Obituaries

Jan 31, 2017

Imogene Irene Schrubbe, 85, of Long Lake (Campbellsport) passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at her home. She was born to Earl N and Mary Helen (Frazer) Lutjeharms on the family homestead in Mullaly Township, Republican City, NE.  The family lived briefly on a farm in Phillips, KS, then returning to a...

Jan 13, 2017

Violet J. Loehr, 88, of Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home.  She was born on June 7, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Viola (Enders) Pfeifer.  On November 3, 1948 she married Robert A. Loehr. Together they lived and raised their family in the Dotyville area.  Violet enjoyed playing...

Jan 13, 2017

Ryan Timothy Gellings, 21, passed away on the 13th of January, 2017 as the result of a traffic accident. Ryan was born in Fond du Lac on July 5, 1995, the son of Timothy & Kim (Jashinsky) Gellings.   After his birth while driving home from the hospital, Ryan’s older brother Drew and older sister Dani...

Jan 11, 2017

Bernard “Bernie” L. Brady, 64, of Fond du Lac passed away at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.  He was born on March 30, 1952 in Illinois to Bishop William Hampton Brady and Margaret Josephine (Lodge) Brady.  He grew up next to St. Paul’s Cathedral and had many fond memories of playing on Sophia Street with neighbor kids....

Jan 10, 2017

Rodney “Tiny” G. Menne, 53, of Eldorado passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at the Eldorado Fire Station.  He was born in Kentucky on March 13, 1963, the son of Anton R. and Betty J. (nee Bigsby) Menne.  Rod was the current Assistant Fire Chief with Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department and been a member since 1989, part...

Jan 7, 2017

Michael C. Stommel, 59, of Fond du Lac went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Manorcare Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. He was born in Hartford on March 27, 1957, the son of Claude and Frieda (nee Wondra) Stommel. He was a 1976 graduate of Campbellsport High School....

Jan 4, 2017

Joan C. Lemke, 84, of Fond du Lac died Wed. Jan, 4, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on Jan. 10, 1932 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Thomas and Adelaide (nee Schumacher) Rodden.  She married William “Bill” Lemke on Oct. 8, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fond...

Jan 2, 2017

Eugene “Gene” Waldschmidt, 71, of Campbellsport passed away after a courageous battle with Gillian Bray Disease on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born May 17, 1945 in Fond du Lac, the son of George and Mary (nee Dreikosen) Waldschmidt. Gene farmed all his life on the...

Dec 30, 2016

Marloe W. Glass, 96, formerly of Elmore passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born in Beechwood, Sheboygan County, WI on July 12, 1920, the son of Adolph and Edna (Schmidt) Glass. He was baptized at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Beechwood and...

Dec 18, 2016

Judith “Judie” “Mama Judes” Lee, 69, of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital.  She was born in Fond du Lac on December 7, 1947, the daughter of Elmer and Erma Cappozzo Gantner.  Judie married Bill Lee on October 13, 1965 in Rockford, IL.  Judie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and...

Dec 17, 2016

Evelyn L. Scheinoha, 85, of Eden went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at Manor Care Health Center in Fond du Lac. She was born Sept. 6, 1931 in Hartford, the daughter of Martin and Alma (nee Sell) Gloede.  On Sept. 23, 1950, Evelyn married LeRoy A. Scheinoha in Campbellsport....

Dec 15, 2016

Michael Wondra, 61, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 15, 2016.  He lived a life full of excitement, adventure and love.  Michael served in the United States Army and also served our community as a Law Enforcement Officer for many years. It was once said, "His purpose on this earth was...

Dec 14, 2016

Barbara Jean Arndt passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Liberty House Assisted Living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at the age of 87 while holding the hands of both her son Robert “Robbie” Arndt and his wife Rose.

Barbara was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 19, 1929 to William Bennett Chapman and Margaret...

Dec 10, 2016

Lou Ann Durocher, 77, formerly of Fond du Lac passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Libby’s House in Chilton where she has resided the last 3 years.   She was born in Mischicot on March 11, 1939, the daughter of Frank J. and Leona L. (nee Gauthier) Jost.  On July 13, 1957, Lou Ann married Wayne J. Durocher, her...

Dec 9, 2016

Richard L. Weimer, 72, of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully on Friday Dec. 9, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.  He was born on April 10, 1944 in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Eleanor (nee Rahll) Weimer.  On Dec. 18, 1976, he married Patricia M. Harkins in Fond du Lac.

Dec 6, 2016

Marcella M. Streblow, 90, of Fond du Lac entered her eternal home Tues. Dec. 6, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Hope.  She was born March 20, 1926 in the Town of Theresa, the daughter of Edwin and Martha (Thews) Christian.  Marcella married Joseph C. Streblow on August 6, 1950.  Marcella was the ultimate cook, she loved gardening and...

Dec 3, 2016

Rita L.”Sues” Krug. 91, of Fond du Lac died  Dec. 3, 2016 at the Bella Vista Assisted Living in Oshkosh.  She was born on June 18, 1925 in the Town of Empire, the daughter of Robert and Frances Baganz Byrnes.   She married Kenneth Krug on May 30, 1948 in Fond du Lac.  She farmed with her husband Ken in...

Nov 29, 2016

Richard L. “Richy” Steinacker, 83, of Fond du Lac went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.  He was born in Campbellsport on April 3, 1933, the son of Hugo and Ella (nee Miller) Steinacker.  On May 18, 1957, he married Lucille R. “Lucy” Serwe at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, Ashford.  Richy...

Nov 27, 2016

Kathryn “Kay” C. Ours, 100, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at her home. She was born on Feb. 10, 1916 in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of James F. and Kathryn L. (nee Williams) Goodrich. She was a 1933 graduate of Fond du Lac High School and worked for...

Nov 23, 2016

Elaine R. Hall, 86, formerly of Campbellsport died Wednesday Nov. 23, 2016 at her home in Fond du Lac surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1930 in Waucousta, the daughter of Martin and Roena (nee Buslaff) Engels. On Dec. 27, 1952, Elaine married Gerald J. “Jiggs” Hall at St. Matthew Catholic...