Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...