June Annette Cross

June Annette Cross, born June 18, 1920, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 16, 2024 at the age of 103.  Aunt Junie was a lifetime Fond du Lac, Wisconsin resident.   She was the third of four children born to parents Henry and Eva Schaefer Bachman.  

Aunt Junie was baptized, confirmed and an 8^th Grade graduate of the Class of 1935 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School and a Graduate of Fond du Lac High School Class of 1939.  She married Gerald Cross on June 2, 1941, and together they had one daughter, Mary Ann, born November 8, 1948.  Her husband passed away on November 20, 1959 leaving her a widow at the age of 39 to raise her 10-year-old daughter on her own.  

Aunt Junie pursued a career in fashion which she loved with Berger Elliotts in downtown Fond du Lac and Bergers in the Forest Mall.  She was a Sales Lady and Model for the stores.  

Aunt Junie is survived by her siblings’ children.   Sister Valeria’s children,   Michael, Karl (Karen) Fottler and Diane Fottler Bergman.  Brother Gerald’s children, Jane (Chuck) Bachman Simpson, Janet (Jim) Bachman Ganske, Barbara (Ralph) Bachman Entringer, Sharon (Marvin) Bachman Draves, Karen (Mike) Bachman Laudolff, Mary Kay (Bill) Bachman Buranich. Sister Beverly’s children Mary (Tom) Allender Tynan, Patricia (Steve) Allender Torgersen, Pamela (Mark recently deceased) Allender Steiner and grand nieces and nephews.  We all cherished our Aunt June and loved celebrating her longevity.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Bachman 1952 and Eva Bachman 1973, her husband Gerald Cross, November 20, 1959, sister Valeria Bachman Fottler, January 1, 1960, brother Gerald Bachman, December 31, 1980, sister Beverly Bachman Allender, December 31, 1995, grandnephew, Ryan Entringer, September 24, 2008, niece June Allender Bicher, March 1, 2013, and her Beloved Daughter Mary Ann Cross, February 28, 2015.  

There will be dancing in Heaven Today

There was no pain, just a peaceful goodbye 

as our precious loved one flew up to the heavens 

and into the sky.  

I can see her there standing with her beautiful wings 

Surrounded by family where everyone sings

So there will be dancing in Heaven Today

She did not die, she just passed away

So do not be sad for this isn’t the end

As we were promised, we will all Meet Again. 

The visitation will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM at Calvery Cemetery Chapel, 686 Fond du Lac Avenue. Fond du Lac, WI 54935. A Liturgy of the Word will follow the visitation at 12:30 PM. Cremation has taken place. 

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the Caregivers at the Manor of Fond du Lac and Hospice.    

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com