Allen A. Christian, 73, of rural Mayville, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in the palliative care center at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison following a short period of illness with cancer. Allen was born the son of Arnold and Marilyn (Wendegatz) Christian on December 5, 1947. On June 13, 1970, he married Gloria (Krahn), at Emmanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, in the Township of Herman. Allen was a lifetime member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in the Township of Theresa, faithfully serving on many committees, chairs, as past elder and currently served on the school board and sang bass in the choir. He was a 1965 graduate of Mayville High School. He had worked over 30 years at Broan Mfg., Hartford, in the IT department. Allen served his country in the Army (1968-1969 Vietnam) and was a member of the American Legion Post 270, Theresa. He was an active member of the Lions Club of Theresa and currently served as secretary. Allen enjoyed many years of playing the bass in polka bands in the local area, the Milwaukee area and beyond, and all the lasting friendships that were created. He also enjoyed motorcycling, being outdoors in his woods and on his land. Allen is survived by his wife, Gloria; his daughter, Melissa (Jesse) Decker of Dodgeville and his son, Dustin (Lizzy Schneidler) Christian of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Mason and Megan Decker; mother, Marilyn Christian of Hartford; sisters, Nancy (Bill) Connell of Oconomowoc, Norene (Al) Gonring of Lomira, Marjean (Rick) Lerch of Theresa, Marsha (Dan) Roskopf of Mayville, and Annette (Bob) Foshey of Hartland; sister-in-law, Joyce Moldenhauer of Hartford and brother-in-law, Jerry (Pam) Krahn of Nashville, TN. He is further survived by nieces, nephew, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold; his brother, Loren; parents-in-law, ‘Sparky’ and LaVerne Krahn; and brother-in-law, Richard Moldenhauer. A private family funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church) Town of Theresa with Rev. Douglas Zahner officiating. Burial took place at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and military honors were conducted by the Theresa American Legion Post #270. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Visitation:  Thursday, Jan. 21, from 3 to 5:40 p.m.  Service:  6 p.m.  Location:  St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon Donald J. “Elmer’ Buchmann, 83, of Rubicon, found eternal peace on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at the Aurora Hospital in Hartford. Donald was born July 2, 1937, in Rubicon to Albert and Vera (Schmidt) Buchmann. He was united in marriage to Lucille K. Breuer on August 24, 1963. He served our country in the United States National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #19. Donald was a life-long farmer and retired after 12 years of service as the Rubicon Rural Carrier. He was also a longtime member of St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lucille; loving children, Michele (Ronald) Pollasch, Richard Buchmann, Curt (Lisa) Buchmann, Jessica (Bill) Knaus, and daughter-in-law, Ginger Buchmann; cherished grandchildren, Aaron and Kassidy Pollasch, Briana and Ashley Buchmann, Jackson, Owen, and Gavin Knaus, and Nolan Buchmann; dear sister, Loretta Lackas. He is further survived by many other loved nieces, nephews, sisters/brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Anthony and Elizabeth Breuer; son, Douglas J. Buchmann Mass of Christian Burial for Donald will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, (1170 Rome Road, Rubicon, WI 53078), with Father Britto Suresh officiating. Donald’s family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday at the church from 3 to 5:40 p.m., concluding with a Eulogy at 5:45 p.m. Private inurnment in St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Rubicon. Contributions in memory of Donald are appreciated to the American Cancer Society. The Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences and tributes may be shared at: www.shimonfuneralhome.com.

Betty J. (Leichtle) Steger, 92, a resident of Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. She was born in 1928 to Adolph and Angeline German in Fond du Lac. Betty graduated from Mayville High School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Lau on April 24, 1948. Vernon passed away. On November 28, 1964, she then married Clarence Steger and celebrated 50 years until he passed in 2015. Betty was a telephone operator in Theresa and then worked for Maysteel as a telephone operator/receptionist for many years. Together Betty and Clarence owned and operated “Clarence and Betty’s Tavern” in Theresa. She enjoyed going Sturgeon Spearing and bullhead fishing on the Rock River. She loved playing sheepshead, bingo, and enjoyed her trips to Oneida Casino. She enjoyed time with her family and will be missed by all who knew her. Betty had many health challenges in her lifetime, but through her deep faith, strong will and determination, she always found a way to move forward. Those Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory include her two children, D. Michael “Ching” (Jean) Lau of Theresa, and Connie (Dave) Kusek of Fond du Lac; three grandchildren, Beth (Jackson Hanft) Kusek, Mary Rose (Michael) Rohman and Michael Lau; a great-grandson, Henry David “Huck” Hanft; a brother, Tom (Shirley) Leichtle; a sister, Annamae (Frank) Marrese; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pattee Lau; a granddaughter, Leah Lau; a brother, Paul (Millie) Leichtle; a sister, Marie (Lester) Beck; four sisters-in-law, Betty (Carl) Bandle, Lorinda (Vilas) Adelmeyer, Bernice (Harvey) Lindert, and Norma (Bob) Walther; five brothers-in-law, Merle (Anita) Steger and Lawrence (Lucille) Steger, Jr., Harvey (Nora) Lau, Ruben (Tannie) Lau, and Palmer (Eleanor) Lau. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Betty. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials to the Theresa Legion Post #270 in Betty’s name would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Fond du Lac Lutheran Home and Marquardt Hospice for all their help and care. Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Betty’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Dennis Dean Bolstad, 62, of Horicon passed away on January 11, 2021, at the Aurora Medical Center in Burlington. Dennis was born the son of Elmer Bolstad, Jr. and Diane Kehl on May 17, 1958. He was a 1977 graduate of Horicon High School. He was employed at John Deere Company in Horicon until his retirement. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved listening to oldies music and taking rides on his Harley. He will be deeply missed by many. God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around him and whispered ‘come with me.’ God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. Dennis is survived by his mother, Diane Schlegel of Horicon; his partner of 19 years, Bri Sisco of Horicon; his brother, Greg (Dianne) Bolstad of Wautoma; his sisters, Debbie (Todd) Wolter of Mayville and Sherry (Vic) Apfelbeck of Mayville; his nieces and nephews, Angela (Tim) Gorman, Amy (special friend Brady) Meimann, Tanya (Brent) Beine, Samantha Sisco, Courtney Wolter, Adam (Leah) Bolstad, Trever (Kendra) Apfelbeck, and Jeremy Wolter; his great-nieces and nephews, Keaton, Colin, Abby, Rylee, Mitch, Mason, and Seth; further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer and step-father, Donald Schlegel. A private family memorial service for Dennis will be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit wwww.KoepsellFH.com

