Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam Obituaries

Introduction to Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services

Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, is a trusted and compassionate funeral home that has been serving the community for many years. With a long history of providing exceptional care and support to families during their time of need, Koepsell-Murray has established itself as a leader in the funeral industry. In this article, we will delve into the services and amenities offered by Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, and explore what sets them apart from other funeral homes in the area.

A History of Compassionate Care

Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services has a rich history of providing compassionate care to families in Beaver Dam and surrounding communities. Founded on a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping others, the funeral home has built a reputation for delivering personalized and meaningful funeral services that celebrate the lives of loved ones. From traditional funerals to cremations and memorial services, Koepsell-Murray's experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring that every family receives the highest level of care and support.

Funeral Obiturary Search

Explore our extensive database to find and remember the lives of loved ones through millions of heartfelt obituaries

Search

Recent Funeral Home Obituaries

Virginia L. Glasgow - February 26, 1953 - April 30, 2024

Departed: 04/30/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Virginia L. Glasgow, age 71, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Charleston House in Beaver Dam. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren on a sunny afternoon, she slipped peacefully into the arms of her Savior and Lord.

Visitation for Ginny will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Friday beginning at 12:00 p.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Virginia Lea was born on February 26, 1953, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to George and Ruth (Meyer) Bromberek. She graduated from Beaver Dam High school in 1971, and married Keith Glasgow in 1973. The couple spent the next 51 years together in Beaver Dam, raising 5 children who blessed them with 20 grandchildren, and working together with her husband in their mom & pop photography business.

Survivors include her husband, Keith Glasgow; five children, Elizabeth (Steven) Luedtke, Kate (Chad) Olsen, Ellie (Peter) Frey, Timothy Glasgow, and Samuel Glasgow; 20 grandchildren, Abraham, Abbey, Evelyn, Sadie, Simeon Pio, Eden, Miriam, Issac, Lilly, Oliver, Henry, Adeline, Hazel, Caleb, Elijah, Madelyne, Leah, Cameron, Cecilia, and Peter; six brothers and sisters, Linda Lister, John Bromberek, Georgia (Michael) Smith, Janet La Martina, Mary Bromberek, and Mark (Theresa) Bromberek; other relatives and friends. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents.

Ginny packed a lot of love, life and selfless service into her 71 years on earth. She loved her family fiercely, but with a kind and gentle demeanor that always extended outward to others. She home- schooled all her children well before it became a popular alternative, teaching them the value and blessing of work, how to serve, and most importantly, how to love the Lord. Like the woman in Proverbs 31, “...she watched over the ways of her household, and did not eat of the bread of idleness”. They say the proof is in the pudding. Each of her beloved children exhibit aspects of her love and character as they raise their families, and press forward in life. She made good pudding.

Before the age of 21, she caught the spark of the pro-life movement. In addition to volunteering with Wisconsin Right to Life, and Pro-Life Wisconsin for a number of years, she joined a steering committee to bring the Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County into existence. She worked tirelessly with many dedicated people to bring the ministry to life. She studied to become a volunteer counselor, and worked with many young pregnant women in challenging situations, helping them learn the enormous privilege and joy of becoming mothers.

Those of us left behind miss her terribly, but each of us are so proud of the woman she was, the good she accomplished, and the lives she touched. Faith was her motivating force. She was very active in parish life at St. Katharine Drexel. We can envision our Savior greeting her in Paradise - “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.” Farewell dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. You will live on in our hearts and precious memories until we meet again. If desired, memorials may be made to Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of her family caregivers, Shayla at Marshfield home care, the wonderful people at Bristol Hospice, Stacey at Charleston House, caretaker and new friend Laura. A very special thank you to dear friend Hettie Hankes, for her many hours by Ginny's side providing love, comfort and prayers throughout her last days and hours.

View Full Obituary

Paul C. Janiszewski - June 24, 1952 - April 25, 2024

Departed: 04/25/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Paul C. Janiszewski, 71, of Fox Lake, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Sylvan Crossing in Beaver Dam.

Paul was born on June 24, 1952 the son of Henry and Dorothy (Barczak) Janiszewski in St. Francis, Wisconsin.  He was a 1970 graduate of Thomas Moore High School in Milwaukee.  He was married to Janet M. Jiede.

Paul had been a very skilled tool and die marker throughout his career and took his expertise to many location including Caterpillar and Harley Davidson.

Paul had been a Kiwanis member in Fox Lake, holding the office of treasurer.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He loved riding his motorcycle and going on road trips with friends. Paul and Janet enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and going on cruises.  As a family, they all enjoyed many camping trips together.

Paul will be missed by his wife Janet and sons: Brad (Lori) Janiszewski and Blake (Jenny) Janiszewski and his grandson Daniel.  He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Dorothy and his brother David Janiszewski.

As Paul wished, no formal funeral services will be held and cremation will take place.

View Full Obituary

Chelsea A. Henkel - January 16, 1985 - April 22, 2024

Departed: 04/22/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Chelsea A. Henkel, age 39, of Malone, died peacefully, on Monday, April 22, 2024 from an unforeseen medical condition, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

A private funeral service will be held.

Chelsea Anne was born on January 16, 1985 to John and Sue (Roach) Moser in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School and furthered her education at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Chelsea was united in marriage with Mason Henkel on May 16, 2015 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Chelsea lived each and every day to its fullest. She loved riding with Mason on the Harley as well as taking vacations to exotic places, with Punta Cana being one of her favorites. Chelsea worked for Baker Tilly and was proud of her work that she did for them as Senior Manager of HR Analyst. She spent her spare time exercising her brain with crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and word finds. She also enjoyed making the trip to Beaver Dam several times a week, to workout with her body building family at Heavy Metal Fitness. Her time here was much too short but she impacted so many lives and we are all blessed to have known her.

