Obituaries
Charlotte Tamminga
Mar 11, 2025
Charlotte Tamminga, age 84, of Cambria, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Columbus Health and Rehab in Columbus.
Charlotte was born on March 27, 1940, the daughter of Marvin and Evelyn(Smith) Markin. Charlotte was united in marriage to Trayton Tamminga in Portage, Wisconsin on June 16th, 1956. Together they farmed in the rural Cambria area and raised their family....
Robert Schmidt
Mar 10, 2025
Robert E. Schmidt (85), known as Bob, died peacefully in his home with his beloved wife, Bobbie, by his side on March 10, 2025, in Fall River, WI.
Bob, Robert when he was in trouble, started his turn on earth in the house his father built on the east shore of Phantom Lake in Mukwonago, WI to Elmer and Louise (Hensel)...
Michael Akin
Mar 10, 2025
Michael Akin, 69, of Fox Lake, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Michael was born February 4, 1956, the son of Michael and Joan Akin. Michael grew up in Menomonee Falls, and later resided in Fox Lake. He met the love of his life, Stacy and they were married for 40 years. In Mike's early years he liked to spend...
Lillian Ivy Diane Klumpers
Mar 7, 2025
Lillian Ivy Diane Klumpers, a beautiful light extinguished far too soon, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Waupun Memorial Hospital. An angel wrote in the book of life my baby's date of birth, then whispered as she closed the book " Too Beautiful for Earth" She was cherished for 37 precious weeks in the womb by her...
Gertrude Mulder
Mar 7, 2025
Gertrude (De Jager) Mulder was born June 29, 1937, in Oostrum, Friesland, in the Netherlands, the daughter of Fred and Jennie (Terpstra) De Jager. Gert emigrated from the Netherlands when she was ten years old, first settling in Washington state and then to rural Waupun, Wisconsin. Gert graduated from high school and then married Harold Mulder on June 14, 1956,...
Donald Rohde
Mar 6, 2025
Donald J. Rohde, age 88, formerly of rural Cambria , passed away early morning on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Randolph Health Services, a beloved member of his community and cherished friend to many.
Don was born on January 31, 1937, on the family farm in the town of Scott, the son of William and Augusta Rahn Rohde. Don’s early...
John Mund
Feb 27, 2025
John William Mund, Fox Lake Wisconsin, passed away on February 27, 2025, after a brief illness. A visitation for John will be held on April, 7 from 2:00 – 3:00, at Fox Lake City Hall. A service will follow at 3:00, with the American Legion Post 521 providing military rites. Interment will take place at a later date.
He was born...
Virginia Mays
Feb 26, 2025
Virginia Mays, age 76, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Virginia was born on May 15, 1948, the daughter of Clifford and Geneva Claxton Cuff. She graduated from Rio High School. Virginia was proud to have served as a caregiver at Columbia Health Care Center for a decade, where her kindhearted nature and unwavering support made a significant impact on countless...
Gerald "Jerry" Hermann
Feb 26, 2025
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Gerald “Jerry” Charles Hermann, age 81, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Jerry was born April 3, 1943 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Lawrence and Ruth Hermann. Jerry was the oldest of two boys. He grew up and lived in the Waupun, WI area until he passed away.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 55...
Nancy VandeSlunt
Feb 24, 2025
Nancy Vande Slunt, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Nancy was born on April 21, 1945, the daughter of Willis and Mildred Prange Westerveld. Nancy's early achievements foreshadowed a life dedicated to excellence. As the valedictorian of her class at Waupun High School, she secured a full scholarship to the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Madison. Nancy...
Michael Backer
Feb 23, 2025
Michael Backer, age 71, of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Per Mike, No Services will be held.
Marilyn Meyer
Feb 21, 2025
Marilyn Meyer, age 81, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Marilyn was born on February 5, 1944, in Beaver Dam, WI the second daughter of James and Berdena (Tenpas) Veenendaal. She lived in Waupun her whole life, graduating from Waupun High School in 1962. She went on to further her education at Milwaukee County General...
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...
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