Phyllis Beske Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Phyllis Beske of Waupun, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archibald Olson and Marie Olson; her husband Erwin Beske; her siblings, Lee Olson and June Southard (Eddie); and her sister-in-law Phyllis Hendricks (Booty).
She is survived by: her son Mike Beske (Meg); her grandchildren, Erin DeHart (Bob), Jon Beske (Bethany) and Nate Beske; her daughter Kris McEssy (Terry); her granddaughters, Katie Hagen (Matt) and Andrea Norcross (Todd); her daughter Laurie Donovan (Tom); her grandchildren, Lindsey Donovan, Michael Donovan (Alli) and Makensey Baumgardt (Joe); her daughter Kara Tenpas (Tim); her grandchildren, Kellie Trepanier (Jamie), Jennie Tenpas (Adam Kreul) and Morgan Montsma (Shawn); and her sister-in-law Shizuko Olson. She is also survived by 16 great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 7th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pella Lutheran Church (315 S Madison St, Waupun, WI 53963). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 7th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 7th 2026 at the North Burnett Cemetery.
