Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Elizabeth J. Ernest

Elizabeth J. Ernest

Oct 31, 2024

Elizabeth Jean (Forberg) Ernest, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  Betty was born on December 19, 1937, to Ralph Edward and Esther Marie (Weber) Forberg.  Betty had light blue eyes and a headful of such heavy, foot-long curls the pediatrician ordered her hair cut to alleviate her of headaches.  Betty grew up sharing an idyllic childhood and...

Robert Paul Tischendorf

Robert Paul Tischendorf

Oct 26, 2024

Robert P. Tischendorf, 86, of Campbellsport went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend. He was born in Campbellsport on August 21, 1938, the son of Alfred and Cyrilla (nee Schaeffer) Tischendorf. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Campbellsport High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1955 to 1958...

Roger Bartelt

Roger Bartelt

Oct 26, 2024

Roger was born on March 15th, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the only surviving child of  Edward Max and Martha Bertha (Koehler) Bartelt.

At the time of his death, he was married (7-2-68) to Sharon (Sherry) Ann (Sippy) Bartelt his co-pilot and navigator. They both enjoyed traveling, flying, boating and motorcycling together.  They also enjoyed their four years...

Joseph William Koch

Joseph William Koch

Oct 24, 2024

Joseph “Joe” William Koch passed from this world on October 24, 2024, to hold hands with his wife, Ella, in Heaven.  Joe was born to Paul and Marie Koch on June 29, 1931, in the house he lived in his entire 93 years on Earth. His childhood was filled with working the farm, fishing the creek, and making minor-mischief...

Mark P. Schroeder

Mark P. Schroeder

Oct 19, 2024

Mark Schroeder, 59, of Fond du Lac passed away on October 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1965, and was the son of the late Rodney and Arleen (Sauer) Schroeder.

Mark lived in Florida for over 20 years before moving back to Wisconsin in 2022. Even though he moved back, he remained...

Dorothy L. Randall

Dorothy L. Randall

Oct 17, 2024

Dorothy L. Randall age 94 (nee Braatz), of Eden, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 8, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of William and Minnie (Sielaff) Braatz.

She was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. On...

Steven Gerald Martin

Steven Gerald Martin

Oct 13, 2024

Steven G. Martin, 66, of the Town of Empire passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home after a four month battle with cancer. He was born in Fond du Lac on August 22, 1958, the son of the late Gerald and Audrey (nee Rauch) Martin. On April 24, 1993, Steve was united in marriage to Karen A....

Rhonda Lee Ertel

Rhonda Lee Ertel

Oct 3, 2024

Rhonda Lee Ertel (nee Baumhardt), 63, of Eden, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 in her home surrounded by friends and family.  She was born April 15, 1961, the daughter of late Norbert and Joyce Baumhardt (nee Bohlman).  On July 7, 1979, She married David Ertel.  She enjoyed feeding the hummingbirds, listening to music, and watching the Packers.  Most...

Kathryn "Kitty" Ann Krueger

Kathryn "Kitty" Ann Krueger

Sep 30, 2024

Kathryn “Kitty” Ann Krueger, 92, formerly of Campbellsport went home to her Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Christian Home in Waupun. She was born on December 18, 1931 in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (nee Leibel) Straub. On April 15, 1950, Kitty was united in marriage to Allan Krueger at St. Matthew’s...

Rosella "Sally" A. Baumhardt

Rosella "Sally" A. Baumhardt

Sep 27, 2024

In the early morning of September 27, 2024 Jesus came to the aid of Rosella (Sally) Baumhardt (Goebel) and softly and tenderly lifted her spirit from her hospital bed carrying her heavenward. We know her devoted Husband Ike was waiting for her with great expectation, anticipating their long-awaited embrace. Although her presence here will be greatly missed, we know...

Alan L. Layman

Alan L. Layman

Sep 27, 2024

Alan L. Layman, 83, formerly of Campbellsport passed away peacefully and went home to his LORD on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI.

He was born in Merrill, Wisconsin on November 25, 1940, the son of the late Clarence Emerald Earl Layman and Leona Ann (nee Zastrow) Layman (Eckerle).

Alan was...

Russell G. Wagner

Russell G. Wagner

Sep 24, 2024

Russell G. Wagner, a beloved husband, a passionate fisherman, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 21, 1959, in Fond du Lac to Lucille (Gloede) Wagner and Henry Wagner, he was raised in the community of Campbellsport, WI.

He was...

Nhia Blia Yang

Nhia Blia Yang

Sep 22, 2024

Nhia Blia Yang, born April 4th 1952, passed away on September 22nd, 2024. He is a dedicated husband and beloved father. He fought courageously in the Vietnam War for the CIA secret war rescuing down American pilots and fought against the communist soldiers. After the war, he immigrated to the United States in 1985 and lived his entire life in...

Bette Jayne Nelson

Bette Jayne Nelson

Sep 22, 2024

Bette Jayne Nelson, 69, of Campbellsport passed away comfortably in her sleep on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend following a two and a half year battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, to Darrel Irwin Conaway and Nona Alberta (nee Guerin) Conaway. She was married to the love of her life,...

Shirley Mae Oestreich

Shirley Mae Oestreich

Sep 19, 2024

Shirley Mae Oestreich left this world to join her Heavenly Father and other dearly departed family members on Thursday, September 19,2024 at SSM (St Agnes) Hospital in Fond du Lac Wisconsin with family members at her side.

Shirley was born on January 26,1935 to Marie Wille and Harvey Davis in Edgerton, Wisconsin.

On September 27,1951...

Christine F. Hansen

Christine F. Hansen

Sep 15, 2024

Christine F. Hansen

In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 15, 2024, our dear sister, Christine (Chris) went to her heavenly home.

Chris was born on January 16, 1959, to the late Marvin and Waneta (nee Popham) Hansen, along with her twin sister Charlene, in West Bend, Wisconsin. After graduating from Campbellsport High School,...

Leo Norbert Neis

Leo Norbert Neis

Sep 11, 2024

Leo N. Neis, 83, of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Milan Estates Assisted Living in Saukville with his beloved family gathered with him. He was born in Fond du Lac on December 11, 1940, the son of Anthony and Hilda (nee Wagner) Neis and raised in Campbellsport. On August 23, 1963, Leo was united...

Annette Lea Flasch-Steger

Annette Lea Flasch-Steger

Sep 10, 2024

Annette L. Flasch-Steger, 70, of St. Kilian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her home with her beloved family gathered around her. She was born on March 25, 1954 in Richland Center the daughter of Lyman Glick and Keiko Oda Glick. On November 11, 2017, Annette married Mark D. Steger in St. Kilian.

Those...

Maurice "Pete" Costello

Maurice "Pete" Costello

Sep 2, 2024

Maurice “Peter” Costello joined his heavenly family on September 2nd, 2024. Pete was born in the 11th hour of the 11th month, on the 11th day in 1930 to Addis & Ruth (nee Mc Galloway) Costello. Faith, Family & Farming were staples in Pete’s life giving him the tools he would require living 93 years. Pete left St. Joseph’s...

Beverly Joyce Iloncaie

Beverly Joyce Iloncaie

Aug 31, 2024

Beverly Joyce Iloncaie, 81, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Autumn Winds Assisted Living in Cambridge with her loving family gathered with her. She was born on September 6, 1942 in Taycheedah, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine (nee Norenberg) Thill. On August 18, 1962, Bev was united in marriage to Alexander G. Iloncaie...