Aug 3, 2024

Florence Kastein, 98, of Waupun, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. 

Florence graced this world on April 28, 1926, in Fond du Lac County, born to the loving embrace of John and Dena Kamphuis Buteyn. On April 18, 1952, Florence exchanged vows with Howard Kastein in Waupun, embarking on a shared path that they walked hand in...

Jul 31, 2024

Alan Gavanda, 68, of Waupun, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun. 

Alan was born on July 11, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI. Alan's journey through life was filled with notable experiences that shaped him into the remarkable individual he was.

After bravely serving in the U.S. Marines for 2 years, Alan transitioned into civilian life and...

Jul 30, 2024

Brenda (Loomans) Fischer, 61, of Waunakee, formerly of Waupun, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2024. 

Brenda was born on September 26, 1962, the daughter of Leo and Eileen Hasby Duehning. Brenda was a beloved soul known for her dedication to caring for children, and lived a life filled with love and laughter.

Brenda's journey began at Horicon High School, where she...

Jul 30, 2024

Mary Francis Hilbert, 86, of Waupun, formerly of Mayville, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at home with family by her side. 

Mary was born October 11, 1937 in Waupun, WI the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Hunke) Eggers. Mary graduated from Waupun High School and met the love of her life James Joseph Hilbert. On July 30, 1960 they were...

Jul 30, 2024

Helen R. Vande Zande, 91, of Waupun, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Randolph Health Services.

Helen was born October 11, 1932 in the town of Alto, Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Theodore and Hattie Schouten TerBeest. On July 11, 1951 she married Donald J. Vande Zande. Helen and Don farmed in the Waupun area until 1980 at...

Jul 26, 2024

Helene F. Kilian, age 84 of rural Cambria died unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.

Helene was born on Oct. 22, 1939 the daughter of Wilbur J. and Lorraine E. (Ruehl) Hensler. She was raised in Germantown and graduated from West Bend High School in...

Jul 26, 2024

Carol Terese (George) Pipia, 86, of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, July 26th, 2024 in her home, peacefully surrounded by her loving family on her own terms. 

Carol was born March 7th, 1938 to parents Clarence and Agnes (Percente) George in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised in Milwaukee’s Third Ward Italian neighborhood on the east side. On March 20th, 1954, she...

Jul 26, 2024

Betty Jeanette Zurbuchen, 100, of Fond du Lac, formally of Waupun, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. 

Betty was born March 29, 1924 in the Town of Trenton (Fox Lake), Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Lillian Schmidt Lidtke. After the loss of her mother at a very young age,...

Jul 23, 2024

Larry Lee Homan, born August 30, 1950 in Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was 73 years old.

Larry was the beloved son of William and Bernice Homan. He attended Waupun schools throughout his life, graduating in 1969. In 1971, he married Carla Nefstead, and together they raised three children: Chris (Kuba), Carri, and Willy.

Larry dedicated...

Jul 21, 2024

Glen Deaver, 89, of Brandon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Barrett House in Ripon with his family by his side.

Glen was born March 4, 1935, the son of Paul and Evelyn Mertens Deaver. On March 26, 1955 he married Dolores Kastein in Fond du Lac. Following marriage they resided in Racine, Waupun, and Brandon. Glen...

Jul 16, 2024

James Robert Agnew

Jim “Spiro” Agnew, 70, of rural Randolph died peacefully, surrounded by family on July 16, 2024, at The Meadows of Fall River after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Spiro was born on August 4, 1953, in Beaver Dam to David and Kathryn (Yasger) Agnew and was...

Jul 12, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth DeYoung died Friday, July 12th 2024 at the age of 93. 

She was born February 20th 1931 in Tung An, Fujian, China to missionaries Edwin Walter Koeppe and Elizabeth Mary Renskers. She graduated from Shanghai American School in 1948 and Hope College in 1952. She married Dr. James A DeYoung on August 8th 1952. Jim passed away in July...

Jul 3, 2024

Lambert De Jager, 89, of Waupun, went to heaven on July 3, 2024.

Lambert was born in 1935, in Oostrum, Netherlands the son of Fred and Jennie De Jager. As a young boy, his family survived WW2 in the Netherlands. In 1947 his family traveled by boat to America. They lived in the state of Washington for two years prior to...

Jul 3, 2024

Audrey M. Elenius, 90, of Waupun, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with family by her side.

Audrey was born August 27, 1933 in the town of Alto, the daughter of Melvin and Aleita (Tavs) Stelsel. Audrey was a graduate of Brandon High School and married Paul Elenius on June 3,...

Jul 1, 2024

Beaver Dam:

Phillip James Marquardt, age 74 of Beaver Dam, died peacefully at home with family at his side on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Phil was born in Portage on January 31, 1950 the son of Warren and Betty (Aldrich) Marquardt. He attended the Healy Country School and was a 1968 graduate of...

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph Fuchs, 71, of Waupun, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. 

Joseph was born August 21, 1952 to Melvin and Jeannette Kreger Fuchs. Joseph graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1971. He baked for his dad's business, Wunderbar Bakery in Mayville, which he later became partner of and also worked for several grocery stores around the area....

Jun 27, 2024

Darryl E. Pike, 87, passed away June 27, 2024 after a lengthy history of heart disease leading to dementia as well as other health issues.

Darryl was born November 5, 1936 in Waupun, WI the son of Eugene L. and Alice (Vande Zande) Pike. Due to an illness of his mother he lived with an aunt and uncle, Arthur and Grace...

Jun 21, 2024

Melanie Kay “Rachel” Wiersma-Langsdorf, age 65 of Rio passed away suddenly on Friday, June 21, 2024 while at her job at the Marshfield Medical Clinic in Beaver Dam.

Melanie was born on January 4, 1959 at Waupun Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Gerald and Sylvia (De Jager) Wiersma. She attended Cambria-Friesland Schools and graduated with...

Jun 2, 2024

Clement “Jim” Neher III, 81, of Waupun, WI passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the Christian Home and Rehab Center with family by his side. 

 Jim was born March 5, 1943 in Indiana, the son of Clement and Ada Boyd Neher II. In 1961 Jim graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After high school he met...

May 31, 2024

Greg Holzer, 73, of Waupun, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at Waupun Memorial Hospital.

Greg was born July 7, 1950 in Baldwin, WI, the son of Irving and Helen Stene Holzer. Greg graduated from St. Croix Central High School, Hammond, WI, in 1969.  After high school, he spent a few years working at a local elevator and farmed with his...