Marion L. McEssey

Marion L. McEssey obituary, Fond du Lac, WI

Marion L. McEssey

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17

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10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

271 4th Street Way, Fond du, WI 54937

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

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271 4th Street Way, Fond du, WI 54937

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Marion McEssey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zacherl Funeral Home - Fond du Lac on Dec. 14, 2025.
Marion L. McEssey, 95, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at the Woodlands on December 12, 2025. She was born October 22, 1930 in Horicon, Wisconsin to Selma and Earl Zietlow.
Marion liked to quilt and was a member of the National Christ Child Society.
Marion is survived by her children Eugene (Mary) McEssey, David McEssey, Dennis McEssey, Paul McEssey, and Kathleen McEssey; grandchildren Christopher, Sean, Justin, Brian, and Theresa; as well as other relatives and friends.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene McEssey, her parents, her siblings Raymond, Doris, and Margaret, and a grandson, Tony McEssey.
SERVICES: Marion's family invites friends and relatives to a time of visitation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visitation at 12:00 PM. Burial will take place in St. Charles Cemetery.
Memorials in her name may be directed to the National Christ Child Society or the American Heart Association.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

271 4th Street Way, Fond du, WI 54937

Send Flowers

Dec

17

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

271 4th Street Way, Fond du, WI 54937

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.