Obituaries
James Arnold Braaksma
Jan 25, 2025
James “Jim” Braaksma, 91, of rural Cambria, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Jim was born on August 4, 1933, at home to Peter and Mary (Beyer) Braaksma. Jim was raised on his family farm with his three brothers, where he was taught a strong work ethic and the value of a...
Scott Chapman
Jan 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Scott Charles Chapman
Scott Charles Chapman, age 63, of Dalton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Born on January 15, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, to Lowell “Chip” and Jean (nee Salonen) Chapman. Scott grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School, Class of 1980. Scott...
Paul Ebert
Jan 23, 2025
Paul Eugene Ebert departed from this world on January 23, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family to join those already in Heaven.
Paul was born October 3, 1935, in Waupun, WI, the youngest son of three children of William and Angeline (Konings) Ebert. Paul grew up in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1953. While in Waupun...
Michael Scot Glamann
Jan 23, 2025
Michael Scot Glamann, age 66, passed away on January 23, 2025 after a long battle surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 13, 1958, the son of Donald Merlin and Janet Mae Wegenke Glamann. A proud veteran, Michael graduated from Horicon High School in 1977 before joining the Army and subsequently transferring to the Marines. On May 24, 2003...
Warren Mecklenberg
Jan 22, 2025
Warren P. Mecklenberg, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Warren was born June 28, 1943 in Waupun, the son of Chester and Marcella Prust Mecklenberg. Warren was a graduate of Waupun High School in 1961. On April 27, 1963 he married Judy Beekman in Beaver Dam. The couple lived in Atwater for 26 years, and moved to Waupun in...
Jack Zantow
Jan 21, 2025
Jack Zantow passed away at home in Cambria, Wisconsin on January 21, 2025 at age 79. He was born Peter George Zantow on October 5th, 1945, the first born son of the late Dr Forrest Earle Zantow and Florence Goodearle Zantow. Followed by siblings Richard (Dick), Margaret (Peg) Bredeson, William (Will), Thomas (Thom), and John. Jack had struggled with numerous...
Donna Ter Beest
Jan 20, 2025
Donna Ter Beest, age 88, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.
Donna was born May 27, 1936 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta Boom Glewen. Donna was a graduate of Brandon High School. On June 23, 1954 she married Calvin Ter Beest in Alto. Shortly following their marriage she joined Cal in Germany where he served in...
Julie Medema
Jan 16, 2025
Julie Keen Medema, 97, of Brandon, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Julie was born August 30, 1927 in Holland, MI the daughter of John and Ella Schierbeek Keen. She was one of 8 children; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Julie attended school in Holland, MI and went on to Calvin College where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. One...
Mark Stuebs
Jan 13, 2025
The Lord welcomed Mark into heavenly paradise on January 13th. One of the last things that Mark would want from his obituary would be to talk about himself, bringing up all his accomplishments, or talking about how great of a father, husband, and friend that he was. Even though those are true, he wouldn’t want it written about how much...
Jean Smith
Jan 11, 2025
Jean passed away peacefully early Saturday morning on January 11, 2025 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
She was born June 17, 1929 to Howard E. Robinson and Eunice Laura (Bogie) Robinson in the township of Lindina.
She grew up on their family farm where she enjoyed working outside with her Dad. She learned to take care of...
Fredric Mollien
Jan 8, 2025
Fredric F. Mollien, 88, of Waupun, passed away on January 8, 2025 at the Christian Home in Waupun with his wife and daughters by his side.
Fred was born November 23, 1936 in Monroe, WI, the son of Fredric J. and Letha Matzke Mollien. In 1946 the family moved to Brandon, and Fred attended Brandon Elementary School and High School graduating...
Bill Toll
Jan 7, 2025
Bill Toll succumbed to cancer at his home in Brandon on January 7, 2025, in the loving care of his family.
Bill’s life began in Fond du Lac, where he was born in 1959 to Virginia Pagel Toll and Lester Toll. He went to St. Mary’s Grade School and Woodworth Junior High and graduated from Goodrich High School.
Bill’s intelligence showed in...
Keith Zacharias
Jan 4, 2025
Keith Zacharias heroically lost his life on January 4, 2025, while saving a drowning dog that had fallen through the ice. His deep love for all living beings was evident in everything he did. Not a single stray cat left his home without receiving care, often enjoying a home-cooked meal and heartfelt praise. He sought deep connections with everyone he...
Margaret Swart
Jan 3, 2025
Margaret Swart, age 95, passed away on January 3, 2025.
Margaret was born on July 19, 1929, in Merrillville, Indiana, the daughter of Klass and Jenny DeJong Meyer. Margaret attended the Fair Oaks School System.. She was united in marriage to Arnold Swart on May 19, 1949, a partnership that would last for over six decades until his passing on April...
Dorothy Ramsey
Jan 2, 2025
Dorothy Mae Ramsey, age 98, passed away January 2, 2025 at Barrett House in Markesan.
Dorothy was born April 18, 1926 in Neenah, WI the daughter of Theodore and Anna Derfus Otto. On February 9, 1946 Dorothy married Maurice “Mike” Ramsey at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Brandon. Following their marriage the couple resided in Brandon most of their married lives....
Sandra Rohrer
Jan 2, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Rohrer, a radiant soul who brought joy, love, and laughter to all who knew her, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1943, in Manitowoc, WI, to Henry and Ruth Hessel Kinzel. Sandy grew up in Manitowoc, where she graduated from Manitowoc High School in...
Dewey Pausma
Jan 2, 2025
Dewey Pausma, age 90, passed away on January 2, 2025.
Dewey was born on August 15, 1934 in the Netherlands, the son of Paul and Ella Meinema Pausma. Dewey's journey was one of hard work and dedication, marked by his commitment to family, faith, and his farm. On November 14, 1957 Dewey married Lois Greenfield at First Christian Reformed Church in...
Maynard Navis
Dec 31, 2024
Maynard Navis, 90, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with family by his side.
Maynard was born October 7, 1934 to Andrew and Hilda Kastein Navis. On June 24, 1955 he married Bernice Hopp of Alto. Maynard was in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was a dairy farmer all of his life and bought his first farm in...
Jerry Katzmarek
Dec 30, 2024
Jerry Katzmarek, 84, of Fox Lake, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Jerry was born August 7, 1940 in Illinois, the son of Albert and Josephine Stanowitz Katzmarek. He was a retired electrician for Local IBEW 134. Jerry met the love of his life, Carol Zmudzinski and they were married for 48 years. Jerry...
Marlene J. Landaal
Dec 28, 2024
Marlene J. Landaal, age 93, peacefully departed this life at home with her family by her side on December 28, 2024.
Marlene was born on November 23, 1931 in Randolph, the daughter of Henry and Dora Jesse Dykstra. Marlene’s journey began in Waupun where she was a proud graduate of Waupun High School. On April 3, 1951, she married the love...
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