Chelsea will be missed by her husband, Mason of Malone; dogs, Whiskey and Bacardi; mother, Sue Moser of Beaver Dam, sister, Shannon Neu of Beaver Dam; mother-in-law, Marsha Henkel of Malone; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; father; and father-in-law, Ronald Henkel.

Memorials may be made in Chelsea A. Henkel’s name to Old English Setter Rescue (OESR) or to St. Katharine Drexel Parish.

View Full Obituary

Andrew Sproule - January 30, 1947 - April 22, 2024

Departed: 04/22/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Andrew "Andy" Sproule, 77, of Beaver Dam, died on April 22nd at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI, as a result of heart and kidney failure. Andy was born January 30, 1947, in Galena, IL, and moved with his family to Beaver Dam during his childhood. He was a 1965 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. After an early career in construction and home remodeling, he launched Garage Door Specialist, a business which he ran for nearly 30 years, and passed on to his son with his retirement.

Andy remained a long-time resident of Beaver Dam and had a love for auto racing, politics and history. He also had a strong taste for soul and funk music, enjoying the performances of some of his favorites throughout his lifetime: Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Prince, Chaka Khan, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg and Lizzo.

After the unfortunate amputation of his leg in 2018, resulting from a knee surgery complication,  Andy showed resolve and determination to remain mobile and continue doing the things he enjoyed in life: attending concerts, family reunions and auto racing events. Andy also loved to talk about his children and grandchildren, and retell the many stories in his family history.

He is survived by his children, Jeff Sproule and Tammy (Joe) Kaplan, his former spouse, Janet (Derek) Orr, grandchildren, Brittany Sproule, Joey Sproule, Leo Kaplan and Iris Kaplan, and brother, Michael Sproule.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lee Sproule and Alice Larey.

A visitation will be held at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.  Interment will take place at Leipsig Cemetery, township of Beaver Dam.

View Full Obituary

Sylvia M. Kuenzi - October 04, 1920 - April 21, 2024

Departed: 04/21/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Sylvia M. Kuenzi, age 103, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Clearview Health & Rehabilitation in Juneau.

Visitation for Sylvia will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Friday at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Sylvia Marie was born on October 4, 1920, in the Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin to the late John and Mary (Leech) Meyer. She graduated from St. Peter grade School in 1935 and Beaver Dam High School in 1938. On February 22, 1941, Sylvia was united in marriage with Frederick E. “Fritz” Kuenzi in Beaver Dam. One of the things they enjoyed was fishing together on the Chippewa Flowage. Sylvia worked at the Monarch Range Shell Plant during WW II and then in the Dietary Department at Beaver Dam Community Hospital for 18 years. She was a life-long member of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam.

Survivors include her four children, Gordon Kuenzi of Beaver Dam, DuWayne (Mary Ann) Kuenzi of Beaver Dam, Kathleen (George) Heine of Minnesota Junction, and Warren (Mary Jo) Kuenzi of Beaver Dam; 10 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, a daughter-in-law, Naomi Kuenzi; her sister, Leora Ollinger; and her brother, Leo Meyer.

View Full Obituary

Patricia A. Seufzer - December 20, 1964 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Patricia A. Seufzer, age 59, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

There will be a gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a..m to 10:50 a.m. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery in Watertown.

Patricia Ann Seufzer was born December 20 1964, at St. Mary's Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, the seventh oldest child of Richard and Annabelle Seufzer. She was baptized into the Catholic faith on January 3, 1964. Her schooling started at St. Paul's in Genesee; when her parents moved to Pipersville, she attended and graduated from Watertown High School, in 1983. Trish had the most artistic talent in her family. She drew, sketched and painted the most beautiful sunrise and sunset sceneries, not to keep for herself, but to give them to many she loved. Trisha was a beautiful, kind, loving soul who loved her God. She loved cats, horses, and painting. Trisha always thought of others, but most of all, she was grateful for whatever she was given.

Patricia is survived by her siblings, Peter (Lisa) Seufzer of Ixonia, Christopher (Serene) Seufzer of Lowell, Mary Speidel of Florida, Kathryn (Robert) Cottone of Watertown, John (Jessica) Seufzer of Reeseville, Rita (Troy) Alvarado of Clyman, Queena (John) Buske of Ixonia, and Gregory (Darlene) Seufzer of Florida; her sister, Donna (Tom) Pederson and family; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Kristie; and nephews, Richie and Brian.

Memorials may be made in Patricia Seufzer’s name to Watertown Humane Society Renovation Fund or Jefferson County Human Services.

View Full Obituary

Frances R. Swan - April 04, 1930 - April 17, 2024

Departed: 04/17/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Frances R. Swan, 94, of the township of Calamus passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Frances was born on April 4, 1930 the daughter of Frank and Annabelle (McMahon) Adamzak in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.   On September 16, 1950, she was united in marriage with William F. Swan. Together they enjoyed 69 years of marriage before his passing in 2020.

Frances was a 1948 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. She was a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aid. Frances helped run the family farm, lovingly raised her children and taught them many important life lessons and skills.  She enjoyed writing poetry and was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and drawing. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, especially making big meals for family gatherings.  She will fondly be remembered for the guided walks to the Hickory Nut Tree, picnics and making daily tasks fun.

