Obituary Listing

Dale H. Hochstein

Dale H. Hochstein

Oct 11, 2015

Dale Henry Hochstein, 72, of Fond du Lac, Wis., a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis. after suffering a stroke the preceding day. He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and family. Dale was born on January 5th, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wis., the only child...

Clark W. Nagel

Clark W. Nagel

Oct 9, 2015

Clark W. Nagel, 79, of Fond du Lac and formerly of Milwaukee, died Friday, October 9, 2015, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home while under Hospice Hope care. He was born May 16, 1936, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Dorothy Swain Nagel. He married Margaret Stuck in Milwaukee on May 23, 1959. Clark owned and operated Clark’s...

Betty E. Odekirk

Betty E. Odekirk

Oct 6, 2015

Betty E. Odekirk, 91, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born in Fond du Lac on August 16, 1924, the only child of George and Margaret (Werner) Schallog. On October 25, 1947, she married Lowell Odekirk at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on November 1,...

James L. "Jim" Krueger Sr.

James L. "Jim" Krueger Sr.

Oct 5, 2015

James “Jim” L. Krueger, Sr., 77, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Kewaskum, Wis. on June 12, 1938, the 10th of 12 children to Allan and Viola (Kanter) Krueger, Sr. On October 17, 1959, he married Janet Wagner in the Town of Scott. After 36 years...

Lucille M.  Francis

Lucille M. Francis

Oct 1, 2015

Lucille M. Francis, 99, formerly of 585 Thomas Street, and currently a resident of St. Francis Home, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born December 2, 1915, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of George and Josephine Londre Weston. She was a 1933 graduate of Fond du Lac High School. On October 4,...

John E. Graf

John E. Graf

Oct 1, 2015

John E. Graf, 86, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Fond du Lac on August 13, 1929, a son of Roland and Gertrude (Yasick) Graf. On March 6, 1948, he married Barbara A. Crego at St. Louis Catholic Church in Fond...

Evelyn M. Henrich

Evelyn M. Henrich

Oct 1, 2015

Evelyn M. Henrich, age 78, of Rosendale, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on August 26, 1937 in Merrill, WI, the daughter of Otto O. Lange Sr. and Minnie S. (Radeck) Lange. Evelyn was a member of the United States Army WACS from 1956-59. On July 23, 1959 she married Lyle W. Henrich...

George F. Batura

George F. Batura

Sep 25, 2015

George "Porky" F. Batura, 90, of Oshkosh, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at John and Conni Potratz’ home. He was born April 24, 1925 in Fond du Lac, the son of Adam and Caroline Batura. George honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On October 23, 1953 he married Marion L. Zellmer at Apostolic Christian Church in Milwaukee and...

Lynne M. Birkholz

Lynne M. Birkholz

Sep 24, 2015

Lynne Maxine Birkholz, 60, went to her eternal home on September 24, 2015 at her sister’s home in Plymouth, Wisconsin. She was born on October 20, 1954 to Leonard and Pearl Birkholz. She graduated from Campbellsport High School and received an Associate Degree from MPTC, Fond du Lac. Lynne was a very caring person and would always lend a helping...

Julie A. Basler

Julie A. Basler

Sep 23, 2015

Julie A. Basler, age 57, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was born on May 9, 1958 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Ernest and Irene Oelke. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1976. On September 30, 1978 she married Edward Basler in Woodhull. Julie loved animals especially her cats Remington and Colt. She...

Patsy A. Brajdic

Patsy A. Brajdic

Sep 22, 2015

Patsy A. Brajdic, 69, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1946 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Stephen and Marion Zivney Brajdic. Patsy worked for Tobin Tool & Die and Wells Manufacturing. She enjoyed watching the birds, squirrels, and hawks, fishing, riding mopeds, refinishing furniture, and especially loved...

Leonie F. Vrtilek

Leonie F. Vrtilek

Sep 21, 2015

Leonie F. Vrtilek of Fond du Lac died peacefully after a long illness at the age of 94 on September 21, 2015 at Grancare Nursing Center. She was born in Zurich, Switzerland, where she studied foreign languages and, after finishing her baccalaureate business education, worked for various Swiss organizations. In 1953 she married Dr. M. R. Vrtilek and immigrated to...

Leona M. Kowalske

Leona M. Kowalske

Sep 20, 2015

Leona (Van Norman) Kowalske, 86, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born October 19, 1928, in Springtime, Montana, the daughter of Ransom and Mary Gardner Van Norman. She returned to Wisconsin with her family when she was a year old. She married Wallace Kowalske on June 3, 1950 at Immanuel Trinity Lutheran Church....

Evelyn A. Hink

Evelyn A. Hink

Sep 20, 2015

Evelyn A. Hink, 95, of Welling Beach Road in Fond du Lac, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee on June 16, 1920, a daughter of Frank and Anna (Fojut) Musolf. On June 21, 1944, she married Ernst F. Hink in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in August of 1991. Surviving Evelyn...

Ron W. Seidl

Ron W. Seidl

Sep 17, 2015

Ronald W. Seidl, 78, of Fond du Lac, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was born September 24, 1936, in Manitowoc, the son of John H. and Mayme O. Kohlmann Seidl. He was a 1954 graduate of Mishicot High School. On June 25, 1960, he married Joan Peck at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in...

Charles J. Witte

Charles J. Witte

Sep 16, 2015

Charles J. Witte, 69, of Fond du Lac, Wis., died from natural causes on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Escanaba, Mich. while on a fishing trip. He was born in Oak Park, Ill. on May 27, 1946 to Charles and Clara (Zebroski) Witte. Charles graduated from college with 2 bachelor’s degrees; Zoology and Business Management. On April 3, 1971, he...

Mary M. Staninecz

Mary M. Staninecz

Sep 16, 2015

Mary M. Staninecz, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at All About Life Rehabilitation Center where she had lived the past 14 years. She was born in Fond du Lac on May 13, 1945, a daughter of Ludwig and Crenzcenz (Thomma) Schrott. On May 29, 1971, she married John Staninecz, Jr. at St. Mary’s church in...

Dolores M. Straub

Dolores M. Straub

Sep 16, 2015

Dolores M. Straub, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Green Bay, Wis., on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. She was born in Fond du Lac, Wis. on November 1, 1928, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Green) Norton. On May 10, 1947, she married Leo Straub in Fond du Lac. Dolores graduated from Goodrich High School, class of ’46....

Gary  Lee Charles Van Norman

Gary Lee Charles Van Norman

Sep 15, 2015

Gary Lee Charles Van Norman, age 27, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015. He was born on May 18, 1988 in Berlin, WI, the son of Scott and Rachel (Flowers) Van Norman. He graduated from Princeton High School. He loved music especially Jimi Hendrix. Anybody that knew Gary knew that he had the biggest heart in the world and was always...

Leslyn M. Shires

Leslyn M. Shires

Sep 14, 2015

Leslyn M. Shires, age 76, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1939 in Hartford, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Anntoinette (Rehwaldt) Schmidt. She was a 1957 graduate of Hartford High School. Leslyn then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating in 1961 and achieved a Masters Degree...