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Diane Elizabeth Drost (nee Koerber), age 80 of Clyman, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Care in Johnson Creek, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born August 20, 1943 in Hartford Wisconsin to Alfred and Irene (nee Feige) Koerber. Diane graduated from Slinger High School in 1961. Following graduation she worked for Amity Leather Products in West Bend, Eaton Corporation and Tom Sloan and Associates both in Watertown both retiring in 2005 to spend winters in Arizona. Diane met David C. Drost on a blind date almost 45 years ago and they were united in marriage on June 9, 1984, at Watertown Moravian Church in Watertown. Together they enjoyed dancing,...

Edward H. Martin, age 79, of Ashippun passed away on April 13, 2024 at Crossroads Care Center, Pewaukee. He was born on May 6, 1944 to Alphonse and Barbara Martin. He was the 10th child in a family of 17. Ed graduated from Oconomowoc High School and following High School enlisted in the United States Army. He served from 1965-1967. After his discharge from the service, he began working for the United States Postal Service in Pewaukee and Oconomowoc. He retired from the Post Office in 1992. After his retirement, Ed enjoyed being the caretaker for many homes on Pine Lake. Long lasting friendships were made with the residents he served. Community was always very important to Ed. He...

Donna Mae Neu (nee Berghammer), age 84, of Neosho, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Wellington Place in Hartford on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from complications of Alzheimer's. Donna was born February 26, 1939 in Hustisford, to Walter and Helen (nee Rohlinger) Berghammer. She was united in marriage to Wayne J. Neu, Sr., on September 12, 1959 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Woodland, WI. After graduating Hartford High School, Donna worked at the West Bend Company before starting a family with Wayne. Donna and her husband Wayne ran the family farm business, NDN Farms, Inc. Donna worked as a bookkeeper for St. Matthew's Parish in Neosho, a teacher's aide at Neosho...

Elvin Will, age 91 of Hustisford, Wisconsin entered eternal life Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI surrounded by his loving family. Elvin was born October 30, 1932 on the family farm near Hustisford, WI to Alvin Sr. and Helen M. (nee Pletzer) Will. Elvin graduated from Hustisford High School and joined the United States Airforce with his brother, Carl. Elvin served our country for 4 years as an Airman 1st Class and a Gunner on B29 Aircraft. Recently, Elvin was able to attend and experience the Honor Flight with his son. On October 20, 1956, Elvin married the love of his life, Louise D. Grudzinski, while he was stationed in Grand Island, Nebraska at...

John William Thomsen, "Coach T", age 86 of Hartford, WI went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 17, 2023. Son of the late Martha (nee Ziebell) and Frank W. Thomsen; beloved husband of Shirley (nee Wenzel); loving father of Mary (Curt) Henne, John (Lisa) Thomsen, Jim Cyganiak (the late Karen), proud grandfather of Jacquelyn (Travis) Gebel, Michael (Alyssa) Arroyo, Corey (Danielle) Henne, Taylor (Johnny) Nora, Matthew Thomsen, Connor Henne, Brandi Thomsen, Danielle Thomsen; proud greatgrandfather of Kennedy and Emersyn Arroyo; dear brother of Judy (Ray) Richard and the late Frank. Further survived by other loved relatives and friends. Funeral Service celebrating John's life will be held...

William "Bill" Eugene Mechenich, age 81, of Slinger, Wisconsin entered the presence of Jesus on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Bill was born February 9, 1942, in Hartford, Wisconsin, to Earl and Anita (Nehm) Mechenich. Bill was married to Minerva Rose Rankins in 1971 and had 4 children. Bill was devoted in his faith and was a member for over 47 years at First Baptist Church of Hartford, WI. Throughout many of those years, he served as a deacon and treasurer. He enjoyed serving in various ministries such as Hartford Care Center and Bearing Precious Seed in Oshkosh, WI. Bill was a rural mail carrier for the Post office of Slinger, WI for over 35 years. Bill loved his family, his church...

