Marlene J. Lill, age 90, of Oshkosh, died peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh.
She was born March 5, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Jack and Junica Vaulus Beasley. Marlene worked in the food manufacturing industry as a food processor and was a Poodle dog breeder.
John Joseph Nast, age 74, of Pine River, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at home in the Township of Leon.
He was born May 21, 1950, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Harvey and Delores Weeks Nast. He was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac.
John worked for the Soo Line Railroad company for 23 years, working his way up to switchman before retiring. He was a member of the Masters Motorcycle Club of Ripon. John liked to go traveling, to watch and enjoy nature, as well as all his many pets over the years.
Ruth June Young, age 87, of Berlin, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Brown Wilcox Retirement Home in Berlin.
She was born November 22, 1936, in the Township of Nekimi, the daughter of Carl and June Koepke Smietanski. Ruth was a 1954 graduate of Omro High School. On April 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Russell at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro. They farmed for many years and raised their family near Auroraville.
Ruth enjoyed sewing, weaving, painting, creating arts and crafts and volunteering at Second Time Around Shop in Berlin. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Auroraville.
Paul Warren Dahlstrom, age 69, of Berlin, died peacefully at home after a short illness on Friday, June 14, 2024.
He was born September 29, 1954, in Sturgeon Bay, WI, the son of Lawrence and Anita Knudson Dahlstrom. Paul was a 1972 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. On March 3, 1979, he was united in marriage to Terri Lynn Dohms in Green Bay. They recently celebrated 45 years of marriage.
Paul worked as a construction subcontractor for many years, drove trucks for Schnieder Transport’s SSD, and had been the owner and operator of Dahlstrom Distributing in Berlin. In 2000, Paul went to work maintenance for the Department of Corrections in Waupun and Redgranite, retiring in 2016. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Redgranite, serving as an Elder and on the church council.
John James Beckwith, age 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Juliette Manor in Berlin.
He was born March 8, 1950, in Green Bay, WI, the son of John Beckwith and Loretta McFarland. John received a Bachelor of Science degree and was a Senior Loan Officer, working in private banking.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Beckwith; brother-in-law, Charles Bauer; and half-brothers, Robert and Richard Beckwith. John was preceded in death by his parents.
Shane Stuart Fairfield, age 56, of Berlin, died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, June 3, 2024.
He was born September 10, 1967, in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Harold and Shirley McHugh Fairfield. Shane was a 1985 graduate of New Holstein High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served nearly 27 years from July 1985 until he retired as a Master Sergeant in March 2011.