Obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

William W. Kagel, 87, of Campbellsport, WI

Died peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his family.

William W. Kagel was born on March 19, 1937, in Park Falls, WI, to the late Ralph W. and Ruth M. (Schliefe) Kagel. Throughout his 87 years, Bill lived a full and rich life, marked...

Mar 22, 2025

Faye Edna Giese passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born in Barton (West Bend) on May 17, 1936 to her parents, Norman and Gertrude (Allarding) Jacklin. She joined 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

On June 18, 1955, she married Ralph “Chaz” A. Giese. They danced their way through 66 years before he...

Mar 22, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lindsley, 91, of Campbellsport went to his heavenly home on March 22, 2025 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on May 24, 1933 to Orvis and Josephine (Rieder) Lindsley. On September 29, 1956 he married Charlene “Dolly” Uelmen at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Campbellsport. Dolly preceded him in death on August 17,...

Mar 18, 2025

LeRoy Frances Baudry, 93, of Eden entered into his eternal heavenly home on March 18, 2025 while residing at St Francis Home in Fond du Lac. He was born in Fond du Lac WI on December 7, 1931, son of George and Ruth (Allain) Baudry. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Eden, WI.

LeRoy attended grade school in...

Mar 15, 2025

Susan K. Wimberger, 78, of Rhinelander formerly of Fond du Lac went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Eagle River with her beloved family gathered around her. She was born in Marshfield on January 6, 1947, the daughter of Myron and Marie (nee Carpenter) Kramer.

Sue spent most of her childhood in the...

Mar 10, 2025

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, Benjamin Parks. Ben recently passed at his home in St. Paul, MN.

Ben was born in Escanaba, MI to Jeffery Parks and Ann (Thivierge) Schwind. He grew up in Michigan and Waupun, WI. He graduated from Waupun High School where...

Feb 24, 2025

Keith Andrew Buehner age 73, of Fond du Lac passed away on February 24, 2025 at Frontida Assisted Living in Fond du Lac with his family by his side. Born on March 16, 1951, son of the late Andrew and Carol (Krause) Buehner. Keith graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1969.

Keith worked at Mercury Marine as a forklift operator and...

Feb 19, 2025

Marylin Marie (Weiland) Brown, 87 of Dundee, passed away peacefully on February 19th surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Kilian to Arthur and Rose (Eilbes) Weiland. 

 Marylin grew up on a family farm on the Katzenburg hill. Along with the working part of growing up on a farm, it also brought great memories of adventures she had with...

Feb 18, 2025

Elaine E. Steger, 92, of Kewaskum went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport with her beloved family gathered with her. She was born in Brownsville on December 18, 1932, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (nee Hunke) Eggers. On September 12, 1959, Elaine was united in marriage to Donald M. Steger at...

Feb 13, 2025

Lyle George Albert Hinn age 91, of Mt. Calvary went home with the Lord on February 13, 2025 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Born on July 14, 1933, in the Town of Forest son of the late Will and Clara (Mueller) Hinn. Lyle graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1951. On September 16, 1961, he married...

Feb 4, 2025

Thomas Duane Dunaway, 70, a resident of Fond du Lac, passed away Tuesday February 4th, 2025, at his son’s home, where he was being cared for. He was born May 19,1954 in Chicago Illinois. The son of late Thomas Troy Dunaway and Evelyn (Fitzhugh) Dunaway whom he proceeded in death as well as his ex-wife, Ellen Dunaway, sister Deborah Dunaway,...

Feb 2, 2025

Barbara Viona (Steffy) Kippenhan, 96, died on February 2, 2025 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. My mom was born on October 10, 1928, the daughter of Elmer Wiedman Steffy and Isabelle Alberta Uritson, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

She attended sixteen schools before graduating from Cleveland High School in Seattle, Washington. They moved frequently because her dad set up security systems for large...

Jan 26, 2025

Janell K. Kreif, 62, of the Town of Eden passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on November 2, 1962, the daughter of Rolland and Jane (nee Larson) Erickson. Janell was united in marriage to David L. Kreif at the Church of Peace...

Jan 19, 2025

Sharon L. Becker, 69, of Campbellsport passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 16, 1955 in Hartford, the daughter of Milton and Valeria (nee Dornacker) Legate. On April 19, 1986, Sharon was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Becker at St. Kilian Catholic Church in St. Kilian. Sharon...

Jan 15, 2025

Ruth Yvonne Immel, 85 of the Town of Osceola passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at The Cornerstone in West Bend. She was born on February 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Walter and Celia (Marquardt) Krewald. On August 3, 1957, Ruth married LaVerne Immel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee. She worked at the West Bend...

Jan 10, 2025

Sylvester J. Neis, 81, of Campbellsport died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the SSM Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on June 30, 1943, the son of Anthony and Hilda (nee Wagner) Neis.

On October 23, 1971, Syl was united in marriage to Joan A. Rohlinger at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in...

Jan 9, 2025

Barbara C. Marquardt, 68, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 14, 1956 in the Town of Auburn, the daughter of Gerold and Lorraine (nee Meyer) Marquardt.

Barb earned her associate degree from University of Wisconsin....

Jan 8, 2025

Phyllis Marie Bestul, 74, of Campbellsport, WI, after her long time struggle with multiple sclerosis and her current battle with cancer, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the SSM Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac with her beloved family gathered around her. She was born on March 13, 1950 in Stevens Point,...

Dec 31, 2024

Delores M. Prochnow, 78, of Campbellsport passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac after a short illness.  She was born on August 29, 1946 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of William and Ruth (Polinske) Oaks.

On September 18, 1982, Delores was united in marriage to Kenneth “Nooch” G....

Dec 25, 2024

John Carl Lemke, 81, a longtime resident of Campbellsport, passed away on December 25, 2024, after a brief battle with Lung Cancer.

John was born on June 12, 1943, to Junerose and Lloyd Lemke. After John graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1961, he served in the United States Army from June of 1961 to June of...