Karen J. Tronecker, formerly Strobel (nee Schumacher) age 75 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. Daughter of the late Elsie Schumacher; wife of the late Albert Strobel and William Tronecker; mother of Al (Katie) and the late Fred and Russell Strobel mother-in-law of Connie; grandmother of many and the late Nate Strobel, and great-grandmother; sister of...and further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Services: Thursday, October 19, 2023, 5PM at the funeral home with Visitation 3:30-5PM. Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street, Hartford, WI 53027. www.shimonfuneralhome.com

Dorothy A. Terpstra, age 88, of Hartford, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. Daughter of the late Gertrude (nee Jergens) and Henry Schneider; wife of the late Donald D. Sr.; mother of Donald Jr., Garret (Pamela), and the late: Karen Fiumefreddo and David Terpstra; grandmother of Joshua, Matthew, Christopher, Dominque, Trent, Marana, Mackenzie, and Harry; and sister of Carl Schneider. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3:30 p.m. with Visitation 1:30-3:15 p.m at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street Hartford, WI 53027. Private committal in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee. Contributions in memory of Dorothy are...

Dennis John Rehberg, age 77, died of congestive heart failure October 5, 2023. Son of the late John and Irene (nee Sell); husband of Sue (nee Drewitz); brother of Debbie (Jeff) Goll, Diane (Bob) Gahlman, David (Sherry) Rehberg, and the late: Duane Rehberg and Darlene Elsinger. Further survived by nieces, nephews, and greats, among other loved relatives and friends. Dennis had a lifelong career in investment reality which he loved. Funeral Service: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 2:30PM at the Shimon Funeral Home with Visitation 1-2:3PM (824 Union St. Hartford, WI 53027). Committal, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Dennis are appreciated to Peace...

Mabel Ann Fredrick (nee Lueck) age 82 of the town of Ashippun died Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mabel was born June 22, 1941, in Dodge County, daughter of Paul and Agnes (nee Tessmann) Lueck. She married Marvin M. Fredrick, April 30, 1960, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sugar Island. Mabel graduated from Watertown High School. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, since her marriage in 1960. Mabel was employed at the Watertown Daily Times; and later the Oconomowoc Enterprise. After working at the Oconomowoc Enterprise, she continued in their antique business. She loved to travel, loved cats, and enjoyed the antique business. Mabel is survived by her two nieces who were...

Anna Irene Pieper, age 81 of Ashippun, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, March 14, 2023 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Hartford, WI on July 30, 1941 to parents Hubert and Bessie Borchardt. She was united in marriage to husband Donald G. Pieper on July 13, 1963, and have been married for 59 loving years. Anna grew up attending a one room schoolhouse, and then went on to graduate form Hartford Union High School. She started a career as a nursing aide at the Hartford Hospital for many years. Later in life and until her retirement, she was a dedicated employee working at the Oconomowoc Piggly Wiggly in the Deli department. She loved gardening, canning her homegrown...

Betty Jean Lily Will, age 85 of Hustisford, Wisconsin, found eternal peace on Friday, February 17, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born February 23, 1937, to parents Clara (nee Thom) and Herbert Hackbarth in Hartford, WI. On September 20, 1958, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Carl A. Will, and they were married for 62 loving years until his passing in November of 2020. Carl attributed their marriage to "that little lady right there," referring to Betty and their life they had built together. They shared a deep, gentle love. Betty lived a simple, ordinary life, full of extraordinary moments. She was known for her...

Melvin Paul Lemke, age 91 of Neosho, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Marquardt Health Center in Watertown, WI, with his loving family by his side. Melvin was born on August 9, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul A. R. and Clara I.A. (nee Schlei) Lemke. Melvin was united in marriage to Betty Ann Lentz on April 16, 1955 at St. John Lutheran Church in Ashippun, WI. Melvin began working at Carnation Company, now known as Silgan, forking cans into a boxcar and eventually became a lift truck operator, retiring after 45 years. He was also a lifelong farmer who enjoyed planting, gardening, and always looked forward to the Saturday farmers market in Hustisford, WI....

Roman George Kramer "Romie" age 81 of Hustisford, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly in his home Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Roman was born June 21, 1940 in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Frances (nee Kressler) and Emil Kramer. He was united in marriage to Martha A. Schneider on September 14, 1963 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Roman retired from ITW-Shakeproof Group after 27 years. He will be remembered fondly of his love of cars, spending time with his family, grandkids and great grandkids, and eating daily at the Red Apple Caf? in Hartford. Roman is survived by his three loving daughters, Therese (Kelly) Kreitzman of Hustisford, Cindy (Maynard) Pieper of Neosho, and...

