Local Obituaries
James Michael Skomski
Aug 8, 2014
James Michael "Chopper Jim" Skomski, 41 of Kewakum passed away Friday Aug. 8, 2014 as a result of injuries from a motorcycle-deer accident in the Town of Osceola. He was born on June 27, 1973 in Menomonee Falls, the son of James J. and Annie K. (nee Kondziella) Skomski. Jim served in the U. S. Marines from 1991 to 1996....
Thomas P. Bell
Aug 6, 2014
Thomas P. Bell, Oak Park, IL resident and treasured art teacher at St. Giles School, died August 6, 2014, at the age of 51. Tom courageously battled cancer for two years and his amazingly, positive attitude was a source of strength and inspiration to everyone who was close to him. Tom was born May 11, 1963 in North Kansas City,...
Viola Bernice Schill
Aug 6, 2014
Viola Bernice Schill, 103, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Wednesday Aug. 6, 2014 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport with her beloved family gathered with her. She was born on Oct. 9, 1910 in Malone, the daughter of the late Mathias and Martina (nee Koenen) Simon. Viola was a graduate of Oshkosh Normal and taught at the Jackson...
Doris Rose Bowen
Aug 3, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for Doris Rose Bowen, 91, of Campbellsport, will be held on Friday Aug. 8th at 1:30 PM at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St. Campbellsport. Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate and entombment will follow at Ledgeview Memorial Park, Fond du Lac. Visitation will be Friday Aug. 8th from 11:30 AM until time of...
Elizabeth Elaine Peachy
Jul 29, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" E. Peachy, age 72 of Fond du Lac died Tuesday July 29, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Fond du Lac on October 6, 1941 the daughter of Michael and Alta Theryl Kwiatkowski. She was a graduate of Goodrich High school. Betty worked at Mercury Marine for 36 ½ years. She was a member of the...
Javier Almaguer
Jul 28, 2014
Javier Almaguer, 38, of Fond du Lac passed away on July 28, 2014 at home. Javier was born in Washington on April 19, 1976 the son of Rosa Almaguer. He worked at the Seneca Canning Factory. Survivors include his mother of Weslaco, TX and his three children: daughter Midia Almaguer, two sons: Dario and J.J. Almaguer all of Washington, two...
Sister Marie Gross, Sssf
Jul 28, 2014
Sister Marie Gross, SSSF, "Sister Fabiola", 96, passed away Monday July 28, 2014 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 12, 1918 the daughter of Carl and Johanna Tax Gross. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 13, 1938 and professed her vows on August 12, 1940. Sister Marie served...
Andrew Shane Hitt
Jul 26, 2014
Andrew S. Hitt, 43, of Fond du Lac, went home to God on Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born on January 28, 1971, at Ft. Riley, KS, the son of Kenneth L.R. and Margaret Haring Hitt. He graduated in 1989 from South Dade High School in Homestead, FL. Andrew loved to go fishing, watch NASCAR and just being outdoors....
Ethel Faye Heilmeier
Jul 18, 2014
Ethel F. Heilmeier, age 103 passed away on Friday July 18, 2014. She was born on August 24, 1910 the daughter of William and Lillian Ellis Hutton in Illinois. She graduated from High School and was a waitress for many years. Ethel is survived by her daughter-in-law Sarah Heilmeier of Marietta, GA, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one sister Margaret...
Genevieve Dorothy Bogue
Jul 12, 2014
Genevieve D. Bogue, 80, of Fond du Lac passed away Saturday July 12, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on Dec. 28, 1933 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Frank and Catherine Gilsdorf Schmitz. On March 6, 1954, she married Charles F. Bogue at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Fond du...
Claudine Weiland Chelberg
Jul 12, 2014
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Claudine Weiland Chelberg, 42, of Menasha, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 12, 2014, with her husband and parents at her side. Claudine was born...
Michael Anthony Martin
Jul 7, 2014
Michael A. Martin, age 49 passed away at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac on Monday July 7, 2014. He was born on August 19, 1964 the son of West and Mabel Peevy Martin in Kansas. Michael served in the U.S. Army from 1982 until 1986. He worked for Mercury Marine for several years. He loved to watch sports...
Santa Friedel
Jul 5, 2014
Santa Tina Friedel, 87, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1927, the daughter of Benedetto and Rose Curcuru. She married Weldon "Bud" Friedel on May 28, 1949 at St. Mary's Church in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1997. Tina...
Michael Robert Geib
Jun 30, 2014
Michael Robert Geib (Mike) died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at home from complications of Type 2 diabetes. He was 56. He was born in Fond du Lac on May 31, 1958 to Robert P. Geib and Anita P (Kuether) Geib, and lived in the area throughout his life. He attended Goodrich High School and later worked with his brother, David,...
Sister Winifred Pfaller
Jun 30, 2014
Sister Winifred Pfaller, SSSF, "Sister Jean d' Arc", 96, passed away Monday June 30, 2014 at St. Joseph Convent, Campbellsport. She was born June 12, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Francis and Louise (Kowalski) Pfaller. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis and served her community as a teacher and later in the medical records department....
Patricia Kathryn Pothas
Jun 29, 2014
Patricia K. Pothas, 77, of Fond du Lac passed away on Sun. June 29, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Pat was born on Feb. 23, 1937 in Neenah, WI the daughter of Thomas and Adelaide Schumacher Rodden. She married George Pothas on May 24, 1958 in Fond du Lac. He preceded Pat in death...
Lanore Lang
Jun 29, 2014
LaNore Lang passed away peacefully on June 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and Hazel Oleson and born on June 30, 1917 in Mosinee, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point in Home Economics and Social Science. After a number of years of teaching, she had...
Carol Jean Rupert
Jun 28, 2014
Carol J. Rupert, 73, of North Fond du Lac went home to her Lord Sat. June 28, 2014 at her home with her family gathered around her. She was born on April 14, 1941 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of John M. and Adeline D. (Boehlke) Cratchy. On May 4, 1960, Carol married Larry I. Rupert in Lewiston, FL....
Bernard A. Wirkus
Jun 26, 2014
Bernard A. Wirkus died June 26, 2014. Ben was born on December 17, 1918, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Bernard J. and Stella (Freuen) Wirkus. On October 1, 1946, Ben married Eileen Murphy at St. Patrick's Church, Fond du Lac. He is survived by three sons and two daughters: Joseph B. Wirkus, and his children Camille and Wyatt; Thomas...
Father John Brath
Jun 25, 2014
A priest for 46 years, Father John A. Brath, 76, died Wednesday, June 25, at his home in Ozark, Missouri. Father Brath was born April 8, 1938, in Campbellsport, Wi. He was preceded in death by his father, George Brath; his mother, Frances (Fleischman) Brath; his sister Anna Mae Brath and his brother-in-law Harlu Keller. He is survived by four...
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