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Sylvia (Schroeder) Luther, age 99, of Mukwonago passed away on January 25, 2024. Sylvia was born on a farm south of Arcadia, Iowa to Ben Schroeder and Anna Hinners on September 25, 1924. She was the youngest of eight children, Evelyn Legg, Coletta Petersohn, Rita Sundrop, Irene Schroeder, Francis Schroeder, Slyvester Schroeder, and Cletus Schroeder. Sylvia graduated from Arcadia High in 1942. She went to Milwaukee soon after with her cousin Maxine (Schroeder) Listwon. In 1955 Sylvia married Gerald Luther. After nearly 63 years of marriage, Gerald passed in 2018. Sylvia loved to play bingo and going to casinos with her friends. She also enjoined attending her card club and playing...

Dana Christopher Hauck, age 71 of Greenfield, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Mission Creek Memory Care, Waukesha. Dana was born on November 27, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Betty Ann (Chatham) Hauck. Dana was born and raised in Milwaukee, graduated John Marshall High School in 1970. He worked for Koehring Co., Boston Store, JCPenney and Clean Power. He was a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and son. He took care of his mother for many years following her husband's death. Dana was an avid reader and history buff. He especially enjoyed old Hollywood, The Old West, military history and comics. Survivors include his brother, Scott (Cris) Hauck; his nieces,...

Dale John Pietenpol Born March 31, 1946 in Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, his four children and his faithful companion, Olivia, at home on February 19, 2023. Dale is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Sarah. Loving Father to Faith (Craig Seefeld) Harrington, Lori (Tim) Wirsching, Drew Pietenpol and Rebecca (Paul) Pearson. Son in-law to Eleanor Johnson. Brother in-law to Eva (Jeff) Baehring (nee Johnson) and Mary Pietenpol (nee Harmmons). Proud and loving Grandfather to Jacob (Jasmin Valdez), Caleigh and Emmalie Harrington, Jennika (Ryan) Confer (nee Wirsching), Micah (Josh Rangai) Wirsching, Callan Pietenpol, Kaiden, Lauren and Madilyn Pearson....

Richard Anthony Meindel, 90, resident of Palmyra, entered into eternal life on February 9, 2023. Born to Wenzel and Madeline (Spohn) Meindel on June 15, 1932 in Chicago,IL. Richard married the love of his life, Jean Ann Reynolds on August 25, 1956 in Milwaukee. Richard loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing and telling stories around the campfire to all his friends and family. He built a home on Clam Lake, where they lived in the summer months and they had a home in Okeechobee, FL where they lived in the winter months for over 30 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Bruno's Catholic Church, 226 W Ottawa Ave, Dousman, WI 53118, on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00AM with...

SueAnn Anderson, age 83, of Dousman, Wisconsin, formerly of Madison, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 3, 2022. SueAnn is survived by her children Dale (Jean) Anderson, Holly (Kevin) Dankmeyer, Angela (John) Boesel, Carrie (Michael) Murdock; her grandchildren Neil (Lucy), Eileen (Jake), Rachel, Amber and Mya; her great grandchildren Zoey Ann, Raya Marie, Lula Anita, Tye Benton and many more family and friends. SueAnn is preceded in death by her parents John and Ida Horton and her husband Norman Anderson. Services for SueAnn will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 5:00PM at Ewald Chapel in Three Pillars (375 State Road 67, Dousman). A memorial...

Thomas Allan Bender, age 76, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Tom was born on December 23, 1945 in Watertown, WI to Milton and Edythe (Burdick) Bender. Tom married the love of his life Cathy Schmitt on October 12, 1974 in Watertown. Tom was a devoted father and loving husband. He enjoyed photography, restoring his 65 Buick Riviera, and taking rides with his family. He was always there to provide encouragement to Tim and Phil as they were growing up. Tom retired from a long career at JCPenney in 2012 where he served as the IT Stores Department Testing Lab Coordinator. We will miss his sense of humor and perseverance. Survivors include: his wife...

Harriette Rosenbaum, age 100, formerly of Stoughton, WI and Las Cruces, NM, passed away January 29, 2021 at Shorehaven Health and Rehabilitation in Oconomowoc. She will be interned next to her husband at Riverside Cemetery in Stoughton, WI. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11AM. Friends may honor Harriette in a way that they celebrated with her in the past. Donations in Harriette's name can be sent directly to the Stoughton High School Music Department (for scholarships for students pursuing higher education music degrees), c/o Stoughton High School Music Chair, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI 53589 or the El Caldito Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 2833, Las Cruces, NM 88004 or online at...

Harriette Rosenbaum, formerly of Stoughton will be interred next to her husband at Riverside Cemetery in Stoughton, WI. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11AM.

Marcia Lou (Wright) Goodrich, age 75, of North Prairie, WI passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Angels grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Marcia was born on August 26, 1945 in Ames, Iowa to Frederick and Rowena (Akin) Wright. Marcia is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Frederick, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Jim; her daughters, Charlene Ulichny, Beverly (John) Wiedemann and Sabrina (Ryan) Stapleton; her grandchildren, Abigail, Arthur, Bridget and Declan; other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral Visitation for Marcia will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at Thelen Funeral Services (W309S4840 Commercial Drive, North...

Jean Ellen Wilburn passed away at the age of 88 in North Prairie, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, and her son, Brian. Jean was born in Hortonville, Wisconsin on June 16, 1931 to Dale Osmond Farmer and Mary Ellen Steffen Farmer. Jean was the loving mother of Karen Nelson (Lynn), Michael, Steven, and Mark; and the caring grandmother of Sara and Irene Wilburn, and Brittnay Hilton. Jean spent most of her life living in Chicago, eventually moving to South Holland and still later to Lisle, Illinois. Jean was an artistic soul that loved decorating and painting on canvas. She was a creative seamstress and loved to crochet. Jean was a talented baker and enjoyed teaching her...

David M. Kreitzmann, age 62, of Pewaukee, WI passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. Memorial Service information and full obituary will be posted on the funeral home website and here in the Freeman later this month. Thelen Funeral Services of North Prairie/Genesee is honored to be assisting the family. For on-line condolence please go to: www.thelenfh.com or call 262-392-4251.