Obituaries

Aug 12, 2019

Patricia M. Drew-Backhaus (nee Eggers), 82, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1937, the daughter of the late George and Adeline Eggers (nee Reese).

She was a kind,...

Aug 10, 2019

Gordon D. Hoffman, 81, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at Hospice Home of Hope on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1937 in Green lake, WI, the son of the late Robert and Evelyn Hoffman. Gordon was passionate about 3D Photography and was the cofounder of the N.S.A. (National Stereoscopic Association). He was...

Aug 8, 2019

Robert D. Kaufman, 62, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on March 16, 1957 in Fond du Lac, the son of the late David and Roberta Kaufman (nee Buchta). Bob graduated from the Lomira High School and on March 23,...

Aug 4, 2019

Daniel Peter Uelmen passed away on August 4, 2019 at the age of 91 at The Sheboygan Progressive Nursing Home. He was born on June 29, 1928 to Dr. Leo J. and Daisy (nee Ferber) Uelmen of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. Daniel graduated from St. Matthew Parochial Grade School and attended Campbellsport High School. In 1950 he was drafted and served...

Jul 30, 2019

Betty Straub (nee Stoll)

Betty Straub, age 89 of Campbellsport, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2019, with her family at her side.

Betty was born in Milwaukee on February 14, 1930, to Fred and Meta (nee Rathmann) Stoll. Her family moved to Elmore when she was 1-year-old and she lived...

Jul 27, 2019

Jean Knickel, 89, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.  She was born in Fond du Lac on June 24, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Henrietta (nee Brophey) Rosenberger.  Jean was a 1944 graduate of St. Mary’s Grade School in Fond du Lac and a 1948...

Jul 25, 2019

Arline M. Mans (nee Chapman), 92, of State Road 67 Campbellsport, died on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at The Waterford Assisted Living in Plymouth. She was born in Milwaukee on May 25, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Evelyn Chapman.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her two children, Bruce (Sharon) Momsen of...

Jul 25, 2019

Donna M. Serwe (nee Welsh), 86, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. She was born on February 26, 1933 in the Town of Osceola, the daughter of the late James and Viola Welsh (nee Draves). Donna married Gerald Serwe on May 29, 1954 at Our Lady of Angels in Armstrong....

Jul 23, 2019

Mary Ann Katherine Schultz, age 94, died peacefully at her Fond du Lac home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born on November 19, 1924 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Silas Leonard and Olga E. Parr (nee Jensen). During high school, Mary Ann was on the debate team and worked on the school newspaper. She graduated from high school...

Jul 13, 2019

Steven S. Bonlender, 63, went home to heaven where they need help with the farm fields Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Kathy Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer with his beloved family gathered with him.  He was born December 5, 1955 in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold E. and Eileen...

Jul 13, 2019

Orville Ramthun, 93, of Watertown, passed away peacefully Saturday July 13, 2019 at Oconomowoc Hospital following a brief illness.

Orville Ramthun was born to Herman and Emma (Wachs) Ramthun March 24, 1926 in the family farmhouse in Eden WI.  Orville married Lois Droz in Watertown on July 25 1987. Orville farmed in Johnson Creek and was a...

Jul 10, 2019

Debra Ann Koontz (nee Neckuty), 60, of Fond du Lac formerly of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 10, 2019. Debra was born on August 13, 1958, the daughter of the late John and Elaine Neckuty (nee Tomlinson). Debra graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1972. She worked for many years at All About life.

Jul 9, 2019

Charlie Germain Blatz infant son of Nikki and Greg Blatz went to be with his Lord shortly after birth on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.  Family services were held at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Dotyville with Pastor Mark Barenz officiating.

Survivors include his parents Nikki and Greg, grandparents Joanne and Ken Blatz and Jill...

Jul 2, 2019

Eleanor C. Kulow (nee Stoffel), 100, of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Ivy Manor. She was born on December 15, 1918 in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Stoffel (nee Becker) and on June 13, 1942, she married Albert “Pee Wee” Kulow. Eleanor worked at Stella Cheese, was a child care...

Jun 30, 2019

Mary G. Walsh (nee McCrory), 98, of Fond du Lac passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at St. Francis Home. Mary was born on March 18, 1921 in the Town of Empire, the daughter of the late Owen “Leo” and Mary “Mayme” McCrory (nee McDonald). On June 27, 1945, she married Francis Emmet Walsh at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Jun 26, 2019

Jo Ann M. Buechel (nee Weyer), 76, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Hope. Jo Ann was born on March 8, 1943 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Alois and Irma Weyer (nee Gassner). She graduated from Lomira High School and on May 4, 1963, she...

Jun 26, 2019

James J. Galligan, 75, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home with his beloved family gathered around him after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Campbellsport on January 14, 1944, the son of Donald and Virginia (nee Long) Galligan, Sr.   On June 14, 1969, Jim was united in marriage...

Jun 23, 2019

Ursula T. King, 92, a resident of Hope Health and Rehab Center in Lomira passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the home.  She was born on July 26, 1926 in the Town of Ashford, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (nee Beisbier) Fleischman.  Ursula worked at the West Bend Company and Mayville Metal before retiring.  She...

Jun 17, 2019

Shirley E. Kelroy (nee Dellger), 91, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Francis Home. Shirley was born in Fond du Lac on August 11, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Nellie Dellger (nee Gallagher). She married Edward Kelroy on January 28, 1950 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Shirley worked...

Jun 14, 2019

Michael L. Nischke, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home.  He was born in West Bend on December 29, 1964, the son of Lawrence and Joanne (nee Lehmann) Nischke.  Mike worked as a caregiver at a residential care facility and at the new truck stop in Waupun.  He had a quick wit and was...