Christianson & Deja Funeral Home Obituaries

Ralph A. Lemberger, age 85, of the town of Cato, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home at the family farm. Ralph was born November 22, 1940 in the town of Cato on the family farm, son of the late Reiner and Lorraine (Reindl) Lemberger.  Ralph was a dairy farmer, working on the family farm his entire life. He was a farmer at heart from an early age until his illness made it hard to work any longer. He was proud of his animals and the land he took care of, being the 4th ...

John Goehring, age 92, a former resident of Valders was called to eternal rest Sunday, September 28, 2025. John was born on February 10, 1933, to the late Edward Sr. and Clara (Ebert) Goehring. He attended Clarks Mills grade school and was a graduate of Valders High School. On September 12, 1959, John married the love of his life Esther Binversie. Esther preceded him in death on April 5, 2016. In earlier years, he worked for Radantz and Bar Construction. Later, he and his wife owned and ...

Sharon Margaret Herzog, 82, of Valders passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Sharon was born on February 22, 1943 in Green Bay to Albert and Margaret (Baumgart) Van Franchen. She was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. On May 26, 1979 she married Ronald Herzog. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2023. Sharon was a dedicated wife and mother and also worked at Mirro Aluminum for several years. Sharon enjoyed crafting and spending ...

Carol V. Salm, age 85, of Valders, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Carol was born January 22, 1940 in Kiel, daughter of the late Vincent and Loretta (Nett) Walsdorf. She attended school in Kiel and graduated with the class of 1958 from Kiel High School. On August 17, 1963 she married Edgar Salm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chilton. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, the choir and Christian ...

Deborah A. Evenson, age 59, of Valders, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Debbie was born on March 19, 1966, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Robert and Connie (Mansfield) Tosdale. She graduated from Valders High School Class of 1984 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. On July 19, 1986, she was united in marriage to Todd Evenson at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders. Debbie had a deep love for gardening, especially tending to her flowers and ...

Marlene Joy Thomsen, 90, of Valders died on Sept. 14, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. She had resided at Angelus Senior Living in Manitowoc since 2021. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Church in Valders, with the Rev. Daniel Lyman officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Valders West Cemetery. Marlene was born on March 31, 1934, in Platteville, daughter of ...

Karen M. Halverson, age 83, formerly of Valders and a current resident of Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living in Manitowoc, passed away on Friday morning, August 2, 2024 at her residence. The former Karen Maertz was born on July 9, 1941 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Ervin and Mary (Mancoske) Maertz. She was a 1959 graduate of Reedsville High School. In the past Karen worked for the Mirro Company and raised her family in Valders. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren’s ...

Dorothy M. Dominici, age 91, of Whitelaw went to live in Heaven on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at her residence. Dorothy was born on June 18th, 1933, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Leo and Catherine (Nevadomsky) Malinowski. On December 31st, 1974 she was united in marriage to Mario Dominici in Arlington, Virginia. Dorothy worked as a production worker at Johnson and Johnson Corporation up until her retirement. Dorothy always enjoyed her many road trips. She and Mario have ...

Ervin B. Madson, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Lakehouse in Manitowoc. Ervin was born February 14, 1933 to Louis and Margaret (Knoeck) Madson. Ervin graduated from Valders High School, with the class of 1950. On September 7, 1957 he married the former Bernadette Schad. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2006. Ervin served in the United States Army, serving in Germany from 1953-1955. Ervin was an owner/operator of Madson’s Garage, a tractor repair shop and Cub Cadet ...

Raphael “Ralph” G. Binversie, age 93, of Valders passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison. Ralph was born December 11, 1930 in the Township of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son of the late Mathias “Math” and Margareth (Endries) Binversie.  He was a graduate of Kiel High School with the Class of 1949 where he excelled at football, baseball & track.  On August 2, 1958 he was united in marriage to the former ...