Obituary Listing

Susan A. Schinderle

Susan A. Schinderle

Feb 29, 2024

Susan A. Schinderle, age 73, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Ripon. She was born on August 13, 1950, in Maywood, IL, the daughter of James and Alice (Westerholme) Strands. Susan is survived by one brother, John (Sue) Strands; one nephew, Kyle (Sara) Strands; one niece, Erin (Adam) Wyngaard. She was preceded in...

Dean K. Bennin

Dean K. Bennin

Feb 28, 2024

Dean K. Bennin, 68, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home.  He was born January 5, 1956 in Kiel, the son of Clarence and Mary (Langenhahn) Bennin. Dean graduated from Kiel High School in 1974 and then attended Acme Institute of Technology where he earned a certificate in Tool & Die.  He worked for Tobin...

Linda L. Henson

Linda L. Henson

Feb 28, 2024

Linda L. Henson, 81, of Fond du Lac, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on December 6, 1942, in Waupaca, the daughter of Edward and Alta (Bedor) Knueppel. Linda married Floyd Henson at Faith Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. She was a graduate of Goodrich High School. Linda had many jobs over the...

Raul C. Rocha

Raul C. Rocha

Feb 27, 2024

Raul C. Rocha, age 69, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1955, in León, Mexico, the son of Rito and Maria Cruz (Chia) Rocha. Raul currently worked at Mercury for over forty years. Raul was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He loved spending time with his family, especially taking...

Sandy K. Fisher

Sandy K. Fisher

Feb 27, 2024

Sandy K. Fisher, 67, of Fond du Lac, died of cancer at home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Sandy was born on January 6, 1957, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Loyle and Lois (Buchholz) Henslin, twin to Randy and sister to Bonnie. In 1975, she graduated from Goodrich High School. On April 8, 1978, she...

Mitchell G. Thill

Mitchell G. Thill

Feb 25, 2024

 

Mitchell G. Thill, 67, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Fond du Lac on December 7, 1956, to Eugene and Nancy (Bucholtz) Thill. 

Mitchell was a graduate of Goodrich High School. He enjoyed bowling, especially his 300 games, shooting pool and softball. Mitchell was a fan of all sports, especially the Brewers and Packers....

Betty J. "Elizabeth" Rozek

Betty J. "Elizabeth" Rozek

Feb 24, 2024

Betty Jane “Elizabeth” Rozek, resident of Eden, Wisconsin, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on March 24, 1931, in Markesan, Betty was a beacon of joy and creativity throughout her life. 

 

Betty was united in marriage to Linus Rozek on December 17, 1949,...

Herman W. "Herm" Grohskopf, Jr.

Herman W. "Herm" Grohskopf, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

Herman W. “Herm” Grohskopf Jr, age 86, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born on January 24, 1938, in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Herman W. Grohskopf Sr. and Alvera (Matthies) Grohskopf. Herman served in the United States Army National Guard for several years. On November 19, 1960, he...

Wayne John Ristau

Wayne John Ristau

Feb 21, 2024

Wayne John Ristau, age 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away on February 21, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1944, in Fond du Lac, the son of Forest and Demaris (Hopper) Ristau. He attended St. Joseph’s School and Goodrich High School graduating in 1961. He served in the...

MaryAnn Teresa Witt

MaryAnn Teresa Witt

Feb 20, 2024

MaryAnn Witt, 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac. She was born on July 6, 1944 in Columbus, WI. MaryAnn was a retired city transit driver for the city of Fond du Lac.

 

She is survived by her son Tom and his wife Kay Godina Witt of Fond du Lac; two...

John E. Schneeberger

John E. Schneeberger

Feb 16, 2024

John Edward Schneeberger, 77, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2024, surrounded by family.



John was born in Fond du Lac on August 19, 1946 to Bruce and Jane (Perron) Schneeberger.  He graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy in 1964 and attended the University of Oshkosh, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science....

June Annette Cross

June Annette Cross

Feb 16, 2024

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 8th Grade graduate of the Class...

James J. Mengel

James J. Mengel

Feb 15, 2024

James J. Mengel, 71, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 15, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital.   He was born February 4, 1953 in Fond du Lac, the son of Rudolph and Patsy (Parker) Mengel.  Jim graduated from Horace Mann High School, Class of 1971.   On June 15, 1985 he married Joanne M. Ehrke at Presentation Church in...

Joseph T. Bisenius

Joseph T. Bisenius

Feb 15, 2024

Joseph Thomas Bisenius, 75, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1949, in Fond du Lac, the son of Gerald and Elinor (Utter) Bisenius. Joe was a member of the St. Mary Spring High School class of 1967. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from February...

Francis J. Villaire

Francis J. Villaire

Feb 13, 2024



Francis James Villaire, a loving father, businessman, and knife enthusiast, died on February 13, 2024 at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI, surrounded by family. He was 58.

 

Francis, known as “Frank” to family and friends, was born on February 16, 1965 in Detroit, MI. He was the second of four children. His late father, James Villaire,...

Sandra Hetzel

Sandra Hetzel

Feb 13, 2024

Sandra Hetzel (nee Van Schaik), passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on February 13, 2024, at the age of 83. 

 

Beloved wife of Richard Hetzel for 28 years.  Loving and amazing mother to 8 children.  Teresa (Jim) Bittner, Denise D’Angelo, Beth (Jeff) Obst, Pat (Kelli) Lammert, Peggy (Don) Schuler, Diane (Russ) Moldenhauer, Shellye (Scott) Hanson and Maria (Mark)...

Leo E. Udee

Leo E. Udee

Feb 11, 2024

Leo E. Udee, 75, of Elk River, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Elk River Senior Living. Leo was born June 24, 1948, in Ironwood, MI, to Leo J. and Frances (Kopacz) Udee. He was a 1966 graduate of Nathan Hale High School, West Allis, WI and a 1971 graduate of UW-Stout with a BS Degree in...

Jane (Zinkgraf) Genz

Jane (Zinkgraf) Genz

Feb 11, 2024

Jane (Zinkgraf) Genz, age 72, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital in Madison. Jane was the 4th of 6 children born to Oliver and Dorothy (Bostwick) Zinkgraf on April 30, 1951, in Fond du Lac. She graduated from Goodrich High School, the class of 1970. On November 6, 1971, she...

William L. Rather

William L. Rather

Feb 10, 2024

William L. Rather, age 61, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on December 5, 1962, in Fond du Lac, the son of Howard A. and Dorothy A. (Diedrich) Rather. Bill was a graduate of LP Goodrich High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bill had several careers including in...

Carmella "Carma" A. Schibline

Carmella "Carma" A. Schibline

Feb 6, 2024

Carmella “Carma” A. Schibline, 94, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home of Hope where she was a resident the last 8 days. She was born February 21, 1929 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Vernon D. Kuen and Margaret E. (Hinkes) Kuen. Carma attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from St....