Frances will be deeply missed by her children: Dan (Sylvia) Swan of Beaver Dam, Joyce (James) Reider of Beaver Dam, Sue Swan of Beaver Dam, Cathy (Troy) Bolan of Columbus, and Steve (Kim) Swan of Beaver Dam; her grandchildren: Paul (Liz) Swan of Beaver Dam, Katie (Victor) Sanchez of Tinley Park, IL, Mike (Terra) Reider of Juneau, Mitchell (Katlyn) Butterbrodt of Appleton, Nathan (Colette) Butterbrodt of Beaver Dam, Spencer (Kayla) Butterbrodt of Beaver Dam, and Jennifer (Drew) Dykstra of Columbus; great grandchildren: Evan, Jesse, Angela, Danica, Makenna, Aubree, Lennon, Paisley and Mallory; and her brother Larry (Helen) Adamzak of Beaver Dam.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Thomas Swan; grandson Kevin Swan; sisters: June Jones, Betty Blish, Annabelle Immerfall, Mildred Lehman, and Dorothy Benson and brothers Gene Adamzak and Bob Adamzak; brother-in-law Eugene Swan and sister-in-law Shirley Owens.

A visitation for Frances will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at First Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.  A funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Jim Wendt officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Memorial donations in Frances’ name may be directed to First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie St., Beaver Dam, WI  53916.

View Full Obituary

Brian A. Schleicher - Unknown - April 17, 2024

Departed: 04/17/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Brian A. Schleicher, age 69, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home.

There will be a private graveside service for the family.

Brian Alan was born on June 16, 1954 in Columbus, Wisconsin to Clarence and Victoria (Rake) Schleicher. He grew up working alongside his family on their farm and took great pride in his roots.  After graduating high school, Brian went to work for Rochester Silo Company. He thoroughly enjoyed building silos from the ground up and for many years after, he would point out silos he had built on drives through the country.

On February 14, 1981, Brian was united in marriage with Debra Hays at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. By that time, his hard work at the silo company led to a promotion to foreman; however, building silos was hard on his body and required a lot of travel, so after the birth of his daughter, he made a career change and went to work for the Dodge County Highway Department. Brian spent over twenty years keeping the roads of Dodge County safe by clearing them of snow at all hours of the day and night during the winter and repairing them in the warmer months. He retired from the Highway Department in the early 2000's. After retirement, Brian decided to further his education, and attended Moraine Park Technical College. He had a knack for numbers, which served him well in his return to school, and he received two associates degrees; one in tech support and one in computer networking. Brian joked that he was competing to achieve a higher grade point average than his daughter, who was attending law school at the same time.

Brian played softball and volleyball in his younger years and loved watching any sport on TV. He was a loyal Packer fan and enjoyed time with his brother, Norbert, attending a Badger game every year. Brian had a passion for classic cars and cherished his Pontiac Firebird, which he owned for decades. He also had a great appreciation for a wide variety of music, but Neil Diamond was a particular favorite throughout his life. Brian was a regular attendee at music festivals, including Country USA, Rock USA, Summerfest, and even Nashville's Fanfare. He was beyond thrilled to meet Martina McBride on at least three occasions.

Brian was a very proud father and grandfather. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends, and neighbors alike. Brian had an infectious laugh and a huge heart, which he often wore on his sleeve. His heart was stolen several years ago by a pug he adopted and named Barney.  Brian was broken-hearted in 2022 when Barney had to be put to sleep, but by then, he had a new Puggle who helped him through the loss of Barney.

Brian is survived by his daughter, Kirsten (fiancé, James Vander Galien) Navarrette; grandchildren, Daetyn and Jabari; former son-in-law, James Navarrette; siblings, Gloria (Tom) Gregor, Ione (Phil) Hausler, Phil (Steve) Schleicher, and Janis (Brian) Neevel; former wife, Debra (Tom) Csiacsek; sisters-in-law, Vickie Schleicher and Karen Schleicher; nieces and nephews; his loyal canine companion, Trouble; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Kurt; brothers, Norbert and Russell; nephew, Benjamin Neevel; and fur babies, Barney, Marty, and Bud.

The family would like to thank Bristol Hospice for the exceptional care and companionship they provided for Brian.

Memorials may be made in Brian Schleicher’s name to Coulee Region Humane Society, which is kindly assisting in finding Trouble a new home.

View Full Obituary

Joanne K. Blank - May 08, 1935 - April 16, 2024

Departed: 04/16/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Joanne K. Blank, age 88, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Remembrance Home in Beaver Dam.

Visitation for Joanne will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church beginning at 12:00 noon. Fr. Will Arnold will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Joanne Kathleen Peirick was born on May 8, 1935, in Watertown, Wisconsin to William and Mary (Pitterle) Peirick. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1953. On May 5, 1956, she was united in marriage with Jerold W. Blank at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Watertown. They lived in Watertown until 1979, then Waupun until 2004, when they moved to Beaver Dam. Joanne loved music and enjoyed playing the accordion and the organ. She was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish.

Survivors include her children, Ronald (Connie) of West Allis, Thomas (Carol) of Colorado, Dan (Carol) of Greenville, Deborah (Mike) Klimke of Oregon, Greg’s wife, Peggy Blank of Menasha, Marie (Eric) Fahrendorf of West Bend, Brian (Teresa) of Oshkosh, Janice (Matt) Braker of Beaver Dam, and Douglas (Stacy) of Mosinee; 28 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her sister, Mary Ellen Henry of Indiana; other relatives and friends. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; infant son, Jerold Walter, Jr.; son, Gregory; grandson, Brendan Braker; brothers and sisters, Raymond, Clarence, Marcella, Helen, Lillian, Edward, Leonard, William Jr., Norbert, and Agnes.

