Obituary Listing

Joel P. Deere

Joel P. Deere

Feb 7, 2014

Joel "Joe" P. Deere, age 49, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 7, 2014. He was born on October 25, 1964 in Fond du Lac, the youngest child of Donald H. and Laurie M. (Bartelt) Deere. Joel attended Pier Elementary, Theisen Junior High, and graduated from Goodrich High School. At age 20, he moved to Florida where he worked...

Theodore K. "Ted" Vande Berg

Theodore K. "Ted" Vande Berg

Feb 6, 2014

Theodore "Ted" K. Vande Berg, Sr., 84 of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Waupun on December 30, 1929 the son of Henry and Katie Vande Busch Vande Berg Sr. On April 29, 1950 he married Charmaine "Chere" A. Petermann at Grace Reformed Church, Fond du Lac. Charmaine preceded him...

Elfriede Melchert

Elfriede Melchert

Feb 5, 2014

Elfriede Melchert, 83, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 1, 1930 in Hochneukirch, Germany, the daughter of Hermann and Anna (Schiemantovski) Bein. On March 28, 1953, she married Willi Heinz Udo Melchert in Hochneukirch, Germany. Elfriede enjoyed spending her time knitting, doing needlepoint, working outside...

Joan L. Christ

Joan L. Christ

Feb 3, 2014

Joan L. Christ, 90, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Calvary on October 1, 1923, the daughter of John and Johanna (Rieder) Abler. Joan attended Holy Cross Catholic School. On August 24, 1946, she married Leroy Christ at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary. Joan will...

Jack J. Bera

Jack J. Bera

Feb 3, 2014

Jack J. Bera, age 64, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, February 3, 2014. He was born on September 20, 1949 in Antigo, WI, the son of George and Mabel (Beimborn) Bera Sr. Jack was a 1968 graduate of Goodrich High School. He served in the United States Army and went to Vietnam during war. He was awarded a Purple...

Joan S. Metzler

Joan S. Metzler

Feb 2, 2014

Joan S. Metzler, age 73, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at All About Life Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 16, 1940 in Scottdale, PA, the daughter of John W. and Lois M. (Sultzer) Stoker. On October 28, 1961 she married Jay Metzler in Scottdale, PA. Joan was a graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of...

Kathleen A. Bauer

Kathleen A. Bauer

Feb 1, 2014

Kathleen A. Bauer, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Howard and Elaine Dunn Thurk. She is survived by three children, Patty (Tim) Tiry, Palmyra, Lynn Bauer, Fond du Lac, and Joseph G. Bauer III, Fond du Lac; three grandsons, Charlie Bartus, Joseph...

Francis J. Gratton

Francis J. Gratton

Jan 31, 2014

Francis J. Gratton, 88 of North Fond du Lac died Friday, January 31, 2014, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 6, 1926 in Fond du Lac the son of Frank and Pauline Mertens Gratton. On October 30, 1948 he married Patricia A. Haack at Presentation Church, North Fond du Lac. Patricia preceded him in death on September...

Robert J. "Bob" Forester

Robert J. "Bob" Forester

Jan 31, 2014

Robert "Bob" Joseph Forester, 62, of Brandon, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born on July 29, 1951 to Jerome and Constance (Schmitt) Forester. He served in the Air Force from 1970 to 1974 as an airplane mechanic, and worked as an engineer for many years. On October 29, 1994, he married...

Michael J. Elliott

Michael J. Elliott

Jan 29, 2014

Michael J. Elliott, age 44, of Fond du Lac died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He was born on January 19, 1970 in Fond du Lac the son of Roger T. and Jeanne M. (Haramy) Elliott. Michael worked on two dairy farms. He was ran the lights for the band Blizzard of Ozz. He was a very caring and loving person...

Geraldine J. "Gerry" Dittrich

Geraldine J. "Gerry" Dittrich

Jan 29, 2014

Geraldine J. "Gerry" Dittrich, 89, a resident of Grancare Nursing Home since 2006, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was born February 14, 1924, in Wausau, the daughter of Albert H. and Verna Witte Westberg. She was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School. Gerry was very social and enjoyed talking with people. She loved children, fashionable clothes, automobiles,...

Cherie A. Baeten

Cherie A. Baeten

Jan 28, 2014

Cherie A. Baeten, age 62, of Brillion, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1951 in West Allis, the daughter of Robert and Anna ( ) Mineau. On May 24, 1986 she married Ronald Baeten in Juneau. Cherie had a deep love of all animals, and together her and Ron raised horses for many years and...

Stephen G. "Bud" Strong

Stephen G. "Bud" Strong

Jan 28, 2014

Stephen G. "Bud" Strong, 81, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Manor Care Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1932, the son of Stephen and Loretta Christ Strong. He was a graduate of Fond du Lac High School and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. On June 10, 1961, he married Marjorie Wightman in Fond...

Wade L. Ellingson

Wade L. Ellingson

Jan 26, 2014

Wade L. Ellingson went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 26, 2014. He found peace at home, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and dear friends. Wade was born July 26, 1941 to Edwin and Esther Ellingson in Columbus, Wisconsin. He lived most of his adult life in Fond du Lac. On June 20, 1964 Wade married Judy White...

Lyle K. Hagman

Lyle K. Hagman

Jan 24, 2014

Lyle K. Hagman, 83, a resident of Fond du Lac, died Friday, January 24, 2014, at his residence. He was born August 6, 1930, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Louella Satrum Hagman. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1949. Lyle served with the US Navy during the Korean War from 1949 to 1953. On October...

James R. Deschaine

James R. Deschaine

Jan 20, 2014

James R. Deschaine, age 75, died Monday, January 20, 2014. He was born on June 2, 1938 in Marinette, WI, the son of Raymond and Mildred (Jorgenson) Deschaine. Jim served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. He was a 1955 graduate of Marinette High School. On August 15, 1987 Jim married Janet Bockas in North Fond...

Harvey E. Bearwald

Harvey E. Bearwald

Jan 20, 2014

Harvey E. Bearwald, 97, a resident of Lake View Estates for the past 12 years, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at St. Francis Home. He was born May 7, 1916 in the Town of Eldorado, the son of Ernst and Minnie Miller Bearwald. On January 21, 1939 he married Helen Bubolz at St. John's Lutheran Church, Nekimi. Helen preceded him...

Lucille T. Keach

Lucille T. Keach

Jan 19, 2014

Lucille T. Keach, 91, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation.Lucille was born August 6, 1922 in Mayville, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Wild) Boehmer.For the last two years, Lucille was a resident of Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac.She is survived by her children, Geri (John) Speers, Wautoma, Dave (Phyllis) Haller,...

Loran H. "Larry" Sawyer

Loran H. "Larry" Sawyer

Jan 15, 2014

Loran (Larry) Sawyer, 81, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on October 9, 1932 in Fond du Lac. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955 as an Airman on the USS Princeton, USS Wasp...

Linda M. Smith

Linda M. Smith

Jan 15, 2014

Linda M. Smith, age 59, of Malone, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1954 in Watertown, WI, the daughter of John G. and Victoria A. (Wundrock) Mueller. She was a 1972 graduate of Waupun High School. Linda married Stephen J. Smith on June 21, 1975 at St. Joseph's Church in Fond...