Obituaries
Julie Medema
Jan 16, 2025
Julie Keen Medema, 97, of Brandon, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Julie was born August 30, 1927 in Holland, MI the daughter of John and Ella Schierbeek Keen. She was one of 8 children; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Julie attended school in Holland, MI and went on to Calvin College where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. One...
Mark Stuebs
Jan 13, 2025
The Lord welcomed Mark into heavenly paradise on January 13th. One of the last things that Mark would want from his obituary would be to talk about himself, bringing up all his accomplishments, or talking about how great of a father, husband, and friend that he was. Even though those are true, he wouldn’t want it written about how much...
Jean Smith
Jan 11, 2025
Jean passed away peacefully early Saturday morning on January 11, 2025 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
She was born June 17, 1929 to Howard E. Robinson and Eunice Laura (Bogie) Robinson in the township of Lindina.
She grew up on their family farm where she enjoyed working outside with her Dad. She learned to take care of...
Fredric Mollien
Jan 8, 2025
Fredric F. Mollien, 88, of Waupun, passed away on January 8, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun with his wife and daughters by his side.
Fred was born November 23, 1936 in Monroe, WI, the son of Fredric J. and Letha Matzke Mollien. In 1946 the family moved to Brandon, and Fred attended Brandon Elementary School and High School graduating...
Bill Toll
Jan 7, 2025
Bill Toll succumbed to cancer at his home in Brandon on January 7, 2025, in the loving care of his family.
Bill’s life began in Fond du Lac, where he was born in 1959 to Virginia Pagel Toll and Lester Toll. He went to St. Mary’s Grade School and Woodworth Junior High and graduated from Goodrich High School.
Bill’s intelligence showed in...
Keith Zacharias
Jan 4, 2025
Keith Zacharias heroically lost his life on January 4, 2025, while saving a drowning dog that had fallen through the ice. His deep love for all living beings was evident in everything he did. Not a single stray cat left his home without receiving care, often enjoying a home-cooked meal and heartfelt praise. He sought deep connections with everyone he...
Margaret Swart
Jan 3, 2025
Margaret Swart, age 95, passed away on January 3, 2025.
Margaret was born on July 19, 1929, in Merrillville, Indiana, the daughter of Klass and Jenny DeJong Meyer. Margaret attended the Fair Oaks School System.. She was united in marriage to Arnold Swart on May 19, 1949, a partnership that would last for over six decades until his passing on April...
Dorothy Ramsey
Jan 2, 2025
Dorothy Mae Ramsey, age 98, passed away January 2, 2025 at Barrett House in Markesan.
Dorothy was born April 18, 1926 in Neenah, WI the daughter of Theodore and Anna Derfus Otto. On February 9, 1946 Dorothy married Maurice “Mike” Ramsey at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple resided in Brandon most of their married lives....
Sandra Rohrer
Jan 2, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Rohrer, a radiant soul who brought joy, love, and laughter to all who knew her, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1943, in Manitowoc, WI, to Henry and Ruth Hessel Kinzel. Sandy grew up in Manitowoc, where she graduated from Manitowoc High School in...
Dewey Pausma
Jan 2, 2025
Dewey Pausma, age 90, passed away on January 2, 2025.
Dewey was born on August 15, 1934 in the Netherlands, the son of Paul and Ella Meinema Pausma. Dewey's journey was one of hard work and dedication, marked by his commitment to family, faith, and his farm. On November 14, 1957 Dewey married Lois Greenfield at First Christian Reformed Church in...
Maynard Navis
Dec 31, 2024
Maynard Navis, 90, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with family by his side.
Maynard was born October 7, 1934 to Andrew and Hilda Kastein Navis. On June 24, 1955 he married Bernice Hopp of Alto. Maynard was in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was a dairy farmer all of his life and bought his first farm in...
Jerry Katzmarek
Dec 30, 2024
Jerry Katzmarek, 84, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Jerry was born August 7, 1940 in Illinois, the son of Albert and Josephine Stanowitz Katzmarek. He was a retired electrician for Local IBEW 134. Jerry met the love of his life, Carol Zmudzinski and they were married for 48 years. Jerry...
Marlene J. Landaal
Dec 28, 2024
Marlene J. Landaal, age 93, peacefully departed this life at home with her family by her side on December 28, 2024.
Marlene was born on November 23, 1931 in Randolph, the daughter of Henry and Dora Jesse Dykstra. Marlene’s journey began in Waupun where she was a proud graduate of Waupun High School. On April 3, 1951, she married the love...
Steve Kurtz
Dec 26, 2024
Steve Kurtz, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.
Steve was born on April 8, 1955, the son of Harold and Carol Marx Kurtz. Steve attended West Bend School. He was a proud veteran who joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Independence for two years. Following his military service, he embarked on a career as a welder...
Alvin Pobanz
Dec 23, 2024
Alvin L. Pobanz, age 77, passed away Monday December 23, 2024.
Alvin was born July 18, 1947 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Alvin H. and June Brown Pobanz. Al attended Waupun Schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1965. He then went onto Fox Valley Technical College and received an associate’s degree. On November 15, 1968 he married...
Janice Kreier
Dec 22, 2024
Janice Kreier, age 76, departed this world on December 22, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following a surprise surgery that took her away too soon.
Janice was born on June 16, 1948, in Beaver Dam, to Leroy and Sofia Yerges Klentz. Janice graduated from Reesville High School. She met her soulmate, Leroy Kreier, and they embarked on their shared adventure...
Margaret Mittelstaedt
Dec 22, 2024
Margaret Mittelstaedt, age 96, of Waupun, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Margaret was born September 24, 1928 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Herman and Allie Bronkhorst Medema. Margaret was employed by Teeple Shoe Factory and Ideal Shoe Factory in Waupun. On August 16, 1950 she married Don Mittelstaedt at Alto...
Steve Perry
Dec 20, 2024
Steve Perry, age 70, passed away after a courageous battle with West Nile Virus on December 20, 2024 at Beaver Dam Community Hospital.
Steve was born on February 24, 1954, in Waupun, to Kenneth and Betty Mielke Perry. Steve graduated from Waupun High School in 1972 and continued his education in 1973, doing the AG short course at the University of...
Dorothy Anna Michalowski
Dec 17, 2024
Dorothy Anna Michalowski, age 97, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Dorothy was born on December 25, 1926, at home, the daughter of Joseph and Martha Pralat Przybyl. On July 17, 1948, Dorothy married the love of her life, John Michalowski in Neshkoro, WI. Together, they forged a life filled with cherished...
James Buchholz
Dec 15, 2024
James Buchholz, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac.
James was born March 26, 1954 in Waupun, the son of Edwin and Mary Hughes Buchholz. Jim graduated from Waupun High School in 1975. On August 21, 1975 he married Karilynn Pollock in Brandon. Together, they built a life in the Brandon area, where...
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