Obituary Listing

Richard E. Kimpel

Richard E. Kimpel

Feb 12, 2021

Richard E. Kimpel, age 59, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1961, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold R. and Natalie I. (Miller) Kimpel. Richard served in the United States Army and the United States Navy. He grew up on a farm in Markesan where he...

Faye E. Hardgrove

Faye E. Hardgrove

Feb 11, 2021

Faye E. Hardgrove, 86, of North Fond du Lac, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Sage Meadows in Fond du Lac. She was born June 10, 1934 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Kolb) Wood. On September 17, 1994 she married Richard Hardgrove and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2005. Faye is survived by her...

Betty A. Jonely

Betty A. Jonely

Feb 11, 2021

Betty A. Jonely, 76, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on May 15, 1944 to Louis and Viola (Rhein) Tank. On June 8, 1962, Betty married the love of her life, Wesley “Wes” Jonely at Church of Peace in Fond du Lac. Betty’s greatest joy...

Barbara B. Schaefer

Barbara B. Schaefer

Feb 9, 2021

Barbara Berit (Case) Schaefer, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Woodlands Senior Park following complications due to COVID-19. Barb was born on August 28, 1932 to Glen and Randi (Petterson) Case. She grew up in Fond du Lac and graduated from Goodrich High School in 1950. On February 3, 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Meinrad “Meinie”...

David  W. Klosterman

David W. Klosterman

Feb 6, 2021

David W. Klosterman of rural Oakfield, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born June 12, 1941 to Robert and Dorothy (Bahr) Klosterman. David grew up in rural Ripon and graduated from Ripon High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a longtime member of the National Guard. David worked as a drywall lather...

Bradley J. Gurath

Bradley J. Gurath

Feb 6, 2021

Bradley J. Gurath, 53, of Rosendale, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1967 in Fond du Lac, the son of William and Patsy (Karst) Gurath. Bradley graduated from Laconia High School in 1985 and went on to be a carpenter. His biggest dream was to become a heavy equipment operator. On...

David  "Byrd" L.  Posey

David "Byrd" L. Posey

Feb 5, 2021

David “Byrd” L. Posey, 39, of Fond du Lac, transitioned Friday, February 5, 2021 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1981 in Midnight, MS, the son of David Criss and Delia Posey. Byrd worked for Harford Finishing, Quality Packaging, and currently for Eden Food Company. He enjoyed remote control cars, drawing, fixing things like car and...

Peggy C. Fitzgerald

Peggy C. Fitzgerald

Feb 5, 2021

Peggy C. Fitzgerald, 59, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, February 5, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 27, 1962 in California, the daughter of Charles and Sonja Fitzgerald. Peggy waitressed at Eden Café. She enjoyed golfing and taking walks. She is survived by four children, Ian Fink, Holly Fink, Sean Mossberg, and Ryan Mossberg; her father, Charles...

Ken Nelson

Ken Nelson

Feb 4, 2021

Ken Nelson, age 55, of Rome, WI, passed away on February 4, 2021 at Wisconsin Rapids Health Center. He was born on February 1, 1966 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Richard and Mary Nelson. After spending his early years in Chicago Heights, Ken moved with his family to Greendale, WI. From there, he spent many years in St....

Ronald F. Hessler Sr.

Ronald F. Hessler Sr.

Feb 3, 2021

Ronald F. Hessler Sr. was reunited with his wife Dolores and son Ron Jr to rest eternally together on February 3, 2021. Ron was born on June 10, 1930 to Gus and Elsie (Kemnitz) Hessler in Fond du Lac. Growing up with 4 sisters, Ron developed a sensitive gentle soul that endeared him to those who knew and loved him....

Gerald J. Konen

Gerald J. Konen

Feb 3, 2021

Gerald J. Konen, age 94, of Fond du Lac, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Woodlands Senior Park. He was born on September 20, 1926, in Fond du Lac, the son of Matt and Walburga (Freund) Konen. On October 29, 1949, Gerald married Rosemary Olig at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary. She preceded him in death on June...

William F. "Bill" Schneider

William F. "Bill" Schneider

Feb 2, 2021

William F. “Bill” Schneider, 84, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary after a long battle with Parkinson’s & Dementia. He was born in Stockbridge on June 15, 1936, to Jacob & Veronica (Schmitt) Schneider. On Oct. 4, 1958 he married Phyllis (Van Enkenvort) at St. Boniface Catholic Church in De Pere. He served...

Lucille R. Schmidt

Lucille R. Schmidt

Feb 2, 2021

Lucille R. Schmidt, age 97, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Woodlands Senior Park. She was born on August 28, 1923, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of George and Katherine (Czecholinski) Huskey. On June 5, 1948, she married Arthur Schmidt at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2004. Lucille was...

Adam A. Novak

Adam A. Novak

Feb 2, 2021

Adam A. Novak, age 33, of Fond du Lac, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1987, in Fond du Lac, the son of Gerald Novak and Kathryn (Kuciauskas) Novak. Adam graduated from Campbellsport High School in 2006. Adam worked at Grande Cheese. He enjoyed camping, darts, and was excited he got to...

Thomas F. Lemiesz

Thomas F. Lemiesz

Feb 1, 2021

Thomas F. Lemiesz, 78, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 30, 1942 to Frank and Retta (Towne) Orvis Lemiesz. On November 23, 1963 Thomas married Sandra Baker. Thomas earned an associate degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing at age 52. He enjoyed creating greeting cards and...

Loretta J.  Schultz

Loretta J. Schultz

Jan 30, 2021

Loretta J. Schultz, 88, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on December 12, 1932 to Lester and Mabel (Higgins) Kunaschk. On January 22, 1949 she married Clarence Schultz in Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1987. Loretta was a loving mother...

Cynthia A.  Brueggeman

Cynthia A. Brueggeman

Jan 29, 2021

Cynthia A. Brueggeman, 74, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Sage Meadows in Fond du Lac. She was born in West Bend on August 27, 1946 to Raymond and Erna (Mc Farlane) Erickson. Cynthia graduated from Kewauskum High School. Cynthia cherished her time with family, especially with her grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Nema”. She enjoyed thrift shopping and reminiscing...

Terry F. Schuppe

Terry F. Schuppe

Jan 29, 2021

Terry F. Schuppe, 73, of Fond du Lac, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born May 14, 1947 in Fond du Lac, the son of Paul and June Schuppe. Terry graduated from Goodrich High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Linda M. Swingen on November 5, 1966 right after...

Michael Joseph Gross

Michael Joseph Gross

Jan 28, 2021

Michael Joseph Gross, 68, of Fond du Lac, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on December 21, 1952 in Fond du Lac, the son of Robert and Beverly (Kuehl) Gross. On November 24, 1993 he married his “gorgeous” wife, Terry in Fond du Lac. They often told each other that “ they were...

Barbara A.  Fuhrman

Barbara A. Fuhrman

Jan 26, 2021

Barbara A. Fuhrman, 91, of Fond du Lac, was lifted into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at St. Francis Terrace. She was born July 2, 1929 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Risch) Rodenkirk. On June 30, 1951 she married Peter J. Fuhrman, Jr. in Wilmette, IL and he preceded her in death on...