Obituary Listing

Margaret E. Schingen

Margaret E. Schingen

Mar 24, 2015

The smell of oysters and warm cream has always meant one thing for the Schingen family in Fond du Lac-that Margaret Schingen's rich Christmas stew was soon to warm their bellies, most likely followed by a fist-shake or a sharp-tongued barb from the irrepressibly witty great-grandmother. Margaret, 94, lived in Fond du Lac and North Fond du Lac her entire...

Eugene W. "Gene" Eggert

Eugene W. "Gene" Eggert

Mar 22, 2015

Eugene “Gene” W. Eggert, 84, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee on December 3, 1930 the son of Walter and Esther Lange Eggert. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. On May 21, 1955 he married Marion Faubel in Milwaukee. Gene was employed by NCR (National...

Chad J. Braatz

Chad J. Braatz

Mar 18, 2015

Chad John Braatz, 40 of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at Theda-Clark Hospital on Wednesday March 18, 2015. He was born the son of John “Jack” and Janet “Jan” (Kraus) Braatz. Survivors include his children; Alexander, Calvin and Olivia of Fond du Lac; his parents of Fond du Lac; his sister and brother-in-law Jody (Matt) Jensen of Crandon, WI;...

Dolores G. George

Dolores G. George

Mar 18, 2015

Dolores G. George, age 93, passed away on March 18, 2015 at Grancare Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 7, 1921 in Oshkosh, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Golomb) Ebersberger. She was one of twelve children. On September 3, 1940 she married James M. George in New Brunswick, ME. Together they owned...

Francis A. "Ginty" Schwartz

Francis A. "Ginty" Schwartz

Mar 16, 2015

Francis A. “Ginty” Schwartz, age 88, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1926 in Fond du Lac, the son of Adolph and Edith (Shepro) Schwartz. Ginty served in the United States Navy from 1944-46. On June 21, 1947 he married Ruth Mae Anderson in Fond du Lac. He...

Barbara Vercouteren

Barbara Vercouteren

Mar 15, 2015

Barbara Vercouteren, 72, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2015, after a 7-month battle with thyroid cancer. Barb, daughter of Elmer and Leona (Starck) Scheib, grew up in Sheboygan and was a 1961 graduate of Sheboygan North High School. After graduation she worked for the Sheboygan Clinic. On August 14, 1965, she married Peter Vercouteren at...

Anne M. Jacobs

Anne M. Jacobs

Mar 13, 2015

Anne M. Jacobs, 60, died Friday, March 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1955 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Charles and Janet (Burger) Reschke. She owned and operated Annie’s on the Avenue for many years, retiring in 2008. Anne was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed golfing, and loved to cook and care...

Donald  C. Urban

Donald C. Urban

Mar 13, 2015

Donald C. Urban, 89 formerly of Fond du Lac and a resident of Preston House, Redgranite, died Friday, March 13, 2015 at Berlin Memorial Hospital with his daughter Donna at his side. He was born in Fond du Lac on May 20, 1925 the son of Carl and Eva Meade Urban. Don worked at Wells Manufacturing retiring after 35 years....

Randy J. Henslin

Randy J. Henslin

Mar 10, 2015

Randy J. Henslin, 58, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born January 6, 1957 in Fond du Lac, the son of Loyle and Lois Buchholz Henslin. On April 16, 2013 he married Jaclyn Corpin in Fond du Lac. He was a veteran of the US Marines, Army and Navy, serving over...

Dorothy R.  King

Dorothy R. King

Mar 10, 2015

Dorothy R. King, 87, of Fond du Lac, WI died peacefully on March 10, 2015, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Dorothy was born on June 16, 1927, in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Peterson) Fregetto. She was a 1945 graduate of Kingsford High School. She worked at Ft. McCoy processing discharged...

Primrose C. Schindelholz

Primrose C. Schindelholz

Mar 9, 2015

Primrose Caroline (Dowland) Schindelholz passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the age of 92. Primrose was born in Fond du Lac on December 18, 1922 to Floyd and Molly (Holstein) Dowland. Primrose graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1940. She married Joseph F. Schindelholz on February 16,...

Richard G. "Cat" Holzman

Richard G. "Cat" Holzman

Mar 8, 2015

Richard G. “Cat” Holzman, 84, a lifetime resident of Fond du Lac, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at his residence. He was born January 20, 1931, in Fond du Lac, the son of George and Clara Scilowsky Holzman. He was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School. On September 13, 1958, he married Marjorie A. Running in...

Joseph L. Luttenberger

Joseph L. Luttenberger

Mar 8, 2015

Joseph L. Luttenberger, 85, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, March 8, 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was born January 7, 1930 in Fond du Lac, the son of Joseph F. and Irene M. Christie Luttenberger. On October 7, 1950 he married Geraldine K. Borzick in the St. Louis Church Rectory. Joe was an electrician for the City...

Rosalie Tryon Barber

Rosalie Tryon Barber

Mar 7, 2015

Rosalie Tryon Barber passed away on March 7th at age 87. Rosalie was born on November 13, 1927 in Chicago to Michael and Pearl Maslowski. Rosalie married Dale Tryon in 1948. She has four sons from her first marriage (Lee, Ken, Mark and Tom). On December 14, 1985, she married Dale Barber who taught her the joys of fishing and...

Helen G. "Giz" Reuter

Helen G. "Giz" Reuter

Mar 6, 2015

Helen “Giz” G. Reuter, 82 formerly of North Fond du Lac and a resident of the St. Francis Home, died Friday, March 6, 2015 at the home. She was born on July 28, 1932 in Watertown the daughter of Edgar and Ellen McAdams Kuester. On October 19, 1954 she married David L. Reuter at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Watertown. David...

Irene D. Schlefke

Irene D. Schlefke

Mar 4, 2015

Irene D. Schlefke, 86, of Oakfield, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born June 12, 1928 in Lamartine, the daughter of Norbert and Edith Hackbarth Wild. On July 5, 1947 she married Elmer E. Schlefke at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oakfield. Elmer preceded her in death on September 21, 2001. Irene was a long...

Beatrice J. Ford

Beatrice J. Ford

Mar 2, 2015

Beatrice Joan Ford, 90, died Monday, March 02, 2015, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, WI. She was born September 4, 1924, in Mayville, WI, the daughter of Gust and Cecelia Caine Behnke. She married Thomas W. Ford on August 17, 1946, at St. Mary’s Church in Mayville. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1999. Beatrice graduated...

Joseph A. Hess

Joseph A. Hess

Mar 2, 2015

Joseph A. Hess, age 76, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, March 2, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1938 in Taycheedah, the son of Charles and Agnes (Michels) Hess. On October 13, 1962 he married Karen McEssey in Fond du Lac. Joe worked at Mercury Marine for thirty-eight years. He was a huge collector...

Janet A. Norenberg

Janet A. Norenberg

Feb 27, 2015

Janet A. Norenberg, 82, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born August 12, 1932 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Emil and Lois Greene Bahr. On April 11, 1953 she married Donald W. Norenberg in Fond du Lac. Janet sold Avon for 45 ½ years. She was a member...

Clarence J. Schultz

Clarence J. Schultz

Feb 26, 2015

Clarence J. “Bud” Schultz, 86, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital with family by his side. He was born January 27, 1929 in Fond du Lac, the son of John and Elsie Schwebke Schultz. Bud was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving from 1952-1954. On November 22, 1952 he married Lila...