

Jan 13, 2017

Norman Franklin Schweder, age 90 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Berlin Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Norman was born on January 19, 1926, in Markesan, a son of Frank and Eva (Malitski) Schweder. He was a graduate of Markesan High School. On August 26, 1950 he was united in marriage...

Jan 12, 2017

Bill Dick Wills, age 79, of Markesan passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

Bill was born on September 21, 1937 in Detroit, MI. A son of Howard and Dorthea (Hoh) Wills. He was a graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1955. On February 14, 1959 he was united...

Jan 12, 2017

Ronald A. Mueller, age 57, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at his residence in Juneau.

Ronald was born on January 4, 1960 in Fond du lac to Arthur and Eleanor (Totz) Mueller. He graduated from Goodrich High School. Ronald worked for the Fond du lac School District, St. Mary's School, Waupun Memorial Hospital and the...

Jan 10, 2017

Claris Claudien Otto, age 88 of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Claris was born on November 6, 1928 in the town of Green Lake, the daughter of Walter and Irma (Link) Schwandt. She graduated from Markesan High School. On April 25, 1948 she was united in marriage...

Jan 10, 2017

Steven Edward Klaes, age 73 of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Steve was born on December 27, 1943 in LaCrosse. He was adopted by Edward & Lorraine Klaes. In 1962 he graduated from Regis High School. On February 15, 2005 he...

Jan 8, 2017

Monica Rose (Rake) Weeden, age 75 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Monica was born on January 16, 1941 in Fox Lake, a daughter of Theodore and Eleanor (Wanilista) Rake. She was united in marriage on October 13, 1962 in Waupun. Monica worked as a legal secretary for...

Jan 6, 2017

Elzy Cooper, age 89 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.

Elzy was born on September 24, 1927 in Elkhorn, WI, son of Elzy and Miriam (Shipman) Cooper, Sr. On June 1, 1948, he was united in marriage to LaValice Christianson in Elkhorn. His productive years entailed...

Dec 31, 2016

Marie Ilene Henning, age 91 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Christian Home.

Marie was born on March 14, 1925 in the township of Alto, a daughter of Herman and Myrel (Zastrow) Hull. On July 3, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harvey Henning at Pella Lutheran Church. She worked at...

Dec 30, 2016

Shirley Eileen King, age 90 of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Shirley was born on August 23, 1926 in the town of Randolph, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Mulvaney) Yonkie. She graduated from Rio High School in 1944. On May 3, 1947 she was united in marriage...

Dec 27, 2016

Violet Mae Collar, age 92 of Markesan, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Ripon Medical Center.

Violet was born on November 9, 1924, in Green Lake County, the daughter of George and Martha (Genetz) Hemple. Violet married George Collar on June 19, 1943, at Our Saviour's Church...

Dec 24, 2016

Carolyn Landaal, age 83 of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born on April 27, 1933 in Waupun, a daughter of Raymond and Georgiana (Krueger) Schouten. She was united in marriage to John “Jack” A. Micheels until his passing on December 16, 1959. She then married Byron Landaal and divorced in...

Dec 21, 2016

Evelyn (Schaumberg) Bogart age 81 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Evelyn was born on September 29, 1935, a daughter of Arthur and Laura (Prochnow) Voskuil. On December 18, 1954 she was united in marriage to Lauren Schaumberg and had 8 children. On October 18,...

Dec 21, 2016

Patty Jean Clark of Markesan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

Born on October 26, 1933 in Brownstown, Illinois, Patty Jean was the daughter of Howard and Goldy (Blem) Harre. Her spirited attitude and beautiful smile caught the attention of James Clark and they were soon united in...

Dec 13, 2016

Ronald Glendon Alsum, age 66, of Friesland passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

Ron was born on October 27, 1950, in Beaver Dam , WI to Dewey and Gertrude (Tobak) Alsum.  As a young boy Ron helped to run the Alsum family farm alongside his 5 siblings. He attended Randolph High School. ...

Dec 12, 2016

James Albert Wendlandt, age 88 of Waupun, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Christian Home in Waupun. James was born on August 8, 1928 in Waupun, a son of Albert and Frances (Salzwedel) Wendlandt. On September 18, 1954 he was united in marriage to Lileh Jansen in Hartford, WI. James served in the U.S. Army from...

Dec 9, 2016

Clarence Douma, age 84 of Randolph, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Golden Years Assisted Living in Randolph. Clarence was born on January 14, 1932, in the town of Randolph, a son of Dewey and Martha (Alsum) Douma. On August 21, 1953 he was united in marriage to Shirley Wiersma....

Nov 14, 2016

Arlene Joanne Vander Werff, age 81, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Golden Living Center - Continental Manor of Randolph. Arlene was born on February 8, 1935, in the town of Randolph to Walter and Anna (Stiemsma) Fischer. On January 10, 1964, she married Louis Vander Werff at the Randolph First Reformed Church. Bebe owned and operated...

Nov 11, 2016

Alice Hoffman, age 83 of Friesland went home to her heavenly Father on Friday, November 11, 2016 after a 12 year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a resident at Golden Years Assisted Living in Randolph WI. Alice was born on July 2, 1933 to Dewey and Martha (Alsum) Douma and was the sixth of nine children. Alice was...

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...