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10/20/2025

Bernice Vivian Strutz, 100, of 542 Wakefield Ave, Fond du Lac, died Sunday October 19, 2025, at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation, Fond du Lac.
She was born on September 3, 1925, a daughter to Edward and Ida (Plotz) Lierman in Poygan, Wisconsin. She was the third of their children and spent...

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10/20/2025

10/20/2025

Joyce Elaine Buytendorp (née Nydam), age 91 of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away on October 16, 2025, surrounded by family.
Joyce was born on March 13, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to August and Edna Nydam, who preceded her in death. She was one of three sisters: Lois, who passed away at age 18,...

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10/17/2025

Nancy J. Bond, 75, of Fond du Lac, unexpectedly died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital.

She was born on December 18, 1949, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Kenneth and Joyce Schwartz Thorpe. She married Hiram R. Bond in Fond du Lac, in 1983. In her spare time, Nancy shot pool...

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10/16/2025

Robert A. Lewis, 90, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on April 17, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, the son of Asa A. and Neolia D. Carter Lewis. Robert attended school in Crystal City, Missouri. At the age of 17, Robert joined the United States...

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10/15/2025

Do you love anything and everything to do with country music? Then you should check out the Smithsonian’s extensive online collection of memorabilia! Click the link for more.

Discover country music—an American art form with roots in folk and blues—through the Smithsonian's extensive collections. Memorabilia from legendary artists such as Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Charley Pride showcase the genre’s rich heritage. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings p...

10/13/2025

Vernon H. Muench, peacefully entered his heavenly home the morning of Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Fond du Lac, at the age of 91.
Vernon was born in Sheboygan on December 3, 1933, to Milton and Elsie (Gatzke) Muench. On September 3,1955, he married Donna Pieper at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

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10/10/2025

Did you know that hospice care specifically focuses on improving quality of life? If you or a loved one are facing a terminal illness, read this blog to learn 6 ways that hospice care teams actively work to improve your days and ensure they are filled with peace and rest rather than stress and anxiety.

After a terminal diagnosis, quality of life becomes an important consideration. Read this article to learn 6 ways hospice care can do that.

10/10/2025

Brick “Sandy” Mulholland, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Milwaukee.
He was the eldest son of Brick Mulholland and Eleanor (Turner) Mulholland. He graduated from Oakfield in 1971. He received his draft notice shortly after. He chose to enlist as to have a choice in assignment.
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10/09/2025

Charles “Chuckles” F. Palkovich, 78, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on January 16, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of Frank A. and Gladys L. Freund Palkovich. He attended L.P. Goodrich High School. Charles served in the United States...

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10/08/2025

Are you looking to organize your kitchen? Consider adding a larder! Whether you design your own built-in larder or buy one online, this one addition to your kitchen can make a huge difference in your storage space. Check out the article to learn more!

We tapped three designers for everything you need to know about larders—including why they were first used, their main characteristics, and tips to design one of your own.