Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Jessie John King

Jessie John King

Aug 6, 2012

Jessie John King, at the age 35, joined his mother, Karen Mengel, in heaven Monday August 6, 2012. He was born December 18, 1976, in Fond du Lac. Jessie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed music festivals, and spending time with family and friends. Jessie graduated from Green Lake High School in 1995, and proceeded to join the Iron Workers Union....

Thomas E. Soper

Thomas E. Soper

Aug 6, 2012

Thomas E. Soper, M.D. Thomas E. Soper, 49, died August 6, 2012, in a diving accident near his home in Minocqua, Wisconsin. A small get-together in his honor was held at the family’s home in Minocqua on August 18, 2012. Tommy was born in Evanston, Illinois on April 9, 1963, to Thomas G. and Julie K. Soper. He graduated from...

Mary Margaret Johnson

Mary Margaret Johnson

Jul 29, 2012

Mary M. Buell Johnson, 61, of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at her home. She was born in Fond du Lac on June 1, 1951 the daughter of Wilbur and Margaret Goebel Buell. She graduated from St. Mary’s School, St. Mary’s Springs, Wisconsin Teacher’s College and Marian University. She was a Music and Education Teacher at...

Leroy C. Walters

Leroy C. Walters

Jul 29, 2012

LeRoy C. Walters, 73, of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday July 29, 2012 at home. He was born in the Town of Forest on January 29, 1939 the son of the late Roy and Catherine Wuest Walters. LeRoy served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964 stationed in Ft. Leonard-wood, MO. On Dec. 15, 1976 he married Judi...

Harlu Terry Keller

Harlu Terry Keller

Jul 28, 2012

Harlu T. Keller, 65, of Campbellsport passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday July 28, 2012. He was born on Sept. 5, 1946 in Fond du Lac, the son of Harvey J. and Luetta E. Zielieke Keller. Harlu married Karen Brath on June 6, 1970 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony. Harlu farmed in the Town of Ashford...

Mark Claude Mcenroe

Mark Claude Mcenroe

Jul 19, 2012

Mark Claude McEnroe, 46, of Oshkosh, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2012. He was born on January 29, 1966, in Fond du Lac, the son of John and Ruth Wimberger McEnroe. He graduated in 1984 from the Rhinelander High School and attended Fox Valley Technical College. On May 1, 1993, he married Kathryn Wanserski...

Frederick Herbert Kissinger

Frederick Herbert Kissinger

Jul 12, 2012

Frederick H. Kissinger, 80, of West Bend passed away peacefully Thursday July 12, 2012 at the Hartford Care Center. He was born on June 26th, 1932, to Harry and Mary (Schleining) Kissinger. He was united in marriage to Ruth (Schlueter) Kissinger on December 5th, 1959. After serving in the United States Air Force, Fred became a Journeyman Machinist and worked...

Barbara Ann Hughes

Barbara Ann Hughes

Jul 7, 2012

Barbara Hughes, age 75 passed away peacefully at WestNor Apartments in Fond du Lac on Saturday July 7, 2012. She was born on Oct. 21, 1936 the daughter of Elmer and Barbara Badger Burnett in Salt Lake City, UT. She worked for many years for Wilsey Foods in California. She moved to Fond du Lac in 2000. Barbara is survived...

Sedonia C. Henson

Sedonia C. Henson

Jul 3, 2012

Sedonia C. Hensen, nee Dreifuerst, of Campbellsport passed away on Tuesday evening, July 3, 2012 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac at the age of 100. She was born on July 30, 1911, in St. Joe, WI to the late Florian and Elizabeth Kasper Dreifuerst. On July 6, 1931, she was united in marriage to Rolland J....

Sister Marie Kummet, Sssf

Sister Marie Kummet, Sssf

Jul 2, 2012

Sister Marie Kummet, SSSF, “Sister Amelia”, 93, passed Monday July 2, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born on May 3, 1919 in Lastrup, Minnesota, the daughter of the late George and Amelia Lorenz Kummet. Sister received her RN degree from Sacred Heart School of Nursing. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 21,...

