Obituary Listing

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...

John E. Kelly

John E. Kelly

Jan 13, 2014

John E. Kelly, 84, of Fond du Lac, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born April 8, 1929 in Fond du Lac, the son of Eugene and Kathryn (Dalton) Kelly and was raised in Byron. He served his country in the US Army from 1955-1957, having been stationed in Ft. Leonard Wood,...

Marie T. "Granny" Flynn

Marie T. "Granny" Flynn

Jan 12, 2014

Marie T."Granny" Flynn, 95 of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Manor Care Health Services where she had been a resident the past 8 years. Marie was born on August 15, 1918 the daughter of Barthel and Helen Steinmetz Thill in Ashford, WI. Marie enjoyed her job as a CNA at Care Center East for...

Brian M. Gross

Brian M. Gross

Jan 12, 2014

Brian M. Gross, 55, of the Town of Blackwolf, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born June 5, 1958, in Fond du Lac, the son of Thomas and Audrey Wiesen Gross. Brian was a 1976 graduate of L.P. Goodrich High School. For over 20 years, he was employed by Exeter Corporation of...

Gloria J. Pinkert

Gloria J. Pinkert

Jan 12, 2014

Gloria J. Pinkert, 66 of North Fond du Lac, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at University Hospital & Clinics, Madison. She was born on March 21, 1947 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Lyle and Leone Richardson Wollitz. On July 2, 1966 she married Dale Pinkert. Gloria was employed with Wells Manufacturing and later Mid-States Aluminum. She enjoyed gardening,...

James V. "Jim" Schaeve

James V. "Jim" Schaeve

Jan 9, 2014

James "Jim" Victor Schaeve, 75 a native of Fond du Lac currently residing in Hartford, WI went home to Jesus on Thursday night January 9, 2014 at the Mayville Nursing & Rehab/Center in Mayville where he was a resident for the past two months. While his family gathered, sharing old memories he peacefully went to his eternal home. Jim was...

Marilyn J. Spang

Marilyn J. Spang

Jan 9, 2014

Marilyn J. Spang, 78, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Fond du Lac on August 26, 1935, the daughter of Lloyd and Viola (Bastian) Schlough. On September 21, 1953, Marilyn was united in marriage to Cyril Spang in Rockford, IL. Marilyn was a proud mother...

Margaret M. Kaiser

Margaret M. Kaiser

Jan 8, 2014

Margaret Mary Kaiser, 98, of Fond du Lac, our precious mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and dear friend of many, entered into eternal life with Jesus on January 8, 2014. She had most recently been a resident at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home for the past several years and earlier had resided at St. Peter's Place. She and our...

Valeria J. Weinshrott

Valeria J. Weinshrott

Jan 7, 2014

Valeria J. "Girlie" Weinshrott, age 87, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on December 24, 1926 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Kubicek) Weinshrott. She worked at Wells Manufacturing as a machine operator and was a member of Holy Family Parish.As we sadly say farewell...

Robert L. Wellnitz

Robert L. Wellnitz

Jan 6, 2014

Robert (Bob) Leroy Wellnitz, age 84, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully at his home with his family on January 6, 2014. Bob was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on October 19, 1929. He was the youngest son of Edgar and Anna (Clemens) Wellnitz. Bob graduated from Oakfield High School in 1947 and throughout his life time he kept...

Herman D. Rucks

Herman D. Rucks

Jan 5, 2014

Herman D. Rucks, 85, a resident of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home for the past six weeks, died on Sunday, January 5, 2014. He was born November 10, 1928, in Byron, the son of Herman A. and Marie Butz Rucks. Herman was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. After his service tour, he worked...

Wolfgang G. Lemke

Wolfgang G. Lemke

Jan 4, 2014

Wolfgang G. Lemke, 85, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born February 5, 1928 in Germany. On November 26, 1952 he married Ella Kirstein in Germany. Wolfgang owned and operated the Retlaw Barbshop and later worked for Mercury Marine retiring in 1988. He was a member of Eagles Aerie #270. Wolfgang...

Dalton E. Baltz

Dalton E. Baltz

Jan 2, 2014

Dalton E. Baltz, 91 of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, January 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Calumetville on July 23, 1922, the son of Martin and Clara Diedrick Baltz. On February 1, 1941 he married Goldie B. Kramer at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Malone. Dalton was a veteran of World War II serving in...

Grace E. Marcoe

Grace E. Marcoe

Dec 28, 2013

Grace E. Marcoe, 90, a resident of St. Francis Home for the past 10 years, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the home. She was born September 7, 1923 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Fredrick W. and Isabel M. Marcoe Fisher. On October 19, 1946 she married Roy A. Marcoe in Fond du Lac and he preceded her...

John R. Blasnig

John R. Blasnig

Dec 27, 2013

John R. Blasnig Jr, age 79, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, December 27, 2013 at ManorCare Health Services. He was born on November 16, 1934 in Neenah, the son of John and Dorothy (Jorgenson) Blasnig Sr. John worked at Kettle Moraine Correctional Facility for thirty years, retiring as Captain. On July 20, 1977 he married Judith (Mawbey) McLain in...

Donna J. Abitz

Donna J. Abitz

Dec 25, 2013

Donna J. Abitz, 69, of Fond du Lac, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Berlin Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 15, 1944 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Higgins) Snyder, Sr. On July 18, 1962, she was united in marriage to Donald Abitz, Sr., in Fond du Lac....

James L. Kottke

James L. Kottke

Dec 24, 2013

James L. Kottke, 80, of Fond du Lac passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on November 27, 1933 in Fond du Lac, the son of the late George and Ella (nee Bethke) Kottke. On October 18, 1952 he married Elsie B. Ernest at Church of Peace in...