Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Sister Paulette Kiefer

Sister Paulette Kiefer

May 6, 2012

Sister Paulette Kiefer, SSSF,96,passed May 6, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. Sister was born in Keota, Iowa, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Redlinger Kiefer. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 26, 1923 and professed her vows on Aug. 19, 1936. Sister Paulette served her community as teacher at various ciommunity missions....

Burr Anthony Marchant

Burr Anthony Marchant

May 2, 2012

Burr “Bo” A. Marchant, 90, of Rosendale, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Tower View Villa in Rosendale. He was born on August 21, 1921, in the Village of Rosendale, the son of Tom and Dorothy Marchant. On October 16, 1943, Bo married Ruth A. Lyness, together they celebrated 66 years of...

Mary Ellen Vorderbruggen

Mary Ellen Vorderbruggen

Apr 28, 2012

Mary E. Vorderbruggen(nee Hackbarth), 72, of West Bend passed away Saturday April 28, 2012 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 23, 1939 in rural Armstrong the daughter of William and Mary Beeschke Hackbarth. She graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1958. She married Ivan Vorderbruggen...

Arthur Zahn

Arthur Zahn

Apr 24, 2012

Arthur Zahn, 85, of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on Tuesday April 24, 2012 at his home in New Prospect. He was born June 8, 1926 in Sheboygan the son of the late Christian and Maria Gossman Zahn. On Oct. 16, 1954, Art married Armella O. Schrauth at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Campbellsport. After finishing high school, Art...

Therese Agnes Heldt

Therese Agnes Heldt

Apr 19, 2012

Therese A. “Tess” Heldt, 85, of Campbellsport went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday April 19, 2012 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Tess was born May 28, 1926, the daughter of Frank and Rose Braun Becker. She married Thomas Heldt on Sept. 27, 1948 and lived her entire life in the Campbellsport area. Tess spent...

Melvin Allen Kertscher

Melvin Allen Kertscher

Apr 16, 2012

Melvin Kertscher, 69, of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on Mon. April 16, 2012 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born in West Bend, WI on Dec. 20, 1942 the son of the late Melvin and Bernice Stemper Kertscher. Melvin graduated from Random Lake High School in 1960. He served his country in the U.S....

Lucille Agnes Odekirk

Lucille Agnes Odekirk

Apr 10, 2012

Lucille A. Odekirk, 91, of Campbellsport passed away Tuesday April 10, 2012 at the Hospice Home of Hope with her beloved family gathered around her. She was born in Campbellsport on March 21, 1921, the daughter of the late Thomas and Olive Gremminger Dieringer. On Feb. 3, 1940, Lucille married Donald R. Odekirk at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Fond...

Martin Francis O'Hearn

Martin Francis O'Hearn

Mar 30, 2012

Martin F. O’Hearn, Jr., 84, of Fond du Lac passed away Friday March 30, 2012 at the St. Francis Home. He was born on June 30, 1927 in the Town of Fond du Lac the son of Martin F. and Mary K. (nee Murray) O’Hearn, Sr. Martin attended St. Patrick’s School from 5th through 8th grades. He joined the U.S....

Norman Bernard Serwe

Norman Bernard Serwe

Mar 29, 2012

Norman Bernard Serwe, 75, of Campbellsport found eternal peace on March 29, 2012. He was born February 4, 1937 to Frances and Mathias Serwe. On January 6, 1962, he married Sally Schill of Ashford Norman and Sally had three children, Randy (Eileen Krug) of Eden, Renee (Cary) Beisbier of Campbellsport, and Robyn (Jim) Cornelius of Grafton. He was the proud...

Sister Bernice Salm, Sssf

Sister Bernice Salm, Sssf

Mar 25, 2012

Sister Bernice Salm, SSSF, “Sister Benignus” 86, passed away Sunday March 25, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. Sister was born on December 3, 1925 in Chilton, the daughter of the late George and Emma Koehler Salm. On June 13, 1942 she joined the School Sisters of St. Francis and professed her vows on June 21, 1944. Sister served...

