Roger Jacob Birschbach
Sep 16, 2024
Roger Jacob Birschbach, age 91, of Malone, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born May 27, 1933, in Mt. Calvary, the son of Walter and Antonia (Lauby) Birschbach. Roger served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. On September 8, 1956, he married MaryAnn...
Steven L. Meixensperger
Sep 15, 2024
Steven Lynn Meixensperger, 67, of Malone passed into the loving arms of Jesus at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Steve was born February 13, 1957 to Paul and Beatrice (Gfrorer) Meixensperger.
Steve had an infectious personality that drew people to him. He was loved by many.
He lived with his family all of his life. After his...
Jill A. (Wholt) Zellmer
Sep 14, 2024
Jill Arlene (Wohlt) Zellmer passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope. Jill was born January 31, 1945 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Earl Wohlt and Elizabeth (Marx) Wohlt.
Jill married David Zellmer on November 14, 1964 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. She worked as a telephone operator and then worked at Brauer’s,...
Louann Simon
Sep 13, 2024
Louann Simon, 80, of St. Peter, died on Friday, September 13, 2024, at St. Francis Home on the birthday of her late husband Harvey. She was born on October 6, 1943, in Johnsburg, the daughter of Valentine and Marcella (Koenigs) Thome. On October 5, 1963, Louann married Harvey Simon at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg. She worked as...
Thomas Lawrence Wiese
Sep 9, 2024
Thomas Wiese passed away on September 9, 2024. A long-time resident of Rose-Eld Road in Rosendale, he most recently resided at Tower View Assisted Living.
He was born July 29, 1947, in Beaver Dam, Wisc., to Lawrence (Anne) Wiese and Margaret (Holbach) Dockery. He lived most his young life in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1965. He proudly...
John N. Schommer
Sep 5, 2024
John N. Schommer, 87, Fond du lac, entered into eternal life Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in South Milwaukee, he is the son of the late Louis and Joanna (Stolpa) Schommer. John graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1955. He married the former Patricia Rife in 1958 at St. Patrick’s and she preceded him...
Christine A. Zuraff
Sep 3, 2024
Christine A. Zuraff, 66, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1957, in fond du Lac, the daughter of George and Gloria (Penman) Jurgensmier. Chris worked for the State of Wisconsin as a records supervisor until her retirement. She was a member of the Fond du Lac...
Barbara "Barb" Bertram
Sep 2, 2024
Barbara "Barb" Bertram, 77, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 13, 1947, in Fond du Lac, she was the daughter of Albert and Marion Schmitz. On July 8, 1972, Barb married the love of her life, Anthony “Fritzie” Bertram at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg. Alongside Fritzie,...
Gus N. Caramanidis
Sep 2, 2024
Gus N. Caramanidis, 85, of Fond du Lac died Monday, September 2, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born in Fond du Lac, the son of Nick and Gramatiki (Huliasmano) Caramanidis. Gus graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1958. He served in the US Army as a military policeman. He was an avid hunter, shooting trap and...
Michelle J. Klein
Aug 31, 2024
Michelle J. Klein, age 52, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 7, 1972, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Donald and Jane (Gau) Kohnke. Shelly graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1990. On September 25, 1993, she married Stephen Klein at Presentation Church in North...
Anthony "Tony" H. Ellner
Aug 26, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Ellner, age 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away on August 26, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1945, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Sonnenberg) Ellner. On May 14, 1966, Tony married Linda Smith at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac. Tony worked for Sadoff...
Craig McDermott
Aug 26, 2024
Craig McDermott, 73, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 following a short illness, with family by his side.
Craig was born December 26, 1950 in Fond du Lac to Shirley McDermott. He was a lifelong resident of Fond du Lac and often talked of the city's history and changes over the years.
He attended L.P. Goodrich high school, and served in the...
Dennis Lee Reitz
Aug 24, 2024
Dennis Lee Reitz, age 75, of Fond du Lac passed away on August 24th, 2024, at Eden Vista. He was born on April 23, 1949, to Ruben and Alice (Galle) Reitz.
Dennis graduated from Goodrich High School in 1967. After graduation he joined the Air Force as a Wheeled Mechanic, serving stateside and in South Korea. Following his honorable discharge he...
Charles R. Bebow
Aug 23, 2024
Charles R. Bebow, 77, of Fond du Lac, died on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of Darrel and Okla (Webster) Bebow. Charles graduated from Oakfield High School in 1965 and later earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh in Business. On...
Lincoln Charles Menne
Aug 21, 2024
Lincoln Charles Menne, 6, of Fond du Lac, tragically passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Lincoln was born on August 14th, 2018, to Rachelle Riebe and Anthony "Tony/Joe Dirt" Menne both of Fond du Lac.He was a 1st grader at Waters Elementary School, where he was loved by many friends and teachers.
Lincoln's bright blue eyes, long lashes, infectious smile,...
James R. Muthig
Aug 20, 2024
James R. Muthig, age 75, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1949, in Fond du Lac, the son of Raymond and Jessica Muthig. Jim graduated from Goodrich High School in 1968. He was drafted into the United States Army to serve in Vietnam. Jim then reenlisted in the...
Marlene J. Weed
Aug 16, 2024
Marlene J. Weed, 87, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, August 16, 2024, peacefully at her own home. She was born on December 13, 1936, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Henry and Regina (Rautenberg) Schmidt. On February 15, 1958, she married Lyle Weed. Marlene and Lyle were members of Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale, WI and they co-founded...
Duane N. Wild
Aug 15, 2024
The life journey of Duane N. Wild ended abruptly and unexpectedly on August 15, 2024. He was the son of Raymond and Doris (Hinkes) Wild and spent his early years growing up in the town of Lamartine where he tore around on his bike, his motorcycles and his snowmobiles. He graduated Oakfield High School in 1985, moved to Fond du...
Joseph P. Gappa
Aug 12, 2024
Joseph P. Gappa, 74, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born at Ft. Benning, GA on July 11, 1950, to Casimer and Nancy (King) Gappa. Joseph graduated from Regis High School and then served in the US Army from 1969 – 1972. On July 7, 1973, he married Linda Potter in...
Margaret M. Klinke
Aug 9, 2024
Margaret M. Klinke, 94 and a life-long resident of Fond du Lac, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at home. She was born in Fond du Lac on December 26, 1929, to Emil and Agnes (Glodowski) Roell. Margaret graduated from Goodrich High School. On December 3, 1949, she married Gordon Klinke in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on...