Obituary Listing

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...

Adam A. Novak

Adam A. Novak

Feb 2, 2021

Adam A. Novak, age 33, of Fond du Lac, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1987, in Fond du Lac, the son of Gerald Novak and Kathryn (Kuciauskas) Novak. Adam graduated from Campbellsport High School in 2006. Adam worked at Grande Cheese. He enjoyed camping, darts, and was excited he got to...

Thomas F. Lemiesz

Thomas F. Lemiesz

Feb 1, 2021

Thomas F. Lemiesz, 78, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 30, 1942 to Frank and Retta (Towne) Orvis Lemiesz. On November 23, 1963 Thomas married Sandra Baker. Thomas earned an associate degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing at age 52. He enjoyed creating greeting cards and...

Loretta J.  Schultz

Loretta J. Schultz

Jan 30, 2021

Loretta J. Schultz, 88, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on December 12, 1932 to Lester and Mabel (Higgins) Kunaschk. On January 22, 1949 she married Clarence Schultz in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1987. Loretta was a loving mother...

Cynthia A.  Brueggeman

Cynthia A. Brueggeman

Jan 29, 2021

Cynthia A. Brueggeman, 74, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Sage Meadows in Fond du Lac. She was born in West Bend on August 27, 1946 to Raymond and Erna (Mc Farlane) Erickson. Cynthia graduated from Kewauskum High School. Cynthia cherished her time with family, especially with her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nema”. She enjoyed thrift shopping and reminiscing...

Terry F. Schuppe

Terry F. Schuppe

Jan 29, 2021

Terry F. Schuppe, 73, of Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born May 14, 1947 in Fond du Lac, the son of Paul and June Schuppe. Terry graduated from Goodrich High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Linda M. Swingen on November 5, 1966 right after...

Michael Joseph Gross

Michael Joseph Gross

Jan 28, 2021

Michael Joseph Gross, 68, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on December 21, 1952 in Fond du Lac, the son of Robert and Beverly (Kuehl) Gross. On November 24, 1993 he married his “gorgeous” wife, Terry in Fond du Lac. They often told each other that “ they were...

Barbara A.  Fuhrman

Barbara A. Fuhrman

Jan 26, 2021

Barbara A. Fuhrman, 91, of Fond du Lac, was lifted into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. Francis Terrace. She was born July 2, 1929 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Risch) Rodenkirk. On June 30, 1951 she married Peter J. Fuhrman, Jr. in Wilmette, IL and he preceded her in death on...

Thomas V. Ericksen

Thomas V. Ericksen

Jan 25, 2021

Thomas V. Ericksen, 65, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on January 25, 2021. Tom was born on July 4, 1955, a son of Margaret I. (Costello) and H. Daniel Ericksen. He graduated from Fond du Lac High School and went on to form Ericksen Auto Polishing with his brother, Dan. Tom concluded his career...

Joan I. Guell

Joan I. Guell

Jan 24, 2021

Joan I. Guell, 80, of rural Oakfield, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born December 23, 1940 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Edward and Cordelia (Lefeber) Franzen. Joan graduated from Goodrich High School in 1959. Joan was in a loving partnership with David Klosterman for over 30 years. She worked at the Fond...

Patsy L. Gurath

Patsy L. Gurath

Jan 24, 2021

Patsy L. Gurath, 88, of Eldorado, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born on January 18, 1933 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Carl and Mildred (Foggett) Karst. On August 30, 1958, she married William Gurath at St. Joesph’s Church, Fond du Lac. Patsy worked at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic as...

Marjorie "Margie" Ruth Reid

Marjorie "Margie" Ruth Reid

Jan 24, 2021

Marjorie “Margie” Ruth Reid (von Rohr), 89, of Fond du Lac, passed away late Sunday night on January 24, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Marjorie was born in Milwaukee, WI to Hugo and Marjorie von Rohr on May 20, 1931. She went to school at Pulaski High School. She married Edison Reid on November 22, 1952...

Franklin H. Krug

Franklin H. Krug

Jan 24, 2021

The gates of Heaven opened Sunday afternoon, and let one more carpenter in, Franklin H. Krug, 87, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born in the Town of Forest on March 17, 1933, the son of Joseph and Lea (Mueller) Krug. Franklin served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 – 1956....

Inez M. Gray

Inez M. Gray

Jan 23, 2021

Inez Marie Gray passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19. She was born on January 20, 1936 to Carl and Ada (Koenig) Anderson in Poynette, Wisconsin. She married John Gray Jr. on August 3, 1953 in Fort Riley, Kansas where he was stationed in the Army. During John's service she traveled all over the United States...

Thomas E. Mielkie

Thomas E. Mielkie

Jan 23, 2021

Thomas E. Mielkie, 56 of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born November 18, 1964 in Waupun, the son of Lawrence and Kathryn (Eggers) Mielkie. Tom graduated from Goodrich High School Class of 1982. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1982 – April 1991 attaining the rank of Sergeant. He...

Virginia F. Haensgen

Virginia F. Haensgen

Jan 22, 2021

Virginia F. Haensgen, 72, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home in Johnsburg surrounded by her family. She was born in Fond du Lac on February 11, 1948 to Edwin and Leona (Karls) Schneider. On June 28, 1969 Virginia married Gordon Haensgen at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg. Virginia loved to spend time with her grandchildren, especially...

Robert E. Franke

Robert E. Franke

Jan 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” E. Franke, 84, of Oakfield, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 due to COVID-19 complications. He was born to Melvin and Anna (Lund) Franke in Oakfield, WI on November 23, 1936. Robert graduated from Oakfield High School. In 1968 he started working at Mercury Marine until his retirement in 1998. Before retirement he was very active in softball...