Obituary Listing

Kathleen J. Schaefer

Kathleen J. Schaefer

Feb 23, 2021

Kathleen J. Schaefer, 77, of Wisconsin Dells and formerly of Oakfield, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at UW Hospital in Madison due to complications of COVID-19. She was born December 26, 1943 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lester and Alice (Schneider) Doering. Kathleen graduated from Horace Mann High School. On November 30, 1963 she married Jerome L....

Robert "Bob" L.  Pendergast

Robert "Bob" L. Pendergast

Feb 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Pendergast, MD died at the age of 76 on February 19, 2021 at 1:37 pm at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (née Listwan); son, Robert (Heather); daughter, Julie (Ryan) Brady; granddaughter, Anna Pendergast; three siblings, Judy (Edward) Richter, Thomas (Karen Szpajer) and Mary; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born...

Judith  A. Alsteen

Judith A. Alsteen

Feb 17, 2021

Judith A. Alsteen, age 77, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at St. Francis Home. She was born on August 23, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Thresher) Keifenheim. On November 11, 1972, she married Dewaine Alsteen in Fond du Lac. Judy worked at Infant Socks and then for Wells Manufacturing. Judy...

Judith  D. "Judy" Pedersen

Judith D. "Judy" Pedersen

Feb 16, 2021

Judith D. “Judy” Pedersen, 81, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wis. She was born in Marengo, Ill. on August 2, 1939 to Donald and Marie (Walker) Nichols. On October 5, 1957 Judy married her high school sweetheart, Alden “Pete” Pedersen in Friendship, Wis. They shared 64 years together and had five...

Connie S. Thiel

Connie S. Thiel

Feb 16, 2021

Connie S. Thiel, age 58, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her residence. She was born on April 1, 1962, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of Francis and Letha (Nohr) Thiel. Connie enjoyed putting together big scenic puzzles, collecting knick-knacks, and she loved animals. Survivors include her children, Casey (Travis) Zimmerman, Ashley (Dakota) McPherson, Hailey (Tim)...

Eunice A. Heaney

Eunice A. Heaney

Feb 14, 2021

Eunice A. Heaney, 93, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born in Fond du Lac on November 21, 1927 to Anton and Lydia (Durben) Birschbach. Eunice was a 1945 graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School and attended Marquette University. She was employed by the Fond du Lac School District as the Director of...

Jacob W. Zielicke

Jacob W. Zielicke

Feb 13, 2021

Jacob W. Zielicke, age 25, of Lomira, formerly of Fond du Lac, died on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1996, in Fond du Lac, the son of Ted and Wanda (Jagow) Zielicke. Jacob was a 2014 graduate of Fond du Lac High School. On December 14, 2018, he married Cholena Smith at High Cliff State...

Richard E. Kimpel

Richard E. Kimpel

Feb 12, 2021

Richard E. Kimpel, age 59, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1961, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold R. and Natalie I. (Miller) Kimpel. Richard served in the United States Army and the United States Navy. He grew up on a farm in Markesan where he...

Faye E. Hardgrove

Faye E. Hardgrove

Feb 11, 2021

Faye E. Hardgrove, 86, of North Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Sage Meadows in Fond du Lac. She was born June 10, 1934 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Kolb) Wood. On September 17, 1994 she married Richard Hardgrove and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2005. Faye is survived by her...

Betty A. Jonely

Betty A. Jonely

Feb 11, 2021

Betty A. Jonely, 76, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on May 15, 1944 to Louis and Viola (Rhein) Tank. On June 8, 1962, Betty married the love of her life, Wesley “Wes” Jonely at Church of Peace in Fond du Lac. Betty’s greatest joy...

Barbara B. Schaefer

Barbara B. Schaefer

Feb 9, 2021

Barbara Berit (Case) Schaefer, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Woodlands Senior Park following complications due to COVID-19. Barb was born on August 28, 1932 to Glen and Randi (Petterson) Case. She grew up in Fond du Lac and graduated from Goodrich High School in 1950. On February 3, 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Meinrad “Meinie”...

David  W. Klosterman

David W. Klosterman

Feb 6, 2021

David W. Klosterman of rural Oakfield, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born June 12, 1941 to Robert and Dorothy (Bahr) Klosterman. David grew up in rural Ripon and graduated from Ripon High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime member of the National Guard. David worked as a drywall lather...

Bradley J. Gurath

Bradley J. Gurath

Feb 6, 2021

Bradley J. Gurath, 53, of Rosendale, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1967 in Fond du Lac, the son of William and Patsy (Karst) Gurath. Bradley graduated from Laconia High School in 1985 and went on to be a carpenter. His biggest dream was to become a heavy equipment operator. On...

David  "Byrd" L.  Posey

David "Byrd" L. Posey

Feb 5, 2021

David “Byrd” L. Posey, 39, of Fond du Lac, transitioned Friday, February 5, 2021 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1981 in Midnight, MS, the son of David Criss and Delia Posey. Byrd worked for Harford Finishing, Quality Packaging, and currently for Eden Food Company. He enjoyed remote control cars, drawing, fixing things like car and...

Peggy C. Fitzgerald

Peggy C. Fitzgerald

Feb 5, 2021

Peggy C. Fitzgerald, 59, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 27, 1962 in California, the daughter of Charles and Sonja Fitzgerald. Peggy waitressed at Eden Café. She enjoyed golfing and taking walks. She is survived by four children, Ian Fink, Holly Fink, Sean Mossberg, and Ryan Mossberg; her father, Charles...

Ken Nelson

Ken Nelson

Feb 4, 2021

Ken Nelson, age 55, of Rome, WI, passed away on February 4, 2021 at Wisconsin Rapids Health Center. He was born on February 1, 1966 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Richard and Mary Nelson. After spending his early years in Chicago Heights, Ken moved with his family to Greendale, WI. From there, he spent many years in St....

Ronald F. Hessler Sr.

Ronald F. Hessler Sr.

Feb 3, 2021

Ronald F. Hessler Sr. was reunited with his wife Dolores and son Ron Jr to rest eternally together on February 3, 2021. Ron was born on June 10, 1930 to Gus and Elsie (Kemnitz) Hessler in Fond du Lac. Growing up with 4 sisters, Ron developed a sensitive gentle soul that endeared him to those who knew and loved him....

Gerald J. Konen

Gerald J. Konen

Feb 3, 2021

Gerald J. Konen, age 94, of Fond du Lac, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Woodlands Senior Park. He was born on September 20, 1926, in Fond du Lac, the son of Matt and Walburga (Freund) Konen. On October 29, 1949, Gerald married Rosemary Olig at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary. She preceded him in death on June...

William F. "Bill" Schneider

William F. "Bill" Schneider

Feb 2, 2021

William F. “Bill” Schneider, 84, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary after a long battle with Parkinson’s & Dementia. He was born in Stockbridge on June 15, 1936, to Jacob & Veronica (Schmitt) Schneider. On Oct. 4, 1958 he married Phyllis (Van Enkenvort) at St. Boniface Catholic Church in De Pere. He served...

Lucille R. Schmidt

Lucille R. Schmidt

Feb 2, 2021

Lucille R. Schmidt, age 97, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Woodlands Senior Park. She was born on August 28, 1923, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of George and Katherine (Czecholinski) Huskey. On June 5, 1948, she married Arthur Schmidt at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2004. Lucille was...