Obituary Listing

Joanne K. Richison

Joanne K. Richison

May 20, 2020

Joanne Kristine (Norton) Richison, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 after a three year battle with cancer. She was born in West Bend, WI on August 13, 1969 to Daniel J. and Judith A. (Schoch) Norton. Joanne graduated from West Bend West High School class of 1987. On November 23, 1991 she married Robert T. Richison, they moved to...

Rosemary  V. Balthazor

Rosemary V. Balthazor

May 19, 2020

Rosemary V. Balthazor, 94, of Fond du Lac, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation. She was born September 29, 1925 the daughter of Myron and Ruth Gross in Fond du lac. On October 16, 1948 she married Gerald Balthazor at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac. Above all, Rosemary loved and was devoted...

Laura K. Halverson

Laura K. Halverson

May 18, 2020

Laura K. Halverson of Fond du Lac, WI, passed away quietly on Monday, May 18, 2020 at age 44. Born Laura Kay Williamsen, in Lincoln, NE, on January 11, 1976, Laura is survived by her daughter Molly Halverson of Beaver Dam, WI; her mother Chris Williamsen of Rio; her sister Karen Duffy (Tim) of Poynette, WI; her brothers, Ken Williamsen...

Dorothy E. Lobajeski

Dorothy E. Lobajeski

May 17, 2020

Dorothy E. Lobajeski, 100, of North Fond du Lac, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope. She was born February 5, 1920 in the Town of Lanark in Portage County, the daughter of Julius and Edna Yorton Wild. Dorothy graduated from North Fond du Lac High School. On June 28, 1941 she married Clifford R. Lobajeski in...

Erika M. Jensen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...