Memorials may be made in Joanne K. Blank’s name to St. Katharine Drexel Parish.

View Full Obituary

Stephanie Lynn Polchinski - May 06, 1974 - April 15, 2024

Departed: 04/15/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Stephanie L. Polchinski, 49, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Stephanie was born on May 6, 1974 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.  She was a 1992 graduate of Beaver Dam High School.  She had been employed at several area factories and restaurants.  Most recently, she was employed with Easton Motors as a Senior Sales Professional. In December of 2023, Easton Motors awarded the Eagle Award to Stephanie for Top Sales and Leadership. She also enjoyed being a Scentsy Independent Consultant for three years.  Most important in Stephanie’s life was her family. She loved them deeply and enjoyed spending time with them.

Stephanie is survived by her aunt and uncle Mary and Ray Garris of Beaver Dam; her cousins who were like her sisters Bethany Duerst and Sammantha Garris.  She is further survived by other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: John “Butch” and Carol Fehling, and John and Clara Polchinski and her mother Lori Hofer.

A memorial gathering for Stephanie will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Hillcrest Drive, Beaver Dam.  A Memorial Service will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Jesse Gullion officiating.

View Full Obituary

Maureen L. Strohbusch - June 08, 1944 - April 14, 2024

Departed: 04/14/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Maureen “Cookie” Strohbusch, 79, of Beaver Dam died peacefully, but broken-hearted, on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Beaver Dam Health Care Center.

Maureen was born on June 8, 1944 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and was the youngest and last surviving child of William and Vivian (Backhaus) Strohbusch’s 5 children: Donald, Beverly, George, Janice, & Maureen.

Cookie had been employed as a bartender at various area taverns for many years, but was extremely proud of her 42+ years of being alcohol free.  She was eternally grateful for the help and support of GOD, AA and the dear friends she made through AA, who helped her maintain her sobriety.  She had also been employed as a parts delivery driver for Green Giant and worked at the Weyenberg Shoe Factory back in the day!  Cookie really enjoyed helping her daughter with cooking, gardening and canning and buying her weird kitchen gadgets that actually worked at saving time and energy. She loved her dog Missy Pants and was never far from her, together they loved to watch movies on the Hallmark channel and any and all game shows.  Cookie also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, crocheting, needle point, playing cards, rummage sales and thrift store shopping.

Maureen will be deeply missed by her daughter JoAnn Masche-Daane (Dave Daane) of Markesan; her grandchildren: Andrew Masche, Rebecca Masche and Sarah Masche, her great grandson Greyson Masche, all of New Zealand; and the family of Connie Flouro, who were Cookie and Joe’s neighbors and best friends.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, her lifelong partner Joseph Masche Sr. who died on March 15, 2024; her sons: William and Joseph Jr. and grandson Benjamin.

A graveside memorial service for both Joe and Maureen will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Jim Wendt officiating.  There will be a luncheon afterwards at the Higher Grounds Coffee House on Hwy. 33.

View Full Obituary

Shirley A. Rollins - April 25, 1931 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Shirley A. Rollins, age 92, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Beaver Dam Health Center.

The visitation will be a Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Philip Heyer officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Forrest Mound Cemetery in Waupun.

Shirley Ann was born on April 25, 1931 in Waupun, Wisconsin to John and Lillian (Gerretson) Van Hierden. After graduating from Waupun High School, she was united in marriage with James Rollins on August 23, 1952 at First Reformed Church in Waupun. Shirley worked for 40 plus years at Staehling Brothers Print Shop in Waupun, taking care of all the clerical needs. When she was blessed with two grandchildren, Shirley decided that it was best to retire from the printing industry, and spent her retirement watching her grandkids. She even volunteered much of her time at Lincoln Elementary School helping out where ever needed. Shirley would often take clippings from the local newspapers of those she knew, and would send them in Christmas, birthday, or just because cards. She was a long-time member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Jim Rollins of Beaver Dam; son, Jeff (Lori) Rollins of Beaver Dam; grandchildren, Dan (Maddie) Rollins of Lake Mills and Sara (Zach) Reuter of Madison; great grandchildren, Lily, Payton, and baby R; grand dogs, Olivia and Kevin; sisters, Joan Pribnow of Burnett and Linda (Ron) Harmsen of Waupun; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Van Hierden, Jr.; infant sister, Nancy; and infant brother, Harry.

Jeff would like to thank his dad, Dr. Amy Muchow, all the staff at the care center, and St. Croix Hospice for all of their care these past few years of mom’s life.

View Full Obituary

Violet G. Wolfe - July 07, 1921 - April 11, 2024

Departed: 04/11/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Violet G. Wolfe, Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau, at the age of 102.

She was Blessed to be able to live alone, in her own home up until the last few months.

There will be a private funeral service for the family and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Violet Geraldine was born on July 7, 1921 in Desoto, Wisconsin to Magnus and Mae (Arneson) Sheldon.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bad Axe Lutheran Church, in Purdy. Violet went to Viroqua High School.

She grew up in Red Mound/rural Desoto and helped her parents on the family farm. She was a very hard worker. She learned to make homemade bread from scratch on the wood-fired stove with her mother, at a very young age.

