Karlton F. Beyer
Jun 4, 2023
Karlton F. Beyer, 58, of Fond du Lac, gained his wings into heaven on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1964, in Green Bay, the son of Larry and Jean (Heider) Beyer. Karlton was an avid Halloween decorator, an antiques and Coca Cola collector.
He is survived by his mother, Jean; four siblings, Tamara (Charles) Vedder, Erik...
Virginia J. "Ginny" Bartell
Jun 3, 2023
Virginia J. “Ginny” Bartell, 98, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born in New London, Wis., on March 8, 1925, to William and Esther (Sawall) Thern.
Ginny moved to Fond du Lac with her family in 1936. She was a graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Following her marriage in 1943, Ginny...
Ricky J. "Rick" Smet
Jun 1, 2023
Ricky J. “Rick” Smet, age 61, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh after losing his battle with cancer. He was born on August 29, 1961, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold W. and Norma F. (Petersen) Smet. On June 14, 2013, he married Lynda Pinkerton. Rick worked at Mid-States Aluminum...
Kevin B. Kleinschmidt
Jun 1, 2023
Kevin B. Kleinschmidt, 54, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his residence after battling cancer for the past year. He was born in Fond du Lac on November 17, 1968, to Bruce and Mary Lou (Mitchell) Kleinschmidt. Kevin was a 1987 graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy. On April 24, 2010, he married Pam Freund.
Kevin loved hunting, sturgeon spearing, and racing...
Barbara Zimmerman
May 31, 2023
Barbara Zimmerman, 71, of Rosendale, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Lake Point Villa with her loving family by her side. She was born February 13, 1952, in Waupun, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Mertens) Gillett.
Barb was a loving and caring soul, who dedicated her life to teaching in the Rosendale Brandon School District for 20 years....
Donald "Ziggy" Edwin Ziegler
May 31, 2023
Donald “Ziggy” Ziegler, 67, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1956, in Fond du Lac, the son of Donald and Dixie (Goron) Ziegler. Don was blessed with many things in life; his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. After receiving a degree in graphic art, Don...
William E. "Bill" "Pa" "Wilbur" "Willard" Lee
May 31, 2023
William E. “Bill” “Pa” “Wilbur” “Willard” Lee, age 74, of Fond du Lac, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Fond du Lac on November 11, 1948, the son of Edwin “Sonny” and Peggy (Coffers) Lee. Bill married Judie Gantner on October 13, 1965, in Rockford,...
Karen Jean Gorn
May 29, 2023
Karen Jean Gorn, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born on August 27, 1941 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gladys L. Schulze and A. Reinhold Gorn and granddaughter of Martha and William Schulze. Karen was a graduate of L.P. Goodrich High School and a graduate of Cosmetology School.
Karen...
Ann M Adler
May 29, 2023
Ann M. Adler, 47, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, after courageously fighting diabetes and heart disease for many years. She was born on November 25, 1975, the daughter of Tom and Mary Ann (Jansen) Adler. She graduated from St. Mary Springs High School and was employed with Piggly Wiggly for many years. She was...
Reverend Gerald W. Schrankler
May 28, 2023
Reverend Gerald W. Schrankler went to his eternal home on May 28, 2023, at the age of 90. He is survived by the love of his life, Helene (nee Gehler). He is further survived by their three children Amy Larson Roloff (Gerald Stieber), Anne Paradies, and David Schrankler, two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He is survived by his...
Perry R. Clark
May 28, 2023
Perry R. Clark, age 54, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1968, in Fond du Lac, the son of Russell and Judith (Tank) Clark. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School. Perry worked at Quad/Graphics and as a bartender at Twisted Roots in Oshkosh. He loved the Milwaukee Brewers and enjoyed...
Wayne Arthur Erickson
May 25, 2023
Wayne Arthur Erickson II, 67, of Fond du Lac passed away on May 25th, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
Wayne was born to Babbette "Bobbie" Erickson and Wayne Arthur Erickson Sr. on November 4th, 1955. Wayne considered himself a son to the late Rollie Moericke who was the loving partner of Babbette for over 30 years.
Wayne enjoyed life. He was...
Barbara A. Stephany
May 25, 2023
Barbara A. Stephany, 83, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Frontida Liberty House in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born February 5, 1940, in Campbellsport, WI, to Joe and Dorothy (Johnson) Bauer. Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Campbellsport High School. On November 7, 1964, she married James A. Stephany at St. Matthew’s Church in Campbellsport.
Barbara spent many years...
Ronald E. Roberts
May 24, 2023
Ronald Eugene Roberts passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born on October 24, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of Eugene and Margaret (Freund) Roberts. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1965. He served in the United States Air Force from 1967 –...
Robert A. Hiley
May 24, 2023
Robert A. Hiley, 58, of Oshkosh, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 15, 1964, in Beaver Dam, the son of Elmer and Diana (Schwantes) Hiley. Robert enjoyed fishing, bike riding, and everything that involved the outdoors. His greatest love was spending time with his family. He will always be remembered as the most...
Ray L. Lindvall
May 23, 2023
Ray “Butch” Lawrence Lindvall, 63, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born in Fond du Lac to Ray and Pearl Lindvall on October 1, 1959. Butch was Prom King at Horace Mann High School where he graduated in 1977. Butch had a full life and lived every day to the fullest with a smile on his face. He...
Judy Streeter
May 18, 2023
Judy Streeter née Duford, 80, of North Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 18, 2023, at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital. She was born August 27, 1942, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lawrence and Ellen Duford. On May 2,1964, Judy married Ron Streeter at Church of Peace, Fond du Lac. Judy was a loving wife, mother,...
Evelyn A. Dunisch
May 16, 2023
Evelyn A. Dunisch, 87, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at St. Francis Terrace. She was born on July 15, 1935, in Theresa, the daughter of Elmer and Ester (Hoephner) Zimdahl. On November 2, 1963, Evelyn married Gerald Dunisch at Campbellsport Evangelical Lutheran Church. Evelyn and Gerald farmed in the Eden area for over 60 years. She...
Blanch Lorraine Rahl
May 15, 2023
Blanch Lorraine Rahl, 84, passed away peacefully at the Frontida Liberty House in Fond du Lac on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1939, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Bush.
She married Wayne D. Rahl on July 2, 1960, in Waukegan, Illinois, and made their permanent home in Fond du Lac.
Blanch enjoyed...
Donnie Jo Kloetzke
May 15, 2023
Donnie Jo Kloetzke, 71, left us on May 15, 2023 for his next adventure joining his wife, Kathy.
Born in Oshkosh, WI on July 29, 1951, to the late Art & Delores Kloetzke. Traveling with his Military family, Donnie grew up across the US in Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, California and then Germany. A class of ’69 graduate from Goodrich High...