Margarete Zechner, 83, of Campbellsport, passed away on May 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Margarete was born on April 15, 1941, in Stralsund, Germany, the daughter of the late Apollonia (nee Jaeger) Zechner and stepdaughter of the late Joseph Zechner. Margarete, her sister, Apollonia, and Joseph, immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Milwaukee to be near family. On January 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to Walter Zechner. Margarete was well known in the Campbellsport community. People will remember her by her smiling face behind the checkout counter at Piggly Wiggly. Margarete was an avid knitter and used her gift to make and donate hats for cancer patients. She loved watching birds out the patio and gardening. Many people enjoyed her traditional German dishes. Those Margarete leaves behind to cherish her memory include three daughters, Heidi (Kevin) Riley, Erika (Steve) Schaub, and Anita (late, Douglas) Hoppe; two grandchildren, Kyle and Connor Hoppe; a sister, Erika (Irvin) Wilke; nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Margarete was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. In honor of Margarete’s wishes, private services will be held. Burial will take place at St. Matthew’s Catholic Cemetery in Campbellsport. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to SSM Hospice and the Campbellsport First Responders. The Twohig Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Margarete’s arrangements.

Geraldine “Geri” (nee Babler) Wondra, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Woodlands in Fond du Lac, surrounded by many family members. Geraldine was born on April 20, 1927, in Ashford to the late John and Elizabeth (nee Knoeck) Babler. Geri graduated from Campbellsport High School, and she later earned an Executive Secretarial Degree from the Milwaukee Business Institute. She was united in marriage to Herman John Wondra on November 2, 1946, at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. She retired in 1998 after 26 years of service from the U.S. Postal Service in Campbellsport. Geri was a member of St. Matthew Church in Campbellsport, along with being a member of the Christian Women Society and serving as a Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees; and she, along with her husband, Herman, were members of the West Bend Dance Club featuring Ballroom dancing, and also the We Love to Dance Club. Geri was a former member of Toastmasters of Fond du Lac and member of the Campbellsport Women’s Club. Geri and Herman supported and enjoyed the arts. They were also members of the Windover Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac along with the Fond du Lac Symphonic Orchestra, and the Buttermilk Festival. Family and friends’ celebrations were a major part of their lives, especially their annual 4th of July parties. She and Herman enjoyed traveling, dancing, and gardening together. Geri moved to St. Clare Terrace in Fond du Lac in 2018, and to the Woodlands Senior Park in 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman of 70 years in 2016; her daughter, Mary Beth Seffern in 2019; her parents; and siblibgs, Dolores Fleischman, Celeste Schmidt, and Jack Babler Those left to cherish Geri’s memory include her children, Carolyn (Jim) Mair of Sublimity, Oregon, Kathy Pauly (partner Gary Nuernberg) of Fond du Lac, Judy Gilboy (Mike) of Eagle River, Alaska, and son-in-law, Doug Seffern of Van Dyne; grandchildren, Jennifer Mair (Benji Wiezel), Jessica (Scott) Heuberger, Jacquelyn Mair, Michael (Stacy) Seffen, Kristin Russo (Frank), Mark Seffern, David (Meghan) Pauly, Nathan (Jenna) Pauly, Becky (Tony) Gribben, Jeff (Heidi) Gilboy, Mindy (Josh) Tiner, Danny (Casey) Gilboy, Annah (Jared) Wenninger, Olivia (David) Helkenn, Caleb (Brianna) Gilboy, and Sophia Gilboy; 37 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Flip Wondra, Rita Babler, MaryAnn Wondra, and Yvonne Kuen; nieces, nephews and other relatives. VISITATION: Geri’s family greeted relatives and friends on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 406 East Main Street, Campbellsport. 


MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: A Mass of Christian Burial followed visitation at 1 p.m. with Reverend Neil Zinthefer officiating the Mass. Burial followed Mass at St. Matthew’s Cemetery located in Campbellsport. Twohig Funeral Home has been entrusted with Geri’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.twohigfunerals.com.

Janine Renee Anderson O’Brien age 57 passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home on May 7, 2024. She was born December 21, 1966, in West Bend. She worked many years in retail and graduated from Campbellsport High School. She enjoyed watching The Green Packers with Dave and their 2 cats. She enjoyed spending time outside with her friends and neighbors. She is survived by her son, Colton O’Brien of Fond du Lac; mother, Beverly Murphy of Cascade; and brother, Glenn Anderson of Sheboygan. She is preceded in death by her father, Gene Anderson; and her best friend and partner of many years, Dave Keys. The Family would like to thank Dave’s daughter, Michelle Benzel, and all the staff at Comfort Keepers and Heartland Hospice for all their compassionate support in her final months. Per her wishes, no services will be held. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Twohig Funeral Home has been entrusted with Janine’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.twohigfunerals.com.