Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Christine M. Zehren, 72, of St. Kilian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born in the Town of Ashford on October 15, 1948, the daughter of Clarence “Pat” and Tillie (Pierret) Jaeger. On July 2, 1966, Chris married Mathias J. Thelen at St. Martin’s Church...

Sep 10, 2021

David J. King, 82, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday at the Adelaide Place. He was born on September 27, 1938 in Fond du Lac, a son of the late Joseph and Hildegarde King (nee Kern). David worked on his family’s farm until he began working at...

Sep 10, 2021

Richard “Dick” Howard Kornitz passed away on September 10, 2021 at the age of 79 after a long and prosperous life. Born on March 11, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Roland and Freida (Nienhardt) Kornitz, he married Joan (Baumhardt) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Eden, WI on February 20, 1965.

He is survived by...

Sep 10, 2021

Kenneth H. Schaefer, 90, Ashford, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. Dad was born on the family farm near Mount Calvary February 27, 1931. He was the first child born to Henry and Mildred (Lefeber) Schaefer. He attended Mount Calvary Catholic Grade School. At the age of 20, Dad enlisted...

Sep 8, 2021

Marion F. Roghair (nee Hunke), 93, of Richland Center formerly Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born on April 3, 1928 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anna Marie Hunke. Marion graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1946 and on November 3, 1947 she married Nick Roghair. She worked briefly...

Sep 7, 2021

Terry J. Polnow, 78, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 13, 1942 in Woodstock, IL, son of the late Harold and Margaret Polnow (nee Kain). He graduated from Woodstock High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1966....

Sep 4, 2021

Helen D. Grivetz of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1929 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Grivetz (nee Ursic). Helen worked at Rexnord Corporation doing statistical work. She enjoyed downhill and cross-country skiing, walking, golfing, skating, spending time outdoors and had a deep love for...

Sep 4, 2021

Phyllis A. Gassner Nigh, 81, of Campbellsport passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on January 28, 1940 in Brandon, the daughter of Louis and Gertrude (nee Pollock) Redman. On April 12, 1958, Phyllis married Gordon A. Gassner at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in...

Sep 1, 2021

Lee M. Herriges, 86, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home with his family gathered around him. He was born on September 27, 1934 in the Town of Kewaskum, the son of Anthony and Ann (nee Staehler) Herriges. On November 19, 1955, Lee married Erlene M. Cooper at Holy Angels Catholic Church in...

Aug 20, 2021

Michael E. King, 74, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born in Fond du Lac on February 11, 1947, the ninth child of Joseph and Hildegarde (nee Kern) King. Mike graduated from St. Mary Springs High School with the class of 1965. He served...

Aug 15, 2021

Beatrice M. Dins, 98, formerly of Dundee passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Ripon Medical Center. She was born in Town of Auburn on October 20, 1922, the daughter of Reuben and Mathilda (nee Jandre) Backhaus. She was baptized on November11, 1922 and confirmed on May 24, 1936 at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum....

Aug 13, 2021

James “Fuzzy” Norbert Flitter, 75, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Friday August 13, 2021 after a two year battle with cancer and ALS at his home with his loving family gathered around him. He was born on March 27, 1946 in Campbellsport, the son of the late Norbert “Turtle” and Mildred (Wagner) Flitter. On November 14, 1964, Fuzzy...

Aug 11, 2021

Bill was born in Springville, New York on Tuesday, March 22, 1955, to the late Harold and Lillian (Wittmeyer) Schreiner.  He peacefully passed away after a nine-year battle with cancer, at home with his family on August 11, 2021.  Bill is survived by his: wife Karen (Palof) Schreiner; children: Maria (Maxwell Robbins), Monica (Philip Willis), Joseph, Angela, Jerome, Alice,...

Aug 6, 2021

Harold R. “Harry” Schultz, 84, of Waucousta passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on August 10, 1936 in the Town of Osceola, the son of William and Emma (Muench) Schultz. On September 22, 1956, Harold married Arleen “Pickles” Gengler at St. Marys Immaculate Conception Church in...

Jul 31, 2021

Therese A. Rohlinger, 77, of Campbellsport was called home to heaven on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. She was born in the Town of Ashford on June 18, 1944, the daughter of Clarence and Cecilia (nee Foy) Rohlinger. Therese worked at Regalware for 40 years and then parttime at Krebs Chiropractic Office. She was a...

Jul 31, 2021

Eva Hopper, 93 of Fond du Lac is home sick no more!

Jesus came for her just liked He promised when He said "I am going to prepare a place for you....when everything is ready, I will come and get you so that you will always be where I am". He came for her on July 31st...

Jul 29, 2021

Marilyn Jean Thanos (née Schill), 87, formerly of Milwaukee entered her heavenly home on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on November 4, 1933 in Ashford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Michael and Sophie (Puchalski) Schill. On November 11, 1967, Marilyn married Charles “Chuck” Thanos at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in...

Jul 27, 2021

Kenneth M. Scannell of Armstrong passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. He was born on November 15, 1973 in Fond du Lac the son of Michael and Rose (nee Kraus) Scannell. Ken was the owner/operator of Scannell ‘s Custom Farming which he began in 2005. Ken enjoyed hunting and trap...

Jul 20, 2021

Michael Dean Thomas Jaber passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on July 20, 2021. Mike was born in Fond du Lac on March 14, 1943 to Alfred (Fritz) and Frieda (Miller) Jaber.  He graduated from LP Goodrich High School in 1961 and enlisted in the Navy from 1961-1966. After his service to our country, he worked...

Jul 20, 2021

Jarold J. Immel, 87, of the Town of Osceola passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born in the Town of Osceola on July 14, 1934, the son of Marvin and Mabel (Meinke) Immel. On June 12, 1965 he married Roberta M. Nelson at the St....