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Virginia Kay Ovrid "Ginny" (Born March 7, 1942) passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born the daughter of Nelcine Myrtle (nee Gunderson) and John Alvin Huus. Ginny grew up in Hatton, North Dakota and lived much of her life in Hartford, Wisconsin. She loved her family and often traveled back the North Dakota to spend time with her brother, sisters and the rest of her relation, sometimes taking the train when we could not go with. She had numerous interests and hobbies which included, knitting, sewing in her Circle Group, Ham radio (KC9ET), family get togethers, cookouts, watching games shows and spent a lot of time on the front porch chatting with those who...

Susan A. Ihlenfeld was born to Eternal Life Monday October 30, 2023 at her home on Pike Lake in Hartford, WI at the age of 70 years. She was born February 14, 1953 the daughter of Raymond and Marie Skiba. She is survived by her sister Sharon (James) Oelstrom, her nephew Matt (Kim) Oelstrom and Luke (Meghan) Skiba and her niece Elizabeth (Ryan Webb) Skiba and grandnieces Olive, Lily and Rose Oelstrom and Serenitti Skiba, grandnephews Ryan and Nathan Webb and Zachary Skiba. Preceded in death by her brother Jim Skiba and her husband Mark Ihlenfeld. Also surviving are other relatives and friends. She graduated from St. Joan Antida High School in Milwaukee and went to work for the Milwaukee...

Colleen A. Wagner passed away on Tuesday October 17th at the age of 52. She was born on October 16th 1971. Colleen was a kind hearted, bright and intelligent person. She was always looking out for everyone else in her life and put their needs above her own. Colleen loved to take her dog Maya on walks and spend any free time she could with her family and friends. Colleen is survived by her two daughters, Leah M. Wagner and Natasha A. Wagner, her grandson Braxton J. Hammerstad, her parents Sue A. Callum and Harold F. A. Callum Jr., her siblings Noelle Corwin and Correen Oestreich. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her...

Michael Timothy Murphy of Bartow, FL, formerly of Hustisford, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the age of 79 years. He was born on 12/22/43 the son of Timothy and Helen Murphy (Ziebel). Mike graduated from Plymouth High School in 1962 and began his career in both the military and the criminal justice system. He served his country in The United States Marine Corps (Semper Fi) in the Vietnam War and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the United States Army in 2003. He retired from The Wisconsin Department of Corrections as a Captain in 2008. Mike was a passionate corvette owner. He enjoyed spending Sundays at car shows where he appreciated all models of...

Arden August Buchholtz, age 92, of Hartford, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by family after a short and unexpected bout of pneumonia. Arden was born in Lind Township, Waupaca, WI on August 2, 1931, to the late William and Anna (Oehlke) Buchholtz. He was married to Beverly Domaika on December 21, 1957. Arden grew up on the family farm, the youngest of 7 children. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1949. Arden served his country in the US Army. Upon returning home he chose a career in education, met the love of his life, Beverly, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1956. He taught English and Drama for 2 years at...

passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by family after a short and unexpected bout of pneumonia. Arden was born in Lind Township, Waupaca, WI on August 2, 1931, to the late William and Anna (Oehlke) Buchholtz. He was married to Beverly Domaika on December 21, 1957. Arden grew up on the family farm, the youngest of 7 children who survived childhood. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1949. After graduation he contemplated a theology path and was enrolled at Concordia Seminary in Milwaukee, WI for a short time but decided it was not his calling. He then chose to enter the school of Agriculture at UW-River Falls. His college studies were interrupted for 2...

Dawn R. "Tuttie" Palmer of Colgate was born on December 4, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was called home by our Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at the age of 63 years. In between, Dawn lived a grace-filled life guided by her strong faith and a life filled with beauty, natural curiosity, and simplicity. Her whole being radiated her immense love for her husband Greg, and son, Eric. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Helen McDonald, and sister, Mary (McDonald) Marynik. She is survived by her by beloved husband, Greg; cherished son Eric. Further survived by sisters Patricia McDonald (Richard) Nowakowski, and Barbara McDonald; brother-in-law, Edward...

