Lisa M. Colton
Dec 10, 2021
Lisa M. Colton, 59, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones and her two dogs. Lisa fought a 6-year battle with cancer, always courageous and brave. She was born April 26, 1962 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Fox) Colton. Lisa graduated from Goodrich...
Robert J. Gross
Dec 8, 2021
Robert J. Gross passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 71 with his family by his side. He was born in Fond du Lac on April 10, 1950, to Robert and Beverly (neé Kuehl) Gross. Robert attended Presentation Catholic School and graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1968....
Daniel E. Zielicke
Dec 7, 2021
Daniel E. Zielicke, 80, of the Town of Lomira, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Villa Loretto Nursing Home. He was born March 23, 1941 in Byron, the son of Roland and Lila (Blank) Zielicke. On October 5, 1963 he married Melody J. Lusk in Warrenville, IL. Daniel farmed his entire life until 2011. He was also past vice president...
Phyllis M. Collien
Dec 6, 2021
Phyllis M. Collien, 89, of Oakfield, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born October 7, 1932 in Little Falls, WI, the daughter of Ogden and Maggie (Gilbertson) Hjelle. The Hjelle family moved to Fond du Lac in the early 1940’s. Phyllis graduated from Goodrich High School in 1951. After graduation she worked...
Shirley Hackbart Gurath
Dec 4, 2021
Shirley Hackbart Gurath, age 91, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 12, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Victor and Esther (Reinbold) Hackbart. Shirley married Daniel D. Gurath. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Gurath; four daughters, Laura (Michael) Detert, Alison Woodfill, Kathy Wolf, Jean Mackie; one grandson,...
Gary R. Krueger
Dec 2, 2021
Gary R. Krueger, age 69, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1952, in Fond du Lac, the son of Gerald and Patricia (Halle) Krueger. Gary served in the United States Navy. He was a 1971 graduate of Goodrich High School. On August 28, 1976, he married Carol Raddemann....
Wilbert Bernie "Wil" Cluppert
Dec 2, 2021
Wilbert Bernie “Wil” Cluppert, age 77, of Fond du Lac was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born in Manchester Township, Wis., on June 21, 1944, to the late Frederick and Hulda (Meilahn) Cluppert. Wilbert grew up as the youngest of seven children on the family...
David S. De Marco
Dec 1, 2021
David S. De Marco, 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He was born in West Bend on February 17, 1942, to Samuel and Valeria De Mark. On August 22, 1970, David married Ellen Westover in Waukau, Wis. David was an artist achieving a bachelor’s degree in art education from UW - Oshkosh...
Gail M. Welter
Dec 1, 2021
Gail M. Welter, 85, of Johnsburg, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Edenbrook Fond du Lac. She was born on April 9, 1936, in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of Franklin and Rose (Hubert) Steede. On November 3, 1962, she married Ronald Welter in Escanaba, MI. Gail had a master’s degree in theology. She was a teacher for over 30...
Timothy David Ryan
Nov 30, 2021
Timothy David Ryan was surrounded by family as he went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the age of 52. He was welcomed into the world by his loving family on July 17, 1969, the son of David and Joan (Herriges) Ryan. We remember the day well, as Tim was the...
Georgiann N. "Cookie" Mielke
Nov 30, 2021
Georgiann N. “Cookie” Mielke, 76, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Crossroads Care Center in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on September 20, 1945, to George and Doris (Ziebell) LaPine. On June 24, 1967, Cookie married Roland Mielke, Sr. in Fond du Lac. Survivors include her husband, Roland; three children, Roland, Jr. “Butch” Mielke, Kim...
Judith L. Matteson
Nov 27, 2021
Judith L. Matteson, 86, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Ripon Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1935 in Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Garnet (Harrison) Heinz. On March 24, 1953 she married Paul S. Matteson in Tupelo, MS. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1991. Judith enjoyed painting, sewing, and arranging...
Heather Lara Margaret Rohde
Nov 26, 2021
Heather Lara Margaret Rohde, age 39, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was released from the limitations of her body to enjoy heavenly freedom on Friday, November 26th, 2021. She was born September 22nd, 1982, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Krystal Jay Margaret Sillars (Rohde). Heather was the kindest, most giving person who absolutely loved her family and pets with...
Gloria G. Gralapp
Nov 24, 2021
Gloria G. Gralapp, 85, passed away at Sage Meadows on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was born August 3, 1936 at St. Agnes Hospital, the daughter of the late Roy and Rosalia “Sally” (Steffen) Krieser. On November 26, 1955 she married Richard Gralapp at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. Gloria worked at Fondy Auto and Alpine Bowling...
Cynthia L. "Cindy" Mcdermott
Nov 24, 2021
Cynthia L. “Cindy” McDermott, 69, of Fond du Lac, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Stevens Point on October 25, 1952, a daughter of Edwin and Clara (Kurzynski) Wing. Cynthia graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1970. She met the love of her life, Kevin Charles McDermott...
Virginia Williams
Nov 24, 2021
Virginia Williams, 90, of Oakfield, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. She was born February 17, 1931 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Drewek) Leonard. On June 21, 1952 she married Fred Williams at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Wausua, WI, celebrating 59 years of marriage. She was a member of Sons of Zebedee-St. James...
Beverly J. Friess
Nov 23, 2021
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, Beverly “Bev” Friess, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 78. She was born in Oakfield on November 21, 1943, to Lawrence and Viola (Zills) Wendt. Bev was the fifth out of six children, raised to be head strong and independent. She graduated from Oakfield High School in 1961...
Peter F. Williams
Nov 20, 2021
Peter F. Williams, 67, of Oakfield, died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1954 in Fond du Lac, the son of Fred and Virginia (Leonard) Williams. Peter currently worked as an electrician for Mercury Marine and owned and operated a Geo Thermal Heating and Cooling business. He also owned and operated a portable saw...
Jeanette M. Arndt
Nov 20, 2021
Jeanette M. Arndt, age 101, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Touchstone Assisted Living in North Fond du Lac. She was born on August 9, 1920, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Smith) Meyers. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1938. On August 20, 1939, she married LaVerne Tates....
Frederick J. Thuecks
Nov 19, 2021
Frederick J. Thuecks, age 77, of North Fond du Lac, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at St. Francis Home. He was born on July 23, 1944, in the Fond du Lac area, the son of Joseph and Loretta (Schraven) Thuecks. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1962. He met his wife Patricia Nett and married on June 26, 1965....