Walter A. Fincke
Apr 18, 2020
Walter A. Fincke, 81, of Eldorado died April 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Wesley and Esther Fincke on October 8, 1938 in Fond du lac. Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1958 – 1959 in Germany and again from 1966 – 1969 in Vietnam. On December 23, 1971 he...
David E. Noe
Apr 16, 2020
"He came on a summer's day Bringing gifts from far away But he made it clear he couldn't stay No harbor was his home" (Brandy - Looking Glass) Dave Noe was a man who impacted many lives. He was a great son, a loving husband, an invested father, a committed grandfather, friend to many, and a consistent employer. Dave began...
Mary Jean Farr
Apr 15, 2020
Mary Jean Farr, age 82, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Woodlands Senior Park. She was born on October 2, 1937, in Fond du Lac the daughter of Norbert and Mary Agnes (Schommer) Buch. Norbert died at a young age. Mary Agnes went on to marry Fritz Gens, who adopted and raised Mary Jean and her...
Dr. Brian J. Hammes
Apr 13, 2020
Dr. Brian J. Hammes, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. He was born February 10, 1950 in Sheboygan, the son of Sylvester and Adeline Haas Hammes. Dr. Brian graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1968, received his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Wisconsin, and graduated in 1976 from...
Audrey J. Altman
Apr 13, 2020
Audrey J. Altman, age 81, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at Edenbrook Nursing Home. She was born on November 29, 1938, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of William and Emily (Zimmerman) Schneider. Audrey ran the Golden Nugget Bar. She enjoyed slot machines, decorating, women’s pool league, going to rummage sales with her grandchildren, and most...
Joseph "Snafu" A. Rumbuc
Apr 11, 2020
Joseph “Snafu” A. Rumbuc, 68, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1952 in Fond du Lac, the son of Alex and Audrey Gilmore Rumbuc. He graduated from Oakfield High School Class of 1970. He served as a Specialist 4 in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne from 1979 – 1983....
Nicolas Kounelis
Apr 11, 2020
Nicolas (Nick) Kounelis, age 89, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home Saturday April 11, 2020, surrounded by his family and treasured collections. He was born on July 6, 1930, and grew up in North Fond du Lac, the son of Michael and Pauline (Koutsos) Kounelis. Nick proudly served in the United States Navy as a machinist mate...
Dorothy A. Mayer
Apr 11, 2020
Dorothy A. Mayer, 82 of Eden, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born in Colgate, WI on August 28, 1937 to John and Elizabeth (Hubacher) Henke. On April 16, 1955 she married Robert Mayer at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Dorothy was a lifelong homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her...
Norberta M. Veliz
Apr 7, 2020
Norberta M. Veliz, 77 of Fond du Lac, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her residence on Tuesday April 7, 2020. She was born April 7, 1943 in Jalpas, Zacatecas, Mexico, the daughter of Baudelio Maravilla and Maria Consepcion Rojas. On November 5, 1982 she married Jesus Veliz. She worked for St. Agnes Hospital in housekeeping until she retired....
Larry "Big E" A. Erke, Sr.
Apr 6, 2020
Larry “Big E” A. Erke, Sr, 66 of North Fond du Lac, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born July 31, 1953 in Fond du Lac, the son of Alvin and Betty Roloff Erke. On June 14, 1975 he married Linda A. Stacey at Hope Lutheran Church. Larry worked for Soo Line Railroad, Wisconsin Central,...
Theresa J. Hendricks
Apr 5, 2020
Theresa J. Hendricks, 77, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac. She was born March 4, 1943 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Lawrence and Olive Petit Boettcher. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 1961. On August 19, 1961 Theresa married Ronald Hendricks at St. Louis Church and he preceded...
David C. Geiger
Apr 5, 2020
David C. Geiger, 69, of Oshkosh died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at UW Health University Hospital in Madison of complications following a heart attack. He was born the son of Harry and Mary Lou (Schwartz) Geiger on June 14, 1950 in Fond du Lac. In 1968, Dave graduated from Campbellsport High School. On July 27, 1974 he married Linda...
Judith A. "Judi" Schanowski
Apr 1, 2020
Judith A. “Judi” Schanowski, age 69, of North Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on December 20, 1950, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Louis and Ann (O’Connell) Szeklinski. Judith graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee. On January 21,1993, she married Vincent Schanowski in Green Lake. Judi worked for Speed Queen...
Irvin T. Pea
Mar 29, 2020
Irvin T. Pea, age 91, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Oakfield, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1928, on the family farm on County Road AS, the son of Alonzo and Dorothea (Smith) Pea. Irv was a 1946 graduate of Waupun High School. He then served in the United States Air...
Russell A. "Russ" Siegesmund
Mar 28, 2020
Russell A. “Russ” Siegesmund, 72, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee on September 21, 1947 to Albert and Adeline (Jensen) Siegesmund. Russ served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a Specialist 5 (SP5) in 1969. On...
Ivan James Reetz
Mar 26, 2020
Ivan James Reetz, April 20, 1938- March 26, 2020. He was born in Neshkoro, WI to Gertrude and Albert Reetz. On September 7, 1963 he married the love of his life, Betty Rabbit. They moved to Fond du lac, WI where Ivan spent almost 40 years as a mechanic at Friday Canning Company. Ivan and Betty raised 4 children, Dan...
Lorraine O. Reinhold
Mar 22, 2020
Lorraine O. Reinhold, 78, of Fond du Lac died on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born the daughter of Gregor and Martha Morgan on February 21, 1942 in Johnsburg. On September 16, 1961 she married John Reinhold at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg. Lorraine worked many years as an office clerk. She...
Steven John Theyerl
Mar 20, 2020
Steven John Theyerl, 71, of Fond du Lac went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born the son of Edgar and Doris Theyerl on August 15, 1948 in Fond du Lac. Steve was proud of his military service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On February 25, 1978 he...
Rose Mary Iva "Toots" Francis
Mar 19, 2020
Rose Mary Iva “Toots” Francis, 84, formally of Eldorado, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, where she had resided the previous five years. She was born in Milwaukee on October 26, 1935 a daughter of Louis and Iva (Bernier) Schmitt. Rose Mary graduated from St. Mary’s Spring...
Carol E. Whyms
Mar 19, 2020
Carol E. Whyms, age 98, of Oakfield, WI, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at St. Francis Home with family by her side. She was born on January 18, 1922, in Oakfield, the daughter of George and Lillian (Meyers) Tesch. On February 27, 1945, she married Charles A. Whyms in Oakfield. He preceded her in death on February 1,...