Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Tina Ann Mielke

Tina Ann Mielke

Nov 10, 2016

Tina A. Mielke, 49, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 24, 1967 in Menomonee Falls, the daughter of James J. and Annie K. (nee Kondziella) Skomski. On April 18, 2009, Tina married Terry L. Mielke...

Roger Franklin Krentz

Roger Franklin Krentz

Nov 8, 2016

Roger Franklin Daniel Krentz, Ph.D, 76, died at his home on Tuesday November 8, 2016 which he shared with his sister, Patricia A. Nikolai.  Roger Franklin Daniel Krentz son of the late Gilbert W. and Susan M. Bukowski Krentz, born Tuesday, 30 January 1940 at 4:55 a.m. and baptized on 11 February 1940 in St. John the Baptist Catholic...

Donna Marie Friday

Donna Marie Friday

Nov 1, 2016

Donna M. Repinski Friday, 64, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at her home. She was born on Dec. 14, 1951 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John A. and Elizabeth I. (nee Parlow) Repinski.  Donna operated the Tracks Tavern on Locust and Humboldt in Milwaukee and later worked at Pick...

John Bernard Benzing

John Bernard Benzing

Oct 29, 2016

John B. “Jack” Benzing, III, 68, of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born Oct. 2, 1948 in Watertown, the son of John B. and Helene M. (nee Wieczorek) Benzing, Jr. On Oct. 16, 1982, Jack married Cynthia...

Orville Richard Schmidt

Orville Richard Schmidt

Oct 28, 2016

Orville R. Schmidt, 92, of Campbellsport went home to his Lord on Friday October 28, 2016 at ManorCare in Fond du Lac. He was born in Newburg on June 16, 1924, the son of Erwin and Minnie (nee Utech) Schmidt. On June 17, 1944, Orville married Geraldine A. Frey at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

John R. Smith

John R. Smith

Oct 24, 2016

John R. “Jack” Smith, 77, of Eden entered eternal life on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 surrounded by family at the St. Francis Nursing Home in Fond du Lac. Jack was born in Fond du Lac on March 16, 1939, the son of Clarence and Frieda (nee Fell) Smith and resided in the Town of Eden...

John David Murphy

John David Murphy

Oct 23, 2016

John D. Murphy, 61, of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Fond du Lac on March 13, 1955, the son of Ambrose and Dorothy (nee LaPlant) Murphy.  On December 23, 1987, John married Sharon Schaefer in Fond du...

Abram R. Sena

Abram R. Sena

Oct 23, 2016

Abram R. Sena, 82, passed away Sunday October 23, 2016 with his family by his side at Manorcare Nursing Home.  He was born September 1, 1934 in Colorado the son of  Alejandro and Eutemia Romero Sena.  Abram was employed at Kiekhaefer in 1954 and then served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1958.  He married Mary...

James Steven Hamilton

James Steven Hamilton

Oct 15, 2016

James “Jim” Hamilton, 61, of Ripon died Sat. Oct. 15, 2016 at home.  He was born on Dec. 18, 1954 in Watertown the son of Wilford and Marcine Beckman Hamilton.  He worked for many years as a long haul Truck Driver.  Jim loved to watch NASCAR racing.

Survivors include his wife Joan, three sons:  James Jr of...

Rick D. Gudex

Rick D. Gudex

Oct 12, 2016

Richard “Rick” Gudex, 48, of Fond du Lac went peacefully to his heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 23, 1968, the son of Donald and Diane (nee Stoffel) Gudex. Rick graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School, Eden and thereafter St. Mary’s Springs High School in 1986.  Rick went on to...

Robert Elmer Twohig

Robert Elmer Twohig

Oct 9, 2016

Robert E. Twohig, 92, of Armstrong passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend, but his kind and gentle soul will live on. He was born on the family farm near Armstrong in the Town of Osceola on August 1, 1924, the son of the late George R. and Mollie...

Levon Larry Guell

Levon Larry Guell

Oct 3, 2016

Levon Larry Guell, precious baby son of Thomas and Michelle Guell, died peacefully in the arms of his parents at his home on the morning of October 3rd, 2016. He was born on his father's birthday, August 20th, 2016.  He was loved by all who met him, and will be greatly missed. In addition to...

Robert Louis Johnson

Robert Louis Johnson

Oct 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” Johnson, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. He was born on September 3, 1928 in the Town of Ashford, Fond du Lac County, the son of Henry and Estella (Klotz) Johnson. On December 17, 1960 Bob married Dorothy (Schultz) Strean at the Lutheran Parsonage in Campbellsport....

Rosemary Catherine Berg

Rosemary Catherine Berg

Sep 29, 2016

Rosemary C. Berg, formerly of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with her beloved family at her side. She was born on June 20, 1931 in Eden the daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Fitzpatrick) McEnroe. She attended Eden Village School and was a graduate...

Mathias James Klumpyan

Mathias James Klumpyan

Sep 29, 2016

Mathias Klumpyan, 88, formerly of Eden passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Artisan Suites in Fond du Lac surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 13, 1928, the son of Mathias and Agatha (nee Schill) Klumpyan. Matt served in the U. S. Navy from 1945 to 1949.  On June 2,...

Angeline Alvina Keimel

Angeline Alvina Keimel

Sep 26, 2016

Angeline A. Keimel, 95, of Fond du Lac died Mon. Sept. 26, 2016 at her daughter’s home.  She was born on March 13, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of John and Agnes Geiger Wurm.  She married Michael Keimel on May 16, 1942.  He preceded her in death on May 14, 1993.  She was a member of the Milwaukee...

Barbara Jean Reichartz

Barbara Jean Reichartz

Sep 24, 2016

Barbara J. Reichartz, 69, of Fond du Lac passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at her home with her family gathered around her. She was born in Milwaukee on May 9, 1947, the daughter of Ralph and Joyce (Bellow) Hartung. On Aug. 10, 1981, Barb married Barry J. Reichartz in Milwaukee. She served as a...

Norman Adolf Nestler

Norman Adolf Nestler

Sep 24, 2016

Norman A. Nestler, 89, formerly of Muscoda died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 5, 1927, the son of Adolf and Heleyne (Johenko) Nestler.  Norman worked in insurance sales until retiring. Norman was active in the Muscoda Lions Club and was instrumental in promoting...

Michael Jay Andrew

Michael Jay Andrew

Sep 23, 2016

Michael J. “Andy” Andrew, 51, of Eden went to his heavenly home on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at his home with his beloved family gathered around him.  He was born on Dec. 9, 1964 in Green Bay, the son of Ronald and Marlene (Schmitz) Andrew.  He was a graduate of New Holstein High and did his mechanical training with...

Lois Marie Ramthun

Lois Marie Ramthun

Sep 19, 2016

Lois Marie Ramthun, 84, of Waupun passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2016 at Golden Living Rehabilitation Center in Randolph. She was born on July 13, 1932 in Elgin, IL, the daughter of the late William and Ella (Baumann) Heiden. Lois worked as a secretary in the bookkeeping division for the State of...