She met her future husband, Lloyd Wolfe, at a dance on the Moonlight Excursion River Boat on the Mississippi River. They later were married on December 29, 1944 in Gatesville, Texas, (Camp Hood) where he was stationed in the Army before going to WWII. When he returned home, they bought a farm in rural Desoto where they farmed the land, and raised their 2 sons, Jerry and Jimmy.

In 1959 they moved to Beaver Dam. She was employed in the dress department at JCPenney’s.  But being a homemaker was her favorite job of all.

Violet loved God and her family above all else. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage which probably played a big role in her quick wit, good advice, silly quotes, and strong intuitions. She considered herself a "stubborn Norwegian", and loved a good strong cup of "Norwegian coffee". Violet loved to bake, and mastered the craft of baking and beautifully decorating angel food cakes, homemade cream puffs, lefsa, rosettes, and sandbakkels, among many other things. Christmas was always the best tradition with grandma Violet; she always perfectly set the dining room table for the holidays and the aroma of her Oyster Stew was its own Christmas scent.

Violet enjoyed the outdoors and the beautiful things that nature had to offer. She loved flowers, gardening and watching the birds.  She enjoyed spending time with Lloyd at their lakefront cottage in Eagle River, and spend countless hours fishing and enjoying the lake views.

She had a strong faith and was a member of First Lutheran Church since 1959, serving with the ladies’ aid.

Violet truly was a matriarch to her family and you knew that when you went to visit her, you would leave her home with a full belly and a happy heart.

She was happy and proud to have 5 generations in her family. It was fun to sit down with her and listen to her stories of her younger days, her growing up, all the decades of changes she lived through in her 102 years of life. When asked her secret to her long life she answered "hard work, and strong coffee".

She will be deeply missed.

Violet is survived by her children, Jerry (Rosemarie) Wolfe and Jimmy (Cheryl) Wolfe; grandchildren, Renee (Dave) Rindt, Rochelle (Bradley) Oseth, Timothy Wolfe, and Todd Wolfe; great grandchildren, Morgan (Dan) Stivaletta, Colin Smith, Christopher Smith, Dillan Wolfe, and Audika Walker; great-great grandson, Dawson Stivaletta; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd; and siblings, Leslie Sheldon, Mina Ellefson, Ruth Nerison, and Laurel Sheldon.

The family would like to thank Clearview Nursing Home for the excellent care and support. And a special thank you to Pastor Jim, from First Lutheran Church for his visits, kind words and prayers.

View Full Obituary

Gary H. Oelke - April 17, 1944 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Gary H Oelke, 79, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam surrounded by family.

Gary was born on April 17, 1944 in La Crosse, WI to Dale and Margaret (Ravenscroft) Oelke. He was raised in Onalaska, WI and graduated from Onalaska High School. He and his first wife had two children, Lori and Lynette.  On September 28, 1970 he was united in marriage with Rosemary Oelke.  They moved to Beaver Dam in 1970 and had two children, Dan and Jenny.

Gary was a hard worker throughout his life. He often worked an extra job and hours every week to provide for his family. He worked at MetalFab in Beaver Dam and had side-jobs working for Tommy Brzezinski at Tom's Machine Shop and Harry Guenther at Harry's Trucking where he spent time after a full workday helping people move. In 1983 he started at Kraft Foods in Beaver Dam where he worked until his deserving retirement in 2004.

Some of Gary's favorite past times included golfing, hunting, and fishing. In the 1970's he enjoyed a once in a lifetime fishing trip to Canada with friends. Once Dan was old enough, they started their own hunting and fishing excursions. Fond memories include renting a boat on Fox Lake to fish for an afternoon, a special trip to Wyoming for mule deer hunting and rainbow trout fishing, and years of hunting with their friend Dale Stone.  Every spring Gary looked forward to the start of golf season by kicking it off on his birthday with a foursome including his son and their good friends Art Schroeder and John Gorter.

Gary also loved to watch Wisconsin sports. He was an avid University of Wisconsin Badgers basketball and football, Milwaukee Brewers, and Green Bay Packers fan!  Gary enjoyed watching the games and talking about them, especially football with Jenny and Dan.  When there weren’t sports to watch he enjoyed playing card games and bingo with his friends at the nursing home.

He is survived by his wife Rosemary, brother Lloyd (Lois) Oelke of Tavares, Fl, his children Jenny (Blake) Janiszewski of Horicon, Dan (Chrissy) Oelke of Beaver Dam, and Lori (Zachary) Butcher of Chesapeake, Va; his grandchildren Daniel Janiszewski, Tyler Oelke, Brittney (Chris) Witter, Hillary Phalin, and Allison Underwood, as well as other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, his parents Dale in 1986, and Margaret in 2008, and his daughter Lynette Johnson in 2008.

The family would like to thank the great people working in the Intensive Care Unit at Marshfield Medical Center for their wonderful care!  Thanks to the staff and his friends at the Beaver Dam Health Care Center - Bedrock Healthcare. And a heartfelt thanks to his special friends Art and Gail Schroeder, John Gorter, and Dale and Cheri Stone.

The family will hold a private celebration in honor of his life at a later date.

View Full Obituary

Michael J. Benninger - November 08, 1952 - April 07, 2024

Departed: 04/07/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Michael J. Benninger, age 71, of Fort Worth, TX passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

The graveside service for Michael will be held at Evangelical and Reformed Cemetery in Reeseville, WI on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Carrie Schuett officiating.

