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William Carl Wangerin "Bill" passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 with family by his side. Bill was born on May 30, 1956 and grew up on the family farm in Leeds (Arlington), WI. He was united in marriage to Linda Vernig on March 26, 1987. After leaving the farm, Bill worked at Fox-Hasse in DeForest, WI as a supervisor until a fire caused the plant to close. He then worked at a potato chip factory in Arlington, at the rubber plant in DeForest, and finally as a mechanic at The Ball Corp in DeForest. Bill loved to hunt, fish, and woodworking. He also loved to make sausage, smoke food, and overall, just loved to cook. Bill also enjoyed camping and Bill and...

Jermaine L. (Bartsch) Sabourin, of Fox Lake, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam with devoted friends by her side. She is now pain free and enjoying all the glories of heaven. Jermaine was born October 1, 1930, to Oscar and Amanda Bartsch of Hustisford. She was baptized, confirmed (in German) and married at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church. She graduated from Hustisford High School and was employed in Milwaukee until 1955, when she came home to take over the family business known as Bartsch's Store or called, "The Big Little Store". On August 11, 1956, she married Joe Sabourin and he joined the family business full time in 1980 upon his...

Fish throughout the state of Wisconsin rejoiced at news of the passing of their arch nemesis, Donald Otto Thom, of Beaver Dam. Don died at home on October 7, 2023 from complications of acute myeloid leukemia, with his family at his side. He was 82 years old. Don was born on July 18, 1941, in Janesville, the first son of Henry Paul Thom and Doris (Schumacher) Thom. He and his brother Paul and sister Patricia grew up surrounded by family in Janesville's close-knit Monterey neighborhood. It was there, on the banks of the Rock River, that he developed his life-long passion for fishing. After graduating from Janesville High School in 1959, Don attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,...

Ruth G. Justmann, age 87 of Watertown, passed away at her home at Spero Heritage Homes with her family by her side. Ruth Gertrude Liechty was born July 19,1936 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Brunner) Liechty. She attended grade school at Zion Lutheran in Clyman and graduated from Hustisford High School. On June 16, 1956 she married Jerome A. Justmann at St John the Baptist Rectory in Clyman. They resided in Watertown where she was employed at Bickett Rubber and also Brandt Automatic Cashier. In 1963 they moved to Colorado where she worked for the Dixson Company. In 1968 they moved to Markesan where she was employed at Ahrens Implement and then for the...

Geraldine Faye (Valentino) Higgins, 82, passed away on Saturday 7/15/2023 surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine was born the daughter of Frances (Dubberstein) & Rocco Valentino on 5/2/1941 in Fond du Lac. She was a graduate of North Fond du Lac high school. Geraldine married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Higgins, on 5/5/1962. Geraldine is survived by her husband, Thomas, of 61 years, and their two children, Thomas II and Holly. Thomas II is married to Ana - they live in Alabama and have 3 children: Joana, Thomas III (daughter Hollis) and Nicole. Holly is married to Chris Raykowski - they live in Sussex and have 3 children: Eden, Bella and Liam. Geraldine is also survived...

Leroy James Riesch passed away on June 1, 2023 at the age of 70 years in Beaver Dam, WI after a long illness. He was born in Waukesha, WI on March 30, 1953. He is the son of Thomas Ronald Riesch and Dorothy Caroline (Jones) Wendorf. His step-father was Charles-William Wendorf. He grew up on a farm near Ashippun, Wisconsin and lived in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin during the last years of his life. Leroy never married nor had any children. After graduating from Oconomowoc High School, he worked as a welder for some time and eventually established a business as a vehicle mechanic in the Ashippun area for many years. After retirement he became interested in computers and became proficient at setting...

Gerald "Jerry" P. Glover, age 84 of Kingston, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Ripon Medical Center. Gerald was born on March 13, 1939, the son of William L. and Lenna (Radtke) Glover. He graduated from Montello High School in 1957 and started working for his older brother, Gordon. In 1964, he went to work for his brother, Bill, when Bill started Glover Metal Building Erectors, Ltd. In Kingston, where he worked until retirement. On July 10, 1982, he was united in marriage to his wife, Lenora "Lenny" Garcia Wirth. After retirement, Jerry started to drive for the Amish. He enjoyed mowing his lawns, tending his pond, and spending time with family and friends. Jerry is survived by his...

