Obituary Listing

Glen A. "Butch" Hoople

Glen A. "Butch" Hoople

Jun 12, 2026

Glen A. “Butch” Hoople, 62, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on September 14, 1963, to Glen and Molly (Key) Hoople.

Butch was an avid sports fan, and a collector of sports memorabilia especially when it came to baseball. He earned his doctorate in sarcasm, and for over...

Thomas Russell Ryan

Thomas Russell Ryan

Jun 12, 2026

Thomas Russell Ryan, 85, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Francis Home. He was born March 10, 1941 in Waupun the son of Dennis and Thelma (Jagdfeld) Ryan. He graduated from Oakfield High School Class of 1959. Tom married Dulsie Eleanor Ihm on August 5, 1961 in Kieler, WI and she preceded him in death on May 11,...

Ellen Jean Boll

Ellen Jean Boll

Jun 11, 2026

Ellen Jean (Theisen) Boll, 58, of Adell, WI, passed away on June 11, 2026, following a 3-year quiet and resilient battle with Ovarian Cancer. Ellen was born to the late David and Rita Theisen from Fond du Lac on August 29, 1967. As the 7th of 8 children, Ellen developed a strong personality. This resulted in her nicknames of “Boomer”,...

Cheryl "Cheri" M. Peebles Lemiesz

Cheryl "Cheri" M. Peebles Lemiesz

Jun 6, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheri, beloved wife, mother, sister, family member, and friend. She was born on June 6, 1946 in Waupun, the daughter of Sherman and Helen (Fridel) Peebles and passed on June 6, 2026.

On June 28, 1962 she married Joseph F. Lemiesz at St. John’s Catholic Church in Woodhull (Our Risen...

Kathryn S. Thomas

Kathryn S. Thomas

Jun 2, 2026

Kathryn S. Thomas, 68, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, unexpectedly at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1957, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Richard and Betty (Woschnick) Lepinski. Kathryn worked as a public health nurse in Fond du Lac. She attended Shepherds of the Hills Parish. Kathryn enjoyed traveling. In her...

Kenneth F. Julka

Kenneth F. Julka

Jun 1, 2026

Kenneth F. Julka, 86, of Malone, died on Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on May 28, 1940, in Johnsburg, the son of Edgar and Josephine (Schmitz) Julka. February 5, 1964, he married Marcia Post at Presentation Church in North Fond du Lac. Kenneth proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a bricklayer for...

Diane S. Thompson

Diane S. Thompson

May 31, 2026

Diane S. Thompson, age 80, of Fond du Lac, gained her wings on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1946, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Leonard and Helen LaPine. On October 5, 1968, Diane married Douglas Masteller, and together they raised five children. She was a member of Church of...

Peter G. Friess

Peter G. Friess

May 30, 2026

Peter G. Friess, 82, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his daughter’s home. He was born November 25, 1943 in Fond du Lac, the son of George and Dorothy (Driefurst) Friess.

Pete attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Fond du Lac and graduated from Goodrich High School in 1963. On October 3, 1964 he married Susan...

Carol A. Paulus

Carol A. Paulus

May 29, 2026

Carol Ann Paulus, age 82, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at St. Francis Home. She was born on February 18, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Ludwig and Alma (Thuman) Chechwala. On July 18, 1978, she married Gary Paulus in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 2007. Carol enjoyed flowers and collecting books. She...

Scott Ransom Bond

Scott Ransom Bond

May 28, 2026

Scott Ransom Bond, 58, affectionately known as "Scotty" by close friends and family, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Born on December 5, 1967, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Scott lived a life marked by passion, dedication, and humor that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

A graduate of Goodrich High School in 1986, Scott...

Irene M. Kolinski

Irene M. Kolinski

May 26, 2026

Irene M. Kolinski, 96, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at SSM Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on June 4, 1929, in Ladysmith, the daughter of Ruldoph and Catherine (Harbon) Michel. On June 25, 1955, she married John Kolinski in Milwaukee. She worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a grader until...

James D. Danhauer

James D. Danhauer

May 25, 2026

James D. Danhauer, 91, of Fond du Lac, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 28, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of David and Myrtle (Andersen) Danhauer. On October 14, 1994, he married Mary Binish Kremer at St. Mary’s Church, Marytown, WI. James was an executive at Clark Oil for 25 years until...

Lillian Marie "Lil" (Spencer) Liebert

Lillian Marie "Lil" (Spencer) Liebert

May 25, 2026

Lillian Marie "Lil" (Spencer) Liebert, 84, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at SSM Health’s Hospice Home of Hope. Born in Wauwatosa on August 6, 1941, she was the only child of mother, Faith Mitchell. Lil was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her son, Michael (Ann) Liebert; grandchildren, Zachary Wolf,...

Joan R. Ryan

Joan R. Ryan

May 25, 2026

Patrick, Joan’s youngest son, said it best, “She has cooked her last meal, and her grandkids are out of .” Joan’s greatest passions in life were food and family — whether by blood or by choice. She was quick with a meal, a prayer, and honest advice.

Joan Ruth (Pfalzgraf) Ryan, 86, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at...

Peter M. "Pete" Knutson

Peter M. "Pete" Knutson

May 25, 2026

Peter M. “Pete” Knutson, 79, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at Frontida Assisted Living, Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac. He was born in Appleton on December 10, 1946, to Elmer and Hazel (Martin) Knutson.

A 1965 graduate of Appleton West High School, Pete attended UW - Oshkosh before being drafted by the United States Army. He...

Lyla A. Bertram

Lyla A. Bertram

May 25, 2026

Lyla [nee: Keifenheim] Bertram, age 97, died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Villa Rosa Assisted Living. Born in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin on July 17, 1928, she was the only daughter of John and Katie [nee: Salchert] Keifenheim. Her parents and six brothers [Franklin, Ralph, Gordon, Howard, David, and Art] and daughter-in-law Amy preceded her in death. On October 23,...

Eva F. Ennis

Eva F. Ennis

May 24, 2026

Mom’s prayers are finally answered. Eva F. Ennis, 102, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home with Tom & Sue on Sunday, May 24, 2026. It’s what she wanted for herself and what all of us wanted for her. Eva was born January 29, 1924 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Roy and Inez (Snippen)...

Barbara J. Hammer

Barbara J. Hammer

May 23, 2026

Barbara Jean (Boughton) Hammer, age 81, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her home.

She was born March 14, 1945 in Beaver Dam, WI, the daughter of Clifford and Jennie (Johnson) Boughton. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1963 and continued her education at UW Oshkosh, earning a bachelor’s degree in education. On...

Robert E. Pelletier

Robert E. Pelletier

May 22, 2026

Robert E. Pelletier, 91, of Fond du Lac, died on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1934, in Houghton, MI, the son of John and Evelyn (Perreault) Pelletier. Bob was a lifelong entrepreneur and owned several businesses throughout his life. He owned and operated Pelletier Vending Service with his brother John. He later...

Fred J. Yoder

Fred J. Yoder

May 21, 2026

Fred J. Yoder, 80, of Fond du Lac, WI, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born July 17, 1945 in Iowa City, IA, the son of John Dayle and Helen Ruth (Durian) Yoder.

Fred grew up on a Registered Guernsey Dairy Farm in rural Johnson County, Iowa, where he excelled in judging and showing purebred Guernsey...