John Osterman

John Osterman

Jun 23, 2012

John Osterman, 70, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Sat. June 23, 2012 at his home with his beloved family gathered around him. He was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 18, 1942, the son of Frank Jacob and Milda Erna Agnes (nee Braatz) Osterman. On Nov. 27, 1964, John married the love of his life Carol Ann Reno at Trinity...

Susan E. Doyle

Susan E. Doyle

Jun 19, 2012

Susan E. Doyle, age 61, caring wife of John “Jack” Doyle passed away peacefully at the Hospice Home of Hope on Tuesday June 19, 2012. She was born on August 11, 1950 the daughter of Dale and Shirlee Harder Cutler in Fond du Lac. Susan is survived by her husband Jack, father Dale F. Cutler of Fond du Lac, one...

Philip Joseph Dupaul

Philip Joseph Dupaul

Jun 15, 2012

Philip Joseph DuPaul, 87, formerly of Fond du Lac passed away Friday June 15, 2012 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He was born on June 18, 1924 in Cranston, RI, the son of the late Corrine DuPaul. Phil served in the U.S. Navy from July of 1941 to July of 1947. Phil moved to Fond du...

Mary Elizabeth Giese

Mary Elizabeth Giese

Jun 10, 2012

Mary E. Giese of Fond du Lac passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 at her home. She was born on Dec. 17, 1925 in Barton, the daughter of the late George and Frances (nee Scharer) Winckler, Sr. On July 16, 1949, Mary married Donald E. Giese at St. Mary’s Church in Barton. They farmed together in the Town of Osceola....

Shirley Ann Strean

Shirley Ann Strean

Jun 10, 2012

Shirley Ann “Macka” Strean, 62, of Waucousta went to her heavenly home on Sunday June 10, 2012 at her home with her beloved family gathered around her. She was born the daughter of Elmer and Erma (nee Cappozzo) Gantner. On Oct. 28, 1972, Shirley married Roger R. Strean at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. Shirley worked at...

Wilbert Frank Gitter

Wilbert Frank Gitter

Jun 1, 2012

Wilbert F. Gitter, 88, of Fond du Lac passed away Friday June 1, 2012 at St. Francis Terrace. He was born in Hartford on Feb. 24, 1924, the son of the late Frank W. and Margaret P. (nee Stommel) Gitter. On June 23, 1945 he married Florence Wondra at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Leroy. Wilbert attended St. Kilan Parochial...

Shirley Kay Goldapske

Shirley Kay Goldapske

Jun 1, 2012

Shirley Kay Goldapske, age 58 passed away peacefully at her home in North Fond du Lac on Friday June 1, 2012. She was born on May 12, 1954 the daughter of Jack and Betty Christian Black in Marion, Ohio. Shirley was most proud of her three sons and one grandson. She liked to go fishing and visit Lakeside Park. Shirley...

Shirley Fox

Shirley Fox

May 31, 2012

Shirley Fox, age 85 passed away peacefully at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac on Thursday May 31, 2012. She was born on Dec. 21, 1926 the daughter of Otto and Gertrude Goll Wobig in Milwaukee. Shirley is survived by her husband Jerry, one daughter Connie (Dennis) Tuescher, two grandsons, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in...

Craig Cullen Chitwood

Craig Cullen Chitwood

May 31, 2012

Craig C. “Quincy” Chitwood, 63, of North Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Home of Hope Thurs. May 31, 2012. Craig was born on December 1, 1948 in Watertown, the son of the late Renville and Marion Kobs Chitwood. He graduated from Horace Mann High School, North Fond du Lac in June 0f 1967. Craig matriculated to...

Sister Matthea Simon, Sssf

Sister Matthea Simon, Sssf

May 30, 2012

Sister Matthea Simon, SSSF, 97, went to her heavenly home on Wed. May 30, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport . She was born in Johnsburg on June 21, 1914 to the late Henry and Dorothy Kiersten Simon. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on Nov. 25, 1927 and professed her vows in June of 1932. Sister...