Obituaries
Thomas E. Faber
Mar 31, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Edwin Faber, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Tom was born on January 23, 1940, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Dr. John E. and Bernice (Frey) Faber. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. In October of 1967, he was united in marriage...
Cheryl R. Grams
Mar 28, 2026
Cheryl Rose Grams, age 71 of Markesan, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Cheryl was born on March 22, 1955, in Waupun, the daughter of Wendell James and Delores (Schulz) Grams. A hard worker, Cheryl worked as a line worker in the manufacturing industry for many years. She lived in Milwaukee, Appleton, and Neenah area before moving back to Markesan....
Joyce M. Brown
Mar 27, 2026
Joyce M. Brown, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Joyce was born on September 23, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jasper and Audrey (Dent) McKethen. She attended Topeka schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. On December 15, 1957, Joyce was united in marriage to her husband, William C. Brown,...
Doug Moede
Mar 25, 2026
Doug Moede, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Doug was born on June 1, 1967, to Orris and Nancy (Runge) Moede. He graduated from Waupun High School. Doug held several jobs throughout his life, including farming and milking cows, electric wiring, production line work, and most recently, driving forklift.
Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and...
Dennis J. Hale
Mar 23, 2026
Dennis J. Hale, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Dennis was born on August 12, 1958, in Elkhorn, the son of Frank and Donna (Blomgren) Hale. He was a 1976 graduate of Elkhorn High School and was united in marriage to Mary Hinshaw in Kansas City in November of 1980. They shared many years before parting ways in...
Richard A. Robertson
Mar 22, 2026
Richard “Doc” Alan Robertson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at UW Hospital in Madison.
Richard was born on July 8, 1946, in Madison, the son of Olive P. and Lois C. (Brimmer) Robertson. He grew up in Fish Creek, Wisconsin and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On September 17, 2017, he was united...
Beverly Duscheck
Mar 21, 2026
Beverly Duscheck, age 85, passed away at home on Saturday, March 21, 2026 with her family by her.
Beverly was born on January 11, 1941, in Alto, the daughter of George and Marian (Mulder) Sanders. She graduated from Brandon High School before starting work at the Shoe Factory in Waupun, where she met her future husband, Phil Duscheck. On July 3,...
Richard R. Herbst
Mar 20, 2026
Richard R. Herbst, age 84, of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on March 20, 2026, at Agrace Hospice, surrounded by his family who loved him so dearly. Though his earthly journey has ended, the legacy of his faith, humility, and steadfast devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew...
Donald D. Dolgner
Mar 19, 2026
Donald D. Dolgner, age 96 of Kingston, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Markesan Resident Home in Markesan.
Don was born on January 7, 1930, the son of Arthur Raymond and Martha (Lueck) Dolgner on the family homestead. He attended a country school in the Salemville area until he began working on the...
Judith C. McFarlane
Mar 19, 2026
Judith “Judy” C. McFarlane, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.
Judy was born on March 11, 1941, in Columbus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl and Armilla (Lange) Hendrickson. She was united in marriage to Ronald McFarlane on October 22, 1960, in Doylestown, Wisconsin. Judy worked in the deli at both Sentry...
Victoria J. Biehl
Mar 17, 2026
Victoria Joy Biehl (Riel), age 32 of Deforest, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born on April 8th, 1993 to Jeff and Lori (Ritzema) Riel, she was a bright addition to the family. Tori graduated from Waupun High School in 2011, received an Associates Degree in Graphic Design from Madison Media Institute in 2013, and attained her Bachelor's...
Hal Freriks
Mar 10, 2026
Hal Freriks, age 83 of Waupun, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Hal Freriks was born August 21, 1942, the son of Harvey and Kathleen (Lemmenes) Freriks. He attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1960. On May 9, 1964, he was united in marriage to Donna Flier and the couple resided in...
Dale Ferron
Mar 8, 2026
Dale Ferron, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Dale was born on September 6, 1947, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to James F. and Wanda (Czajka) Ferron. Dale was baptized into the Christian faith and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Beaver Dam.
Dale attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, De Sales Preparatory Seminary,...
Mark A. Wallace
Mar 7, 2026
Mark Andrew Wallace, age 64, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Mark was born on September 16, 1961, in Flint, Michigan, to Don and Margaret Wallace. He grew up in a lively, close‑knit family with his siblings—Matt, Jean, John, and Ann—forming bonds that shaped him throughout his life.
From an early age, Mark found joy in the outdoors. He loved hunting...
Ken TenPas
Mar 7, 2026
Ken TenPas, age 78, of Waupun, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Ken was born September 29, 1947 in Sheboygan, the son of George and Marie Ippel TenPas. A graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Ken demonstrated an early commitment to serving our country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the USS Wasp during the Vietnam War...
Hildred Florence Loomans
Mar 7, 2026
Hildred Florence Loomans, 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at the Beaver Dam Care Center.
Hildred was born on June 26, 1937, in the Waupun township, to Henry and Bernice (Sanders) Loomans. She attended Waupun High School and was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Waupun.
Hildred was an avid reader until her vision failed her. She also...
Katherine A. Steffen
Mar 3, 2026
Katherine Ann Steffen, 52 of Markesan, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Katherine was born on April 2, 1973, in Waupun, the daughter of Dean Lloyd and Sharon Amanda (Brotkowski) Sauerbrei. A loving and caring woman, she worked as a resident care worker in elder care, working at various nursing homes and taking pride in caring for residents....
Donna J. Block
Mar 2, 2026
Donna Jean Block, age 95 of Shawano, formerly of Richland Center, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at The Cottages in Shawano.
Donna was born on July 1, 1930 in Iowa, the daughter of Francis and Malinda (Schmidt) Sullivan. She lived for Sunday dinners, especially the Sullivan chicken dinners. Donna was united in marriage to Elbert Block on August 1,...
Elaine M. Huizenga
Mar 2, 2026
Elaine M. Huizenga, age 84 of Waupun, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Elaine was born on January 17, 1942, in Alto, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Bernice (Sanders) Loomans. She attended Waupun Schools. On December 27, 1962, she married Dean Huizenga in Alto. Elaine and Dean lived in Randolph and moved to Waupun...
Kathy A. Lind
Mar 1, 2026
Kathy Lind, age 65, of Mt. Calvary passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Kathy was born on February 6, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Agnes Koester. She worked at Richelieu Foods and Vintage Auto Parts in Beaver Dam. Kathy lived in various areas throughout her life, including Beaver Dam...
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