Obituaries
Sandra Kay Wendt
Sep 18, 2018
Beaver Dam: Sandra Kay Wendt, age 71 of Beaver Dam, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, Sept.18, 2018. Sandra was born on December 20, 1946 in Randolph, Columbia Co., the daughter of George and Jeanette (White) Gove. She grew up in Randolph and worked as a CNA at various nursing homes in the area for most of her...
Avorah Henken
Sep 7, 2018
Avorah Henken, 92, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.Avorah was born July 29, 1926 in the town of Chester, the daughter of Tom and Nellie Derksen Bresser. On September 24, 1948 she married Alfred L. Henken in the town of Trenton. Following their marriage the couple moved to the...
Delores Guth
Sep 5, 2018
Delores K. Guth, 86, of Waupun, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.Delores was born March 23, 1932, the daughter of August and Adele Jahns Belau. On August 12, 1950 she married John E. Guth in Waupun. The couple resided in Waupun and helped operate the family’s candy and soda fountain business, The Trojan....
Ronald H. Krenz
Sep 1, 2018
Ronald H. Krenz, 81, of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Christian Homestead in Waupun due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.Ron was born April 6, 1937 in Manchester the son of Harold and Esther Dickman Krenz. Ron attended Manchester schools and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and served in Korea. Ron was employed...
Gloria Newton
Aug 26, 2018
Gloria Newton, 92, peacefully passed over the rainbow bridge to pick up her pets and then continued on to join her parents, husband, and brother on Sunday, August 26, 2018.Gloria was born in Yonkers, NY, and later grew up in Hartford, CT. She was active in the theatre and arts throughout her life. She was a diehard football fan, especially...
Jodi Ann deVries
Aug 13, 2018
Jodi Ann deVries, 33, Menominee, MI/Green Bay, WI, passed away unexpectedly in Marinette August 13, 2018.She was born February 3, 1985 in Fond du Lac to William deVries and Suzanne Eager. Jodi was a 2003 graduate of Preble High School, Green Bay, and was employed at Joann Fabrics in Marinette. Jodi touched many hearts with her warm smile and outgoing...
Jeanette Bos
Aug 10, 2018
Jeanette Bos, 94, a resident of The Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center, died Friday, August 10, 2018.Jeanette was born June 12, 1924 in Green Lake County, the daughter of Carl and Agnes Oostra Stiemsma. On June 1, 1945 she married John E. Bos at First Christian Reformed Church in East Friesland. Jeanette and John farmed in the Waupun area for...
Rodger Schley
Aug 10, 2018
Rodger Schley, 54, of Waupun, passed away Friday, August 10th, 2018 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Rodger was born September 26, 1963 in Waupun to Oliver and Kathryn Tompkins Schley. Rodger attended Waupun Schools. After graduation he worked on the family farm and later ran his own farm. He then started his own tree trimming business. On March 14, 2004 he married...
Jennie Mae Jones
Aug 8, 2018
Jennie Mae Jones age 96, formerly of Cambria, WI passed away on Wednesday August 8, 2018. She was born on Sept 19, 1921 in the Town of Springvale on the family farm, one mile west of Cambria. She was the 10th of 14 children born to John and Loretta Slinger. Jennie Mae was a 1939 graduate of Cambria High...
Gerald Bushweiler
Jul 28, 2018
Gerald L. Bushweiler, 79, of Waupun, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Randolph Health Services.Jerry was born January 12, 1939 in Wautoma, WI the son of Leroy and Edna Schultz Bushweiler. Jerry graduated from Wautoma High School in 1957. On July 29, 1961 he married Beverly Bursack in Westfield, WI. On June 14, 1962 Jerry was drafted into the...
Harry Mielke
Jul 26, 2018
Harry Mielke, 91, of Waupun, died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.Harry was born March 25, 1927 in the town of Mackford, Green Lake County, the son of Fred and Minnie Biesenthal Mielke. Harry was a graduate of Waupun High School. On March 20, 1948 he married Joan Burroughs at the Church of Peace...
David Lemmenes
Jul 17, 2018
David Hull Lemmenes, 93, of Waupun, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2018 while residing at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.David was born June 8, 1925 in Waupun, WI, the son of Bert & Jennie Hull Lemmenes. David met his wife of 65 years, Dorothy on a blind date.They were married on October 8, 1948 and farmed in...
Betty Westra-Kolk
Jul 13, 2018
Betty Westra-Kolk, 87, of Waupun, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Betty was born August 26, 1930 at the family home in the town of Alto. Betty was previously married to Dewey G. Westra. The couple resided in Waupun. Betty enjoyed crocheting, painting, and knitting. She loved music. Betty attended First Christian Reformed Church in Waupun. Betty is...
Marilyn Veleke
Jul 10, 2018
Marilyn Veleke, 70, of Waupun was called to rest in the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.Marilyn was born October 22, 1947 in Waupun, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Cupery) Tobak. On August 26, 1966 she married Harley Veleke in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun all their married lives. As a family...
Winifred Kuiper
Jul 10, 2018
Winifred “Winnie” Kuiper, 100, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.Winnie was born April 25, 1918 in the Netherlands, the daughter of Douwe and Anna Dykman Kuik. On March 25, 1942 she married Clarence Kuiper at First Christian Reformed Church in Waupun. Following their marriage the couple resided in Racine until 1946 at which time...
Scott VanDenHoek
Jun 25, 2018
Scott VanDenHoek, 60, of Waupun, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.Scott was born December 8, 1957 in Waupun, the son of Alvin and Karyl Landaal Vanden Hoek. Scott attended Waupun schools and graduated from Waupun High School in 1976. In 1985 he married Brenda Mulder at the Fox Lake Golf Course. They...
John Charles Link
Jun 22, 2018
John Charles Link, 83, Cambria, WI passed away at Randolph Health Services on June 22, 2018 from complications of cancer, surrounded by his family. John was born September 9, 1934 at home in Springvale Township, son of Leo and Nora Mae (Katzenberger) Link. He graduated from Cambria High School in 1952 and was a dedicated farmer working with his...
Rhys Elmer Steinich
Jun 22, 2018
Rhys E. Steinich, age 81 of Friesland, died peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Randolph Health Services with family by his side and under the loving care of Hillside Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Friesland with Pastor John Hildebrant officiating. Burial will...
Virgil Turk
Jun 22, 2018
Virgil David Turk passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.Virgil was born October 29, 1930 in Black Earth, WI, the son of Russell and Wanda Danz Turk. He attended Black Earth Public Elementary and High School and graduated in 1948 as class salutatorian. He recently celebrated his 70th class reunion. On November...
Minnie Frens
Jun 17, 2018
Wilhelmina “Minnie” Frens, 108, of Waupun, died June 17, 2018 at the Christian Home & Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.Minnie was born November 18, 1909 in the town of Waupun, the daughter of Walter and Katherine Haima Harmsen. On February 3, 1927 she married Sidney H. Frens in Waupun. Minnie was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Waupun.Minnie is...
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