Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Sister Agnessa Laur

Sister Agnessa Laur

Apr 5, 2009

Sister Agnessa Laur, SSSF,92, passed away on Sunday April 5, 2009 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport, WI. She was born on May 7, 1916 in Howells, NE the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Mueller Laur. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 28, 1933 and professed her vows on August 12, 1937. She served...

Gordon Jerome Krzewina

Gordon Jerome Krzewina

Apr 4, 2009

Gordon J. Krzewina, 69, of Campbellsport passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sat. April 4, 2009. He was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 18, 1939 the son of Raymond and Regina Gorski Krzewina. On July 22, 1978, he married Margaret Wesenberg at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Gordon was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife Margaret,...

Sister Rita Bleidorn, Sssf

Sister Rita Bleidorn, Sssf

Apr 2, 2009

Sister Rita Bleidorn, SSSF, “Sister Miriam Joseph” 82 passed away Thursday April 2, 2009 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. Sister was born on May 22, 1926 in Racine the daughter of the late Frank and Louise Hamacher Bleidorn. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis Community on June 13, 1948 and professed her vows on June 21, 1950....

Randy Steven Bublitz

Randy Steven Bublitz

Mar 30, 2009

Randy S. Bublitz, 50, of Campbellsport passed away on Monday March 30, 2009 at his home. He was born March 24, 1959 in Milwaukee the son of Gerald and Delores Stettler Bublitz. Randy’s vocation was cabinetmaking and he was a Harley Rider. Survivors include his sons Jerry, Josh and Trevor Bublitz, his father Gerald Bublitz, his sister Sandy (Cary) Hamann,...

Marie Elizabeth Rodgers

Marie Elizabeth Rodgers

Mar 30, 2009

Marie Elizabeth Rodgers On Monday March 30, 2009 the Lord came and wrapped His arms around Marie and took her to her Heavenly Home at the age of 100. She was a resident of Sterling House, Brookdale Senior Living in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on May 13, 1908 the daughter of the late Joseph...

Gordon Carey

Gordon Carey

Mar 29, 2009

Gordon Carey, 79, of 933 Diamond St. San Diego, CA passed away on Sunday March 29, 2009 at Point Loma Convalescent Home in San Deigo. He was born on August 23, 1929 in the Town of Osceola the son of James and Caroline Ludwig Carey. He was a 1948 graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and served...

Anna Katherine Butschlick

Anna Katherine Butschlick

Mar 29, 2009

Anna K. Butschlick, 90, of Campbellsport passed away Sunday March 29, 2009 at Ivy Manor Assisted Living in Campbellsport. She was born on April 2, 1918 in Ashford the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Hall Stoffel. On June 22, 1937 she married Florian J. Butschlick at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Ashford. Anna was employed at Regalware, Gilbert...

Niveyah Jean Bessman

Niveyah Jean Bessman

Mar 25, 2009

Niveyah Jean Bessman died on Wednesday March 25, 2009 at Aurora Hospital, Oshkosh. She was born on March 25, 2009 at Aurora Hospital, the daughter of Steve and Jennifer Schmidt Bessman. Survivors include her parents, maternal grandparents Rick and Sue Schmidt of Oakfield, her sister Kamaria and brother Kanye, great grandparents Gordon (Jean) Riel of Waupun and Ervin (Marilyn) Schmidt...

Sister Jean Ann Peltier

Sister Jean Ann Peltier

Mar 14, 2009

Sister Jean Ann Peltier, SSSF, “Sister Joan Baptist”, 79, passed away Sat. March 14, 2009 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born in Kenosha, WI on June 12, 1929 the daughter of Arthur L. and Margaret Pull Peltier. Among her ministries, Sister Jean Ann served St. Matthew’s Catholic Parish in Campbellsport ministering to the sick and homebound. Sister...

Hazel Christine Wettstein

Hazel Christine Wettstein

Mar 10, 2009

Hazel C. Wettstein, 94, a resident of Harbor House Fond du Lac passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2009 at Manor Care in Fond du Lac. She was born on Dec. 2, 1914 in St. Cloud the daughter of William and Antonia Dreifuerst Schaefer. On January 15, 1936 she married Raymond J. Wettstein at St. Claudius Catholic Church in St....