Randy passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 66. Randy was born on May 28, 1955 in Hartford, WI to Robert and Arlene (nee Peterman) Kuehl. Randy attended Bethany Lutheran School and then Hustisford High School where he created lifelong memories playing football, basketball and baseball that he loved reminiscing about. He began work as a mason laborer soon after and continued in the trade his entire life. Randy married Karen Grudzinski on April 19, 1975. Randy was the proud father of Sheena Moede (Chad Hummelmeier), Brock (Rachel) Kuehl, Beau Kuehl (Lindsey Wendorf), Miranda (Steve) Weinheimer, and Shyla (Casey) Smart and grandfather to Seth, Tristan,...

Sandra L. Zubke (nee Rayewske) took the hand of Jesus who led her to her eternal home on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Edward E. and Leona M. (nee Schieble) Rayewske. She married Wayne Zubke on October 19th, 1963 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hartford, WI. Wayne, the love of her life, preceded her in death on October 17th, 2010. Sandy stayed home to raise their children. Later on, she worked at Honey Acres in Ashippun as well as Lake Terrace in Oconomowoc. Sandy is survived by her daughters Kim (Kris) Roeseler of Watertown, WI and Trina (Todd) Steinbach of Wamego, KS; son,...

Elvira L (Damrow) Kehl age 82 of Neosho was called to home to be with her Lord on November 23, 2021 at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family. Elvira was born September 20, 1939 in the town of Hubbard, the daughter of Arthur and Erna Damrow. She graduated from Hustisford High School in 1957. On October 24, 1959 she married Roger Kehl at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge. They moved to the family farm in Neosho where they farmed all their lives. Elvira was employed by Neosho Grade School food services, Oconomowoc Enterprise, and Honey Acres. She was best known by all of her family and friends as Granny. She cherished family time, going to polka...

Herbert E. Westphal, age 90, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Herbert was born January 23, 1931, in the Town of Herman, WI to Hertha (nee Lentz) and Reinhold Westphal. He attended Woodland school in the Town of Herman until 8th grade. He proudly served our country in the United States Army in the Korean War 1952-1954 and served 6 years in the Army Reserve. He was a communication specialist in the 61st Artillery Battalion. He received the National Service Medal, U.S. Service Medal, Korean Service ribbon with Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Service Star Republic of Korea. He was a member of the Hustisford Legion Post 420, Hartford Post 8834, and the...

Ruth E. Hintz (nee Retzlaff) age 84, a resident of Neosho, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Cedar Community Home Health & Hospice in West Bend. Ruth was born May 30, 1937 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin to Henry Paul Retzlaff, Sr. and Viola Vertha Martha Retzlaff (nee Riebe). She was united in marriage to Delwin Arnold Hintz on May 31, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, WI. They lived in the Cedarburg area until 1972 when they moved to their farm on Hwy 60 just outside the Neosho / Hustisford area. Ruth wanted to have two or three sheep on the farm but that turned out to be a hundred or better. She also worked outside the home at the...

age 87 passed away Friday. September 10, 2021 at the Summit- Aurora Medical Center. Sylvester was born February 8, 1934 in the Town of Rubicon to Adela (nee Otto) and Harvey W. Margelofsky. He was united in marriage to Gloria A. Brugger on May 15, 1954 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Neosho. Sylvester farmed on the Margelofsky Family Farm with his father and enjoyed farming with neighbors in later years. He worked for John Deere for nearly 30 years, retiring at the age of 58. He was also local mason contractor. Sylvester also enjoyed: playing Bingo at the Hartford Senior Center and Mayville Legion, going on Wolf's Casino Tours, scrapping, playing Dartball for 45 years with the Kettle...

Shirley Jean Holz (nee Tietz), age 81 of Hartford, Wisconsin (formerly of Hustisford), surrounded by her family, went home to her Savior on Friday, June 4, 2021. Shirley was born October 5,1939 in the Town of Ashippun, Wisconsin to Elmer and Gertrude (nee Schwantes) Tietz . She was united in marriage on June 3,1961 to Kenneth D. Holz at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Neosho, WI. Shirley and Ken were long time members of St. Paul's Church where she also taught Sunday school. Shirley enjoyed flower gardening, camping with friends, and babysitting for many years. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her loving daughters, Connie Holz and Sue...