Erika M. Jensen
May 17, 2020
Erika M Jensen, age 52, embarked upon her spiritual journey Sunday, May 17th at 10:20 am in Fond du Lac, WI. Born October 4th, 1967 in Boston, MA to Margaret E. (Hapke) and Ken O. Jensen. Brother Christopher joined her adventure 5 years later. Never one to demure from a challenge, Erika graduated from Charlottesville High School and attended Bates...
William "Bill" G. Gardner
May 16, 2020
William “Bill” Gerold Gardner, born April 13, 1951, took his last earthly breath on May 16, 2020, with his two sons and oldest granddaughter by his side, after an odds defying two year war against cancer. Bill was a lifelong sportsman, and was always looking forward to hunting and fishing season. He bagged the biggest buck of his life a...
Daniel J. Thornton
May 16, 2020
Daniel Joseph Thornton passed away on May 16, 2020, due to complications after heart surgery. Dan was born April 30, 1945 in Belvidere, IL to George and Rose (McGrath) Thornton. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1964 and following his military service graduated with a BS in Education from Northern Illinois University in 1973. Dan enlisted in the US...
Judy A. Schneider
May 12, 2020
Judy A. Schneider, 74, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home in Fond du Lac with her family by her side. She was born in Fond du Lac on April 1, 1946 to Bennie and Millie (Shady) Moon. On February 13, 1965 Judy married Thomas Schneider at Church of Peace in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death...
Dennis S. Pinch
May 11, 2020
Dennis S. Pinch, 70, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence in Rosendale. He was born in Beaver Dam on August 31, 1949 to Stanley and Muriel (Perry) Pinch. On September 23, 1972 Dennis married Mary McArthur at United Church of Christ in Rosendale. Dennis loved all things NHRA. He built multiple vehicles specifically, Chevy S10’s that he liked...
Eugene R. "Mike" Muckerheide
May 11, 2020
Eugene R. “Mike” Muckerheide, 85, of St. Cloud, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born in Milwaukee on September 21, 1934 to Herbert and Agnes (Harty) Muckerheide. On October 11, 1980, Mike married Carolyn Hodorff in Campbellsport. She preceded him in death on June 25, 2009. Mike served in...
Robert L. Fields
May 10, 2020
Robert L. Fields, age 90, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Pleasant Park Place in Ripon. He was born on November 9, 1929, in Sheboygan, the son of Louis and Gertrude (Goetsch) Fields. Bob was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army. On January 20, 1962, Bob married Marilyn Ball at Zebaoth Lutheran...
Lillian M. Becker
May 9, 2020
Lillian M. Becker, age 101, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born on February 14, 1919, in Oakfield, the daughter of William and Freida (Kutz) Wachendorf. Lillian married Raymond Becker on July 21, 1945. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1985. Lillian worked...
Laurie A. Kollmann
May 9, 2020
Laurie A. Kollmann, 58, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on December 8, 1961 to Keith and Gloria “Jean” (Olp) Ingalls. Laurie was a 1980 graduate of Oakfield High School. On October 18, 1980, she married John Kollman, Jr. in Fond du Lac. Laurie was passionate...
Audrey June Schaalma
May 7, 2020
Audrey June “Little Audrey” Schaalma, 89, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She was born on June 25, 1930, to Lena Pease in Taycheedah, Wisconsin. She was later adopted by her stepfather, Alva C. Nelson of Waupun. At age 16, Audrey decided to set her education aside and...
Jeanette "Marty" M. Wirtz
May 7, 2020
Jeanette “Marty” M. Wirtz, 81, of Malone, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born May 27, 1938 in Tomahawk, the daughter of Rudy and Ester Barney Martin. On June 7, 1958 she married Lawrence L. Wirtz in Fond du Lac and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2018. Marty...
Elvie D. Grable
May 3, 2020
Elvie D. Grable, 81, of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 18, 1938 the daughter of Frank and Francis Scholfield in Kentucky. Elvie was a homemaker who loved to cook, decorate, sew, knit and crocheting. She also had a love for her cats and her gambling....
Danielle L. Slominski
May 2, 2020
Danielle L. Slominski, 32, died unexpectedly in her home on May 2, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1987 the daughter of Lethia Slominski. Danielle graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 2005 and went on to work at Mercury Marine. Her love of her life was her son, Parker and they enjoyed going for walks and bike...
Carol Jean Purcell
May 2, 2020
Carol Jean Purcell, 79, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Born in Fond du Lac on September 30, 1940 to parents Lowell (Duke) and Charlotte Williams, Carol grew up with siblings Larry, Sunny, Billy, and Marilyn. She attended Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Goodrich High School graduating in 1958. After moving to California...
Adam R. Giebel
May 2, 2020
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Adam Reid Giebel, age 28, our beloved son, brother, family member and best friend passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Those who knew Adam, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Adam will be missed everyday by his mother, Claudia “Dolly” Giebel (Mike); three brothers, Tony (Diana) and...
Charlotte M. Wagner
May 2, 2020
Charlotte M. Wagner, 93, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1926 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of John and Bertha Dachefske Hoffman. On December 20, 1952 she married Robert Wagner and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1989. Charlotte worked at Rueping Leather for nine years...
Raymond C. "Ray" Wifler
May 2, 2020
Raymond C. "Ray" Wifler, 83, passed into eternal life on May 2, 2020. The youngest child of five to Raymond E. and Kathryn (Glynn) Wifler, he was born in Plymouth Wisconsin on February 18, 1937. In 1967 he met his loving wife, Carla Beitz. They were married in Fond du Lac, Wis. on January 25, 1969, at St. Patrick’s Church....
Robert J. Mendlesky
May 1, 2020
Robert J. Mendlesky, 74, a Fond du Lac native and current Eagle River resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Bob had been fighting courageously to overcome Leukemia since last year. He was born in Fond du Lac on November 14, 1945 to Raymond and Ruth (Everson) Mendlesky. Bob was a 1963...
Cheryl A. Hammer
Apr 27, 2020
Cheryl A. Hammer, age 70, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 27, 2020. She was born on July 26, 1949, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Merten) Blanck Sr. She graduated from New Holstein High School in 1968. Cheryl was artistically inclined. She had a friendly personality and was always eager to help others. She...
Frances Marie Stotzheim
Apr 25, 2020
Frances Marie Stotzheim died at home after suffering a long illness on Saturday, April 25 ,2020. She was born To Peter J. Sauve and Marie (Schramm) Sauve in Fond du Lac on April 21, 1933. She was married to Peter J. Stotzheim of North Fond du Lac for forty-nine years. She worked as a timekeeper at Mercury Marine for over...