Fond du Lac Archive
2020 Non-Profit Polka & Variety Dances in Mayville and Fond du Lac
Mayville, WI – Get set to kick up your heels as the polka season is here. Donna Gudex-Kamrath has rolled out a series of to take you through the spring and summer. Saturday afternoon dances are at the Mayville Park Pavilion and Sunday afternoon dances are at the Knights
Obituary | Richard P. “Rick’ Wightman, 50, of Fond du Lac
December 13, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI –Richard P. “Rick” Wightman, 50, found peace on Monday, December 9, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine cancer, with his loving wife, Petra and his young daughter, Lannaya at his side at Hospice Home of Hope in
Obituary | Lucy Louise Wiedmeyer (Cash), 90, of Fond du Lac
Author: Megan Himm | Categories: Allenton, Fond du Lac County, Obituary, Washington County, West Bend No comments
November 1, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI –Lucy Louise Wiedmeyer (nee Cash), 90, formerly of Allenton, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, with loving family at her side. Lucy and her identical twin sister, ‘Tootie’, were born to Herbert
Obituary | Leo Smith, 76, of Fond du Lac
October 21, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – J. Leo Smith, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Fond Du Lac at the Agnesian Hospice House of Hope. He was born on December 30, 1942 in Clovis, New Mexico to George and Myrtle (nee Widner) Smith.
Cricket Wireless opening stores in West Bend, Hartford and Fond du Lac
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Business, Fond du Lac County, Hartford, Washington County, West Bend No comments
August 29, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Three new Cricket Wireless stores will be opening in Washington County / Fond du Lac County in the coming month. One store will open on the west side of Hartford at 35 Liberty Avenue, in the strip mall across from Walmart and
Obituary | Margaret M. Hadsell (Massey), 81, of Fond du Lac
August 5, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – Margaret Mary Hadsell (Massey), 81, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019. She was born to George and Evelyn Massey on December 13, 1937. She was born and raised in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She graduated from attended St. Mary Springs
Fondy Marine vet, now Mrs. Wisconsin, sets sights on Mrs. USA crown
July 23, 2019 – Fond du lac, WI – On March 5, 2019 Salute the Troops Executive Director and Fond du lac native Kim Galske ran for the Mrs. Wisconsin title – and won. At that time, the former Marine said running for the Mrs. Wisconsin title would allow
Obituary | Ann C. Kohli, 66, of Lomira
June 29, 2019 – Lomira, WI –Ann C. Kohli, 66, of Lomira, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, surrounded by her family. Ann was born on June 14, 1953, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Eugene and Lois (nee
Obituary | Patricia Ann Rosenthal, 87, of Fond du Lac
June 28, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI –Patricia A. Rosenthal (nee Melby), 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019. Patricia was born on March 14, 1932 in Westby, WI to Olaf and Ida (nee Solberg) Melby. Graduated from Cedarburg High School class of 1950. She married
Obituary, Bette Jan Larson (Berres), 80, of West Bend
Author: Megan Himm | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Obituary, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 23, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Bette J. Larson (nee Berres) passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at New Perspectives Senior Living. She was born to Frances and Verena Berres on November 4, 1938. Bette attended St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac. She worked
Obituary | Clara L. Quaas, (nee Janz), 95, of West Bend
Author: Megan Himm | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Obituary, Washington County, West Bend No comments
June 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Clara L. Quaas, (nee Janz), 95, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2019 in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 29, 1924 in West Bend to Jacob and Irma (nee Groth) Janz. She was raised in West Bend. On
State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in Washington and Fond du Lac counties
May 2, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – To enhance safety for all travelers, the Wisconsin State Patrol plans to use aircraft and ground-based officers to enforce speed limits and other traffic laws on Friday, May 3 along WIS 23 in Fond du Lac County. Another aerial enforcement mission
Remembering Dan Gilgenbach – “The Music Man” of Fond du Lac | Courtesy Sharon Roznik
April 24, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – Dan Gilgenbach, the owner of Mike’s Music and Sound in Fond du Lac, was laid to rest on Tuesday, April 23. Gilgenbach, 54, who battled cancer and beat it nearly 30 years ago, died from complications of cancer on April
VIDEO | Day 2 Sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes | By Ryan Koenigs
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Sports, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Feb. 10, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – Opening weekend of the 2019 sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago System is now complete. There were 108 fish harvested today, Sunday, Feb. 10, with 56 coming from Lake Winnebago and 52 from the Upriver Lakes. The two-day harvest total
Water clarity for sturgeon spearing this weekend in Fond du Lac County | By Ryan Koenigs
Feb. 7, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – We have received several calls and emails from spearers wondering if the DNR was going to be checking water clarity and putting out a report similar to years past. Normally we would already have 2 water clarity checks conducted this
Accident in neighboring Fond du Lac Co. turns fatal | By Bob Nelson
August 26, 2017 – Fond du Lac, WI – Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s officials say a 68-year-old Brandon woman injured in a two-vehicle accident in the Town of Springvale has died. The accident at the intersection of State Highway 26 and County Highway TC happened on Wednesday,
Fondy MPTC campus sees great success with boot camps | By Bob Nelson
June 26, 2017 – Fond du lac, WI – Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC), Fond du lac campus, has had great success with its CNC (Computerized Numeric Control) and Welding Boot Camps over the past eight years. Dean of Economic and Workforce Development Jo Ann Hall says at the conclusion
House fire in neighboring Fond du Lac. By Bob Nelson
April 1, 2017 – Fond du Lac, WI – Fire damaged a home at 386 Ledgeview Ave. in Fond du Lac on Saturday morning. Fond du Lac Fire Chief Peter O’Leary said the call came in before 5 a.m. about a report of smoke in the
Badger Masonry & Fireplace Supply at Super Home Extravaganza in Fond du Lac
March 22, 2017 – Fond du Lac, WI – Come check out Badger Masonry & Fireplace Supply at the Super Home Extravaganza in Fond du Lac this weekend, March 24, 25 and 26. Badger Masonry will have examples of wood and gas fireplaces, freestanding stoves and fireplace supplies. SHE,