Obituary Listing

Marlene L. Hinz

Marlene L. Hinz

Aug 18, 2025

Marlene L. Hinz, 85, of Van Dyne, died Monday, August 18, 2025, with family by her side, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born at home on May 11, 1940, to Herbert and Myrtle (Patt) Schumacher. On September 16, 1961, Marlene married David Hinz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eldorado. He preceded her in death on July...

Frances L. Zabolski

Frances L. Zabolski

Aug 16, 2025

Frances L. Zabolski, 77, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 16, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born March 25, 1948 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Alex and Helen Mcgown Zabolski.

Frances worked at Mercury Marine and Pick N Save in the deli on the weekends, retiring in 2024. In her free...

Thomas J. Smith

Thomas J. Smith

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas J. Smith, 69, of Van Dyne, died on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. He was born on January 6, 1956, in Michigan, the son of Jack and MaryAnn (Waisanen) Smith. After graduation he went on to work at Giddings and Lewis in Fond du Lac in a four year machinist apprenticeship. Later,...

Robert "Bob" D. Olsen

Robert "Bob" D. Olsen

Aug 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” D. Olsen was welcomed into eternal life on August 13th, 2025, at the Hospice Home of Hope with family by his side, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Vernie and Marie Olsen in March 1947. He attended the public school system and, up to the end, could still recall where...

Kevin James Herbert

Kevin James Herbert

Aug 10, 2025

Kevin James Herbert, age 69, died on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Kevin loved life, nature, hikes, walks in the woods, and camping with his wife, Rosie of 45 years. His family and friends always called him “The Walking Encyclopedia”.

Kevin didn’t have much of a sense of humor. His family and friends did. Often after humorous conversation, Kevin would say “enough...

Marilyn M. Dobrinski

Marilyn M. Dobrinski

Aug 10, 2025

Marilyn M. Dobrinski, age 91, of Fond du Lac, WI, died at SSM Hospice Home of Hope on August 10, 2025. She peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 23, 1934, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Vincent and Mildred (Smith) Musolf. On April 18, 1953, she married Don Dobrinski...

Dennis N. "Potsie" Weber

Dennis N. "Potsie" Weber

Aug 10, 2025

Dennis N. “Potsie” Weber, age 76, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center with his family at his side. He was born on July 31, 1949, in Fond du Lac, the son of Gregor and Angeline (Horn) Weber. Dennis graduated from Oakfield High School in 1967. He then went on to...

Dennis B. O'Malley

Dennis B. O'Malley

Aug 9, 2025

Dennis B. O’Malley, 76, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Harbor Haven with family by his side. He was born in Milwaukee on June 9, 1949, to John and Goldi “Leona” (Bakken) O’Malley. On July 25, 1970, Dennis married Karen Peters in Green Bay.

Dennis proudly served in the United States Air Force, including a tour in...

David D. Garcia

David D. Garcia

Aug 7, 2025

David D. Garcia, 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025. 

David was loved by many family and friends. He will always be remembered for having a caring heart and trying to make you laugh. 

He is survived by Carrie Garcia, his children's mother and former wife who still had a strong presence in Davids life; his children, Armondo, and Jasmine Garcia;...

Dale Allen Dalka Sr. "Elvis"

Dale Allen Dalka Sr. "Elvis"

Aug 6, 2025

Dale Allen Dalka Sr. “Elvis”, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025. A man of quiet strength, deep pride and unwavering devotion, leaves behind a legacy built on family, service and craftsmanship.

Born with a heart full of rhythm in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Erwin and Shirley Dalka on June 15, 1951, as their second child. Dale...

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Klatt

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Klatt

Aug 5, 2025

Kathleen E. "Kathy” Klatt, 69, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee on July 18, 1956, to Donald and Eileen Klatt.

Kathy flourished in the warmth of sunshine and the comfort of a good book. She adored sunflowers and lilacs— bright blooms that...

Roland Herzig

Roland Herzig

Aug 2, 2025

Roland Herzig, (Rollie) age 96, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Hospice Home of Hope. Born on September 19, 1928, in Horicon, Wisconsin, Roland was the son of Frederick and Lydia (Schneider) Herzig. He graduated from Horicon High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. After his military service,...

Lois M. Horvath

Lois M. Horvath

Aug 2, 2025

Lois M. Horvath, 96, of North Fond du Lac, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN, born December 23, 1928, entered eternal life on August 2, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; daughter, Jeanne Hickok; parents, Marcella (Trost) and Herbert Losby; brother, John Wagner; sister, Marilyn Harden; nieces, Joan, Cherie, Teddy, Jeanne, and Janine; nephews, Doug and Greg.

She...

Betty L. Beardsley

Betty L. Beardsley

Aug 2, 2025

Betty L. Beardsley, 95, of Fond du Lac, died on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Lakehouse Assisted Living of Fond du Lac with family by her side.

Betty was born on January 10, 1930, in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Eugene and Florence (Pringle) Peeples. On May 10, 1952, she married Charles “Charlie” Beardsley in Memphis, TN. Betty started her career...

David M. Gerlach

David M. Gerlach

Aug 1, 2025

David Gerlach, born on October 13, 1944, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on August 1, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Fond du lac, he graduated from Goodrich High School in 1963. He was a proud veteran in the United States Army. Following his military service, David devoted 37 years to Mercury Marine as a Tool...

Jon F. Ericksen

Jon F. Ericksen

Jul 30, 2025

Jon Ericksen, 78 of Fond Du Lac died on July 30th of 2025. He was a beloved Son, Father, Brother and Army Veteran. He is survived by his son Brian Andersen of Oshkosh, Brother Richard Ericksen (two nephews) and Cousin Linda Rather, of Ripon. He served his nation in the Vietnam War. He will be missed by everyone. A Celebration...

Robert T. Way Jr.

Robert T. Way Jr.

Jul 26, 2025

Robert T. Way Jr, age 64, of North Byron, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1961, in Fond du Lac, the son of Robert T. Way Sr. and Doris F. (Galligan) Way. On August 19, 2005, he married Debra Doman in Fond du Lac. Bob worked in maintenance for the...

Mary K. Bond

Mary K. Bond

Jul 25, 2025

Mary K. Bond, 69, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born in Honolulu, HI on February 26, 1956, to Walter and Gladys (Bixby) Nachtwey. On June 8, 1991, Mary married James “Jim” Bond in Fond du Lac.

Mary was a very creative and talented seamstress, loved to make beaded necklaces...

Sally A. Rieder

Sally A. Rieder

Jul 25, 2025

Sally A. Rieder, 90, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at SSM Health’s Hospice Home of Hope. She was born in Waupun on November 22, 1934, to Harald and Georgia (Griffith) Hanson. On May 7, 1960, Sally married Orville G. Rieder at St. Joseph’s Church in Fond du Lac. Orville preceded Sally in death on June 13,...

Brian O. Becker

Brian O. Becker

Jul 22, 2025

Brian O. Becker, age 77, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on June 18, 1948, in Fond du Lac, the son of Orville and Marian (McCrory) Becker. Brian lived in California for over thirty years, moving back to Fond du Lac in 2002. He served in the United States...