Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services

Gerald M. "Jerry" McKinzie died of cancer on January 2, 2026, showing remarkable strength, kindness, humor, and patience throughout his illness. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may leave a private condolence or sign the family's guestbook at www.cstonefs.com.

Lorraine "Toots" Theresa (Wanke) Justmann passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at the Markesan Resident Home where she had resided for the past nine months. Toots was a devout Catholic who lived her faith each and every day with at least one rosary being said. No matter where she was, she always prayed before eating. Her life can best be described by family, friends, food, flowers and fun. In her 93 years with us, she experienced an abundance of each. Toots was born on March 4, 1932 to John and Irene (Pitterle) Wanke. Her father John was killed in a car accident when she was three months old. Her mother raised her on a farm outside of Clyman, WI along with her two brothers,...

Gloria Ruth Zuelsdorf, age 90 of Beaver Dam, was called from this life to the immortality of heaven on Friday, April 25, 2025. Gloria was born on July 19, 1934 in the township of Clyman, Wisconsin to Herbert & Alexia (Kant) Weinheimer. She was married to Donald Zuelsdorf on May 10, 1958 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Oak Grove by Rev. A. H. Dobberstein. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where she was baptized into the name of the Triune God by Rev. Martin Drews. Following instruction in the principal teachings of the Christian faith she was confirmed on March 30, 1947 by Rev. M. F. Liesener. Gloria attended St. Peter's Lutheran grade school. Following...

David "Dave" Herbert Westphal, age 81, passed away with family by his side at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown on Friday, February 7, 2025. Dave was born on November 23, 1943, in Columbus, WI, to Alex and Helen (Luckow) Westphal. In his younger years, he spent much of his time working on the family farm. On February 27, 1965, he married Phyliss Frederick at St. John's Lutheran Church in Juneau. After marriage, Dave spent much of his life on the road as a semi-truck driver, first for Ratcliff Tow Low and later for Zenith Tech until his retirement. He was always proud to share stories of his many trips delivering building materials for the Harbor Bridge project in Milwaukee during the...

Richard (Dick) R. Waldvogel, age 80 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, while watching the sun rise over his fields on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was affectionately known as The Poor Farmer. Richard was born on July 15, 1944, in Phlox, WI, the son of Lester and Imogene (Tatro) Waldvogel, and graduated from Antigo High School in 1963. He attended UW-Madison, completing the Farm & Industry Short Course before moving to Appleton and working as a welder for Fox Tractor Company. On August 10, 1968, he was united in marriage to his supportive and accepting wife Rose Marie Mattek at St. Wencel's Catholic Church in Deerbrook. He and Rose Marie moved to...

Donald J. Meier, age 90, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2025. Visitation for Donald will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Carrie Schuett officiating. Military honors will follow at the funeral home and burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send...

John A. Schweiger passed away on January 1, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family's guest book at www.cstonefs.com.

Carla R. Senft, age 82 of West Allis, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Carla was born in Fond du Lac on November 5, 1942, the daughter of Waldemar and Dorothea (Nohos) Pless. She was united in marriage to her husband, Claire Senft, on May 27, 1961. Carla is survived by her son, David Senft; granddaughter, Cassandra; siblings, Mary (Felipe) Qui and Rev. Robert (Sharon) Pless; sister-in-law, Glenna Pless; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claire Senft; daughter, Laura; brother, Richard; and other relatives. Visitation for Carla will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at St. John's Ev....

It is with great sadness to announce that David "Dave" M. Fister, age 59 of Beaver Dam, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 1st, 2024. Dave was born to Denis Fister and Jane (Kroeger) Fister on May 5, 1965 and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Cincinnati. Dave moved to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in 1991 to work for Richards Insurance and became the owner in 1999. Dave met the love of his life, Danielle, and married in 2006. Together, they built on their family of four with four more beautiful children. As the owner of Richards Insurance, he touched the lives of many in the community. Throughout his years working there, he...

Betty R. Johnson, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at The Charleston House - Memory Care in Beaver Dam. Betty was born in Missouri on December 12, 1939 and spent most of her life in Madison, WI, working for the JC Penny there for many years. Betty was an avid Badgers fan and also cheered for the Chicago Bears. She loved attending her grandchildren's events and spending time with them. She also enjoyed playing cards. Betty is survived by her daughter, Sandi (Bill) Thorsen; grandchildren, Jaimie (Alex) Lloyd, Leah (Brandon) Grob, and Joel Thorsen; great-grandchildren, Eli, Grace and Josiah Lloyd; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Wallace, age 97 of Markesan and formerly of Fox Lake and Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at Markesan Resident Home. A memorial gathering for Betty will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. She was born at home on June 25, 1927, in Mount Hope, Wisconsin, the third child of Leonard and Ada (Horsfall) Beadle. Betty was born with beautiful auburn-red hair and a spirited personality to match. Betty graduated from Beloit Memorial High School Class of 1945, she attended nursing school at Madison...

Joan Selk, age 83, of Randolph passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by loved ones. Joan Charlene Selk (Nee Gove) was born on April18th, 1941 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Jeanette and George Gove. She attended Randolph High School where she met the love of her life, her "honey" Vernon Selk. They married at St. Mary's Church in Lost Lake on August 29 th , 1959. Together, they had 10 children, 20 grandchildren, and 18 great- grandchildren. Visitation for Joan will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also take place...

