Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Robert Charles Gustafson

Robert Charles Gustafson

Dec 5, 2025

Robert “Bob” C. Gustafson, 68, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. Bob was born in Fond du Lac on July 31, 1957, the son of Charles L. and Ann M. (nee Welsh) Gustafson.

After attending the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Bob was employed at the Fond du Lac Commonwealth...

Arlene R. Fritsche

Arlene R. Fritsche

Nov 22, 2025

Arlene Rose Fritsche of Campbellsport went home to Jesus on November 22, 2025 at Copperstone Assisted Living in Neenah. She was born in August of 1936 to Andrew and Theresa Osenga. She was the youngest of four children.

Arlene spent her early years on her parents farm in Arpin Wi. Her Dutch independence and feistyness showed up early, as she was...

Robin L. Hurst-Ingram

Robin L. Hurst-Ingram

Nov 13, 2025

Robin L. Hurst-Ingram, age 65 of Fond du Lac, passed away on November 13, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1960 in Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Keith and Patricia (nee Harbin) Morton.

She is survived by her children, Nichole (Andrew) Rivera-Jackubowski, Beau Wrzinski; grandchild, Adrian (Isabella) Rivera; great-grandchild, Ignacio Rivera with expecting another one; siblings, Donna...

Richard S. Jaeger

Richard S. Jaeger

Nov 9, 2025

Richard “Rick” Jaeger, age 80, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 surrounded by family.

Rick was born on March 16, 1945, to Victor and Irene (Uelmen) Jaeger and grew up in Campbellsport, WI. A proud lifelong Wisconsinite, Rick built a career and a legacy rooted in service, community, and genuine connection. He owned and operated...

Wayne Kenneth Elsinger

Wayne Kenneth Elsinger

Nov 8, 2025

Wayne K. Elsinger, 81, of Dundee went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He was born on February 12, 1944 in Oakfield, the son of Arthur and Lydia (nee Heinz) Elsinger. On October 10, 1964, Wayne was united in marriage to the love of his life Marion V. Marquardt...

John C. Braatz

John C. Braatz

Nov 5, 2025

John C. Braatz, 62, of the Town of Eden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fond du Lac on November 9, 1962, the son of Edward and Alice (née Goebel) Braatz, Jr.

John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Deborah M. Braun, on August 21, 1987. Together, John...

Marie L. Feuerhammer

Marie L. Feuerhammer

Nov 5, 2025

Marie L. Feuerhammer, 87, of Fond du Lac, WI, formerly of Campbellsport, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope, surrounded by family. She was born on May 14, 1938, daughter of the late August and Esther (nee Haug) Ullrich. On December 15, 1956, Marie married the love of...

Deborah Ann Voss

Deborah Ann Voss

Nov 3, 2025

Deborah Ann Voss, 67, of Hartford formerly of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Spero Gardens in Hartford. She was born on June 20, 1958, the daughter of the late Bernard “Barney” and June (nee Ninnemann) Hall.

Debby was a graduate of St. Matthew’s Grade School and Campbellsport High School and went on to become...

Timothy "Tim" Westphal

Timothy "Tim" Westphal

Nov 2, 2025

Heaven gained an angel when God called Timothy “Tim” J. Westphal affectionately known to many as “Spider” of Eden, home on November 2, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital with his wife at his side

He was born on November 18, 1968 to his loving parents Leonard and Joanne (Ritger) Westphal in Slinger, WI. Growing up outside of Slinger, he was the...

Geraldine Louise Bodden

Geraldine Louise Bodden

Oct 29, 2025

Geraldine “Geri” L. Bodden (née Marx), of Kewaskum, WI, 82, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Geri was born August 5, 1943, in Fond Du Lac, WI to the late Clarence and Gladys Marx. Geri was the sixth of seven children born on the family dairy farm in Campbellsport, WI. After graduating from Campbellsport High School in 1961,...

Betty J. Pinske

Betty J. Pinske

Oct 28, 2025

Betty Pinske, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1936. Betty worked at the Columbia Hospital at UW Milwaukee for many years. She then moved to Fond du Lac and resided at Woodlands. She was a beloved member of Bernier, Schmitt, and Forester families. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church...

Jean D. Salzman

Jean D. Salzman

Oct 25, 2025

Jean D. Salzman, 88, Fond du Lac, died peacefully on October 25, 2025. We are comforted by the belief that she has been freed from her weary, earthly body and has joined her husband, son and other family and friends who have passed before her to eternal life.

Jean was born February 27, 1937, to the late Lawrence and Bernice (Wilhelm)...

Travis Donald Pieper

Travis Donald Pieper

Oct 17, 2025

Travis D. Pieper, 54, of Shawano went home to his Lord after a short battle with cancer at his home with his beloved family gathered around him. He was born in Fond du Lac on May 28, 1971, the son of Duane and Linda (nee Odekirk) Pieper.

Travis was a graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy and worked for Tom Ottery Transit...

Jerome Lee Bertram

Jerome Lee Bertram

Oct 17, 2025

Jerome L. “Jerry” Bertram, 77, of Fond du Lac passed away at home, due to Myxofibrosarcoma Cancer resulting from exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. He was born in Fond du Lac on September 3, 1948, the son of Jerome and Patricia (Haessly) Bertram. Jerry was raised in Campbellsport and was a graduate of Campbellsport High School. Jerry...

Linda Ann Scannell

Linda Ann Scannell

Oct 16, 2025

Linda A. Scannell, 74, of Armstrong went home to her Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 16, 1951, the daughter of Joseph and Geny (Hilt) Kraus. On December 11, 1971, Linda was united in marriage to Edward J. Scannell at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Peter.

Linda worked at Gourmet Delight Mushroom Farm...

Doreen M. Anders

Doreen M. Anders

Oct 16, 2025

Doreen Anders, age 64 of Fond du Lac passed away at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac on October 16, 2025 with family by her side. She was born on October 23, 1960, the daughter of David Anders and Shirley Delrow.

Doreen Worked as a CNA and went on to be a stay at home Mom. Doreen enjoyed being involved in her...

John J. Gellings

John J. Gellings

Oct 15, 2025

John “Tricky” Gellings, age 75 of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with his family by his side.

Born on April 9, 1950 to Wilbert and Helen (O’Brien) Gellings, John lived a life defined by hard work, faith and family. He spent his days tending to the land he...

Karl Frederick Gudex

Karl Frederick Gudex

Oct 15, 2025

Karl F. Gudex, 62, of the Town of Ashford went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Summit. He was born in Fond du Lac on February 22, 1963, the son of Eugene and Bertha (nee Habeck) Gudex.

Karl was a graduate of Campbellsport High School and attended the Agriculture Short Course at UW-Madison....

David D. King

David D. King

Oct 10, 2025

David D. King, age 86 of Van Dyne, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital with his loving family by his side, just 13 days away from their 60th wedding anniversary. He was born in Prince Frederick, Maryland, on March 23, 1939 son of the late John and Grace (Baker) King. He grew up having a...

Carol Mae Clements

Carol Mae Clements

Oct 9, 2025

Carol M. Clements, 85, of Chinatown (Cascade) passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday October 9, 2025 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on February 24, 1940 in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Clarence and Lucille (Beilfuss) Binversie.

Carol graduated from North High in Sheboygan in 1958. From there she went...