Christine A. Zuraff
Sep 3, 2024
Christine A. Zuraff, 66, of Fond du Lac, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1957, in fond du Lac, the daughter of George and Gloria (Penman) Jurgensmier. Chris worked for the State of Wisconsin as a records supervisor until her retirement. She was a member of the Fond du Lac...
Barbara "Barb" Bertram
Sep 2, 2024
Barbara "Barb" Bertram, 77, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 13, 1947, in Fond du Lac, she was the daughter of Albert and Marion Schmitz. On July 8, 1972, Barb married the love of her life, Anthony “Fritzie” Bertram at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg. Alongside Fritzie,...
Gus N. Caramanidis
Sep 2, 2024
Gus N. Caramanidis, 85, of Fond du Lac died Monday, September 2, 2024 at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born in Fond du Lac, the son of Nick and Gramatiki (Huliasmano) Caramanidis. Gus graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1958. He served in the US Army as a military policeman. He was an avid hunter, shooting trap and...
Michelle J. Klein
Aug 31, 2024
Michelle J. Klein, age 52, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 7, 1972, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Donald and Jane (Gau) Kohnke. Shelly graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1990. On September 25, 1993, she married Stephen Klein at Presentation Church in North...
Anthony "Tony" H. Ellner
Aug 26, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Ellner, age 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away on August 26, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1945, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Sonnenberg) Ellner. On May 14, 1966, Tony married Linda Smith at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac. Tony worked for Sadoff...
Craig McDermott
Aug 26, 2024
Craig McDermott, 73, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 following a short illness, with family by his side.
Craig was born December 26, 1950 in Fond du Lac to Shirley McDermott. He was a lifelong resident of Fond du Lac and often talked of the city's history and changes over the years.
He attended L.P. Goodrich high school, and served in the...
Dennis Lee Reitz
Aug 24, 2024
Dennis Lee Reitz, age 75, of Fond du Lac passed away on August 24th, 2024, at Eden Vista. He was born on April 23, 1949, to Ruben and Alice (Galle) Reitz.
Dennis graduated from Goodrich High School in 1967. After graduation he joined the Air Force as a Wheeled Mechanic, serving stateside and in South Korea. Following his honorable discharge he...
Charles R. Bebow
Aug 23, 2024
Charles R. Bebow, 77, of Fond du Lac, died on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of Darrel and Okla (Webster) Bebow. Charles graduated from Oakfield High School in 1965 and later earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh in Business. On...
Lincoln Charles Menne
Aug 21, 2024
Lincoln Charles Menne, 6, of Fond du Lac, tragically passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Lincoln was born on August 14th, 2018, to Rachelle Riebe and Anthony "Tony/Joe Dirt" Menne both of Fond du Lac.He was a 1st grader at Waters Elementary School, where he was loved by many friends and teachers.
Lincoln's bright blue eyes, long lashes, infectious smile,...
James R. Muthig
Aug 20, 2024
James R. Muthig, age 75, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born on March 19, 1949, in Fond du Lac, the son of Raymond and Jessica Muthig. Jim graduated from Goodrich High School in 1968. He was drafted into the United States Army to serve in Vietnam. Jim then reenlisted in the...
Marlene J. Weed
Aug 16, 2024
Marlene J. Weed, 87, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, August 16, 2024, peacefully at her own home. She was born on December 13, 1936, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Henry and Regina (Rautenberg) Schmidt. On February 15, 1958, she married Lyle Weed. Marlene and Lyle were members of Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale, WI and they co-founded...
Duane N. Wild
Aug 15, 2024
The life journey of Duane N. Wild ended abruptly and unexpectedly on August 15, 2024. He was the son of Raymond and Doris (Hinkes) Wild and spent his early years growing up in the town of Lamartine where he tore around on his bike, his motorcycles and his snowmobiles. He graduated Oakfield High School in 1985, moved to Fond du...
Joseph P. Gappa
Aug 12, 2024
Joseph P. Gappa, 74, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born at Ft. Benning, GA on July 11, 1950, to Casimer and Nancy (King) Gappa. Joseph graduated from Regis High School and then served in the US Army from 1969 – 1972. On July 7, 1973, he married Linda Potter in...
Margaret M. Klinke
Aug 9, 2024
Margaret M. Klinke, 94 and a life-long resident of Fond du Lac, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at home. She was born in Fond du Lac on December 26, 1929, to Emil and Agnes (Glodowski) Roell. Margaret graduated from Goodrich High School. On December 3, 1949, she married Gordon Klinke in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on...
Donald H. Schneider
Aug 8, 2024
Donald H. Schneider, better known as “Daddy-O” to his family, age 92, of Fond du Lac, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on September 19, 1931, in St. Cloud, WI, the son of Leo F. and Bertha A. (Webb) Schneider. Don served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War....
Dan T. Hayes
Aug 6, 2024
Dan T. Hayes, age 81, of Fond du Lac, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1942, in Goodman, WI, the son of Daniel F. Hayes and Loretta E. (McKay) Hayes. Dan graduated from Antigo High School in 1961, then attended UW Oshkosh. Dan went on to work for Chicago NorthWestern which later became...
Clayton K. Smith
Aug 5, 2024
Clayton K. Smith, 83, of West Bend, WI, died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Samaritan Health Center with family by his side. He was born on October 15, 1940, in the Township of Jump River, WI, the son of Llyod and Iris (Phillippi) Smith. Clayton proudly served in the United States Marine Corp from 1958 – 1962. On September...
Joseph E. Hall
Aug 5, 2024
Joseph “Joe” E. Hall, age 58, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Joe is survived by his high school sweetheart and adored wife: JoAnn Hall; two “chitlenz“ children: Dana and Ian Hall; worshiped pet dog; Father: Richard Hall; Mother: Sandra Hall; Sister: Rhonda (Pat) Schultz; two...
Donald J. Gerrits
Aug 4, 2024
Donald J. Gerrits, 96, of Fond du Lac, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Courtyard of Oshkosh. He was born in Hollandtown, WI on January 16, 1928, to the late Theodore and Petronella (Van Vreede) Gerrits.
Don lived in various cities including: Kaukana, Chilton, Brothertown and New Holstein, where he graduated high school. He loved music and played cornet...
Susan M. Freund
Aug 3, 2024
Susan Mary (Schmitz) Freund, 57 of St. Peter, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1966 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Gerald and Bernice (Bertram) Schmitz. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1985.
Sue made lifelong friends playing softball with the St. Peter Tigers. In her adult years she enjoyed...