Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Susan Roberta Merkt

Susan Roberta Merkt

May 10, 2013

Susan Roberta Merkt, 58, passed away Friday May 10, 2013 at the Barrett House in Ripon. She was born on Feb. 2, 1955 in Barton the daughter of David A. and Rosemary A. (nee Dabringer) Merkt, Sr. Susan last worked at Brooks Industries in Fond du Lac. Those left behind to cherish Susan’s memory are her father David, Sr. of...

Duwayne Sylvester Mielke

Duwayne Sylvester Mielke

May 3, 2013

DuWayne S. Mielke, 64, of Eden passed away unexpectantly in Fond du Lac on Friday May 3, 2013. He was born on Sept. 1, 1948 the son of Harris and Bernice Mielke. DuWayne is survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters: Ron (Cookie) Mielke and family of Fond du Lac, Dale Mielke of Fond du Lac, Robert and Normie Mielke...

Bernice E. Fleischman

Bernice E. Fleischman

Apr 29, 2013

Bernice E. Fleischman, nee Ruplinger, 91, of St. Kilian entered into eternal life on April 29th, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6th, 1921 on a farm near St. Kilian, a daughter of Kilian and Mary (German) Ruplinger. On June 21st, 1941, she married Frank Fleischman at St. Kilian Catholic Church. Together they farmed the Fleischman...

Darwin Lewis Tonn

Darwin Lewis Tonn

Apr 26, 2013

Darwin L. Tonn, 89, of Campbellsport entered heaven on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Hospice Hope Home in Fond du Lac. He was born January 19, 1924 to Lewis and Inez Loomis Tonn in the Town of Osceola. He married Jane Flood at St. James Church, Town of Eden, on June 16, 1948. Darwin and Jane farmed together in the...

Casey David Murphy

Casey David Murphy

Apr 25, 2013

Casey David Murphy, 26, of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on Thursday April 25, 2013 at his home. He was born in Fond du Lac on Dec. 8, 1986 the son of John and Sharon Schaefer Murphy. Casey enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports but most of all he loved his family and friends. Casey also maintained his positive attitude...

David J. Sauer

David J. Sauer

Apr 25, 2013

David J. Sauer, 66, of Campbellsport passed away on Thursday April 25, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 29, 1946 in West Bend the son of Clarence and Martha Sauer. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Kilian Church and was a 1965 graduate of Kewaskum High School. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army from...

Harold T. Kreif

Harold T. Kreif

Apr 15, 2013

Harold T. Kreif, 92 of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on Monday April 15, 2013 at home. He was born in New Fane on Nov. 3, 1920 the son of Albert and Ella Kirmse Kreif. He married Rose Capozzo at St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Fane on Jan. 23, 1943. Rose preceded him in death on Jan. 12,...

Roy Arthur Lenhardt, Sr.

Roy Arthur Lenhardt, Sr.

Apr 13, 2013

Roy Arthur Lenhardt, Sr. age 89, of Fond du Lac died on Saturday April 13, 2013 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. He was born on April 21, 1923 in Two Rivers the son of the late Arthur and Leona Glandt Lenhardt. He graduated in 1941 from Two Rivers High School. Roy served in the Army enlisting in 1943...

Suzanne Karen Taylor

Suzanne Karen Taylor

Apr 11, 2013

Suzanne Karen Taylor, 71, of Campbellsport passed away Thursday April 11, 2013 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend. She was born December 10, 1941 in Milwaukee the daughter of the late Harry and Loretta Klofta Knobaluch. Suzanne worked as a waitress and a real estate agent in the Chicago area until retiring and moving to Campbellsport. Suzanne leaves behind to cherish...

Elizabeth Ann Boyle

Elizabeth Ann Boyle

Apr 4, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Boyle, age 89 passed away peacefully with her family abound at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac on Thurs. April 4, 2013. She was born on May 2, 1923 the daughter of John and Florence Veronica (Moore) Jagfeld in Fond du Lac, WI. Elizabeth married Attorney Howard Henry Boyle Jr. on August 5, 1946 in...

