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David E. Lentz, age 80, of Horicon, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at Clearview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Juneau. Visitation for Dave will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on December 7, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on December 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Justin Lopina will officiate. Burial will be at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon where military honors will be performed by Horicon American Legion Post #157. David Edward Lentz was born on October 13, 1943 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Adelbert and Grace (Fagan) Lentz. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1961. Dave served his country in the United States...

Edna M. Multhauf, age 96, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home in rural Fox Lake with family by her side. Visitation for Edna will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. There will also be visitation at St. Katharine Drexel Church on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. John Radetski officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Edna Marie was born on October 13, 1927 in the Town of Calamus, Dodge County,...

John F. Kaul, age 77, of Juneau, died on Monday, November 20, 2023. The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:20 P.M. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Friday at 12:30 p.m. John R. Leiting will be the celebrant and burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery. John was born on June 18, 1946 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Frank and Harriet (Wilson) Kaul. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1965. On June 19, 1965, he was united in marriage with Judy Krause at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Juneau. John lived on the family farm in Juneau his entire life. After he and Judy married, they...

June E. Margelofsky, 93, of Mayville passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam surrounded by her family. June was born on January 17, 1930 in Fond du Lac to Albert and Lydia (Sasse) Heschke. She was a 1945 graduate of Mayville High School and a 1949 graduate of Prospect Hall Secretarial School in Milwaukee. June was employed as a secretary for Maysteel Products, then with Theil, Allan and Storck Law Office, and later with Hartwig's Bookkeeping and Tax Service. June was married to Chester Margelofsky on September 18, 1955 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mayville. June was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mayville having been...

Lucille Hintz, age 97, of Mayville, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her home. In honoring Lucille's wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Lucille is survived by her children: William (Susan) Hintz & Sandra Weller-Hintz (Robin); 3 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

Dean E. Ziegel, age 72, of Reeseville, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, after battling cancer for over three years. Visitation for Dean will be at the Reeseville Community Center on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Funeral services will follow beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Rev Donald Steinberg officiating. Dean Edward Ziegel was born on December 26, 1950, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Edward and June (Joranger) Ziegel. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1969. On May 22, 1980, he was married to the love of his life and soul mate, Noreane Schmid in Beaver Dam. Dean worked for the Village of Reeseville for approximately 35 years serving as the Director of...

Daniel P. Ruppel, 52, of Columbus and formerly of Racine passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Daniel was born on July 23, 1971 in Racine to Paul and Janet (Nelson) Ruppel. He was employed with Fabick Cat in Madison for 27 years. Dan was married to his life partner Jennifer Furlong on September 16, 2023 at their home. In 2014, he purchased a farm in rural Columbus where he was able to raise steers. He enjoyed fixing old tractors and operating a running farm. Dan also enjoyed collecting antique tractors. He passed down this passion for collecting and fixing tractors to his son Thomas who has now bought his own tractors. Dan was a member of...

Marjorie E. Westenmeyer, was born on August 15, 1928, and entered into eternal life on November 2, 2023, at home surrounded by close family. A graveside service will be held at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Marjorie, known to her friends and loved ones as "Marge," embarked on her journey through life with a determined spirit. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam Senior High, completing her education in 1947. On May 29, 1948, she married Donald Westenmeyer at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Rick. Marge was a hard-working woman. In her early adult years,...

John J. Statz, age 54 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee There will be a memorial gathering at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 10:00 am. to 12:20 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Wednesday beginning at 12:30 p.m. Fr. Will Arnold will officiate. John Joseph Statz was born on August 10, 1969, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to James and Abby (Enright) Statz. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1987. After attending college, John pursued a career as a PGA Golf Professional. He began his career at Marsh Creek Country Club in St. Augustine, FL. It was there...

Helen Rose Neis (nee Ollinger), age 92 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 23rd 2023 at Eagle's Wings Assisted Living Facility in Beaver Dam. Visitation will be held at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, November 1st from 4 pm to 6 pm. On Thursday, November 2nd , a visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:50 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. Helen was born on October 26, 1930, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Andrew and Rose Ollinger. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1948. After graduation, she worked at JCPenny until her marriage to Leon Neis on November 20, 1954 at St. Peter's...

There will be a memorial gathering at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow on at church on Wednesday beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jonathan Loescher officiating. On March 2nd, 1923, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin the Lord blessed Walter and Mamie Strassburg with a gift of the first of their three sons, Warren Richard Strassburg. Shortly after, Warren was received into the family of God through the washing of Holy Baptism at First Lutheran Church. Walter and Mamie farmed just outside of Beaver Dam where Warren grew up with his brothers Elmer and Fritz. Warren was confirmed at First Lutheran Church. ...

Rita L. (Budde) Baker, age 92, of Beaver Dam died on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. Visitation for Rita will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Rita was born December 31, 1930 to Anton J. and Adela K. (Haas) Budde in the farm house where she lived for the majority of her life. She attended St. Peter's Grade School and graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1948. After graduation, she assisted her dad with his duties as the...

