Obituaries
Miles Merary Ortiz
Nov 1, 2024
Miles Merary Ortiz passed away on November 1, 2024.
Love In Every Tear
O precious, tiny, sweet little one, you will always be to me. So perfect, pure, and innocent just as you were meant to be. We dreamed of you and of your life and all that it would be. We waited and longed for you to come and join our...
Jessie Klumpers
Nov 17, 2024
Jessie Klumpers, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin surrounded by her family.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Alto Reformed Church. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in the town of Trenton. Visitation will be held on Friday at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home...
Kenneth "Skip" Baumhardt
Nov 15, 2024
Kenneth "Skip" Daniel Baumhardt Sr., age 80, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Skip was born on May 26, 1944, in Waupun, the son of Robert and Grace(Decker) Baumhardt. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1960. Following high school, Skip pursued a career as a barber, serving the community for 11 years before embarking on a...
Edith Smit
Nov 15, 2024
Edith Smit, age 93, formally of Waupun, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Edith was born on November 18, 1930 in Waupun, the daughter of Dick and Eike Beukema Kok. On June 14, 1949 she married Henry Smit in Waupun and they resided in Brandon. Throughout their married lives, which lasted until Henry's passing in 1996,...
Floyd Brandenburg
Nov 10, 2024
Floyd Brandenburg, 84, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his residence with family by his side.
Floyd was born May 5, 1940 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Andrew and Mable Chapman Brandenburg. Floyd attended Beaver Dam schools, graduating in 1958. Following his studies, he proudly served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, completing active duty at...
Paul Pausma
Nov 9, 2024
Paul Pausma, age 62, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on December 15, 1961, the son of Dewey and Lois Greenfield Pausma. Paul was a proud graduate of Waupun High School in 1980. He dedicated his early years to the family farm....
Steven Van Hierden
Nov 7, 2024
Steven Van Hierden, 57, of Waupun, passed away on November 7, 2024.
Steven was born on March 9, 1967, the son of Ronald and Darlene Moltz Van Hierden. Steven grew up in Waupun where he attended local schools. He dedicated his career as a carpenter for the union. His remarkable handiwork and commitment to quality were evident in every project he...
Mitchell Vande Zande
Nov 4, 2024
Mitchell Vande Zande, 74, of Waupun, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, November 4, 2024.
Mitchell was born on August 7, 1950, in Beaver Dam, the son of David and Marie (Bronkhorst) Vande Zande. After graduating from Brandon High School in 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country, receiving an Honorable Discharge...
Raymond Dykstra
Oct 31, 2024
Raymond A. Dykstra, 65, of Randolph, formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away on October 31, 2024 with family by his side.
Ray was born on January 20, 1959, the son of Raymond and Lorraine Grau Dykstra. Ray spent his formative years in the Waupun area, where he also attended school. Throughout his life he was a self-employed mechanic. In his...
Steven Schmitt
Oct 25, 2024
Steven John Schmitt, aged 69, of Waupun, Wisconsin, passed away on October 25, 2024. Born on October 17, 1955, Steve dedicated nearly five decades to his career as an over-the-road truck driver, hauling livestock and logistics for Hanefeld Brothers and Steve Gentz. His commitment to his work was paralleled only by his devotion to his family. He met the love...
Leroy Vande Slunt
Oct 24, 2024
Leroy Vande Slunt, 89, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at home with family by his side.
Leroy VandeSlunt was born on October 24, 1935, to Henry and Leona (Luther) Vande Slunt. He attended Brandon High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He married Janet Beyer on August 28, 1959, and was a member...
Judy Galler
Oct 20, 2024
Judy Galler, 84, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her residence at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.
Judy was born August 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Edith Biehl Molter. As a young individual the family moved to Waupun where she graduated from Waupun High School in 1958. Following high school, Judy moved...
Eduardo Zavala
Oct 15, 2024
Eduardo Zavala, also known as "Wayo," passed away on October 15, 2024, at the UW Madison Hospital due to complications from a heart attack.
He was born on March 4, 1969, in Del Rio, Texas, the son of Herminio Zavala and Eustaquia de la Rosa. Wayo graduated from Del Rio High School in 1987. He dedicated much of his professional life...
Priscilla Buteyn
Oct 8, 2024
Priscilla Buteyn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Priscilla, the daughter of John and Edith Vander Meer Navis, was born on August 7, 1960 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. Priscilla's academic journey began at Beaver Dam High School, where she graduated in 1979. Her commitment...
Joyce Ritzema
Oct 5, 2024
Jaitske “Joyce” Ritzema, of Waupun Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 95 on October 5, 2024. Joyce was born November 1, 1928, in Tjerkwerd, in the Province of Friesland, the Netherlands, the daughter of Bouwe Feenstra and Jeltsje Feenstra Albada.
Joyce spent her younger years in the Netherlands. While in high school during World War II, she participated...
Phyllis Vande Kamp
Oct 4, 2024
With great sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Phyllis Vande Kamp, on October 4, 2024. However, we do not grieve like people who have no hope since we know that she is now with Jesus and we will be united with her someday. She was 91 years old.
Phyllis was born...
Justin McGee
Oct 1, 2024
Justin McGee, age 71, of Fox Lake peacefully passed away on October 1, 2024.
Justin was born on February 22, 1953, in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1971, where he notably earned the distinction of being a first-chair clarinet player. On August 22, 1994, he married the love of his life, Barb Powers.
For over 50 years, Justin...
Kathleen Swan
Sep 28, 2024
Kathleen Swan, age 90, of Markesan, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at the Barrett House in Markesan.
Kathleen was born on August 29, 1934, the daughter of Bernard and Clara Dahl Guerin. She was a proud graduate of Irma High School. Kathleen’s commitment to her family was evident in the love she shared with her son Jeff Swan and...
Todd Selk
Sep 27, 2024
Todd “Toad” Michael Selk, age 64, of Randolph, WI, passed away on Friday, September 27th as a result of a cardiac event.
Todd was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 18, 1960 to Joan and Vernon Selk. He graduated from Randolph High School and despite many interested parties, he met the love of his life in 1978, Nan Dahl. They married...
Joann Larson
Sep 25, 2024
Joann Larson, 86, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Joann was born September 15, 1938 in Portage, WI the daughter of Harold and Katherine Schroeder Hoppe. Joann attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School in 1957. On June 13, 1959 she was united in marriage to Larry Larson....
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