Dawn R. "Tuttie" Palmer of Colgate was born on December 4, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was called home by our Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at the age of 63 years. In between, Dawn lived a grace-filled life guided by her strong faith and a life filled with beauty, natural curiosity, and simplicity. Her whole being radiated her immense love for her husband Greg, and son, Eric. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Helen McDonald, and sister, Mary (McDonald) Marynik. She is survived by her by beloved husband, Greg; cherished son Eric. Further survived by sisters Patricia McDonald (Richard) Nowakowski, and Barbara McDonald; brother-in-law, Edward...

Michael Timothy Murphy of Bartow, FL, formerly of Hustisford, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the age of 79 years. He was born on 12/22/43 the son of Timothy and Helen Murphy (Ziebel). Mike graduated from Plymouth High School in 1962 and began his career in both the military and the criminal justice system. He served his country in The United States Marine Corps (Semper Fi) in the Vietnam War and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the United States Army in 2003. He retired from The Wisconsin Department of Corrections as a Captain in 2008. Mike was a passionate corvette owner. He enjoyed spending Sundays at car shows where he appreciated all models of...

Albert E. Seckinger on Saturday, September 23, a beloved husband, passed away at the age of 86 years old. He was born to Albert and Marie Seckinger in New York. Al attended Marquette University and worked many years as an electrical engineer at Harley Davidson. After taking an early retirement, he started his own business Lake Shore Engineering. He enjoyed family and friends, a good cigar and bourbon, and was very proud of his German heritage. Al lived most of his life in Glendale and Fox Point, Wisconsin and later moved to Town of Erin after retirement. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 27 years, his step-daughters Karla (Manuel) Valencia and Katherine (William) Sinsky, and...

Frank Martin Tumianiec 9.20.1937 - 8.24.2023 The world has lost a brilliant light. Frank Martin Tumianiec passed away peacefully at his home on August 24th. Every soul that Frank touched knew him as the essence of kindness, patience and love in action. He was a role model and gentle giant among fathers to his eight children, and an exceptionally kind and loving friend to so many. He blessed the world with his talents as a woodworker and artist, but most of all, the light of his generous and loving spirit shone through to everyone that he encountered on his journey. Frank is survived by his companion and former spouse, Sharon; sons Steve (Heather), Jeff (Sheri), Jay (Darlene), Tim...

Shirley June Walter Henschel passed away peacefully on Sunday August 20th, 2023. Shirley was one of four daughters born to Otto and Viola (Hackbarth) Walter on June 22, 1946. Shirley was proud to be employed by the Department of Natural Resources for over 40 years and loved interacting with the public. Shirley spent the greater part of her 77- years on Pike Lake in Hartford. In her free time, she enjoyed doing puzzles, crocheting with the "Happy Hookers", and playing cards with friends. She was known to be quite the social butterfly buzzing around in her electric wheelchair. Shirley was survived by her sisters Sandra Feltus and Ruby White as well as many nieces and nephews. Shirley...

Thomas O. Miotke of Hartford was born to Eternal Life on July 6, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 6, 1946, the son of Hubert and Dorothy (nee Keller) Miotke. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dona Miotke; son Oliver (Aundrea) and daughter Anna Martiny (Johnny); grandchildren, great grandchild, brother Joseph H. (Peggy) and family and friends. Tom is preceded in death by his sister Anne Miotke Tom was an Altar boy for St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Milwaukee from age 9 to 34. He also obtained his Eagle Scout Award while attending Marquette High School. Tom was a first-chair violinist for the Milwaukee Youth Orchestra. He was one of the original co-op students...

Eileen D.Steger, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on May 4, 2023 at Wellington Place, Hartford, Wi. The place where she only recently called home for the past few weeks. Eileen was born and raised in Newburg, Wi. along with her 9 siblings. Polka dances were a part of her life from a young age and is also where she met her husband. They wed in 1954 and raised 10 children while being dairy farmers in Allenton, WI. Eileen was a homemaker and was widowed at age 38 and continued to work hard on the farm, as well as in the factory, at a seamstress shop and even as a chef in order to provide for the family. When the children were adults, she owned the supper clubs Golden Nights and Woods...

