Obituary Listing

Betty  Payne

Betty Payne

Dec 11, 2015

Betty B. Payne, 77, died Fri. Dec. 11, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in Fond du Lac, Wis. She was born October 16, 1938 in Watertown, Wis., a daughter of the late David J. and Betty (Bohl) Payne of Nashville, Tenn. and Sarasota, Fla., respectively. Betty attended Milwaukee-Downer College (now Lawrence Univ.) and graduated from Vanderbilt University. She worked...

Joanne Laura Braun

Joanne Laura Braun

Dec 10, 2015

Joanne L. Braun, 63, died December 10, 2015 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born in Fond du Lac on March 22, 1952, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Michels) Braun. She spent the first few years of her life in St. Peter. Blind since birth, she attended the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped...

James A. "Jim" Mccauley

James A. "Jim" Mccauley

Dec 10, 2015

James A. “Mack” McCauley, Jr., 72, passed away suddenly at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Shortly after his death, Jim was surrounded by many immediate family members. He was born in Fond du Lac on June 16, 1943, a son of James and Pearl (Alexander) McCauley Sr. He graduated from high school in...

Grace A. Tollefson

Grace A. Tollefson

Dec 10, 2015

Grace A. (Tebo) Tollefson, 92, of Fond du Lac, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born June 27, 1923 in rural Grant County, the daughter of Arthur and Laura Hickok Tebo. On December 28, 1941 she married Alvin G. Tollefson and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2015. Grace...

Ruth E. Janzen

Ruth E. Janzen

Dec 9, 2015

Ruth E. Janzen, 94, a longtime resident of Fond du Lac died with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at ManorCare Nursing Home. Ruth was born on September 24, 1921, the daughter of Hiram and Lena (Hirsig) Bixby. She graduated with the first graduating class of Horace Mann High School in 1939. Ruth married Joseph L....

Grace M. Glaeser

Grace M. Glaeser

Dec 8, 2015

Grace M. Glaeser, 85, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. “Amazing Grace” as she was affectionately called by her husband, Robert, was born in Manitowoc on May 10, 1930, a daughter of Francis and Marie (Hallisey) DeFaut. On May 13, 1949, she married Robert Glaeser in Manitowoc. Grace cherished her grandchildren...

Barbara A. Stoegbauer

Barbara A. Stoegbauer

Dec 8, 2015

Barbara A. Stoegbauer, age 80, of Fond du Lac, entered into her eternal home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 08, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on October 15, 1935 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Harold and Eva (Hoffman) Mueller. On May 4, 1957 she married Duane J. Stoegbauer at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh....

Joan Beyer

Joan Beyer

Dec 7, 2015

Joan Beyer, died peacefully at her home on Monday, December 7, 2015. She was born on January 15, 1935 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Robert and Mabel (Bebow) Williams. On June 4, 1955 she married the love of her life Ronald L. Beyer. They were married for fifty-four years and enjoyed life to the fullest, travelling to many...

L. Charlotte Braatz

L. Charlotte Braatz

Dec 5, 2015

L. Charlotte Braatz, age 85, died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 5, 1930 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Christopher and Louise (Korth) Salzman. On August 27, 1949 she married Robert Braatz at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran in North Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on...

Randall W. "Randy" Jagow

Randall W. "Randy" Jagow

Dec 5, 2015

Randall W. Jagow, 64, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, December 5, 2015 with family by his side. He was born November 20, 1951 in Fond du Lac, the son of Warren and Vala Nee Tew Jagow. He graduated from Oakfield High School in 1970. Randy married Nancy Kay Bickelhaupt in 1977 at Redeemer Lutheran...

Marion L.  Bublitz

Marion L. Bublitz

Dec 4, 2015

Marion L. Bublitz (nee Bartlett) of Taycheedah passed away peacefully at her home on December 4, 2015 at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with lung disease. She was born August 20, 1931 in Milwaukee to Lester and Loretta (Gruenwald) Bartlett. On March 13, 1954 she married the love of her life, Rodney Bublitz in Grafton, WI. Marion...

Geraldine V. Olsen-Day

Geraldine V. Olsen-Day

Dec 3, 2015

Geraldine V. “Gerry” Olsen-Day, 93, of Fond du Lac, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Neenah, Wis. on November 16, 1922, a daughter of Gilbert and Eleanore (Gundrum) Martin. Gerry was a 1942 graduate of West Bend H.S. On September 1, 1945, she married Norman Olsen in West...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Buchner

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Buchner

Dec 2, 2015

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Buchner, 75, of Fond du Lac, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born in Manitowoc on August 22, 1940, a daughter of Leonard and Clara (Firkus) Hronek. On August 19, 1961, Sandy married Paul R. Buchner in Manitowoc. She loved bird watching, camping and traveling to Mississippi. Sandy is survived by her husband of 54...

David  John Jones

David John Jones

Nov 29, 2015

David John Arthur Jones, age 77, 0f Fond du Lac, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1938 in Fond du Lac, the son of Arthur and Bergetta (Dittman) Jones. On August 10, 1972 he married Anita Stenz in Fond du Lac. David worked at Galloway West. He enjoyed hunting, collecting coins,...

Donald  B. "Don" Idzik

Donald B. "Don" Idzik

Nov 27, 2015

Donald B. “Don” Idzik, 86, of Fond du Lac, Wis. and Tequesta, Fla., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Grancare Nursing Center in Fond du Lac, with family at his side. Don was born on July 25, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. He was the son of Michael and Marya (Zulawa) Idzik, formerly from the Ukraine. Don moved...

William W. "Bill" Smeilis

William W. "Bill" Smeilis

Nov 24, 2015

Willis “Bill” W. Smeilis, 77, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born February 6, 1938 in Latvia, the son of Anton and Barbara Lolans Smeilis. Bill celebrated 49 years of marriage with his wife, Kathleen H. Sonnenberg. Bill served the US Army from 1958 – 1960. He worked as a conductor...

Matthew A. Wylesky

Matthew A. Wylesky

Nov 23, 2015

Matthew A. Wylesky, age 27, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1988 in Waupun, the son of Larry and Jeanette (Kidd) Wylesky. Matthew enjoyed bowling, swimming, hiking in Hobbs Woods, trampolines, drinking Coca-Cola, sitting on his exercise ball listening to music, spending time with his special buddy...

Patrick M. "Pat" Howard

Patrick M. "Pat" Howard

Nov 23, 2015

Patrick M. “Pat” Howard, 86, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, November 23, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born December 4, 1928, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Manford and Lillian Moore Howard. He graduated from Little Rock High School. He entered the US Navy and served his beloved country during WW II. His...

Marjorie M. Sutfin

Marjorie M. Sutfin

Nov 22, 2015

Marjorie M. Sutfin, 86, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at ManorCare Health Services in Fond du Lac. She was born in Rhodes, Iowa on May 10, 1929, a daughter of Marion and Bernice (Durand) Backous. On March 11, 1950, Marjorie married Harold Sutfin in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1996. Surviving Marjorie are 2 children;...

Anthony L. Romo

Anthony L. Romo

Nov 18, 2015

Anthony L. Romo, age 38, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He was born on April 18, 1977 in Fond du Lac, the son of Jesus “Jesse” and Sheryl (Kelley) Romo. He worked in construction and roofing. He enjoyed sports, especially football, and playing video games. SURVIVORS: his father, Jesse Romo of Fond du Lac; aunt, Susan...