Michael Sawyer, age 72, died Friday, October 13, 2023, at his home in Burnett. There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The memorial service will follow at the funeral home at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will be at Burnett Central Cemetery. Michael Paul Sawyer was born on November 29, 1950, in Hustisford, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Ilona (Pieper) Sawyer. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1969 and began working. Mick was a meat cutter throughout his life working at several area Piggly Wiggly's and also at Leroy Meats. On March 6, 1993, he was united in marriage with Louise Van Buren in...

Cecelia (Thompson) Sturm, age 97, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Hillside Manor. Cecelia was born in Blythe, California on November 3, 1925 to Robert O. Thompson and Bertha (Urban) Thompson. She grew up in Waukegan, Il. where she graduated from High School. After graduation, she worked for several years as an administrative assistant for Abbott Laboratories. On May 26, 1951, Cecelia married Dr. Arthur W. Sturm and she moved to Beaver Dam, WI. Cecelia managed her husband's dental practice in Beaver Dam for many years and was a long-term member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. She made many beautiful art quilts over the years and was a fine seamstress and tailor. ...

Melissa Landdeck passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She had spent more than 85 years here, and felt it was time to move to the next phase of her life. She was born on April 25, 1938 to Evelyn and Gilbert Meyer, who lived in Whitefish Bay. After high school in that city she attended UWM as an Art History major, but left school after two years to work in West Bend. It was the good fortune of John Landdeck that she did so, because that was his home town and he got the opportunity to meet her and eventually persuade her to marry him. She supported her husband while he pursued a degree, and then moved with him to Beaver Dam in 1973. She soon learned to love this town, and became a...

James W. Kreuziger, age 95, of Beaver Dam, died on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living. The visitation will be at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Burial will be at Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in Randolph with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #146. James William Kreuziger was born on January 4, 1928 in Clyman, Wisconsin to William and Rosella (Omara) Kreuziger. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Jane Mc Cormick of Randolph, Wisconsin, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church...

Joyce A. Soldner, age 83, of Waterloo, formerly of Reeseville, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Columbus She was born September 10, 1940. She was the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Tschan) Soldner. Her parents lived on the family farm 5 miles S.W. of Reeseville. She is survived by her brother; Glenn Soldner, 3 nieces; Regina (Brent) Mosher, Chelsea (Michael) Harris, Jessica Soldner, grandnieces, a grandnephew, and cousins both in Switzerland and the US. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, sister, aunts, uncles, and several cousins. Joyce graduated from a one-room country school, grades 1-8. She was a 1958 graduate of Reeseville High School, a 1960 graduate...

Joyce A. Soldner, age 83, of Waterloo, formerly of Reeseville, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Columbus She was born September 10, 1940. She was the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Tschan) Soldner. Her parents lived on the family farm 5 miles S.W. of Reeseville. She is survived by her brother; Glenn Soldner, 3 nieces; Regina (Brent) Mosher, Chelsea (Michael) Harris, Jessica Soldner, grandnieces, a grandnephew, and cousins both in Switzerland and the US. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, sister, aunts, uncles, and several cousins. Joyce graduated from a one-room country school, grades 1-8. She was a 1958 graduate of Reeseville High School, a 1960 graduate...

Joyce A. Soldner, age 83, of Waterloo, formerly of Reeseville, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Columbus She was born September 10, 1940. She was the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Tschan) Soldner. Her parents lived on the family farm 5 miles S.W. of Reeseville. She is survived by her brother; Glenn Soldner, 3 nieces; Regina (Brent) Mosher, Chelsea (Michael) Harris, Jessica Soldner, grandnieces, a grandnephew, and cousins both in Switzerland and the US. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, sister, aunts, uncles, and several cousins. Joyce graduated from a one-room country school, grades 1-8. She was a 1958 graduate of Reeseville High School, a 1960 graduate...

J. Nancy Dippong, age 85, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home in Beaver Dam. Nancy was born at Lowell, WI on April 2, 1938 to Louis and Ethel (Weigert) Firari, one of eleven children, seven brothers and 4 sisters. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Salem of Lowell, WI, first to Ralph Rennhack on March 16, 1957 and then to John Dippong on March 18th, 1988. Visitation will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, Salem-Lowell Campus on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Funeral services will follow at church on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. David Brandt officiating. Burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery. Nancy was an active member of Salem Ladies...

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Darrell A. Kolb, 203 Mill Street, Fox Lake, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 18, 2023, at the age of 91. Mr. Kolb was born January 31, 1932, in West DePere, the son of Anthony and Pearl (Spear) Kolb. He graduated from Nicolet High School, West DePere in 1950 and served in the U.S. Marines from 1950-52. He married Colleen F. Killoran on August 5, 1961, in Green Bay. Together they raised three children with whom they enjoyed trips to Florida, family gatherings in Fox Lake and at the cabin in Lakewood, WI. Darrell enjoyed a great 37-year career with the Department of Corrections. He began his career as an officer at the Wisconsin State...