Delores Beatrice (Dinkel) (Soldner) Hundt, went to heaven on Sunday, April 16, 2023 with her family at her bedside in her home. She was born on September 13, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Werner) Dinkel. Delores was born on the family farm in the township of Trenton. The family farm has been in their family for over 125 years. Delores attended a small country one room school, Boomer Grade School, and graduated from Beaver Dam High School. She married Clarence (Salty) Soldner on July 18,1948. Delores and Salty purchased Congress Lanes and changed the name to Oak Lanes Bowling and moved the family from Beaver Dam to Juneau in 1967. After the death of Salty in 1968, Delores...

John Patrick Malloy II of Erin, WI passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 73 surrounded by family. John was born in Omaha, NE to Eileen Wogan Malloy and John P. Malloy. John was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in electrical engineering. He started his professional career as a die cast engineer, progressed in management for a tier one automotive manufacturer and eventually became president of Modern Machine Works. In 2001, he decided to take those skills and opened Sanford Rose Associates-Santee, an executive search firm. Throughout his twenty years in recruiting, he enjoyed helping organizations and people grow. John was passionate about helping people. This...

John Patrick Malloy II of Erin, WI passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 73 surrounded by family. John was born in Omaha, NE to Eileen Wogan Malloy and John P. Malloy. John was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in electrical engineering. He started his professional career as a die cast engineer, progressed in management for a tier one automotive manufacturer and eventually became president of Modern Machine Works. In 2001, he decided to take those skills and opened Sanford Rose Associates-Santee, an executive search firm. Throughout his twenty years in recruiting, he enjoyed helping organizations and people grow. John was passionate about helping people. This...

John Patrick Malloy II of Erin, WI passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 73 surrounded by family. John was born in Omaha, NE to Eileen Wogan Malloy and John P. Malloy. John was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in electrical engineering. He started his professional career as a die cast engineer, progressed in management for a tier one automotive manufacturer and eventually became president of Modern Machine Works. In 2001, he decided to take those skills and opened Sanford Rose Associates-Santee, an executive search firm. Throughout his twenty years in recruiting, he enjoyed helping organizations and people grow. John was passionate about helping people. This...

Roswitha Scheunemann (nee Perner) passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at the age of 82 years. She was born the daughter of Ervin and Anni, (nee Jahnal) on December 22, 1940 in Seltens, in Sudentenland, Germany. She met and married Warren B. Scheunemann in Ehrang, Germany on April 1, 1960. Roswitha enjoyed knitting, reading, doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She mostly enjoyed visiting with family in Germany and spending time with he kids and grandkids. She worked in many jobs over her lifetime, most recently being 10 years at Rockwell Automation in Mequon. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Warren, her children Randy (Ruth) Scheunemann, Bryan (Laura) Scheunemann,...

Alice L. Kuerth, age 97, of Watertown, Wisconsin, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her home with her son by her side. She was born in Gardner, Illinois, on July 28, 1925 to Anna (Andersen) and Delo Flint of Dwight, Illinois, and lived on their family farm with her brother, John, until she married her husband, Edwin C. Kuerth, of Forest, Illinois, on June 12, 1949. They were active communicant members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Illinois, until a job transfer brought them and their son Roger and daughter Linda to Juneau, Wisconsin, in the summer of 1963. Edwin worked as a field man for Pure Milk Association of Juneau, American Dairy Association...

Harold Harvey Schliewe, of Watertown, passed away on February 23, 2023, at the age of 98 years. He was born November 4, 1924, son of Emil and Esther (nee Kuehl) Schliewe in the township of Hustisford, WI. On December 3, 1947 he married Lila Mae (Wegner) on Dec. 3, 1947 at St. Stephen United Church of Juneau, WI. He worked on farms at a very young age but after his marriage he worked for the Dodge Co. Highway Department for 38 years. After retiring, he was employed at Rock River Hills Golf Club at Horicon, WI. He was a member of St. Stephen's United Church and served on the church board for many years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing with his family, traveling and taking care of his lawn....