Nov 27, 2023

Betty L. Sauerbrei, age 74 of Markesan, was given her wings by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Juliette Manor in Berlin.

Betty was born on January 24, 1949, daughter of Elmer and Doris (Hemple) Lange. Betty graduated from Oconomowoc High School. She lived in Dousman, Whitewater and Fort Atkinson, before...

Nov 27, 2023

Scott Joel Kok, age 54 of Cambria, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, with family by his side, following a two year battle with cancer.

Scott was born on July 20, 1969, in Waupun, the son of Ronald and Joyce (Alsum) Kok. He attended Randolph Christian Grade School and graduated...

Nov 25, 2023

LuluBelle “Molly” Scharf, age 87, of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

Molly was born on February 6, 1936, in Hancock, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Edna (Bartlett) Scott. On June 4, 1955, she was united in marriage to Edward Scharf at Grace Lutheran Church in...

Nov 21, 2023

Donna Marie Gedamke, age 91 of Waupun, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Waupun Christian Homestead with family by her side.

Donna was born on March 1, 1932, in Kingston, Wisconsin, a daughter of George and Laura (Dahlke) Buchholz. On July 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gedamke...

Nov 19, 2023

Anna Mae Herr, age 62 of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Anna was born on April 27, 1961, in Milwaukee, daughter of Jerome and Patricia (Rewolinski) Herr. Anna graduated from Bayview High School with an additional two years of education at Milwaukee Area Technical College. She was employed with Mental Health...

Nov 18, 2023

Robert Richard Reschke, age 56 of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Robert was born on August 26, 1967, in Waupun, son of Mary Conner and Larry Reschke. Robert enjoyed fishing, beadwork and doing crafts. He also loved his computer games and feline companions....

Nov 15, 2023

MARKESAN – Timothy Paul Alsum, age 45, of Markesan, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Though we are completely heartbroken that Tim is no longer with us, we do rejoice that he is now fully healed and resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Tim was born on August 7,...

Nov 7, 2023

Philip “Foot” Louis Karow, age 81, of Randolph, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, following many years of battling cancer.

Phil was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on October 8, 1942, to Herman and Freida (Patzer) Karow. He graduated from Fall River High School, class of 1960, and served...

Nov 5, 2023

Marvin William Alsum, age 83 of Randolph passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Waupun Memorial Hospital with family at his side.

Marvin was born on December 22, 1939, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the son of Harvey and Elizabeth (Huizenga) Alsum. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1957. After graduating, Marvin went...

Nov 1, 2023

Betty Jane Towne, age 96 of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at home with family by her side.

She loved apples and ate them throughout her life until she no longer could. As a young girl if they couldn’t find Betty she was surely up in the apple tree munching on a ripe red...

Oct 29, 2023

Ruth Carole Vree, age 69 of Randolph, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, October 29, 2023, with family at her side.

Ruth was born on July 3, 1954, in Beaver Dam, WI, daughter of Donald and Elena (Tamminga) Vree.

Ruth is survived by her four children, Kenda Schwarz, Ross Eisenga, Kimberly...

Oct 29, 2023

John David Dzbinski, age 76 of Markesan, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Markesan Resident Home with family at his side.

John was the first of eight children born to William and Gloria (Trilling) Dzbinski on January 16, 1947.  He primarily grew up in Waterford, WI and graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee.  ...

Oct 23, 2023

Lois A. Winter, age 88, formerly of Markesan, passed away peacefully at Park Vista Senior Living Community in Waupaca WI, on October 23, 2023.

She was born to Amos and Gunda (Lien) Kolve on July 14, 1935 in rural Jackson County near Taylor Wisconsin.  She attended Kindergarten through 5th grade at Finn School, a one room schoolhouse...

Oct 18, 2023

Eva Lois Smith, age 87 of Waupun, passed away quietly in her sleep on the morning of Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at her home in Waupun.

Eva was born on February 22, 1936, in Tennessee, daughter of Everett and Odella (Goolsby) Ashburn.  Eva will be remembered as a woman who loved the simple things in life. She...

Oct 8, 2023

Quentin Martin, age 77 of Fox Lake, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Randolph Health Services.

A private service will take place.

Oct 5, 2023

Donna Mae Scheier, age 89 of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Barrett House in Markesan.

Donna was born on May 22, 1934, the daughter of Gustav and Margaret Schwark. In her youth she enjoyed living on the family farm, ice boat racing on Big Green, working at Fabrico and graduated from Green...

Sep 27, 2023

Richard Herman Spranger, age 52 of Randolph, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

Richard was born on January 1, 1971, son of Robert and Joyce (Knaack) Spranger. He was a graduate of Randolph High School, class of 1989. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing on the Macheel Farms Softball...

Sep 23, 2023

I lost my friend, Phillip J. Kleuskens, age 64 of Waupun, who passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his childhood home.

Phillip was born on October 7, 1958, in Waupun, Wisconsin, the son of Melvin and Delores (Heezen) Kleuskens.  Strong in his Catholic faith and a lover of music, he soon...

Sep 5, 2023

Delores Lorraine Pluim, age 87 of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Prairie Ridge in Waupun with family at her side.

Delores was born on May 9, 1936, in Waupun, daughter John and LaVerne (Kuik) Willemsen. Delores was a graduate of 1954, Waupun High School. On June 15, 1954, she married David Pluim....

Aug 28, 2023

Bernard Gosenheimer, age 77 of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

A private burial will be held.