Obituaries
Larry Brewer
Mar 22, 2021
Larry Brewer, 67, of rural Waupun, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2021 at his home.
Larry was born November 14, 1953 in Wyatt, MO the son of Lawrence and Ruby (Hunt) Brewer. Larry graduated from North Las Vegas High School in 1972. After graduation he moved to Waupun where he worked for John Deer for 30 years. Larry proudly worked...
Elder Grueneberg
Mar 20, 2021
Elder Grueneberg, 92, of Greenfield, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. Elder was employed for many years with the Milwaukee School District. He was a member of Moose Lodge #49, Milwaukee Accordion Club, and played darts at Wilson Park. Elder is survived by his wife, Evangelina Grueneberg; two sons: Robert and Randy Grueneberg; and a daughter, Sherri Baker. He was...
Lonna Rens
Mar 19, 2021
Lonna Rens, 76, of Waupun, passed away March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.
Lonna was born May 3, 1944 in Waupun, the daughter of Arthur and Thelma Peachy Harmsen. Lonna met Arlyn Rens at church and they were later married on September 22, 1961. The couple resided in Waupun in the same house all their married lives....
Irene Hopp
Mar 18, 2021
Irene Hopp left her earthly home on March 13, 2021 at the age of 97 and is now in the presence of her Heavenly Father. Irene was born on June 8, 1923 in St. Croix County at home on the family farm of her parents near Baldwin, WI. She was the 7th child of Herman and Elizabeth Grotenhuis. She attended...
Mark Kittell
Mar 8, 2021
Mark Joseph Kittell passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 8, 2021 at the UW Hospital in Madison WI.
The world will miss his kindness, his generosity, most of his humor, and his booming laughter.
Mark was born on April 30 1955 in Ripon, WI. Being the oldest of 6 boys, Mark was always leading games of basketball, softball, football and wrestling...
Marie Vande Zande
Feb 27, 2021
Marie Vande Zande, 93, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27, 2021.Marie was born July 13, 1927 in rural Brandon the daughter of Ben and Gladys Kettler Bronkhorst. On March 24, 1948 she married David Vande Zande in Brandon. Following their marriage, the couple resided in Brandon most of their married lives. The couple farmed for eight years...
Rosita Nummerdor
Feb 27, 2021
Rosita “Rosie” Nummerdor went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2021. She was born in the Philippines September 9, 1929, and married Clayton Nummerdor in November 1952. They met when Clayton was stationed in Japan during the Korean War, returning to the United States in 1954. They resided in Waupun, Wisconsin until they...
Steve Wendt
Feb 27, 2021
Steve Wendt, 64, passed away peacefully and entered his Heavenly home on February 27th, 2021. Steve was born in New London, WI on August 28th, 1956 to Wallace and Jane Wendt. Steve was the youngest of 6 and had 2 brothers and 3 sisters that he loved dearly. His first job was driving tractor for his dad and the Cenex...
Marvin Jahns
Feb 26, 2021
Marvin Jahns, 91, of Brandon, passed away peacefully Friday, February 26, 2021 at Anchor Communities II in Brandon.Marvin was born August 14, 1929 in the town of Metomen, the son of William and Ida Weidner Jahns. On May 31, 1950 he married Adeline Vande Slunt in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Brandon area for most of...
Louis Jansma
Feb 25, 2021
Louis “Louie” Jansma, 89, of Waupun, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Waupun at his home. He now resides in Heaven because of his strong faith and belief in Jesus, his Lord and Savior. Louis was born October 4, 1931 in the Netherlands, the son of Cornelius and Jessie Wierenga Jansma. In 1947 the family moved to...
Kenneth Kwakkel
Feb 25, 2021
Kenneth Kwakkel, 91, of Waupun, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence.Ken was born May 26, 1929 in Waupun in Fond du Lac County, the son of Albert and Grace Peachey Kwakkel. On October 25, 1950 he married Phyllis Van Galen at her parents’ home. Following their marriage the couple resided in Brandon most of their married lives...
Bridget Haima
Feb 21, 2021
Bridget Haima, 80, of Trenton, died Sunday February 21, 2021 at her home. Bridget was born October 31, 1940 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Bernard and Frances (Malack) Hughes. Bridget married Henry Haima on August 29, 1959 in Fox Lake. Bridget was a self taught artist. Her specialty was painting on saws of all types and sizes. She enjoyed...
Carlie Jansen
Feb 17, 2021
Carlie Belinda Ann Jansen, 27, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 with her family at her side.Carlie was born August 1, 1993 in Milwaukee, WI. She was a 2011 graduate of Waupun High School and continued her education at Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. On June 28, 2014 Carlie...
Lorraine E Hahn
Feb 15, 2021
Cambria: Lorraine Eleanor (Closs) Hahn, age 89 of rural Cambria, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2021. Lorraine was born on December 17, 1931 the daughter of Robert and Inez (Krueger) Closs. She lived her entire life on the Closs Farm, homesteaded in 1845. She graduated from Cambria High School in 1949. Lorraine married the love of her life,...
Marla R Graham
Feb 15, 2021
Cambria: Marla R. Graham, age 66 of rural Cambria, quietly became an angel on Feb. 15, 2021 at the Randolph Health Services after a fierce battle with cancer. Marla was born on January 31, 1955 to William and Betty (Kamensky) Rausch in Portage, WI. She was raised on the farm to which she was half namesake of, Kae and...
Irene Ruby Baker
Feb 13, 2021
Irene Ruby Baker, age 101 of rural Cambria, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Irene was born on the family homestead in the town of Scott on June 15, 1919 the daughter of Edward and Millie (Schepp) Hermann. On March 28, 1940, Irene was united in marriage to Floyd Robert Baker. Irene was a hard...
Jacquelyn R. Jenkin
Feb 9, 2021
Jacquelyn R. “Jacquie” Jenkin, 87, longtime resident of rural Brandon, passed away February 9, 2021 at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, WI.Jacquie was born April 14, 1933 to Mary (McRae) and Orville Swisher in Chippewa Falls, WI. The family later moved to Waupun where Jacquie attended Waupun area schools until she graduated in 1951. After high school she attended...
Judith Dykstra
Feb 6, 2021
Judith “Judy” L. Dykstra of Waupun, WI, passed away Saturday, Feb 6, 2021 at her home. She was born to John and Dena (Sikkema) DeWeerdt on September 6, 1943 in Clinton, IA. Raised in Fulton, IL, she was the youngest daughter of 17 children. She married Wesley Dykstra on May 29, 1963. They moved to Waupun, WI, in 1966 where...
Kenneth Fenske
Feb 5, 2021
Kenneth E. Fenske, age 89, of Waupun, WI (longtime resident of Germantown, WI) was welcomed into heaven on February 5, 2021 with his beloved wife and family at his side. Beloved husband for 57 years of Barbara Fenske, loving father of Laurie (the late Jan) Anderson and Diane (Roger) Knowlton, proud Papa of Emily (Mark) Poage, Derek Anderson, Josh Knowlton,...
Burton Hermann
Feb 5, 2021
Burton “Burt” Hermann , 75 of Lakeland, FL/Winneconne, WI, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, FL.Burt was born September 12, 1945 in Beaver Dam, WI the son of Delmar and Genevieve Foulkes Hermann. Burt attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1963. Burt served with the U.S. Army for two years,...
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