Local Obituaries
Harold John Nothem
Oct 15, 2026
Harold John Nothem, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born in Lake Church, Wisconsin, he raised his family in West Bend before moving to Kewaskum with his wife, Arlene, in 2019.
An avid sportsman, Harold was an excellent marksman and archer who loved hunting Wisconsin wild game. He earned numerous patches and...
Ronald P. Murphy
Oct 12, 2026
Ronald P. Murphy of Fond du Lac passed away on October 12, 2026, at Eden Vista of Ripon after battling dementia. He was born in Black Creek on June 17, 1941, to John and Helen (Stephani) Murphy.
Ron graduated from Seymour High School in 1959. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 24, 1971, he married...
Yia Xiong (Yaj Xyooj)
Oct 8, 2026
Yia Xiong (Yaj Xyooj), age 51, of Fond du Lac passed away on October 8, 2026 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Yia was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren and extended family, who will miss him dearly. Yia Xiong is survived by his wife, Gao Nhia Vang, and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Welsh
Oct 8, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Welsh, 85, was peacefully called to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital Madison, with family at her side.
She was born to Ambrose N. Wettstein and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Kraus Wettstein on July 8, 1941. On April 15, 1961 she married James B. Welsh III at St. Mary’s church in Eden. She attended...
Kenneth Frank Schwartz
Oct 7, 2026
Kenneth F. Schwartz, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.
He was born on July 6, 1936 in Ashford, WI, the son of August and Katherine (nee Zingsheim) Schwartz. He was a graduate of Campbellsport High School Class of 1955. Kenny was a United States Army Veteran. On September 11, 1956, he married Doris...
James "Jim" E. Feiereisen
Oct 6, 2026
James “Jim” Feiereisen, of Fond du Lac, peacefully slipped away during the early morning hours of October 6, 2026 at the age of 81. It was his favorite sort of beautiful fall morning, his Milwaukee Brewers were doing well in the postseason, and his Packers had just won that weekend. The time was right for him.
Born in Fond du Lac,...
Alan Erickson
Sep 29, 2026
Alan M. Erickson, 78, of the Town of Osceola went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on March 27, 1948 in Phillips WI, the son of Iver and Rosemarie (nee Gehring) Erickson.
On July 17, 1971, Al was united in marriage to Patricia “Trish” A. Vanden...
Lawrence D. Ledman
Sep 26, 2026
Lawrence D. Ledman, (91), of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Lawrence was born on October 15, 1934, in Vernon County, WI, the son of the late Darwin and Mary (Sommars) Ledman. Larry attended and graduated from Viola High School in 1952. On June 11, 1952 Larry enlisted...
John F. Putz
Sep 26, 2026
John Fredrick Putz, 79, devoted husband, father and grandfather of Campbellsport, WI was called to the Lord on September 26, 2026 at home with his loving family at his side. John was born on Aug 1. 1947 in Baraboo, WI. Son of the late Frederick William and Gladys (Repka) Putz. John attended St. John’s Lutheran and later graduated from Baraboo...
Judith Marilyn Geib
Sep 25, 2026
Judith M. Geib, 79, formerly of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Hope Senior Living in Lomira. She was born in Fond du Lac on February 3, 1947, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (nee Schrauth) Manthey.
On June 1st, 1968, Judy was united in marriage to John D. Jordan at St. Matthew Catholic Church...
Esther Wilmina Zielicke
Sep 14, 2026
Esther Zielicke , 96, of the Town of Eden went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born January 29, 1930, the second of seven children born to William and Hilda Larson Vorwerk at Parshall, North Dakota. At five years of age, she began her education at...
Sharon D. Gilles
Sep 13, 2026
Sharon D. Gilles, (67) of Fond du lac, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Sharon was born on February 5th, 1959, the daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy Adrian in Fond du Lac. She married Michael Gilles on April 15th, 1978, and was blessed with two children. Sharon and Mike resided in Fond...
Thomas K. Flasch
Sep 13, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Flasch, 64 of Campbellsport passed away at SSM St. Agnes Hospital on September 13, 2026 with his loving wife Patti by his side. He was born on February 20, 1962, son of the late Roland A. and Eileen I. Flasch (nee Schabel). He was a graduate of Campbellsport High School.
He married Patricia Martin “Patti” on August 17, 1985....
Richard J. Warriner
Sep 9, 2026
Richard J. Warriner, 58, of Fond du Lac, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the Lutheran Home of Fond du Lac, where he had resided for the past 17 years. He was born on November 12, 1967, in Hartford, Wisconsin, to Michael and Sandra (Komp) Warriner.
Rick found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed playing Bingo, cheering on the...
Henry Herbert Way
Sep 9, 2026
Henry H. Way, 74, of Kewaskum went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport with his beloved family gathered around him. He was born in Fond du Lac on August 4, 1952, the son of Robert and Doris (nee Galligan) Way, Sr.
On April 28, 1974, Henry was united in marriage to the love...
Frank Vue Lor (Txhiaj Vwj Lauj)
Sep 7, 2026
Frank Vue Lor (Txhiaj Vwj Lauj)
December 31, 1959 – September 7, 2026
Frank Txhia Vue Lor was born on December 31, 1959, in Phano, Laos. He passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He lived a remarkable life defined by courage, perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
As a young man, Frank...
Ellen Mary Twohig
Sep 1, 2026
Ellen Mary Twohig nee:Green, 56, passed away at home after an unexpected illness. Ellen was born on March 15, 1970 in Napoleon, Ohio to John and Hilda (nee Watchmann) Green.
Ellen graduated from Napoleon High School and went to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She was a theatrical major at Stephens College and had several leads in musicals and plays.
Ellen moved...
Russell M. "Russ" Engels
Sep 1, 2026
Russell M. “Russ” Engels, 71, of Fond du Lac, passed unexpectedly and went to his heavenly home on September 1, 2026 at his home.
Russ was born on November 20, 1954 in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Wendell and Gertrude Engels. He graduated from Horace Mann High School. He was a devoted Wisconsin sports fan, especially the Brewers...
Michael "Mike" A. Meunier
Aug 25, 2026
Michael “Mike” Meunier, 86, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Fond du Lac.
Mike was born on July 13th, 1940 in Milwaukee, the son of Julius and Lucille (nee Stoever) Meunier. Mike retired from General Electric Health Care in Waukesha after 25 years. While at General Electric Health Care that...
Lucille "Lucy" R. Steinacker
Aug 24, 2026
Lucille “Lucy” Regina Steinacker, 91, of Fond du Lac, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 24, while under the compassionate care at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born at her family’s homestead farm in Ashford on July 11, 1935, the daughter of Mathias and Veronica (nee Schill) Serwe. On May 18, 1957, she...