Michael was born on November 8, 1952, in Wisconsin to Harris and Lillian (Kovalaske) Benninger. He graduated from Lowell-Reeseville High School in 1970 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1974. He played for and was dedicated to his beloved Badger Football team for four years of college but truly for his lifetime. His love of the game led him to play for 15 more years as a member of several Wisconsin semi-pro football teams. He relocated to Texas to pursue teaching in several Texas Independent School Districts along with continuing his other passion: security work for the Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars to name just a few of the leagues and venues who valued his services for decades.

Michael is survived by five siblings: Marian Joss of Jefferson, IA; Rita Benninger of Chandler, AZ; Liane (True) Carr of Scottsdale, AZ; Roger (Sharon Paluk-Benninger) Benninger of Tucson, AZ; and Arlene Vokes of Wesley Chapel, FL. He also has many surviving nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and colleagues who will miss him.

View Full Obituary

Allen M. Maas - April 17, 1935 - April 06, 2024

Departed: 04/06/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Allen M. Maas, 88, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Randolph passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Columbus Health and Rehab Center.

Allen was born on April 17, 1935 in the town of Mackford, Green Lake County to Herbert and Emma (Mielke) Maas.  He was a 1953 graduate of Randolph High School.  Allen served his country in the U.S. Army, training in Fort Knox and later stationed in Friedberg, Germany with Co. B 52nd Infantry.  He was married to Sally A. Braun on October 9, 1971 at First Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.  Allen began his career as a truck driver with Beaver Transport in 1965 and went on to drive semi for Carnation/ Nestle in 1971, where he retired from in 1999.  He was a proud Teamsters member.

Allen was an avid reader of the newspaper.  He loved being on his tractor and taking care of his yard.  He was an animal lover especially cats and dogs.  Allen enjoyed traveling and taking family vacations.  He was a kind and generous man who always put family first.

Allen is survived by his wife Sally; his children: Tommy Rupp of Fox Lake, Vicky Cranfield of Adams, Jackie (Bob) Sheahan of Crivitz, John (Julie) Rupp of Friendship, Randy (Suzette) Maas of Oshkosh, and Cindy (Doug) Terrell of Kenosha; 17 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings: Edwin, Marilyn, and twin sister Helene; and his daughter-in-law Renate and grandson Thomas.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Beaver Dam Girl Scout House on Friday, April 19 from 4pm until 6pm.

View Full Obituary

Stanley R. Tadych - April 09, 1937 - April 06, 2024

Departed: 04/06/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Stanley Raymond Tadych, 86, born on April 9, 1937 in Beaver Dam, WI passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Carol (Stange) Tadych with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, since their nuptials on November 9, 1963 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam, WI.

Stan was the loving son of Raymond and Mary (Popa) Tadych.  He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1955 and was a dedicated member of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church for many years.

After serving in the US Army in Washington and Alaska, Stan began his career at Maysteel before joining AT & T, where he met his wife and spent the rest of his professional life before retiring.

Stan is survived by his wife Carol and their two sons Michael (Gena) of Seattle, WA and Richard (Colleen) of New Berlin, WI.  He was the proud grandfather to three grandsons: Tyler (Kelsey), Aidan and Keegan.  He also had the support of his brothers-in-law: Clark (Barb) Stange, Robert (Joanne) Stange, Jim (Deb) Stange and sisters-in-law: Lisa Rohr and Lora (Jenn) Stange and many nieces and nephews in life and during his last days.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters Angeline (Alvin) Bruendl and Margaret (Edwin) Fabert.

Stanley will be remembered for his dedication to his family, service to his country, commitment to his work, love of fishing and his beautiful woodwork. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

A private service and memorial will be held at a later date.

If desired, memorial donations in Stan’s name may be directed to Commonheart Hospice, 1045 Hill St., Watertown, WI  53098.

A special thank you to Commonheart Hospice for all the support they provided to Stan and his family.

View Full Obituary

William E. Dial - March 10, 1934 - April 02, 2024

Departed: 04/02/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: William E. “Bill” Dial, age 90, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home in Beaver Dam.

Everyone is welcome to a memorial service for Bill at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family are invited to Old Hickory Golf Club following the service (approximately 12:00 noon) for a luncheon and a time to share stories and visit with Bill’s family.

William Ernest Dial was born on March 10, 1934, in Woodlake, Texas to Ernest and Odessa (Campbell) Dial. After high school, he entered the United States Air Force and served for 22 years. He was stationed around the world, including a year in Vietnam, retiring in 1974 as a Master Seargent. In April of 1957, Bill was united in marriage with Patricia Stagg in Meliden, North Wales.

Bill moved to Beaver Dam in late 1974 and began his second career working as a Histology Technician for Consultant Physicians of Pathology, retiring in 1999; he was dedicated to his work and, as always, he was very loyal. Bill was an avid learner and he particularly enjoyed learning about biology and medicine.

Bill loved the game of golf and enjoyed his time on the course with his friends. He also enjoyed the golf trips to play courses in other parts of the country. Friends will remember Bill as in instigator and someone who enjoyed a passionate conversation.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Dial of Beaver Dam; two sons, Mark (Mary-Ann) Dial of Orlando, Florida and Bruce Dial of Beaver Dam; two brothers, Don (Jan) Dial of Tenaha, Texas and Robert (Pat) Dial of Graham, Texas; other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Fred Dial and Jerry Dial.

View Full Obituary

William R. Callies - September 12, 1958 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: William R. Callies, 65, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Sylvan Crossings in Jefferson with his loving wife at his side.

