17 July 2019

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When Margie Walked St. Kilian Drive

When Margie Walked St. Kilian Drive


Pictured here is Katherine Zwaschka, who married Frank Gitter. “That’s the maiden name of my grandma Gitter. Which is my dad’s mother. But I never got to know him [grandpa], because I was only nine months old when he died.” This was Margie Gitter Beck’s grandparents in 1922. The back of picture is labeled: “Parents of Frank Gitter married to Margaret Stommel.” Margie commented: “My

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When Margie Walked St. Kilian Drive

When Margie Walked St. Kilian Drive


When Margie Walked St. Kilian Drive Above is St Kilian Church in July 2019, as another St. Kilian Picnic approaches. Below is St. Kilian in 1948. It was dated, “Centennial. Sept. 19, 1948. St. Kilian at St. Kilian. Margie (Gitter) Beck went to eight grades of school; married there by Father Reichel — Jan. 29, 1949.” Grandpa Frank Gitter died in 1932, just a few months after granddaughter

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Walter Fends Off Arenz To Capture  Remembering Randy Tracy PDTR   Sprint Car A-main

Walter Fends Off Arenz To Capture Remembering Randy Tracy PDTR Sprint Car A-main


Walter Fends Off Arenz To Capture Remembering Randy Tracy PDTR Sprint Car A-main J.J. Pagel of Mount Calvary earned his first career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Grand National A-main victory, during the Remembering Randy Tracy Mid-Season Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 13. The record book will show that Josh

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Coach P’s

Coach P’s


Coach P’s Throw Me A Bone Co r ner For readers that know me pretty well, you know I like to laugh. Funny stories, jokes, or just hanging around kooky people will usually make me laugh. Nothing makes me laugh more than comedy movies (except maybe John Wettstein). Specifically one’s where you have a great comedian/ actor just ripping one liners and stealing the show. I came up with

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Chemical-Free Options For Managing Mosquitoes In Your Landscape

Chemical-Free Options For Managing Mosquitoes In Your Landscape


Chemical-Free Options For Managing Mosquitoes In Your Landscape Hummingbirds feed on mosquitoes, other insects as well as flower nectar and feeders. (Melinda Myers, LLC) MELINDA MYERS It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist these chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape.

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Debra A. Koontz

Debra A. Koontz


Debra Ann Koontz (nee Neckuty), 60, of Fond du Lac formerly of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on July 10, 2019. Debra was born on August 13, 1958, the daughter of the late John and Elaine Neckuty (nee Tomlinson). Debra graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1972. She worked for many years at All About life. Debra enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and watching wrestling along with watching her grandson wrestle. She was a longtime Packer fan and loved sitting outside, cookouts, and playing cards and dominos. Debra also loved the ID Channel. Those left behind to cherish Debra’s memory include her fiancé, Michael Smith; her four children, John (Amanda) Koontz, Angela (Cecelia) Koontz, Tanya Hoffmann, and Shawn (Kendra) Koontz, all of Fond du Lac; nine grandchildren, Jerrell, Brianna, Angel, Katie, Jacob, Tasha, Thomas, Zander, and Mia. She is further survived by her sister, Kathy Mamerow of Waupun; her brother, Joseph Neckuty of Campbellsport; her lifelong friend, Cheryl (Larry) Hartfiel of Fond du Lac, and many relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Mark Mamerow; nephew, Andy Mamerow; and her cat, Oreo (AKA Fat Cat). A time of gathering was held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Twohig Funeral Home, 305 Fond du Lac Ave Fond du Lac, WI. 54935. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Campbellsport. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to the family to help cover funeral costs. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www. twohigfunerals.com.

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10 July 2019

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Darlene A. Shaudvitis

Darlene A. Shaudvitis


Darlene A. Shaudvitis of Fond du Lac passed away, peacefully, on July 3, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope. Darlene was born July 6, 1934, the daughter of Harold and Doris Wrucke Johnson. She married Leonard Shaudvitis on September 27, 1952 in Marshaltown, Iowa. Leonard preceded her in death on April 19, 2001. Darlene worked mostly as a homemaker and mother. She also did daycare for friends and family. Darlene enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, gardening, fishing, snowmobiling, playing cards with her sisters and an occasional trip to the casino. Above all, Darlene enjoyed and cherished her family. She felt so blessed to have such a great family but it was the family that was so blessed to have her in their lives. Survivors include daughter Diane (Paul) Shafer of Amery and sons Rick (Jodi) Shaudvitis and Lonnie Shaudvitis, both of Fond du Lac; grandchildren Jennifer (Scott) Kreisler, Michelle (Will) Frederick, Brenda (Rob) Johnson, Sarah (Shane) Tischer and Heather (Tim) Russo, Josh (Cassie) Shaudvitis, Jamie Shaudvitis and Jesse Shaudvitis; greatgrandchildren Ashley, Austin, Lauryn, Lane, Brandon, Brianna, Hallie, Mike, Cassie, Kenzie, Myka, Logan, Jayce and Nevaeh; and great-greatgrandchild, Layla. Darlene is also survived by two sisters, Fern Krief of Campbellsport and Evelyn De-Schmidt of West Bend, one brother, George (Dorothy) Johnson of Sebring, FL and sisterin- law, Laverne Johnson of Grafton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; her parents; sisters Mildred Krief, Lois Straub, and Faye Wallenfeltz; and brothers Norman Johnson and Donald Johnson. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Home of Hope for the loving care and support given to our mother. Cremation has taken place. Out of respect for Darlene’s wishes, there will be no services. Online condolences can be shared at www. zacherlfuneralhome. com.