Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Buchholz
Sep 16, 2024
With great sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother on September 16, 2024. She was 96 years old.
Elizabeth “Betty” Buchholz was born May 18, 1928 in Grand Chute, WI the daughter of Elmer and Ella Gustin Spaulding. Betty and her family moved to Waupun, WI in 1940 where she attended Waupun schools and...
Cora Lemmenes Hemp
Sep 13, 2024
Cora Lemmenes Hemp, age 91, of Waupun, WI, passed away on September 13, 2024 at the Charleston House Memory Care facility in Beaver Dam, WI. Cora was born November 3, 1932, a daughter of Sam and Elsie (Alsum) Hoffman. She and her twin sister Caroline were the seventh and eighth born of eleven children.
She was united in marriage to Robert...
Barbara Rosenthal
Sep 11, 2024
Barbara Rosenthal, age 73, a beloved art professor, devoted mother, sister and friend, passed away on September 11, 2024 at the home of her best friend, Darlene Opperman, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 8, 1951, in Waupun, Barb was a vibrant spirit whose passion for art touched the lives of many.
Barb graduated from Waupun High School...
Grace McLeod
Sep 11, 2024
Grace McLeod, 98, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.
Grace was born December 29, 1925 in Gilman, WI; the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bobish) Hodowanic. She grew up in rural Gilman on a farm. Her parents came directly from the Ukraine. Grace was baptized and a long-time member of the Russian Orthodox...
Theresa Rose Popelka
Sep 9, 2024
Theresa Rose (Kuhn) Popelka, age 69, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam after a short and brave battle with cancer.
Teri was born on July 20, 1955, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Arnold and Irene (Curtis) Kuhn. She graduated from Cambria Friesland High School in 1973, then earned her certification as a beautician at...
Don Vande Zande
Sep 8, 2024
Don Vande Zande, age 81, affectionately known as “Slick,” passed away on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun after a courageous battle with Alzheimers for the last few years.
Don attended Waupun High School and was very involved in the Waupun and Alto communities. He was employed for most of his career with Waupun Public Utilities as...
Wayne Bartelt
Sep 7, 2024
Wayne “Butch” Bartelt, 78, of Eldorado, WI passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a brave battle with leukemia.
Wayne was born May 11, 1946 to Raymond and Dorothy (Weinheimer) Bartelt. He grew up in the Juneau area and graduated from Juneau High School class of 1964. On September 23, 1972...
Stacey Fernandez
Sep 2, 2024
Stacey Fernandez, age 47, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac following a series of health challenges.
Stacey was born on June 19, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a devoted individual whose life revolved around her family. As a loving mother to her three children, Eric Shuck, Paige Winter, and Savannah Winter,...
Ardelle "Fritz" Harmsen
Sep 2, 2024
Ardelle "Fritz" Harmsen, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 30, 1938, Fritz left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her.
Education was an important part of Fritz's life, and she proudly graduated from Waupun High School. Fritz married Gerald Harmsen on January...
Michael Schmuhl
Aug 31, 2024
Michael Schmuhl, a devoted family man and cherished member of the Brandon community, passed away on August 31, 2024 in Brandon at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 19, 1978, in Ripon, WI, Mike grew up with a passion for the outdoors and a deep love for his family.
Michael was a proud graduate...
Taylor VanDusen
Aug 30, 2024
Taylor Robert VanDusen, age 29 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Taylor was born on October 6, 1994 in Madison the son of Michael Robert and Patricia Lynn (Hayes) Van Dusen. He was a miracle child after his parents were told they were unable to bear children. He graduated from Portage High School in...
Sharon Hildebrandt
Aug 27, 2024
Sharon Hildebrandt, age 87, passed away on August 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Sharon was born August 2, 1937 in Portage, WI, the daughter of Herman and Thelma Raimer Lang. Sharon graduated from Markesan High School in 1955, marking the start of a life characterized by hard work and commitment. She began her career as a secretary at...
Linda Lang
Aug 24, 2024
Linda Lang, 74, of Fox Lake, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Linda Lang was born January 20, 1950 in Waupun, WI the daughter of Lester and Mildred Hopp Armga. Linda attended Waupun schools, graduating in 1968. Following graduation she attended UW-Oshkosh, receiving her nursing degree. She went on to receive her...
Kirk Bloom: The Life of Every Party
Aug 19, 2024
Kirk Bloom, the man who could make anyone laugh and the ultimate car enthusiast, took his final joyride with Med Flight’s “Maverick and Goose” on August 19, 2024, to UW Hospital after a brief but fierce battle with cancer surrounded by loving wife, family and friends. Born on November 12, 1964, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Kirk was a beacon of joy...
Diana Roxbury
Aug 14, 2024
Diana Roxbury, a beloved resident of Juneau, passed away naturally on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the age of 78.
Diana was born November 5, 1945, to the parents of Asa and Irene Kaemmerling Roxbury. Diana grew up in Milwaukee before marrying Norman La Crosse and relocated to Lomira. Together, they raised four children, and Diana's nurturing spirit extended beyond her...
Mary Jensen
Aug 12, 2024
Mary Ann Jensen, 87, of Mayville, and formerly of Waupun, died on August 12, 2024.
She was born December 8, 1936 in Fond du lac, the daughter of John and Helen (Damask) Liner. She graduated from Waupun High School. Mary Ann married James C. Jensen on May 17, 1958 in Waupun, where they lived for 50 years. She graduated from St....
James George Petersen
Aug 3, 2024
James George Petersen, affectionately known as "Pete", was born on January 21, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents Chris and Olga Brookhaus Petersen. He passed away on August 3, 2024, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.
James led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences and meaningful connections. He attended Oshkosh High School and later pursued his passion for baseball....
Florence Kastein
Aug 3, 2024
Florence Kastein, 98, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Florence graced this world on April 28, 1926, in Fond du Lac County, born to the loving embrace of John and Dena Kamphuis Buteyn. On April 18, 1952, Florence exchanged vows with Howard Kastein in Waupun, embarking on a shared path that they walked hand in...
Alan Gavanda
Jul 31, 2024
Alan Gavanda, 68, of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun.
Alan was born on July 11, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI. Alan's journey through life was filled with notable experiences that shaped him into the remarkable individual he was.
After bravely serving in the U.S. Marines for 2 years, Alan transitioned into civilian life and...
Brenda Fisher
Jul 30, 2024
Brenda (Loomans) Fischer, 61, of Waunakee, formerly of Waupun, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024.
Brenda was born on September 26, 1962, the daughter of Leo and Eileen Hasby Duehning. Brenda was a beloved soul known for her dedication to caring for children, and lived a life filled with love and laughter.
Brenda's journey began at Horicon High School, where she...
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