Obituaries
Jack Zantow
Jan 21, 2025
Jack Zantow passed away at home in Cambria, Wisconsin on January 21, 2025 at age 79. He was born Peter George Zantow on October 5th, 1945, the first born son of the late Dr Forrest Earle Zantow and Florence Goodearle Zantow. Followed by siblings Richard (Dick), Margaret(Peg) Bredeson, William(Will), Thomas(Thom), and John.HJack had struggled with numerous health issues since before...
Violet "Bonnie" Williams
Feb 13, 2025
Violet "Bonnie" Williams, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at Columbia Health Care Center.
She was born on June 28, 1936, in the town of Scott, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Bonnie was a graduate of Cambria High School in 1954, and she continued her pursuit of education at Columbia County Teachers College. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary...
Mark Kikkert
Feb 11, 2025
Mark L. Kikkert, 45, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Mark was born May 16, 1979 in Waupun, the son of Clarence and Julene Kwakkel Kikkert. Mark attended Waupun schools, graduating from Waupun High School. Mark was employed at Piggly Wiggly in Waupun for several years. He enjoyed working with his computers, doing various things with them. Prior to...
Norris Damsteegt
Feb 10, 2025
Norris Damsteegt, age 74, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2025.
Norris was born on December 12, 1950, to Marvin and Maggie Boerson Damsteegt. A proud native of Waupun, Norris graduated from Waupun High School in 1968. Following his graduation, he took on the responsibility of the family farm, a commitment that defined his life and brought...
Max Galler
Feb 10, 2025
Max Galler, 90, of Waupun, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at his residence at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.
Max was born November 17, 1934 in Waupun, WI the son of Alfred and Katie (Loomans) Galler. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. Following high school Max attended Lawrence University in Appleton where he studied business and played...
Mary Hemp
Feb 9, 2025
Mary Hemp, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the Christian Homestead surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on January 19, 1942 in Waupun, the daughter of Gordon and Esther TeBeest. Mary graduated from Waupun High School and moved out to California where she worked at The Aerospace Corporation. Shortly after moving back to Wisconsin went...
Anthony Wendt
Feb 7, 2025
Anthony Paul Wendt “Antman-Thorny”, age 32, of Platteville, WI, formerly of Randolph, unexpectedly passed away in a car accident February 7th, 2025 near Mineral Point, WI.
Anthony was born August 10, 1992 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Donald and Julie (Krist) Wendt. He graduated from Randolph High School in 2011, and then attended UW Platteville. Anthony worked as a...
Ruth Immel Pluim
Feb 5, 2025
Ruth Immel Pluim, 87, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Ruth was born on March 5, 1937, in Eden, WI the daughter of Wilbert and Francis Seuer Immel. Ruth was a remarkable individual, celebrated as a three-time breast cancer survivor, a testament to her resilience and strength throughout her life.
On August 25, 1956, Ruth married Kenneth L. Pluim at...
Steven Vande Brink Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Steven (Steve) Vande Brink Jr., age 86, of Brandon, WI, passed away on February 3, 2025 at home with family members beside him.
Steven, the son of Steven Sr. and Ann (Vande Kolk) Vande Brink, was born on April 25, 1938 in the Township of Springvale – Fond du Lac County. He graduated from Ripon High School in 1956. He married...
James Arnold Braaksma
Jan 25, 2025
James “Jim” Braaksma, 91, of rural Cambria, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Jim was born on August 4, 1933, at home to Peter and Mary (Beyer) Braaksma. Jim was raised on his family farm with his three brothers, where he was taught a strong work ethic and the value of a...
Scott Chapman
Jan 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Scott Charles Chapman
Scott Charles Chapman, age 63, of Dalton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Born on January 15, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lowell “Chip” and Jean (nee Salonen) Chapman. Scott grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1980. Scott...
Paul Ebert
Jan 23, 2025
Paul Eugene Ebert departed from this world on January 23, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family to join those already in Heaven.
Paul was born October 3, 1935, in Waupun, WI, the youngest son of three children of William and Angeline (Konings) Ebert. Paul grew up in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. While in Waupun...
Michael Scot Glamann
Jan 23, 2025
Michael Scot Glamann, age 66, passed away on January 23, 2025 after a long battle surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 13, 1958, the son of Donald Merlin and Janet Mae Wegenke Glamann. A proud veteran, Michael graduated from Horicon High School in 1977 before joining the Army and subsequently transferring to the Marines. On May 24, 2003...
Warren Mecklenberg
Jan 22, 2025
Warren P. Mecklenberg, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Warren was born June 28, 1943 in Waupun, the son of Chester and Marcella Prust Mecklenberg. Warren was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1961. On April 27, 1963 he married Judy Beekman in Beaver Dam. The couple lived in Atwater for 26 years, and moved to Waupun in...
Donna Ter Beest
Jan 20, 2025
Donna Ter Beest, age 88, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.
Donna was born May 27, 1936 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta Boom Glewen. Donna was a graduate of Brandon High School. On June 23, 1954 she married Calvin Ter Beest in Alto. Shortly following their marriage she joined Cal in Germany where he served in...
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...
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