Obituary Listing

Jun 15, 2020

Jun 15, 2020

James Daniel Costello, 89, of Malone died on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 31st, 1930, the son of Daniel and Sarah (Meade) Costello. James attended rural schools, graduating from Fond du Lac High School in 1949. James married Betty Jane Birschbach on May 3rd, 1952...

Jun 13, 2020

Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom and mercy, called home his servant, James Edward Faust on Saturday, June 13, 2020. James “Jim” was surrounded by his family when he left this earthly life for the glories of Heaven. He was 67 years old. Born on October 11, 1952 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Jim was the son of Gilbert and Virginia...

Jun 8, 2020

George T. Schulze, age 66, of North Fond du Lac, died Monday, June 8, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on June 2, 1954, in Fond du Lac, the son of James and Dorothy (Euhardy) Schulze. On May 18, 1974, he married Cathy Mueller. George worked at Silver Star for over thirty...

Jun 7, 2020

Thomas L. Voss, 74, of Fond du lac, died June 7, 2020 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born October 7, 1945 in Oshkosh, the son of Orin and Ruth (Woller) Voss. Thomas served in the United States Army from 1965-1967 in Vietnam. He worked for Giddings and Lewis until his retirement. Thomas was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran...

Jun 7, 2020

Virginia A. Krause, age 96, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born on February 27, 1924, in Oshkosh, the daughter of George and Stella (Mickels) Grusnick. On April 10, 1948, she married Arman K. Krause at St. Joseph’s Church in Waupun. He preceded her in death on February...

Jun 7, 2020

Wayne S. “Apey” White, 71, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home in Eldorado. He was born in Fond du Lac on September 6, 1948 to Clifford and Betty (Haveman) White. Wayne was a 1966 graduate of Rosendale High School. Growing up, he worked for several farmers. Wayne lost his leg in a farming accident on December 12,...

Jun 4, 2020

Frederick John Strizek, 59, of Lomira died on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Waupun Memorial Hospital. He was born June 9, 1960 in Fond du Lac, the son of John and Dorothy (Bastian) Strizek. Frederick married Rebecca Johns on February 24, 1995 in Juneau, WI. He worked for Oakfield Stone as a saw operator for many years. Frederick like shooting...

Jun 3, 2020

Diane H. White, 73, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born in Fond du Lac on November 5, 1946 to Clifford and Betty (Haveman) White. Diane was a 1964 graduate of Rosendale High School. Following high school, Diane worked at the Woolworth & Co. store in Fond du Lac until its closing in...

Jun 3, 2020

Edwin Darwin Higgins, age 24, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1995, in Sheboygan, the son of Darwin and Dawn (Grunow) Higgins. Edwin enjoyed working on cars, fishing, camping, and adventuring. He had a great sense of humor. Most of all Edwin loved spending time with his family, especially...

Jun 3, 2020

John L. Abitz, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born September 29, 1939 in Fond du Lac, WI, a son of Harold and Bernice Abitz. John married Barbara A. Reitz in November of 1959 and shared 60 years of marriage. He was proud of the fact that he worked at Wells...

Jun 2, 2020

Paul R. Wirtz, 58, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Fond du Lac, the son of Eugene and Lois Hankwitz Wirtz. Paul worked as a custodian for several businesses in the area. He had a love for music that spanned different genres, but hard rock was a favorite. He enjoyed...

Jun 1, 2020

Susan Esther (Laudolff) Steffes, 76, of 934 Michigan Avenue, North Fond du Lac died unexpectedly Monday, June 1, 2020 in her home. She was born on September 27, 1943 the daughter of Sylvester and Marguerite (Jarchow) Laudolff. On June 19, 1962 she married Edward Steffes in Fort Benning, Ga. For the first twenty years of their marriage, she followed her...

May 31, 2020

Ambrose “Geno” E. Wagner, 78, of Fond du Lac died on May 31, 2020. He was born the son of Ambrose and Alma (Smedburg) Wagner on October 5, 1941 in Fond du Lac. Geno served in the United States Air Force. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in Education. Geno was...

May 31, 2020

Beau Allen Brown, 30, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born on July 9, 1989 to Ray Pfantz and Evelyn Charbarneau in Merrill, WI. Beau had a love for fishing, hunting, camping, and being on his boat. Most of all he loved being with his children. He was so proud to be...

May 31, 2020

Early on Sunday morning, May 31, 2020 we lost our son, brother, uncle, godfather, and much loved nephew, Cody, in a tragic accident. Cody was born on March 12, 1995 to Dan and Sandy Engebregtsen of Van Dyne. To say we are heartbroken would be an understatement; our hearts are shattered. Cody graduated from Horace Mann High School in North...

May 31, 2020

LaShonda Dorothy Cruckson was a beautiful soul who could light up any room. She was always the one with the biggest brightest smile looking to lighten anyone’s mood. She was passionate about protecting her family and friends and if she loved you she would defend you until the end. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could have the...

May 27, 2020

Ferdinand J. “Butch” Faul, age 75, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his home, succumbing to an aggressive cancer. He was born in Fond du Lac County on November 1, 1944, the youngest child of Charles and Florence (Freiberg) Faul. Butch attended high school in Random Lake and West Bend, graduating in 1961....

May 26, 2020

Larry F. Shady, age 76, of Fond du Lac, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1944, in Madison, WI, the son of Fred and Viola (Stumpf) Shady. Larry worked for Cooks Masonry and Searl Masonry for a number of years. He was an avid fisherman, sturgeon spearer, and hunter. He enjoyed bowling...

May 26, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl A. (Sleeman) Feest, a loving and devoted mother. Cheryl died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 56. Through her marriage to Danny Gerarden, she was blessed with her only child, a beautiful daughter...