William was born on September 12, 1958 in Columbus to Clarence and Esther Callies. On May 20, 1989, he was united in marriage to Mary Schuster. Over the last 40 years, William was employed as an over-the-road truck driver with various companies until he retired due to health issues.

William enjoyed fixing everything he could get his hands on, camping and deer hunting. Most of all, he loved spending time with all of his grandkids and all of their pets.

William will be missed by his wife Mary Callies; children: April (Brock) Miles and Ashley (Matthew) Dachs; grandchildren: Braxton, Bryce, Evelyn, Benjamin and Madelyn; siblings: Clarence (Jeannie) Callies, Ronnie (late Lorraine) Callies, Jim (Linda) Callies, Dougy (Angela) Callies, Rosemary (late Donald) Dobbratz, Susie (Alfred) Jameson, Cindy (Nate) Elsner; sister-in-law Sharon Callies; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: Diane (Lyle) Blasing and Jerry Callies.

A huge thank you to Jan Blasing, a very special niece, for all the help she provided over the last few months.

It was William’s wish that no formal services be held and cremation is to take place.

View Full Obituary

Anna G. Schmidt - September 14, 1929 - March 30, 2024

Departed: 03/30/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Anna G. Schmidt, 94, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her son’s home in Madison, Wisconsin.

Anna was born on September 14, 1929 the daughter of Gustave and Anna (Likeric) Braun in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  She was raised in Juneau and Beaver Dam.  Anna graduated from Beaver Dam High School.  On September 10, 1949, she was married to Orville F. Schmidt at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage until Orville’s passing on Aug. 6, 2020.

Anna and Orville farmed together in the town of Trenton for many years, moving to Beaver Dam in 1988. She was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening, especially her flower beds.   Anna took exceptional care of her husband Orville throughout the years. Anna also loved spending time with her cat, Benji.

Anna will be deeply missed by her son Ken Schmidt of Madison; her daughter Diane Ziemer of Appleton; grandson Matthew (Caitlyn) Ziemer of San Francisco, CA and granddaughter Katie (Dan) Hagenow of Reedsville, WI; nieces: Lynette (Roger) Johnson and Lou Ann Shaw; also other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Orville, son-in-law Dean Ziemer, brother and sister-in-law: Merlin and Isabella Schmidt.

Private family services will be held for Anna.  Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton, Wisconsin.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison and to Agrace Hospice in Madison for their wonderful and compassionate care of Anna.  Your kindness will always be remembered.

View Full Obituary

Richard L. Neis - June 22, 1945 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Richard L. Neis, age 78, of Juneau, died peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Beaver Dam Health Care Center.

A private funeral service will be held and burial will be at Lowell Cemetery.

Richard Lee Neis was born on June 22, 1945 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Lyle and Eleanor (Radloff) Neis. He was raised on the family farm with his three brothers. After graduating Juneau High School, Richard continued his passion of farming and operated the family dairy farm until his retirement.

Richard is survived by his brothers, Charles (Jeanne) Neis, Tim Neis, and Ronald Neis; nieces, Julie (Mike) Firari, Candace (Matt) Wagner, Laura (Greg) Weaver, and Lisa Maertz; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his step-mother, Betty Neis.

View Full Obituary

Lucille M. Burbach - July 06, 1929 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Lucille M. Burbach, 94, of Beaver Dam passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Lucille was born July 6, 1929 in Iron Ridge to Otto and Helen (Steffon) Krahn.  She was married to Alvin Burbach on May 28, 1949 in Burnett. Lucille was a dedicated homemaker.  She was a very active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.  Over the years, she and Alvin enjoyed spending winter months in Yuma, AZ.  Lucille enjoyed a long and wonderful life.

Lucille is survived by her children: Audrey Burbach (Gregg Croxton) of Las Cruces, NM, Karen Manke of Beaver Dam, David (Susan) Burbach of Cave Creek, AZ, and Barry (Amy) Burbach of Wickenburg, AZ; five grandchildren; 8 ½ great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin in 2016; three brothers: Harold, Norman, and Armin; and her sister Marilyn Miller.

A memorial gathering will take place at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.  Inurnment will follow at Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, WI.

View Full Obituary

Christine Wilcox - January 21, 1943 - March 29, 2024

Departed: 03/29/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Christine Wilcox, age 81, died on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She was born on January 21, 1943, to Dr. Raymond B. and Doris Emily (Schroeder) Schoenwetter in Beaver Dam. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Robert A. Wilcox. She is survived by her sister, Gretchen (Hank) Derleth; brother, John (Diane) Schoenwetter; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Inurnment is being planned for a later date at St. Patrick Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

View Full Obituary

Marlene A. Bennett - April 22, 1937 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Marlene A. Bennett, age 86, formerly of Beaver Dam, died suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Marlene Ann was born on April 22, 1937 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to John and Ila (Polzin) Kastenmeier. She was a 1955 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. Marlene was united in marriage to Ronald Bennett at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. She worked as a nursing assistant at Bradley Convalescent Center in Milwaukee for many years. Marlene was a past member of Our Lady of Good Hope in Milwaukee and at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Beaver Dam.

Marlene is survived by her children, Cindy Bennet of Milwaukee, Tim (Jenny) Bennett of Menomonee Falls, and Marc (Barb) Bennett of IN; five grandchildren, Alex (Tara) Bennett of IN, Ashley (Ben) Drost of IL, Ted Bennett of IN, Max Bennett of West Bend and Jon Bennett of Menomonee Falls; great grandchildren, Alan Drost and Thea Bennett; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; parents; and a sister, Marcia Sommers.

