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11/28/2025

The first year of the grief journey is difficult. It’s particularly hard to face the first time a special day passes, like a birthday or holiday. In this article, you will learn some ideas for navigating the “firsts” you will encounter on your path to healing. Click to learn more!

If this is your first year without a loved one, take a few moments to consider ways to navigate the "firsts" you will experience throughout this year.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day to stuff ourselves with delicious food and express how grateful we are for the past year. What's your favorite memory since last Thanksgiving?

11/26/2025

Spectacular marching bands are a staple of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade! Click the link below to learn how the West Virginia Mountaineers prepared for their performance. cutt.ly/MacysParade

11/25/2025

Karen D. Sass, 78, of Eden, died on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her residence, with her loving husband and her pet by her side.
She was born on March 12, 1947, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William and Eugenia Tetzlaff Kieckbusch. On May 21, 1983, she married David G. Sass, in Fond du Lac. ...

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11/25/2025

Katharine “Katie” A. Drew, 86, of Fond du Lac, died on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with her family by her side.
She was born on March 18, 1939, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Ludwig P. and Mabel L. Weeks Karl. On April 7, 1956, she married Roger R. Drew, at St. Joe’s in Fond du Lac.
Katie worked...

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11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the good things in life, the blessings that came into our lives this past year. But did you know that gratitude after loss can build resilience and help you heal? Click the link to learn more!

Did you know gratitude practices can build resilience after loss? Check out this article to learn more and how you can cultivate gratitude.

11/19/2025

Granny squares can make a cozy cardigan, a colorful lampshade, or a beautiful blanket! Check out the article below for more fun projects you can create with your squares! 🧶

Hooked on the humble granny square? Discover over 40 Granny Square ideas for a range of projects using crochet squares.

11/17/2025

James R. “Jim” Soll, age 66, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at home with family by his side.
He was born on February 2, 1959, the son of late Neal and Betty (Klein) Soll. On May 7, 1983, he married Karen Zasada at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fond du Lac.
Jim was a...

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11/17/2025

Judy Dutkievic age 81, of Waupun, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Judy was born on November 16,1943, in Fond du lac, the daughter of Lillian and Lloyd Chapman. She grew up in Fond du lac and went on to marry John Dutkievic Jr. on September 7, 1963. Together they raised...

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11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!