All Obituaries

Susan J. Hester, age 68, of Green Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born on December 29, 1954, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Cyril and Ethel (Johnston) Shank.   After graduating high school, Susan went on to attend Western Illinois University where she earned a degree in education. Putting her college degree to good use, she taught for many years at Northwestern Centerga Hospital in McHenry, IL. On April 9, 1988, Susan married Thomas...

Steven “Steve” Lee Martens, age 66, of Neshkoro, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Wild Rose, WI. He was born on April 23, 1957, in Princeton, WI, a son of Delbert John and Elizabeth Laura (Fuchs) Martens.   Steve was employed at Fox River Industries in Berlin for 44 years and retired from the company in 2022. Steve enjoyed life! On the list of things he loved to do, eating was number one. He also loved going to the casino, buying...

James E. Mehling, age 74, of Montello, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1949, in Hartland, WI, a son of Robert C. and Eunice M. (Cull) Mehling.   Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from August 15, 1969 to October 23, 1970. On September 2, 1972, he married Lana Sue Schroetter in Hartland, WI. Jim worked for and retired from Vulcan Materials in Oshkosh after 30 years of service. Shortly after retiring, he decided to go back to...

Henry “Hank” Broetzmann Jr., age 90, of Princeton, formerly of Berlin, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Martha’s in Princeton. He was born on January 14, 1933, in West Allis, WI, a son of Henry and Clara (Fiene) Broetzmann. Hank grew up with his sister, Lorraine and 2 brothers, Leroy and Henry.     Henry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had worked for Accurate Data Entry in Milwaukee during his working...

Ayden King, infant son of Austin King and Caitlyn Cornelius passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Waupun Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 8, 2023, in Stevens Point, WI.   Ayden was a very happy, talkative baby who loved to share a smile and be held. He enjoyed watching the television and playing with the cat.   Those Ayden leaves behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Austin King of Dalton and Caitlyn Cornelius; his sister at home, Alexis King; paternal...

Vern Hansen, age 61, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 25, 1962, a son of LuVern Hansen and Marleece (Kastenschmidt) Frericks. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Vern operated his own business, Vern’s Contracting, doing carpentry work in the Princeton area. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.     Those left behind to cherish his memory include his son, Casey Hansen of Princeton; 5 sisters, Melinda...

Kenneth “Ken or Kenny” Dibelius, age 62, of Princeton, passed away due to medical complications on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. He was born on March 22, 1961, in Waupun, WI, a son of Ernest and Isabel (Soda) Dibelius.   Ken graduated from Princeton High School in 1979. He received two Associates degrees from Wausau Technical College and Marine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac. He had worked for many years as a...

Bernadine “Bernie” Lashock, age 88, of Princeton, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1935, in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Eldon and Zella (Kautzer) Kaping.   On March 27, 1954, Bernie married Urban Lashock in Junction City, Kansas. They shared 62 years of marriage before Urbie’s passing on September 12, 2016. Bernie worked for many years at Fabriko in Green Lake as the lead person in the potholder...

Arwin E. Moldenhauer, age 80, of Princeton, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Barrett House in Ripon. He was born on October 18, 1942, in Waupun, a son of Erwin and Mabel (Freheit) Moldenhauer.   On June 5, 1965, Arwin married Helene Addy at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Moldy ran a bulk fuel delivery business called Moldenhauer Oil for 42 years.    Arwin was a member St. John’s Lutheran Church of Princeton and was...

Robert “Bob” Zuberbier, age 87, of Markesan, formerly of Princeton, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Markesan Resident Home in Markesan. He was born on September 23, 1935, in Hortonia, WI, a son of Hugo and Anita (Radichel) Zuberbier. After graduating from Hortonville High School in 1954, Zube enlisted in the United States Army serving in active duty from July 20, 1954 to July 19, 1956. Bob continued to serve his country in the Army Reserves...