Obituary Listing

Raymond C. "Ray"  Wifler

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

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

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

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...

Bernard M. Klumpyan

Bernard M. Klumpyan

Apr 23, 2020

Bernard M. Klumpyan, 83, of Fond du Lac died April 23, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born the son of Frank and Erna Klumpyan on September 12, 1936 in Lomira. He married Helen Dubis in Franklin, WI and had a son David Klumpyan. Bernard had always said when he was lost, David had found him answering all his...

Joyce V. Ottery

Joyce V. Ottery

Apr 23, 2020

Joyce V. Ottery, 98, of Fond du Lac, passed away on her birthday, Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Francis Home. She was born in the City of Fond du Lac on April 23, 1922, the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Krueger) Bingen. Joyce attended St. Mary’s Grade School and was a 1940 graduate of L.P. Goodrich High...

Paul H. Birkholz

Paul H. Birkholz

Apr 21, 2020

Paul H. Birkholz, 83, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Harbor Haven Nursing Center after a long battle with pancreatic cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Paul was born the fourth son of Carl and Helen (Kunze) Birkholz in Lombard, IL on February 8, 1937. He graduated from Elkhart Lake High School and Michigan State and taught at Moraine Park Technical...

Joseph L. "Joe"  Kurkowski

Joseph L. "Joe" Kurkowski

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph L. “Joe” Kurkowski, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home in Fond du Lac. He was born in Beaver Dam on October 13, 1945 to Joseph and Carole (Welsch) Kurkowski. Joe was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He married Debra King, the love of his life, on July 6, 1985 at St....

Sandra J. Straub

Sandra J. Straub

Apr 21, 2020

Sandra J. Straub, 69, of Campbellsport, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Crossroads Nursing Center in Fond du Lac. She was born December 7, 1950 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Raymond and Elsie Klatt Mielke. On April 12, 1980 she married Ronald L. Straub at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. Sandra enjoyed shopping, country music,...

Dennis A. Woznick

Dennis A. Woznick

Apr 20, 2020

Dennis A. Woznick, 68, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Crossroads Nursing Center. He was born September 12, 1951 in Fond du Lac, the son of Stanley and Virginia Barnes Woznick. Dennis worked for Fond du Lac County Social Services transporting clients to various appointments. He was an avid Beetles fan, enjoyed reading books by JRR...

Richard Bernard Kirchhoff

Richard Bernard Kirchhoff

Apr 20, 2020

Richard Bernard Kirchhoff, 88, of Fond du Lac passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born on July 4, 1931 in Berlin, WI to Arthur and Eleanora Kirchhoff. Richard attended Berlin schools and graduated in 1949. In 1950 he attended Oshkosh Business College. In 1952 he married Geraldine Ruth Bloch. They enjoyed many dances at the Oshkosh Eagles...

Walter A. Fincke

Walter A. Fincke

Apr 18, 2020

Walter A. Fincke, 81, of Eldorado died April 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Wesley and Esther Fincke on October 8, 1938 in Fond du lac. Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1958 – 1959 in Germany and again from 1966 – 1969 in Vietnam. On December 23, 1971 he...

David E. Noe

David E. Noe

Apr 16, 2020

"He came on a summer's day Bringing gifts from far away But he made it clear he couldn't stay No harbor was his home" (Brandy - Looking Glass) Dave Noe was a man who impacted many lives. He was a great son, a loving husband, an invested father, a committed grandfather, friend to many, and a consistent employer. Dave began...

Mary Jean Farr

Mary Jean Farr

Apr 15, 2020

Mary Jean Farr, age 82, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Woodlands Senior Park. She was born on October 2, 1937, in Fond du Lac the daughter of Norbert and Mary Agnes (Schommer) Buch. Norbert died at a young age. Mary Agnes went on to marry Fritz Gens, who adopted and raised Mary Jean and her...

Dr. Brian J. Hammes

Dr. Brian J. Hammes

Apr 13, 2020

Dr. Brian J. Hammes, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. He was born February 10, 1950 in Sheboygan, the son of Sylvester and Adeline Haas Hammes. Dr. Brian graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1968, received his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin, and graduated in 1976 from...

Audrey  J. Altman

Audrey J. Altman

Apr 13, 2020

Audrey J. Altman, age 81, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at Edenbrook Nursing Home. She was born on November 29, 1938, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of William and Emily (Zimmerman) Schneider. Audrey ran the Golden Nugget Bar. She enjoyed slot machines, decorating, women’s pool league, going to rummage sales with her grandchildren, and most...

Joseph "Snafu" A. Rumbuc

Joseph "Snafu" A. Rumbuc

Apr 11, 2020

Joseph “Snafu” A. Rumbuc, 68, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1952 in Fond du Lac, the son of Alex and Audrey Gilmore Rumbuc. He graduated from Oakfield High School Class of 1970. He served as a Specialist 4 in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne from 1979 – 1983....

Nicolas Kounelis

Nicolas Kounelis

Apr 11, 2020

Nicolas (Nick) Kounelis, age 89, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home Saturday April 11, 2020, surrounded by his family and treasured collections. He was born on July 6, 1930, and grew up in North Fond du Lac, the son of Michael and Pauline (Koutsos) Kounelis. Nick proudly served in the United States Navy as a machinist mate...

Dorothy  A. Mayer

Dorothy A. Mayer

Apr 11, 2020

Dorothy A. Mayer, 82 of Eden, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born in Colgate, WI on August 28, 1937 to John and Elizabeth (Hubacher) Henke. On April 16, 1955 she married Robert Mayer at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Dorothy was a lifelong homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her...

Norberta M. Veliz

Norberta M. Veliz

Apr 7, 2020

Norberta M. Veliz, 77 of Fond du Lac, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her residence on Tuesday April 7, 2020. She was born April 7, 1943 in Jalpas, Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Baudelio Maravilla and Maria Consepcion Rojas. On November 5, 1982 she married Jesus Veliz. She worked for St. Agnes Hospital in housekeeping until she retired....