Obituary Listing

Christine A. Zuraff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...