Obituaries
George "Spencer" Spencer Motz
Dec 29, 2019
Cambria/Colgate: George Spencer Motz, “Spence”, age 87 of Colegate, passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Cambria, WI. Spencer was born in the Town of Lisbon on the family farm on Feb. 25, 1932 to the Parents of Otis and Anna (DeCaluwe) Motz. He went to primary and high school in Menomonee Falls and...
Daryl Smith
Dec 27, 2019
Daryl Smith, 46, of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison after a six year battle with melanoma.Daryl was born October 9, 1973 in Chicago the son of Carol Fernandez. Daryl worked as a concrete mason in construction most of his life. Most recently he owned his own business, CC Concrete Construction in Beaver...
Carol A. Oppermann
Dec 18, 2019
Carol A. Oppermann, 81, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.Carol was born November 22, 1938 at her grandparent’s home in rural Brownsville in Byron township, the daughter of John J. and Vida Sampson Summers. On June 11, 1955 she married Barnard A. Oppermann at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun. Following their marriage...
Alex Wynstra
Dec 17, 2019
Alex Wynstra, age 92, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at The Village of Heather Hills where he received loving care from a dedicated staff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Wynstra in 2015. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Cora Kwekel, great nephew, Joel Walma, nephew and niece, Dave and Ruth...
Caecilia "Cil" Mecklenberg
Dec 17, 2019
Caecilia “Cil” Mecklenberg, 81, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison.Caecilia was born June 27, 1938 in the town of Chester, Dodge County, the daughter of Martin and Lelah Peachy Koehler. On October 5, 1957 she married Gerald Mecklenberg in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in the Waupun area all...
Richard "Dick" M. Schatz
Dec 15, 2019
Richard M. (Dick) Schatz Sr. of rural Cambria passed away at home on Sunday December 15, 2019 at the age of 77. Dick was born at home in Salemville, WI on July 9, 1942 to Merton & Florence (Kamrath) Schatz. He graduated from Cambria Union Schools in May 1960. Dick was a hard worker his entire life, working at...
Marvin Kaul
Dec 13, 2019
Marvin Kaul, 92, of Waupun, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac due to complications of pneumonia.Marvin was born March 20, 1927 in the town of Oakfield, the son of Peter and Laura Reklau Kaul. Marvin was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville and was a graduate of Oakfield...
Kathryn "Kay" M. Heidt
Dec 10, 2019
Kathryn “Kay” M. Heidt, age 75 of rural Cambria died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at the Randolph Health Services under the care of Marquardt Hospice. Shared memories from the family will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at 12 noon at the Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home in Cambria. Relatives and friends may call on the family at...
Larry D. Van Buren
Dec 3, 2019
Larry D. Van Buren, 70, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison.Larry was born March 21, 1949 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Lester and Jeanette Tjepkema Van Buren. Larry attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1968. Larry attended Moraine Park in Fond du Lac where he received an...
Jerold "Jerry" TerBeest
Dec 1, 2019
Jerold “Jerry” TerBeest, 74, of rural Markesan, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home.Jerry was born May 20, 1945 in Fond du Lac, the son of Roy and Bertha Vanthoff TerBeest. In 1963 Jerry graduated from Waupun High School where he met the love of his life, Dianna Schlieve. On June 25, 1965 he married her at...
John Lee Sparks
Nov 29, 2019
John Lee Sparks, age 73 of Cambria, died unexpectedly on November 29, 2019 at his home. A memorial service will be held at the Cambria Fire Dept. in Cambria on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Kristin Frederich officiating. Relatives and friends may call on the family on Friday at the community center from 1 to...
Esther L. Braun
Nov 29, 2019
Esther L. Braun, 100, of Waupun, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.Esther was born February 25, 1919 in Berlin, WI the daughter of Edward and Lydia Lichtenberg Alf. On February 5, 1941 she married Ambrose Braun in Ripon. They owned and operated Brauns’ Restaurant in Waupun from 1941-1972. Esther was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Sheri Hansen
Nov 29, 2019
Sheri (Wilfong) Hansen, 52, of Waupun, passed away on November 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. Sheri battled many health challenges throughout her life and was a fighter until the end. Sheri was born September 15, 1967 in Bremerton, WA, the daughter of Ray and Gayle Wilfong. She grew up in Fond du Lac, WI, graduating from Goodrich High School,...
Wayne A. Zuhlke
Nov 29, 2019
Wayne A. Zuhlke, 77, of Waupun, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.Wayne was born December 22, 1941 in the Westfield Township, in Marquette County, the son of Wilbert and Leona Prochnow Zuehlke. Wayne received his diploma from the Westfield School System. On December 28, 1963 he married Linda Nowak in Wautoma. Wayne was employed...
Cathy Ann Roth
Nov 29, 2019
Cathy Ann (nee: Feucht) Roth, age 69, passed away on November 29, 2019. The daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth Feucht, Cathy was born on October 7, 1950, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Mayville High School and eventually continued her education at Moraine Park Technical College, receiving her CNA license which she utilized for twenty years....
Victor "Vic" Walter Stibb
Nov 25, 2019
Victor Walter Stibb, age 77, of Cambria passed away Nov. 25, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Services for Victor will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church in Cambria with Pastor Kristin Frederich officiating. Burial will follow in Cambria Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on the family on...
Inez Norma Hughes
Nov 17, 2019
Cambria: Inez N. Hughes, age 99, formerly of Cambria, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at Randolph Health Services, under the care of Hillside Hospice. Inez was born March 14, 1920, in the town of Scott, Columbia County, the daughter of William and Mabel (Domes) Hermann. She attended various area country school including Stone, Kingston, Ross and Stancer,...
Ardis Marie Hermann
Nov 17, 2019
Ardis Marie Hermann, age 88 of Cambria, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2019 at the Christian Home in Waupun with Agnesian Hospice Care. Ardis was born on June 14, 1931 to Paul and Lydia (Waldschmidt) Roeseler in the town of Oakfield. She was baptized at home and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waupun. On June 25,...
Raymond J. Roets
Nov 16, 2019
Raymond J. Roets, 82, of Waupun, died November 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.Raymond was born September 1, 1937 in Hartford, WI, the son of Joseph and Irene Brandt Roets. On August 17, 1957 he married Sharen Welk. They resided in Waupun for 62 years. Raymond grew up near Hartford (Monches) where his family farmed. In 1947...
Lloyd Larsen
Nov 8, 2019
Lloyd J. Larsen, 83, of Waupun, with his loving family by his side, peacefully passed on to his heavenly home on November 8, 2019. Lloyd was born on September 11, 1936 in Chicago Ill. to George and Ruth Larsen. He served his country in the U.S.Army from 1959-1965. Lloyd married Vivian Tessman on September 7, 1991 in Appleton WI. Time...
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