There will be a graveside service at St. Michael Cemetery in Beaver Dam on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

View Full Obituary

Richard L. Thurow - March 25, 1971 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Beaver Dam)

Obituary Preview: Richard L. Thurow, age 53, was called on across the Universe, on Friday, March 28, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Summit.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the American Legion, 300 Beichl Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916. Visitation will start at 4 pm with a service at 5:30 pm.

Rick was born on March 25, 1971 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Joyce Thurow and Dexter Watson. He was raised in the Oconomowoc area, making many friends along the way. Rick was a mentor to many throughout his 53 years of life. He worked at schools as a substitute and mentor for students and for group homes caring for residents. Rick thoroughly enjoyed music of all kinds. He often would take his little brother to concerts near and far. Rick’s hobby was drumming, and he would use anything around him as a drum. Other interests included reading, camping, and telling a good story. Rick was always the life of the party, good for a laugh, and quick to have a witty comeback. A big part of Rick’s life was getting support and being supported in NA and AA. He especially found support with The Ohana Group and cherished the people he met through there. Rick loved his family and friends very much and was grateful for the time he was able to spend with them.

Rick is survived by his mother, Joyce Thurow of Dalton; his step-father, Michael Beckwith of Kingston; brother, Joel (Nora) Beckwith of Beaver Dam; and Missy Beckwith (Timm Achterberg) of Neshkoro; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and his best friend uncle, Earl Thurow.

View Full Obituary

123Next ›Last »

Services Offered

Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services offers a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of each family they serve. These services include:

Traditional Funerals: Koepsell-Murray provides traditional funeral services that can be tailored to meet the specific needs and preferences of each family. From visitations and viewings to graveside services and burials, their experienced staff will guide you through every step of the process.

Cremations: For families who prefer cremation, Koepsell-Murray offers a variety of options, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and cremation with a traditional funeral service.

Memorial Services: Whether you're looking for a simple gathering or a more elaborate celebration of life, Koepsell-Murray's memorial services are designed to honor your loved one in a meaningful way.

Pre-Planning: Koepsell-Murray also offers pre-planning services, allowing you to make arrangements for your own funeral or that of a loved one in advance. This can help alleviate some of the burden on your family during a difficult time.

The Facility

Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services is located at N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The funeral home's facility is warm and inviting, with comfortable seating areas and ample parking. The spacious chapel can accommodate large gatherings, while the cozy visitation rooms provide an intimate setting for smaller groups.

The Staff

The staff at Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to families. From licensed funeral directors to administrative staff, every member of the team is committed to ensuring that every family receives the highest level of service.

Community Involvement

Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services is deeply committed to giving back to the community they serve. Through various charitable initiatives and community events, the funeral home demonstrates its dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those around them.

Why Choose Koepsell-Murray?

So why choose Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services? There are many reasons why families in Beaver Dam and surrounding communities trust Koepsell-Murray with their funeral needs. Here are just a few:

Personalized Service: At Koepsell-Murray, every family receives personalized attention and care from experienced professionals who understand their unique needs and preferences.

Compassionate Care: The staff at Koepsell-Murray is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to families during their time of need.

Experience: With years of experience serving the community, Koepsell-Murray has established itself as a trusted and reliable funeral home.

Contacting Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services

If you're looking for a funeral home that will provide your family with exceptional care and support during a difficult time, consider contacting Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services. You can reach them by phone at (phone number) or by visiting their website at (website URL). Their experienced staff is available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have or to provide guidance on planning a funeral or memorial service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including biographical information, details about their life, and information about funeral or memorial services.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, while also providing a sense of closure and allowing loved ones to pay their respects. They can also be a valuable tool for genealogists and historians.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, an obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, although it can also be written by a funeral home or other third party.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, cause of death (optional), surviving family members, and information about funeral or memorial services. It may also include biographical details, achievements, and personal characteristics.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's generally recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important information. Aim for around 150-200 words.

Can I include photos or other multimedia in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and newspapers allow you to include photos, videos, or other multimedia elements to make the obituary more personalized and engaging.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to find out their submission guidelines and deadlines. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment (if required).

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to have control over how they are remembered. This can also be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on one's life.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary should reflect the personality and spirit of the person who has passed away. Including humorous stories or personal anecdotes can help make the obituary more engaging and memorable.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or difficult aspects of the person's life that you're unsure how to address, consider consulting with family members or a trusted advisor. It's essential to approach these topics with compassion and tact.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the person who has passed away.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The publication timeline can vary depending on the newspaper or online platform. Typically, it takes anywhere from a few hours to several days for an obituary to be published.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, yes. Contact the newspaper or online platform where the obituary was published to inquire about their correction policy. Keep in mind that changes may not always be possible.

What if I need to publish an obituary quickly due to time constraints?

If you need to publish an obituary quickly, consider using online platforms that offer expedited publishing options. Some newspapers may also have rush fees for expedited publication.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

Yes, you can republish an obituary on special occasions such as anniversaries or birthdays. This can be a meaningful way to continue honoring the person who has passed away.

How do I preserve an online obituary for future generations?

Consider printing out a copy of the online obituary or saving it digitally. You can also create a physical scrapbook or memory book with copies of the obituary and other mementos.

What if I'm unsure about what to say in an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking guidance from a funeral home, counselor, or trusted friend or family member. You can also look at examples of other obituaries for inspiration.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or poems that resonate with the person who has passed away can add depth and meaning to the obituary.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?