David A. Mehler
Feb 22, 2026
David A. Mehler, 78, of Malone, died Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth. He was born September 27, 1947 in Fond du Lac, the son of William and Clara (Adamski) Mehler. David graduated high school and from 1966 – 1969 he volunteered for service in the Army and spent one year in Vietnam as...
Jill Catherine Vavra
Feb 21, 2026
Jill Catherine Vavra, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on February 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, generosity, and quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.
Jill was the kind of person who noticed when someone else was struggling and stepped in without hesitation. She gave freely, cared deeply, and carried an instinctive desire to make life...
Judith A. Miller
Feb 20, 2026
Judith A. Miller
Judith A. Miller, 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at her residence with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Manistique, MI on November 5, 1946, to Roy and Mildred (Musselman) Brock. On July 10, 1965, Judy married Edward Miller in Germfask, MI, with the couple moving to the Fond...
Dr. Steven G. Meress
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. Steven G. Meress left the world unexpectedly on February 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of pure love and compassion for his family, friends and his many patients. Born to Ernest and Joyce (LeFebvre) Meress on October 11, 1953, in Marshfield, WI, he died at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay, WI.
He married Lori Kinzler on April 15, 2011, and...
Glen Richard Thompson
Feb 18, 2026
Glen Richard Thompson, age 66, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. He entered eternal life on February 18, 2026, after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on August 11, 1959, to Richard and Shirlee (Manowske) Thompson. Glen graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School in 1977. After graduating, Glen completed his electrical apprenticeship in 1981...
Cora Leigh Schroeder
Feb 16, 2026
Cora Leigh Schroeder, age 14, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on July 2, 2011, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Avery Schroeder and Lindsey (Berndt) Schroeder. Cora was currently a freshman at Fond du Lac High School. She had just started working at Whispering Springs Golf Course and previously had worked at the...
Samuel "Sam" Bender
Feb 14, 2026
Samuel “Sam” Bender passed away quietly in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Francis Home after a long, difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He had been a resident there since January 8th.
Sam was born in a farmhouse near Eden, WI on April 6, 1937 – the son of Alexander and Anna (Ramig) Bender. He was a member...
Kirk B. Thew
Feb 13, 2026
Kirk B. Thew, 59, was called to eternal rest on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Agnes Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 22, 1966, the son of Richard and Darlene Thew.
Kirk graduated from high school in 1984. He was employed by M.C.C. Brick & Supply for 20 years as a cement mixer driver.
On June...
Ruth "Tootie" Albertz
Feb 12, 2026
Ruth “Tootie” Albertz, 94, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born in North Fond du Lac on November 5, 1931, to Arnold, Sr. and Flora (Martens) Albertz.
She is survived by the love of her life, Wayne J. Kaiser; sisters, June Schaetzel and Elaine Lamb, both of Fond du Lac; as well...
Carol A. Kelnhofer
Feb 11, 2026
Carol A. Kelnhofer, 81, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born March 19, 1944, in Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Edward P. Baierl and Erna R. (Elsinger) Baierl. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1962. She worked most of her life as a bookkeeper at Jacobson’s in Brownsville then at...
Richard K. "Dick" Schultz Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
Richard K. “Dick” Schultz Sr., age 88, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on January 8, 1938, in Fond du Lac, the son of Karl and Viola Schultz. Dick graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School in 1956, and served in the United States Army Reserves from 1956-62. He worked at Royal Brass/RB...
LeRoy D. Abitz Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
LeRoy D. Abitz Jr, 86, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, February 9, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 9, 1940, in Fond du Lac, the son of LeRoy and Ethel (Schultz) Abitz. On July 1, 1961, he married Shirley Behnke in Fond du Lac. LeRoy proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1961 -...
Deborah K. "Debbie" "Deb" Klauck
Feb 8, 2026
Deborah K. “Debbie” “Deb” Klauck, age 73, of Fond du Lac, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1952, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Paul and Joan (Schepp) Beard. Debbie graduated from Goodrich High School and graduated from Moraine Park Technical College with a degree in computer technology. On March...
Mary Louise Wagner
Feb 6, 2026
Our Family sadly announces the passing of our mother, Mary Louise Wagner, on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1932, to John and Elizabeth (Benedict) Fox. Mary was the youngest of 14 children. She married David Lawrence Wagner on November 10th, 1951. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2001 with a party at the Eagles...
Paul Joseph "Boomer" Koll
Feb 4, 2026
Paul Joseph Koll aka “Boomer”, 74, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at SSM Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI after a courageous battle with cancer.
Boomer was born on March 22, 1951, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI to Ralph and Rosemary Koll of Theresa, WI. He was a 1969 graduate of Lomira...
Jerome R. Schaefer
Feb 3, 2026
Jerome R. “Jerry” Schaefer, aka “Butch”, “Gordy”, and “Chico”, 75, of North Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fond du Lac on September 14, 1950, to Leonard and Alice (Flesch) Schaefer. Jerry went to Holy Cross grade school in St. Cloud, and graduated from New Holstein High...
Lee Fairfax Washington III
Feb 3, 2026
Lee Washington III, 81, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Cremation has taken place.
Peter J. Meulemans
Feb 2, 2026
Peter J. Meulemans, age 76, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on October 3, 1949, the son of James and Vivian (Zuehlke) Meulemans. Peter was a DIY guy and he was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved spending time in the Minocqua area at their cabin.
Survivors include his...
Arlene R. Wiese
Feb 1, 2026
Arlene R. Wiese, 86, of Green Bay, died on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. She was born on April 2, 1939, in Leroy, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Hunke) Eggers. On October 1, 1960, she married Alfred Wiese in Oakfield. Arlene liked baking, gardening (especially working with her flowers), canning, and fishing...
Kathleen Bertram Butz
Feb 1, 2026
Kathleen Bertram Butz, 85, of New Lisbon, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. She was born November 25, 1940 in Marytown, the daughter of Raymond and Valeria (Julka) Roehrig. Kathleen graduated from New Holstein High School in 1958 and from St. Agnes School of Nursing in 1961.
On October 3, 1961 she married Francis (Bert) Bertram...
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