Obituaries
Elton Van Buren
Nov 27, 2024
Elton Van Buren, age 69, passed away on November 27, 2024 at the UW Hospital in Madison.
Elton was born on December 31, 1954, the son of Marvin and Ethel Westra Van Buren. Elton graduated from Waupun High School in 1973. He worked at Alto Dairy where he demonstrated skill and leadership as a foreman and supervisor. The pinnacle of his...
Bernard Bille
Nov 25, 2024
Bernard Bille, age 99, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Bernard was born on November 20, 1925 in the town of Waupun, WI, the son of Herbert and Minnie (Rens) Bille. On October 7, 1947 Bernard married Catherine Loomans, with whom he shared a life filled with love. Together, they farmed in the town...
Ann Hoekstra
Nov 24, 2024
Ann Sharon (Braaksma) Hoekstra, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to heaven with family by her side on November 24, 2024, at age 78. Ann was born on June 27, 1946, in Beaver Dam, WI, the daughter of Albert and Bessie (Vander Galien) Braaksma. She graduated from Central Wisconsin Christian in 1964. Ann married William J. Hoekstra on July...
William Gelatt
Nov 23, 2024
William “Bill” Gelatt, age 55, passed away early Saturday morning, November 23, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Bill was born on January 3, 1969 in LaCrosse, WI the son of James S. and Gretchen R. (Derksen) Gelatt Jr. Bill was a graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse and furthered his education at Colorado College in Steamboat...
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...
Miles Merary Ortiz
Nov 1, 2024
Miles Merary Ortiz passed away on November 1, 2024.
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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.
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