Feb 8, 2024

Adam Zimmerman, 32, of Fox Lake, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. 

 

Adam was born September 24, 1991 to Jim and Deborah (Kohls) Zimmerman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fox Lake. Adam attended St. John’s School in Fox Lake and graduated from Waupun High School in 2010. After school he went onto farming. On September...

Jan 12, 2024

Ruth Winifred Syens, age 76, formerly of Friesland, died peacefully and entered her heavenly rest on Friday, January 12, 2024, with family by her side at Aspirus Tivoli in Portage.

Ruth was born an instant aunt on Dec. 23, 1947, in Beaver Dam, WI daughter of John Peter and Grace (Homan) Westra, their ninth child....

Jan 10, 2024

Karen E. (Evenson) Evans, 87, of Randolph, formerly of Waupun, was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Karen was born October 18, 1936 in New London, WI. She was the daughter of Norman and Eleanor (Thompson) Evenson. Karen was a graduate of Waupun High School, class of 1954. After graduation Karen...

Jan 10, 2024

Dale Orin Kovalaske passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 72, following a ten year battle with kidney disease. 

Dale was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on August 30, 1951, the second child of Earl and Dorothea Kovalaske.  He grew up on his family’s farm near Randolph, Wisconsin and was a 1969 graduate of Randolph High School. ...

Jan 9, 2024

Gladis O. Stanislaus, age 84, of Waupun, WI passed on to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of January 9, 2024 while living at the Christian Home’s Homestead Memory Care facility. She was born April 25, 1939 in Hoopeston, IL, the fifth of nine children born to John T. and Evelyn...

Jan 8, 2024

Debbie (Mertz) Court, age 62, passed away January 8, 2024.

Deb was born November 15, 1961, the daughter of Richard and LuAnn Becker Mertz. Deb graduated from Waupun High School. She loved the Packers and being with her grandchildren and family. 

Deb is survived by special friend, Tom Gregerson (Bozz); son, Daryl Court; sister, Diane (Richard) Kayser; brother, Michael (Kate)...

Jan 7, 2024

Eleanor M. Van Gent, 89, of Burnett, WI, was called to her heavenly home at Waupun Christian Home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born February 3, 1934, on a farm near Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Gerrit and Wilma Van Haaften Hasselman. 

In 1951, Eleanor graduated from Oskaloosa High School. She continued her education at Central College in...

Jan 2, 2024

Anna Lee Schwender, 92, of Waupun, formerly of Shoreham New York, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her home with her children by her side.

Anna was a loving and caring mother. She was a Navy nurse during the Korean conflict, Master Gardener, loved to read and to bird watch. She will be missed so much by her children,...

Dec 31, 2023

Donna M. Vande Zande, age 94, passed from this earth and went to meet her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 31, 2023.  Donna was born April 27, 1929 in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of John H. and Kate Stelsel Rens. Donna graduated from Waupun High School in 1947.  On May 30, 1952 she married Clarence...

Dec 29, 2023

Jason Heeringa, 50, of Burnett, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. 

Jason was born December 5, 1973 in Waupun to Gary and Mary Braun Heeringa. Jason graduated from Waupun High School in 1992. He then worked at Suttle-Straus Printing in Waunakee for the past 20 years. On September 19, 2015 he married Sara Gerber at their home. Jason loved his...

Dec 29, 2023

Vernon T. Farley, 95, of Waupun, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at home with family by his side. 

Vernon was born April 22, 1928 to Glenn and Margaret Gilgenbach Farley in Fond du lac WI.  Vernon attended Milwaukee schools. He met the love of his life,  Jane, in Buffalo Lake; they married August 11, 1951 in Milwaukee. Vernon started...

Dec 28, 2023

Paul Bruins, 70, of rural Markesan, passed away on December 28, 2023.

Paul was born March 18, 1953, in Waupun, the son of Glenn and Betty Vande Zande Bruins. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1971. Paul continued his studies at UW-Madison and received a bachelor’s degree in Construction Administration. He then did construction work in Madison before returning...

Dec 27, 2023

Hannah Rose Vannetta, 17, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Madison due to complications during her battle with leukemia. 

Hannah was born April 24, 2006, the daughter of Brett Vannetta and Kristi Thurk. Arts and animals were Hannah's passion. She enjoyed volunteering at the Waupun Animal Shelter. Hannah was a member of Drama Club, Art Club, and...

Dec 25, 2023

Lois Ann (Nelson) Babros, 86, of Fox Lake, WI went to heaven on Monday, December 25, 2023.

Lois was born January 29, 1937 in Fox Lake, to Lester and Florence (Yaroch) Nelson. Lois graduated from Fox Lake High School. She married Ronald Babros on August 31, 1957 and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. Family always came first and...

Dec 23, 2023

John A. Turnes, 55, of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

John was born October 20, 1968 in Illinois, the son of Frederick and Betty Huizenga Turnes. John graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1986. After high school he joined the Army Reserves. While in the Army he worked at...

Dec 21, 2023

Jeanne Wagner, 79, of Waupun, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a long illness.

Jeanne was born June 16, 1944 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Elmer and Ella Utke Geske. Jeanne was raised in Enderlin, ND with four sisters and three brothers. On August 25, 1973 she married Lee Wagner at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun....

Dec 21, 2023

Lorna A. O’Donovan-Picatto, 75, of rural Waupun, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Lorna was born January 10, 1948 in Port Washington, WI the daughter of Robert and Lucille Kemp Wiechmann. Lorna resided in Mequon during her youth and attended Homestead High School, graduating in 1966. Throughout her life she worked in various positions...

Dec 17, 2023

Linda L. Zuhlke, 80, of Waupun passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Linda was born October 30, 1943 in Ripon, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Norstrant Nowak. Linda attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where she received her bachelor’s degree. On December 28, 1963 she married Wayne Zuhlke in Wautoma. Linda taught school...

Dec 15, 2023

David G. Patton, 86, of Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at his residence in The Meadows with family by his side.

David was born May 26, 1937 in Berlin, WI the son of Guy and Marion Holland Patton. David attended Berlin schools and graduated from Berlin High School in 1955. Having played football for the Berlin...

Dec 15, 2023

 

Nancy Hansen, 84, of Waupun passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2023 at her home.  

Nancy was born September 11, 1939 in Illinois, to Joseph and Stephanie Magiera Kasian. She graduated from Evanston High School in Illinois where she met the love of her life, Carl Hansen.  They were married on Jan 23, 1960 in Evanston, IL. Nancy devoted...