Augusta Mae Engelmann

Augusta Mae Engelmann

Mar 25, 2012

Augusta “Mae” Engelmann, 88, of Campbellsport died peacefully on Sunday March 25, 2012 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born in the Town of Auburn on June 8, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Elise (Strege) Tuttle. On Nov. 2, 1941, she married Adolph A. Engelmann at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee. Mae was employed at Gilbert...

William Keith Doty, Jr.

William Keith Doty, Jr.

Mar 19, 2012

William K. Doty Jr., age 56 formerly of Acworth/Marietta GA passed away peacefully at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac on Monday Mar. 19, 2012. He was born on Sept 1, 1955 in Germany the son of William Sr. and Juanita Knapp Doty. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1973. He married Diane Mahnke on August...

Sadie M. Mathers

Sadie M. Mathers

Mar 19, 2012

Sadie (Thome) Mathers, 91, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home peacefully on Monday March 19, 2012 surrounded by her family at Ivy Manor Assisted Living. She was born Dec. 25, 1920 the daughter of Frank and Ida Enderle Thome. Sadie graduated from Lomira High School and then the Fond du Lac Tech School with a business course degree. She...

Irene Meyer

Irene Meyer

Mar 14, 2012

Irene Meyer, 90, of Campbellsport passed away Wednesday Mar. 14, 2012 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. She was born Sept. 13, 1921 in the Town of Eden, the daughter of the late Frank and Johanna Campbell Ketter. On June 14, 1941, Irene married John P. Meyer at St. Mathew’s Catholic Church, Campbellsport. He preceded her in death on...

Sister Patricia Blackbird, Sssf

Sister Patricia Blackbird, Sssf

Mar 12, 2012

Sister Patricia Blackbird, SSSF, “Sister Gabrielle, 85, passed away Monday March 12, 2012 at St. Joseph Convent, Campbellsport. She was born in Fond du Lac on June 8, 1926 the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (nee Norton) Blackbird. Sisters joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 13, 1948 and professed her vows on June 21, 1950....

Bonnie Dolores Weiland Hare

Bonnie Dolores Weiland Hare

Mar 6, 2012

Bonnie (Bonita) D. Weiland Hare, 62, of Campbellsport died Tuesday March 6, 2012 with her husband Pat and family members at her side after a year long battle with cancer. She was born June 28, 1949 in Campbellsport to Leander and Elizabeth Thelen Weiland. On July 9, 1994 she married Patrick Hare at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Campbellsport. A graduate...

Sister Antonie Mueller

Sister Antonie Mueller

Mar 3, 2012

Sister Antonie Mueller, SSSF, 84, passed away Saturday March 3, 2012 at St. Joseph convent, Campbellsport. She was born on November 13, 1927 in St. Lawrence the daughter of Anthony and Caroline Gienter Mueller. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 13, 1944 and professed her vows on June 21, 1946. Sister Antonie served her community as...

Milton John Schultz

Milton John Schultz

Mar 1, 2012

Milton John Schultz, Age 82, of Campbellsport, WI and Clermont, FL, was born to eternal life on Thursday, March 1, 2012. John died peacefully with his wife of 60 years, Carmelita "Carmy" (nee Maas) at his side in Florida. Heaven opened its gates to welcome John. John was born in Sheboygan, WI on June 3, 1929, to Milton and Lora...

Gary Lee Newton

Gary Lee Newton

Feb 25, 2012

Gary L. Newton, 69, of Fond du Lac passed away Saturday Feb. 25, 2012 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on Nov. 18, 1942 in Fond du Lac the son of Nile and Alice (nee Mengel) Newton. On Feb. 8, 1964 he married Diane Trader at Kincheloe Air Force Base in Kinross, MI....

Carol Jean Burnett

Carol Jean Burnett

Feb 23, 2012

Carol Jean Burnett, 72, of Fond du Lac passed away Thursday Feb. 23, 2012 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on July 19, 1939 the daughter of Archie and Esther (nee March) Burnett. Carol went to Jefferson and Elizabeth Waters Schools and also attended Goodrich High School. She worked...