Local Obituaries
Jeffrey William Essers, Jr.
Feb 6, 2012
Jeffrey William Essers, Jr. 35 of Fond du Lac passed away on Monday Feb. 6, 2012 at his home. He was born on Dec. 21, 1976. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying: hunting, fishing, jet skiing, swimming, race cars, football, baseball and hockey. We’ll remember his smile and easy going personality. He is survived by his mother Diane (Dan) Becker,...
Roger Dennis Gast
Feb 6, 2012
Roger Dennis Gast, age 67 passed away peacefully at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac on Monday Feb. 6, 2012. He was born on May 23, 1944 the son of Reinhart and Mabel Hanson Gast. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1970. He worked at a variety of jobs beginning at the Fond...
Merlin Junely Norskog
Feb 5, 2012
Merlin J. Norskog, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Plymouth Care Center. He was born June 29, 1925 in Spring Grove, Minnesota. Merlin attended schools in Spring Grove, MN and enlisted in the Army during WWII. He married Eleanor Sund of Westby, WI, on August 5, 1950 in Livingston, MT. They started their family while...
Caitlin Maureen Scannell
Feb 4, 2012
Caitlin Maureen Scannell, 17 of Eden, arrived safely to heaven on Saturday, February 4, 2012, with a smile on her face. She was born the daughter of Tim and Jelaine (née Erdman) Scannell on September 26, 1994 in Sheboygan, WI. She lost her life in a car accident along with two fellow classmates. Caitlin was a junior at Campbellsport High...
Sabrina Renee Stahl
Feb 4, 2012
Sabrina Renee Stahl, 15, Campbellsport, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Sabrina was born January 6, 1997 in Fond du Lac, WI. She was a sweet and loving girl with a generous heart and a memorable smile. She was very social and loved giving hugs to family and friends. Sabrina was a Freshman at Campbellsport Highschool...
Katie Lynn Berg
Feb 4, 2012
Katie Lynn Berg, 16, Campbellsport, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 4th at Froedert Hospital, Wauwatosa, due to injuries from a car accident. She was born on April 13, 1995 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend, the daughter of James and Bonnie (nee Jandre) Berg. Katie was a Junior at Campbellsport High School...
Deborah Ann Brunmeier
Feb 3, 2012
Deborah Ann (Walsh) Brunmeier Deborah was born in Madison, WI on April 1, 1951 and died Feb. 3, 2012, thirty years sooner than she had hoped. Debbie enjoyed perfect health until cancer reared its ugly head just over two years ago. Debbie consistently beat the odds of survival due to the multitude of prayers offered up by her family and...
Ronald Raymond Schrauth
Feb 2, 2012
Ronald R. Schrauth, 52, of Campbellsport passed away after a two year battle with cancer Thursday Feb. 2, 2012 at his home with his family gathered around him. He was born on Dec. 18, 1959 in Fond du Lac, the son of Elroy and Betty (nee Volm) Schrauth. Ron worked as a carpenter for his brother Steve and then with...
Randall Paul Theisen
Feb 1, 2012
Randall P. Theisen, 54, of Campbellsport passed away Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1957 in Fond du Lac the son of Paul and Alice (nee Vande Zande) Theisen. Randy worked at the FS Feed Mill in Campbellsport and now was employed at Tom’s Millwork in Ashford. Randy loved the outdoors, riding his...
Agnes Mary Baumann
Feb 1, 2012
Agnes M. Baumann, 90, of Campbellsport went to be with the Lord Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012 at her daughter Barb’s home surrounded by her family. She was born June 8, 1921 in the Town of Ashford the daughter of Michael and Tillie Berg Hall. Agnes graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1939. On May 16, 1953 she married Roland Baumann...
Edgar Clarence Miller
Jan 26, 2012
Edgar C. Miller, 79, of Fond du Lac died at the Hospice Home of Hope on Thurs. Jan. 26, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee on May 21, 1932, the son of Elmer and Florence (Miller) Miller. Edgar served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean era. In 1957 he married Loretta I. Hoecherl. Edgar was...
George Louis Waldschmidt
Jan 26, 2012
George L. Waldschmidt, 92, of Campbellsport passed away Thursday Jan. 26, 2012 at his home. He was born on Sept. 3, 1919 in the Town of Taycheedah the son of Landre and Elizabeth (nee Pickart) Waldschmidt. On June 22, 1944, George married Mary M. Dreikosen at Holy Angels Church in West Bend. George took great pride and enjoyment in farming...
Sister Jane Hilger, Sssf
Jan 22, 2012
Sister Jane Hilger, SSSF, “Sister Esdra”, 92 passed away Sunday Jan. 22, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born in Lannon on Sept. 26, 1919 the daughter of the late William J and Amelia (nee Stark) Hilger. On June 13, 1936 she joined the School Sisters of St. Francis and professed her vows on Aug. 12, 1938....
Virginia Frances Schwartz
Jan 19, 2012
Virginia Frances Schwartz, 65, of Campbellsport died Thursday Jan. 19, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha. Virginia was born July 2, 1946 in Milwaukee the daughter of Merlin and Jane (nee Oliva) Frey. She married William R. Schwartz, II on July 3, 1967 in Milwaukee. Virginia had a big heart and was a very loving and forgiving person. She loved...
Shirley Mae Emley
Jan 17, 2012
Shirley M. Emley, 83, of Adell passed away Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. She was born on July 18, 1928 in the Town of Sherman the daughter of the late Emil and Eleanor (nee Konrad) Hinz. On Sept. 16, 1950 she married Vernon Emley at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Adell. Shirley worked at Vanderbuilt Egg...
Clarice Hildegard Theisen
Jan 14, 2012
Clarice Hildegard Theisen, 88, of Campbellsport, died Saturday Jan. 14, 2012 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. She was born November 8, 1923 in Nenno, WI to Emil and Mary Berg Moser. She attended St. Peter and Paul grade school, and received her secondary education at St. Joseph’s Convent in Milwaukee. During World War II, Clarice worked for Badger Meter manufacturing...
Robert Carl Hintz
Jan 13, 2012
Robert C. Hintz, 73, of Campbellsport passed away Friday January 13, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha. He was born on Nov. 25, 1938 in Sheboygan the son of Arthur and Evelyn (nee Muench) Hintz. Bob was baptized on Jan. 22, 1939 and confirmed on May 11, 1952 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Scott. On June 22,...
Sister Therese Merrick, Sssf
Jan 12, 2012
Sister Therese Merrick, SSSF, 83, passed away Thursday Jan. 12, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born on Sept. 28, 1928 in Kent Minnesota, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Nordick) Merrick. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis in 1983 and served her community as a teacher at various community missions. Sister...
Sister Elizabeth Ruskamp, Sssf
Jan 7, 2012
Sister Elizabeth Ruskamp, SSSF, “Sister Menarda” 90 passed away Saturday Jan. 7, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent, Campbellsport. She was born on Jan. 30, 1921 in Orlean, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (nee GrossRhode) Ruskamp. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 6, 1937 and professed her vows on Aug. 12, 1939. Sister...
Sister Corita Schmidt, Sssf
Jan 6, 2012
Sister Corita Schmitt, SSSF, 88, passed away Friday Jan. 6, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born on May 12, 1923 in Tipton, MO, the daughter of William and Carrie (nee Hartman) Schmitt. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 13, 1946 and professed her vows on June 21, 1948. Sister Corita served her...