Anthony "Tony" Bentz, age 86 of Beaver Dam, passed away from bone cancer on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus with his family by his side. Visitation for Tony will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Military honors will be provided by the John E. Miller American Legion Post 146. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens, town of Trenton. Tony was born in the Town of Summit in Juneau County on September 20, 1936, the son of Edward and Lela (Brandt) Bentz. He was raised on the family farm in Wonewoc until his...

Irene Marian Bruun, age 92 of Markesan, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Irene was born April 8, 1930, the daughter of Fred and Esther (Berndt) Hanneman of Markesan. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Markesan. She was a graduate of Markesan High School. Irene married Gerald Bruun June 16, 1972. Irene was a lifelong member of St. John's Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, a member of Ladies Aid, volunteered in the church office and was on the tabulating committee. She was a secretary at Fairwater Canning Company until retirement. She and Jerry bowled many years on singles and...

Surrounded by loved ones, Roni Jo Jakel Sanders departed our world February 1, 2023 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her steadfast resilience during the weeks following her diagnosis provided everyone a premier example of strength and perseverance. Ronald and Joanne (Albrecht) Jakel welcomed Roni Jo to this world on June 28, 1967 in Beaver Dam. After graduating from Dodgeland High School in 1985, Roni Jo worked as a cashier and secretary at local businesses and later became a teacher's aide at Waterloo Elementary School. She began pursuing a degree in education at UW-Whitewater and graduated Summa Cum Laude in Spring 2004. For the following 18 years, Roni Jo was a part of the...

Bonnie Sue Bischoff, age 77, passed away on January 1, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Bonnie was born in Antigo on December 12, 1945, the daughter of Otto and Hertha (Schultz) Borchardt. On March 8, 1975, she was united in marriage to her husband, Earl "Bud" Paul Bischoff. Bonnie enjoyed old country music songs, reading, and doing puzzles. She loved dogs and horses and always talked about being on a farm "in the country." It is our hope she has finally made it there. Bonnie is survived by her two sons, Earl Thomas (Gina) Bischoff and Michael (Daniela Perez) Bischoff; grandchildren, Earl Colin, Erin, and Eli Bischoff; and further survived by other relatives and friends. She was...

Marlene Joan Schoenwetter, age 82 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Marvin's Manor in Waupun. Marlene was born on October 17, 1940, the daughter of Erwin and Gertrude (Rupnow) Krahn. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Oak Grove, WI. On May 21, 1960, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Albert W. Schoenwetter. Marlene worked at Menasha Corp. in Watertown for 13 years and later retired from Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Marlene "the boss" will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the many people she would walk up to with a plate of freshly baked cookies, Amish bread, or a hot bowl of chili. If she...

Anna M. (Nondahl) Colstad, age 95 of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in her own home, while with family. Anna was the youngest child born on June 4, 1927, at the family farm in rural Lodi, WI to Peter and Anna O'Lena (Quam) Nondahl. After high school graduation in 1945, she worked in Madison, WI as a receptionist at UW Hospital. Anna married her high school sweetheart and soulmate Cecil Colstad, also from Lodi, WI. In 1959, Anna and Cecil moved their family from Monroe, WI to Beaver Dam, WI. She worked for many years at American National Bank, Beaver Dam. WI. Anna was a long-time member of First Ev. Lutheran Church, and enjoyed traveling, van camping, visiting...

Howard Jay Schulz, age 61 of Markesan, left this world on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, just in time to get to heaven for mom's birthday party (to eat cake and sloppy joes) and is finally at peace. Howard was born on May 6, 1961, to Willis and Phyllis (Bradley) Schulz. He was a 1979 graduate of Markesan High School. On August 17, 1991, he was united in marriage to his wife, Cynthia. He worked at Kohn's Transfer, hauling milk for many years until they sold. He then drove milk truck for J&J trucking. The farmers appreciated him and looked forward to seeing him. In 2015, he went to work for Navis Excavating, who took great care of Howard through this battle with cancer. He loved spending...