Jeanette Jean Prochnow

Jeanette Jean Prochnow

Mar 7, 2009

Jeanette Prochnow, 77, of Campbellsport passed away Sat. March 7, 2009 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. She was born on Sept. 3, 1931 in the Town of Ashford the daughter of Edward and Agnes Senn Rauch. On March 17, 1951 she married Alfred H. Prochnow in Dundee. Jeanette was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Campbellsport....

Shelly Rae Burch

Shelly Rae Burch

Feb 25, 2009

Shelly Rae Thill Walsh Burch age 44, of Friendship passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 at Hess Memorial Hospital in Mauston. She was born July 2, 1964 in Janesville, the daughter of Donald Burch and Ona Mae Thill. She attended Oakfield High School. Shelly was a compassionate person who liked to have fun. She was a...

Christopher Scott Grimes

Christopher Scott Grimes

Feb 25, 2009

Christopher Scott Grimes, was welcomed into heaven with open arms on Ash Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 by several family members. Chris came into the world on Sept. 21, 1963 in Fond du Lac, the son of Carl and Jacqueline Koenigs Grimes. Carl never had the opportunity to meet his son in person, as Carl was in Vietnam when Chris was...

Michael Harold Krueger

Michael Harold Krueger

Feb 21, 2009

Michael H. Krueger, 50, of Campbellsport passed away Sat. Feb. 21, 2009 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born in West Bend on Jan. 29, 1959 the son of Harold and Vernell Schacht Krueger. On Oct. 23, 1983 Mike married Faith M. Ninnemann in LaValle. He was a graduate of Campbellsport High School and UW-Stevens Point. Mike was the Chief...

Sister Marie Abler

Sister Marie Abler

Feb 17, 2009

Sister Marie Abler, SSSF, “Sister Aloisetta, 79, passed away Tuesday Feb. 17, 2009 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born on April 17, 1929 in Taycheedah, WI the daughter of the late Alois and Alvina Sabel Abler. Sister joined the School Sisters of St. Francis Community on June 13, 1947 and professed her vows on June 21, 1949....

William John Murphy

William John Murphy

Feb 15, 2009

William (Bill) Murphy passed away on Sunday February 15, 2009 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. Bill was born on February 14, 1955 the son of Joseph and Harriet Stanchfield Murphy. Bill graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1974. He lived in Campbellsport for most of his life and for the past two years he resided at the Lori...

Krista Ann Smyth

Krista Ann Smyth

Feb 14, 2009

Krista Ann Reese Smyth, 24, of Eldorado passed away on Sat. Feb. 14, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1984 the daughter of Ronald W. and Lois M. Tischendorf Reese. She married Brian Smyth, Jr. on May 9, 2008 in Fond du Lac. Krista was a loving wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. She is...

Sister Mary Zachary Helwig

Sister Mary Zachary Helwig

Feb 14, 2009

Sister Mary Zachary Helwig, SSSF, 99, passed away Sat. Feb. 14, 2009 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport. She was born Oct. 9, 1909 in Shawano the daughter of the late John and Mary Daniel Helwig. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 14, 1932 and professed her vows on Aug. 6, 1938. She served her community...

Sister Margaret Younger

Sister Margaret Younger

Feb 11, 2009

Sister Margaret Younger, SSSF, “Sister Agnelda”, 94, passed away on Wed. Feb. 11, 2009 at St. Joseph Convent in Campbellsport, WI. She was born on Nov. 2, 1914 in Marienthal, Kansas the daughter of the late John and Magdalena Draher Younger. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 2, 1930 and professed her vows on Aug. 21,...

Sister Rosetta Knaus

Sister Rosetta Knaus

Feb 6, 2009

Sister Rosetta Knaus, SSSF, “Sister Leonilda” 87, passed away Friday Feb. 6, 2009 at St. Joseph conven tin Campbellsport. She was born on Sept. 19, 1921 in Johnsburg the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine Nett Knaus. She joined the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 13, 1940 and professed her vows on June 21, 1942. She served...