Obituaries

Dec 4, 2020

Roger J. Lefeber, of Campbellsport, passed away on December 4, 2020 from having a case of Covid-19 at the age of 95 at Hope Health & Rehabilitation, where he had lived for the past three years.

He was born to Stephan and Cecelia Lefeber (nee Mullenbach) and grew up on their farm in St. Cloud. He attended...

Dec 3, 2020

Marian Elizabeth (neeErnisse) Martin Wojtalewicz, 88, formerly of Campbellsport passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Sheboygan County, the daughter of Melvin and Florence (nee Zettler) Ernisse. Marian married Melvin Martin on September 17, 1952. After Melvin’s death on January 20, 1973, Marian married...

Dec 1, 2020

Michael Zahn, 47, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born in Fond du Lac on June 16, 1973, the son of Joe and Bonnie Zahn (nee Knoelke).

Michael attended Waucousta Lutheran School and graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy and Moraine Park Technical College. He worked as an auto mechanic and delivered pizzas in West...

Nov 30, 2020

Richard M. Redman, 91, of Dundee passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice, in West Bend. He was born on November 15, 1929 in Escanaba, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1946 to 1949, and was stationed in the Philippines. His working career included being a Milwaukee Police Officer, an over...

Nov 30, 2020

On Monday, November 30, 2020, Helen Beck, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 74.  Helen was born on August 18, 1946 in Zamboanga City, Philippines to Eulogio and Elena (Mendoza) Chao. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines...

Nov 29, 2020

Ila Rae Reichert Rudzitis, 74, of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital.  She was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, the daughter of Jacob and Mabel (nee Schrank) Hoeltzner.   On November 11, 1961, Ila Rae married Norbert Reichert in Dimock, South Dakota.  After his passing, Ila Rae married Peter Ruzitis in West Bend. ...

Nov 28, 2020

Wesley L. Hitt, 65, of Campbellsport passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. He was born on February 23, 1955 in Virginia one of 12 children, the son of Orvid and Margaret (nee Corbin) Hitt, Jr. Wesley served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1972 to 1975. In October of 1996, Wesley...

Nov 23, 2020

Betty Jane “Grandma Pat” Hrabak, 90, formerly of Dundee passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 23, 2020 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Antonia (nee Gribenz) Hibler.

Survivors include her daughter Tania (David) Hartman, grandchildren Zachary, Dale and Zoie, other relatives and friends. She was...

Nov 20, 2020

Deanna L. Zielinski, 61, of North Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee on April 14, 1959, the daughter of Julius and Elduwane Zielinski (nee Skenandore). Deanna was a longtime employee of AT&T.

She will be missed by her son, Dylan Zielinski; grandchildren, Lacey and...

Nov 19, 2020

Kimberly R. Schmidt (nee Heine), 55, of Campbellsport passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1965 in Watertown, WI, the daughter of the late Alvin and Esther Heine (nee Oestreich) and graduated from Watertown High School. Kim worked for many years at AT&T as an Account Manager. On December 28, 2013, she married...

Nov 13, 2020

Daniel J. Murphy 67, of Lomita, AKA “Murph”, passed on to his Heavenly home on Friday, November 13, 2020 following a fall he had several days earlier.

Murph is survived by his wife Juanita M. Murphy, their children Stacy A. (Jeff A.) Stremke, Nathan Ewing and Mindy D. Murphy and five grandchildren Jordan R. Stremke, Brittany J....

Nov 13, 2020

Steven “STEVE” Roger Hickey, of Campbellsport, WI, born July 9 th , 1960, in Milwaukee, WI, passed on to Heaven, November 13 th , 2020, at the University of Chicago Medical Center.  He was 60 years old.

In high school he started working for a Harley dealership as a mechanic where he found his love for Harley’s...

Nov 11, 2020

Gary A. Taillefer, 72, of North Fond du Lac, passed away due to complications of heart disease on November 11, 2020, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh.

Gary was born on July 29, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late Richard and Claire (nee Winkler) Taillefer. He was a graduate of Washburn High School, following...

Nov 10, 2020

Sheridan “Casey” P. Riley passed away on November 10, 2020 at Ascension St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, subsequent to an accident that occurred at his home. Casey was born on March 5, 1957 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, the son of Raymond and Dorothy (nee Deere) Riley. Casey attended St. Joseph’s School in Fond du Lac, later moving...

Nov 9, 2020

Judyth Rose “Judy” Grohall (Gruett), age 85 years, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020 at her home with her husband by her side. Judy was born on November 25, 1934 in Milwaukee to Leroy and Lillie Gruett (Hartel). She was united in marriage to Robert H. Grohall on December 11, 1954 at...

Nov 6, 2020

Phillip F. “Phil” Halfmann, 75, of Fond du Lac, passed away on November 6, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Phil was born on July 3, 1945, in the town of Forest, the son of the late Ervin and Alice (nee Habeck) Halfmann. Those Phil leaves behind to cherish his memory include two sisters, Joyce Kreuziger and...

Nov 2, 2020

November 2nd, 2020 marked the day Margaret Lucille LaBode (née Kullmann) reunited with her beloved husband, Richard Leo LaBode, in the afterlife. At the age of 84, she passed away peacefully and painlessly in The Kathy’s Hospice.

Margaret spent her life on the shores of Long Lake, where she was a loved and admired staple of the...

Nov 1, 2020

Beatrice M. Ebert, 74, of Campbellsport passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Waterford of Plymouth. She was born on December 6, 1945 in Ladysmith, the daughter of Roy and Mary (nee Steinhilber) Prentice. Bea was a graduate of Ladysmith High School and worked at the West Bend Company, Amity Leather Works, Bartoli Produce and the Piggy...

Oct 30, 2020

Keith Arthur Brandt was born on 4/7/1942 and passed away at age 78 on Friday, 10/30/2020. Keith fought a good fight for 15 days in the intensive care unit in Salt Lake City, Utah. The covid-19 virus overloaded his immune system causing infection after infection. Keith’s siblings were very engaged with his medical team during his hospital care.

Oct 25, 2020

Barbara E. Kollmansberger (nee Rau), 59, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at The Lutheran Home. She was born on July 31, 1961 in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of the late John and Donna Rau (nee Hetzel). Barb worked as a bus and motorcoach driver, which enabled her to travel across the United...