Daniel C. Christianson, age 52 of Randolph, formerly of Denmark, WI, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Northview Heights in Juneau. Daniel was born on September 5, 1971, the son of Carl and Diana (Beahm) Christianson. He was diagnosed deaf at a young age and attended school at Glendale Elementary School in Madison. He continued his education at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delevan, where he played football and made many lifelong friends. He worked various jobs and settled in Denmark, WI for 15 years and became active with professional wrestling circuit in Wisconsin, mainly the ACW, where he became known as "Dan the Chairman" to the other wrestlers. He was also proud of his...

Ronald C. Siedschlag Ronald "Roach" C. Siedschlag, age 69 of Markesan, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, after fighting his courageous battle with cancer for three months and three days. He was staying at his sister, Renee's house in Fairchild, WI and was surrounded by his family. Ron was born to Carl & Helen (Makurat) Siedschlag on September 13, 1954, in Fond du Lac, WI. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. He also attended Markesan Elementary and High School before graduating in 1972. Ron was a retired over the road truck driver of over 40 years and worked for many companies. He traveled all over the country and hauled green beans in the summer. Ron enjoyed...

Thomas A. Grosskopf, age 91 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam. Tom was born on January 19,1933 in Shawano. He was the youngest of five children of William and Sophia (Hoffman) Grosskopf. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1951 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Stout State College (now UW-Stout) in 1959. After graduating high school he worked at Joplin Corp in Shawano before enlisting in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1954. He was married to Janet Haase. Tom worked as a draftsman and Tool designer for several manufacturers, including Metalfab, Maysteel,...

Shirley Haldemann (Johnston), age 73 of Randolph, and formerly of Janesville, passed away after a short illness of heart failure on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient center in Johnson Creek. Shirley was born in Lawton, OK to Gordon & Luella (nee Squires) Johnston. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1968. On April 26, 1969 she married the love of her life, Dennis Haldemann. Shirley was a candy striper when Dennis was training in the Army. She ran a daycare in their home and together they took in several foster children and exchange students. After the day care Shirley worked for 20 years on the night shift at General Motors, primarily in the paint dept. She...

Eva J. Zanto, age 83 of Beaver Dam and formerly of Waupun, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Prairie Ridge in Beaver Dam. Eva was born on April 4, 1941 in Fox Lake, the daughter of Casmir W. and Mary Anne L. (Bell) Klapper Sr. She grew up and attended school in Beaver Dam. Throughout the years, she worked at Larsen Canning Factory in Fairwater and Federal Mogul in Waupun, retiring in 2006. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waupun. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, cooking, being outside, going for walks and bike rides, visiting Wisconsin Dells a few times annually and spending time with...

Rachel Mae Kertis, age 85 of Beaver Dam, passed away at home on Monday, April 15, 2024. Rachel was born in Wisconsin Rapids on March 12, 1939, the daughter of Alexander and Dorothy (Johnson) Arnold. She graduated from Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. She was united in marriage to her husband, Gilbert Kertis on February 20, 1960. She worked at JC Penney until her retirement and was a proud member of the Norris Street circle of friends. She was the heart of her family and loved vacations with them in Eagle River. She especially cherished the time spent with favorite granddaughter, Katie and her new husband Mark, and favorite grandson, Joey. In her free time, she enjoyed baking...

Mary Lenore (Chapman) Ondrejka, aged 89, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 at Maple Meadows Assisted Living, in Fond du Lac, WI. Mary was born on May 28, 1934, in Elmwood, WI, to Clyde and Marcilia Chapman. After graduating from high school in Juneau, WI, in 1952, Mary earned a teaching degree at the Eau Claire Teachers College. She briefly taught grades K-12 in a one room schoolhouse. On July 17, 1954, she was married to Charles S. Ondrejka of Mayville. While raising her family, Mary worked as a substitute school teacher, bookkeeper and EMT. In her later years, she worked at PMI until her retirement. Mary was previously active in the Markesan community and a member of St....

Patricia "Pat" Ann Strahota, 86, formerly of Reeseville, WI passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024 at Sylvan Crossings Memory Care in Fitchburg, WI. Pat was born on the family farm in Reeseville on July 3, 1937, to Walter and Ella (Strohbusch) Strahota. She was the youngest of their 15 children. Pat worked at Brandts in Watertown for 35 years and retired in 1999. After years of working on her feet, she thoroughly enjoyed her retirement. She loved a good party and being surrounded by her family. She enjoyed traveling, reading, music, and keeping up with the local news and weather. She looked forward to her weekly calls and visits from family. Pat is survived by her children; Jeff...

Rose Marie Waldvogel, age 75 of Markesan, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, February 19, 2024. Rose was born in Antigo on March 19, 1948, the daughter of Eugene and Rita (Aulik) Mattek. She was a 1966 graduate of Antigo High School, then graduated from Langlade County Teachers College and UW-Steven's Point, where she earned a bachelor's degree in teaching. On August 10, 1968, she was united in marriage to her husband, Richard Waldvogel at St. Wencel's Catholic Church in Deerbrook. Rose was a wonderful mother and grandmother, devoted wife, and servant of others. She taught third grade at Crestwood Elementary school near Antigo and later instructed in the...