Frederick Lee Rehn

Frederick Lee Rehn

Apr 2, 2013

Frederick “Lee” Rehn, 82, died April 2, 2013 at his home in Campbellsport. He was born on May 3rd, 1930 in Milwaukee the son of the late Fred and Delia (nee Schutz) Rehn. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Audrey (nee Wege), his children Scott (Debbie) & Sheri, 6 grandchildren, Jason, Keith (Stacy), Tyler (Cara), Alan (Athena), Steven...

Joyce Marie Tucker

Joyce Marie Tucker

Apr 2, 2013

Joyce Tucker, 59, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1953 in Christian County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Obi and Emma Gibson. Joyce worked at the West Bend Company for a number of years and was a member of the Campbellsport...

Marcia Kathryn Brandmeier

Marcia Kathryn Brandmeier

Mar 28, 2013

Marcia Brandmeier, 83, of Fond du Lac died on Thurs. March 28, 2013 at the Liberty House in Fond du Lac. She was born on June 4, 1929 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Frank L. and Mary Zitzelberger Brandmeier. Marcia was a member of the daughters of Isabella and was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Sister Noel Heisler, Sssf

Sister Noel Heisler, Sssf

Mar 25, 2013

Sister Noel Heisler, SSSF, 98, passed away Monday March 25, 2013 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born on July 15, 1914 in Hartford the daughter of the late George F. and Helen (Seidl) Heisler. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 11, 1931 and professed her vows on Aug. 19, 1936. Sister Noel served...

Stella Marie Birschbach

Stella Marie Birschbach

Mar 23, 2013

Stella Marie Ditter Birschbach, age 90, went to her heavenly home on Sat. March 23, 2013 at the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 6, 1922 in Taycheedah, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Mand) Ditter. On May 30, 1946 she married Clemens Birschbach and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1982....

Evelyn E. Thelen

Evelyn E. Thelen

Mar 18, 2013

Evelyn E. Thelen (nee Brath) , 98, born in Eden, WI, moved to the General Store in Ashford, WI where she lived for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Alex, and by her daughter, Alice. She is survived by two children, Art in Chicago, IL and Mary Jane in Denver, CO. Evelyn and Alex moved to...

James Jay Scheid

James Jay Scheid

Mar 9, 2013

James J. Scheid, 71, of Campbellsport passed away Sat. March 9, 2013 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on October 29, 1941, the son of the late Eldon and Ruth (Struebing) Scheid Survivors include his daughters, Wendi (Scheid) Tennier and Tammy (Rich) Goetz, his grandchildren Deanna Swonger, Gabrielle Goetz and Victoria Goetz, his...

Diane Blanche Peterson

Diane Blanche Peterson

Mar 7, 2013

Diane B. Peterson, 78, of Greenfield passed away Thur. March 7, 2013 at Ruth Hospice House in West Allis. She was born on July 13, 1934 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Richard and Elsie Buege Nichols. Diane was a 1951 graduate of West Division High School. She married Harold E. Peterson on July 25, 1953 in Milwaukee. They made their...

Lance William Beyer

Lance William Beyer

Mar 3, 2013

Lance Beyer, 31, of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday March 3, 2013 as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident in the Town of Marshfield. He was born February 11, 1982, the son of Larry and Sven (Nelson) Beyer. Lance was a graduate and valedictorian of Seymour High School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from both UW-Oshkosh...

Jonathan "Jonny" David Schultz

Jonathan "Jonny" David Schultz

Mar 2, 2013

Jonathan “Jonny” David Schultz, 27, of Fond du Lac passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. He was born October 19, 1985 in Fond du Lac, the son of Lawrence and Kathleen (Snyder) Schultz. Jonathan graduated from Fond du Lac High School and was currently Production Supervisor at Tru-Fire for five years. On October 27, 2012 he married the love of...