Obituary Listing

James R. Mathews Sr.

James R. Mathews Sr.

Jun 29, 2017

James R. Mathews Sr, age 85, of Oakfield, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on March 9, 1932 in Ripon, the son of Harry and Lillian (Thorndyke) Mathews. Jim served in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1952-54. On May 24, 1952 he married Phyllis Frost in Princeton. She preceded...

Billie Jean Goldapske

Billie Jean Goldapske

Jun 24, 2017

Billie Jean Goldapske, age 82, of North Fond du Lac, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Raleigh, MS, the daughter of James and Lela Yates. On December 17, 1951 she married Elmer Goldapske in Pasagoula, MS. Billie Jean was a loving Christian woman that shared her spiritual side and God...

Bonnie  D. Burton

Bonnie D. Burton

Jun 21, 2017

Bonnie D. Burton (nee Leckbee), 84, of Fond du Lac and formerly of Alton, IL, passed away on June 21st, 2017 at the Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born in Quincy, IL on August 17th, 1932, the daughter of Bernard and Henrietta Leckbee (nee Resch). On July 19th, 1952, she married Richard Burton in...

Lillian W. Baganz

Lillian W. Baganz

Jun 20, 2017

Lillian W. Baganz entered eternal glory on June 20, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1923 in the town of Osceola in Fond du Lac County. Her parents were August Habeck and Bertha Krueger Habeck. She was baptized on July 22, 1923 and confirmed in her faith on April 10, 1938. She married Arthur Baganz on October 10, 1951....

Vicki D. Jones

Vicki D. Jones

Jun 17, 2017

Vicki D. Jones, 56, of North Fond du Lac, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. She was born May 15, 1961 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Richard and Audrey Pace Jones. Vicki loved shooting pool, fishing, frogs and flowers, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her...

Benjamin M. Berg

Benjamin M. Berg

Jun 16, 2017

Benjamin M. Berg, age 43, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017. He was born on February 27, 1974 in Fond du Lac, the son of Cheryl Smith and Glenn Berg. Ben served in the United States Marine Corps. He attended the University of Hawaii-Hilo and earned a BA in linguistics. He loved books, knowledge, music,...

Elda Marie Hayward

Elda Marie Hayward

Jun 15, 2017

Elda Marie Hayward (nee) Rose, 88, of Fond du Lac, passed away on June 15, 2017 at Liberty House in Fond du Lac. Known as Chuck to all who knew her (thanks to a jovial uncle) she was born August 9, 1928 in the Town of Byron on the family farm, to August C. and Florence M. Rose (nee) Wietor....

Roy L. Butz

Roy L. Butz

Jun 14, 2017

Roy L. Butz, 92, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born July 27, 1924 in Fond du Lac County, the son of Frank and Amanda Holzmann Butz. On June 16, 1951 he married Gladys C. Mannenbach in Mt. Calvary and she preceded him in death on October 18, 1985. He married...

Carlene E.  Michalowske

Carlene E. Michalowske

Jun 12, 2017

Carlene E. (Goron) Michalowske, age 84, of Fond du Lac, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1933, the daughter of Carl and Kathryn (Smet) Goron. On May 11, 1957, she married John Michalowske at St. Louis Church in Fond du Lac. Carlene graduated from...

Carter Jay Tetzlaff

Carter Jay Tetzlaff

Jun 12, 2017

Carter Jay Tetzlaff, born Aprl 20, 2017, passed away in the presence of family and loved ones at 12:15 PM on June 12, 2017 at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Carter is survived by his parents, Jason and Katie of Fond du Lac, and older brother, Austin; maternal grandparents, Stephen and Patricia Groesbeck of Fond du Lac; paternal grandparents, Darwin and...

Chris R. Lahn

Chris R. Lahn

Jun 12, 2017

Chris R. Lahn, 49, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at his residence in Fond du Lac. He was born in Fond du Lac on February 29, 1968 to Robert and Sue (Schroeder) Lahn. Chris lived for his grandchildren. He also loved to fish and especially liked wolves. Survivors include his lifelong partner, Deb Abitz; 2 daughters, Kayla Lahn and Bobbie...

David L. Trenshaw

David L. Trenshaw

Jun 12, 2017

David L. Trenshaw, 65, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Gary, Ind. on August 6, 1951 to David and Roberta (Ingraham) Trenshaw. David married Theresa A. Freismuth on October 14, 1978 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. David was a...

Maureen  Giese

Maureen Giese

Jun 12, 2017

Maureen Giese (nee Roberts), 70, formerly of Fond du Lac and currently of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital. She was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on October 9, 1946, the daughter of Hugh and Marian (nee Grimes) Roberts. Maureen attended St. Joe’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond...

Beverly  J.  Uttech

Beverly J. Uttech

May 30, 2017

Beverly J. Uttech, 67 of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born August 23, 1949 in Berlin, the daughter of Marvin and Winifred Webster Hoddel. Beverly worked for Walmart for over 20 years. She enjoyed rubber stamping, crafting, crocheting, camping, gardening, and genealogy. Most of all she will be remembered for cooking...

Emily Ruth Batterman

Emily Ruth Batterman

May 29, 2017

Emily Ruth Batterman, age 34, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1982 in Fond du Lac, the daughter Suzanne (Buell) Bubolz and Carl Bubolz. On September 22, 2007 Emily married Jason Batterman at St. Peter’s Church-Holy Family Parish. Together they ran Parsons Creek Farms. Emily was avid...

Audrey R.  Wilson

Audrey R. Wilson

May 27, 2017

Audrey R. Wilson, 16, died Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born in Appleton on April 7, 2001 to Mark and Dana Wilson. The world has lost a gigantic talent, who didn’t have the opportunity to realize her full potential. Audrey Rose Wilson was admired for her enormous creativity, which she expressed through her love of music, art, theatre and...

Dustin A. Steger

Dustin A. Steger

May 25, 2017

Dustin A. Steger, 38, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1978 in Fond du Lac, the son of Mark and Sharon Schreiner Steger. Dustin graduated in the Class of 1997 from Goodrich High School and received an Associate Degree graduating with honors from Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville,...

Francis "Frank" Hernandez

Francis "Frank" Hernandez

May 25, 2017

Francis “Frank” J. Hernandez, age 82, of North Fond du Lac, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Adelaide Place. He was born on April 9, 1935 in Fond du Lac, the son of Manuel and Bernice Hernandez. On February 11, 1956 he married Judith Mary Anderson at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac. She preceded him in death on...

Patricia Jo Rumbuc

Patricia Jo Rumbuc

May 25, 2017

Patricia Jo Rumbuc, 47, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, May 25, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born March 6, 1970 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Donald and Karen Peebles Rumbuc. She graduated from Goodrich High School Class of 1988. Patti enjoyed gardening, crafting, drawing, playing Scrabble, and loved helping people. She is survived by her...

Thomas E. Sweet

Thomas E. Sweet

May 22, 2017

Thomas E. Sweet, 52, formerly of Fond du Lac and currently of Greenfield died Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born March 10, 1965 in Fond du Lac, the son of Donald and Joyce Gysbers Sweet. On November 2, 1990 he married Mary E. Ringeisen at Presentation Parish in North Fond du Lac. Thomas worked for FedEx for many years...