Dec 9, 2023

Randolph:

William “Bill” W. Rahn, age 60 of Randolph lost his battle with heart and renal failure on Saturday, December 9, 2023

“Billy” or “Wilbur” was born in Beaver Dam on October 5, 1963 the son of Marvin W. and Muriel (Roberts) Rahn. He attended Randolph High School and worked for Roberts Bros. Painting. Bill...

Dec 4, 2023

Calvin Warren Derksen, 71, of New Haven, IN passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at home. Born in Waupun, WI, he was the son of the late Warren and Kathryn (Mulder) Derksen. He was a production manager at Schenkel's Dairy among many other jobs. He graduated from Waupun High School and Moraine Park Technical College. Cal enjoyed his daily glass...

Dec 4, 2023

Marie (Mary) "Magdalene” Braatz, 89, of Burnett, WI passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at the family farm known as Evergreen Pastures, ascending into heaven to be reunited with her beloved husband of 69 years Henry “Hank” Braatz who passed in April of this year.

Marie was born June 4, 1934 to William and Caroline Schweitzer Jazak in Barton, WI....

Dec 3, 2023

Julien “Fuzzy” Graham, 100, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Randolph Health Services. 

Julien “Fuzzy” Graham was born August 17, 1923 in Potosi, WI the son of Harvey and Pearl Buss Graham. Fuzzy was a graduate of Potosi High School in 1941. Following school he worked in Savannah, IL for about four years, and then joined the...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Betty Ann Posthuma, 84, of Waupun passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam.

  Betty was born June 2, 1939 the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Schnasse) Schouten. On December 16, 1960 she married James Posthuma at First Reformed Church in Waupun. The couple resided in rural Fox Lake. Betty was...

Dec 1, 2023

James Rather, 64, of Lewis Center, OH, passed away on December 1, 2023 from Angiosarcoma of the liver. He was born on July 2, 1959, in Waupun Wisconsin to Robert and Margene M (Towne) Rather. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by his step-father, Bert Guenther.

Jim graduated from Waupun High School in 1977. He received his...

Nov 28, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) Paul Jones, 66, of Waupun passed away at home on November 28th, 2023.

Jeff was born in Milwaukee to Clifford Jones and Joan (Piekarski) Jones on June 4, 1957. His family later moved to Waupun where Jeff would spend the remainder of his life.

He graduated from Waupun High School in 1975 and married his sweetheart Elizabeth (Lisa)...

Nov 26, 2023

Chad Robert Hoinacki, 42, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home. 

Chad was born March 4, 1981 in Waupun to Tom and Sue (Tank) Hoinacki. Chad graduated from Waupun High School in 1999. He worked in construction for his entire life. Chad had a passion for hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He loved his dog Ruger who was...

Nov 24, 2023

Oliver Maly, 8, of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home. 

Oliver was born June 7, 2015 in Beaver Dam, the son of Myles Maly and Karissa Shoemaker. Oliver loved reading, finding bugs, sharks, dinosaurs, and playing in the sand box. He also loved being outdoors, playing with the animals, swimming, and just being a busy...

Nov 23, 2023

Margaret E. Ceman, 98, of Waupun, passed to her heavenly home on Thanksgiving Day.  

Margaret was born on March 10, 1925, to Anthony and Mary Majczak Dombeck in Berlin, WI. She married the love of her life, Leonard Ceman on July 10, 1948. They moved to Waupun and raised their family of 5 children. Margaret was an active member of...

Nov 20, 2023

Wanda Stiteley, 97, of Waupun, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

Wanda was born September 2, 1926 to Herman and Mabel Gokey Morel. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1944. Wanda worked for the government building ammunition during WWII. She then attended Viterbo University to be a medical tech, and graduated...

Nov 16, 2023

Jane Ann Posthuma, age 82 of rural Portage died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning, November 16, 2023 at her home.

Jane was born on Dec. 22, 1940 the daughter of Walter and Viola (Boelter) Flegner. She was a graduate of Randolph High School. Jane was united in marriage to Alvin Posthuma on August 9, 1958...

Nov 7, 2023

Arlene Dorothy Golz, 85, born on September 26, 1938, rose to Heaven on November 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Arlene was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and her memory will forever live in our hearts. 

Arlene was the daughter of Ellsworth and Dorothy (Waters) Chase and a dedicated wife to Richard J. Golz. Her life was a testament...

Nov 7, 2023

In loving memory of Barbara Luann Brewer (Nitz) who peacefully joined her husband in eternal rest on November 7, 2023. 

Barbara was born October 30, 1942. She graduated from Constance School of Cosmetology. On January 24, 1970 she married William R. Brewer and together they built a life filled with love. They were blessed with two daughters: Tracy J. Brewer...

Nov 6, 2023

Cambria:

Bernard “Bernie” Jay Brende, age 58 of Cambria died Monday, November 6, 2023 at SSM-St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville under the care of SSM Health At Home Hospice.

Bernie was born the youngest child of Herbert K. and Frances (Jandl) Brende on Feb. 14, 1965 in La Crosse, WI. Bernie spent 30 years erecting...

Nov 6, 2023

Arlene Rohr, 85, of Waupun, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Arlene was born January 12, 1938 in Kewaunee, WI the daughter of Arthur and Helen Haferman Daul. Arlene married Richard A. Rohr and they moved to Waupun in 1969. Arlene started her career in corrections in 1971 and was employed at Dodge Correctional Institution...

Nov 4, 2023

Merlyn A. Schueler, 85, of Waupun, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Christian Home in Waupun.

  Merlyn was born November 3, 1938 in Marquette, WI to Albert and Dorothy Mildebrant Schueler. Merlyn graduated from Markesan High School in 1956. Soon after joining the U.S. Army he was stationed in Korea after the...

Oct 29, 2023

Bessie De Jager, 87, of Waupun, went to heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Bessie was born on December 20, 1935, in Friesland, Wisconsin the daughter of Dewey & Martha Douma. She was married to Lambert De Jager on July 6, 1956 in East Friesland. She was a faithful member at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Waupun. Bessie worked for...

Oct 27, 2023

Pearl Elizabeth McGhee, the daughter of Daniel and Andrea McGhee, entered the arms of Jesus at 22 weeks on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. 

Pearl is survived by her parents, Daniel and Andrea McGhee; her siblings, Julia, Mathew, Noah, Joel, and Naomi; maternal grandparents, Dayton and Jo Ann Davenport; paternal grandparents, Mick and Janis McGhee; and uncles...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Sandra Greenfield, 81 of Waupun, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at her home.

Sandra was born May 27, 1942, to John and Norma Day Levy. She graduated from Randolph High School and met the love of her life, Glen Greenfield. They were married on February 5, 1960. Sandra stayed at home to take care of her family, helping...