Ward Paul Woltman went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2022, at the age of 96. He was born in Lebanon, Wisconsin on April 14, 1926, to the late Paul William Woltman and Frances Woltman (n?e Braunschweig). He grew up in Oak Grove, Wisconsin and married his precious bride Lucille (n?e Ziwisky) of Reeseville, Wisconsin on August 14, 1954. Ward graduated from Juneau High School in 1944, where he was a decorated athlete and scholar. He loved sports and played softball until the age of 57. He was drafted in July of 1944 and proudly served in the infantry of the US Army during World War II in the Philippines and Japan, until his discharge in August 1946. Ward took over his family's Oak...

Corin Robert Moore, age 17 of Markesan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Corin was born in South Carolina on March 15, 2005, the son of Charles Moore and Joan (Robl) Phillips. He was a student at Markesan High School, where he was involved in numerous sports throughout the years. He also worked in the kitchen at Markesan Resident Home, a job he truly loved. In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports, cooking, fishing, hunting, and golfing. Corin is survived by his parents, Charles Moore and Joan (Anthony) Phillips; sisters, Kaya (D'Juan) Moore and Karsyn Moore; grandparents, Ted and Sally Robl and Mike and Sandie Moore; great-grandparents, Joyce Jackson and Sandra...

Betty Ann Thoma, age 91 of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Home Again in Columbus. Betty was born in Dodgeville on October 24, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Edmunds) Leuthold. In 1948, she was united in marriage to Bob Bradley in Fall River. She was later united in marriage to Leo Thoma in Beaver Dam. They lived in Watertown and Betty worked at Lakeview Nursing Home in Beaver Dam for 11 years. Together, Leo and Betty traveled all over the United States, Mexico, and Canada. She loved her cats and enjoyed reading a good book. A special thank you to John and Kay Stock for clean up and maintenance of the farm after Leo's death. Betty is survived by her...

Darwin H. Rohde, age 87 of Waupun passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Darwin was born in Cambria on October 16, 1934, the son of William and Augusta (Rahn) Rohde. He worked at National Rivet in Waupun until retirement. On February 18, 1961, he was united in marriage to Eleanor "Goldie" Tobias. He liked to go out to breakfast and lunch and talk with all of his friends. Darwin is survived by his two brothers, Donald of Waupun and Roland of Pardeeville; brother-in-law, Donald Koenig; and further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eleanor in 2006; infant brother, Emery; sisters, Shirley Koenig and Leona...

Marjorie "Marjie" L. Ruiz-Scharf, age 59 passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. This was a peaceful end to her fight with ALS. Marjie was born on February 11, 1963, in Monroe WI. She was the daughter of Joseph and Maria (Ruiz) Gurns and grew up in her hometown of Albany WI. Marjie married Philip Scharf July 18, 1992. They would have celebrated 30 years of marriage this year. After moving to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in 1989 she earned her degree in Police Science/Criminal Justice at Moraine Park Technical College. Marjie started her career with the Department of Corrections for the state of Wisconsin in 1993. She was dedicated to her career for 25 years and retired in 2018. Marjie's...

Rick A. Schumacher, age 60 of Madison and formerly of Beaver Dam, lost his battle with alcoholism on May 13, 2022. Rick was born on February 4, 1962, to Ronald and Eva (Klapper) Schumacher. Rick graduated from Waupun High School in 1980, where he excelled at Track & Field, Cross Country, and Wrestling. After graduating, Rick worked at Grande Cheese, Mayville Metal, and Rechek's Food Pride. In his free time Rick enjoyed horticulture and taking walks, especially during the summer months. When Rick wasn't tending to his plants or on walks, he could be found spending time with family and his special friend, Lori. Rick is survived by daughters, Heidi and Erica; grandchildren, Ariana,...

Darlene M. Budde, age 77 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home. Darlene was born in Watertown on February 17, 1945, the daughter of Gerhard and Clara (Ihde) Borchardt. She was a graduate of Watertown High School, and went on to pursue her dream of being a nurse. Darlene was a graduate of Evangelical Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For most, if not all, of her career she worked as a Registered Nurse at Beaver Dam Community Hospital as the Night Nursing Supervisor. She retired in 2007 after almost 40 years at BDCH. Darlene was a long time member at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Darlene enjoyed crafting,...