Visitation:  Sunday, Jan. 17, from 2 to 3:45 p.m.  Service:  Sunday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m.  Location:  Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford Nancy Fern (Kress) Schoebel, 76, of Hustisford, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Nancy was born January 8, 1945, in Hartford, to Fern B. (Werner) and George J. Kress. She was united in marriage to John “Jack” T. Schoebel on May 14, 1966, at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Nancy enjoyed reading, puzzles, girl’s outings and trips with her daughters and granddaughter, card luncheons and gambling with friends, and most of all time spent with her family. Nancy is survived by her loving children, Kim (Craig) Hahn of Germantown, Kelly Schoebel of Theresa, and Kerri (Philip)Frey of Johnson Creek, and extended family Kris Watry of Horicon; cherished grandchildren, Stephen, Collin, Lauren Hahn, and Josie Frey; siblings, Karen Madell of Hartford, Kaye (Harold) Schladweiler of Kewaskum; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Hoerth of Hartford, Mary (Bob) Aufdermauer of Allenton, and Sue Kress of Tomahawk. She is further survived by loved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jack; loving son, Kurt R. Schoebel; parents; parents-in-law, Marie (Beine) and Ralph Schoebel; brother, George Kress; and brothers-in-law, Eugene Hoerth, Richard Madell, and David Ziegelbauer. Family will greeted relatives and friends on Sunday, Jan. 17, from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union Street Hartford, WI 53027). Funeral Services for Nancy followed at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Wisconsin Humane Society, or to a charity of your choice in Nancy’s name are sincerely appreciated. The Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and tributes may be shared at: www.shimonfuneralhome.com

Wayne D. Lindert, 79, of Horicon, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam. Wayne was born the son of Otto and Lena (Luebke) Lindert on August 18, 1941. Wayne was a 1959 graduate of Horicon High School. He farmed alongside his family for many years and then was a custodian until retirement at Hustisford High School. Wayne was a lifetime member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville faithfully serving as a past elder and usher. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed being outdoors and taking care of his lawn and also enjoyed baking. Wayne will he fondly remember as a hard worker who often put others before himself. Wayne is survived by his nieces, Judy (Robert) Rassman and Sherry (Peter) Gebauer, both of Horicon; further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucille Lindert, Ethel Getzman, Helen Hackbarth, and Verona Knueppel; and his brother, Marvin Lindert. A private family funeral for Wayne will be held at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with a burial to follow at St. John Cemetery in Mayville. Memorials may be directed to St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville and can be sent to Koepsell Funeral Home, 301 N. Walnut St., Mayville, WI 53050. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.   Service: Saturday, Jan. 23, at 12 p.m.  Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy Warren H. Eilbes, 56, of LeRoy passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Warren was born the son of Edward and Mary Ann (Tomala) Eilbes on May 13, 1964, in Waupun. Warren was a 1982 graduate of Mayville High School. He had worked for over 20 years at Maysteel in Allenton. Warren was currently employed at Metalcraft in Mayville. Warren’s faith in God was important to him and he was a faithful member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy In his spare time, Warren loved to garden and cook. He also loved taking dance classes. Warren was a natural caretaker for others as well, especially for his mother after she had suffered a stroke. Warren will be fondly remembered for his kind heart, his humor, and his willingness to put others before himself. Warren is survived by his siblings, Jackie (Mark) Kahlhamer of Mayville, Fran (Peggy) Eilbes of Mayville, and Craig (Mary Beth) Eilbes of LeRoy.; his nieces and nephews, Robyn (Josh Kaiser) Huizenga, Aaron (Meagen) Kahlhamer, Laura (Michael) Watkins, Amanda (partner David) Eilbes, and Katelyn Eilbes; his niece and goddaughter, Melissa (partner Sawyer) Eilbes; his nephew and godson, Jonathan (partner Heather) Eilbes. He is futher survived by other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy on Saturday, Jan. 23. Burial will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery in LeRoy. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 12 (noon) at St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Tom Biersack presiding. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Friday, Jan. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 10 to a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran church in Iron RidgeService:  Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. Burial:  St. Matthew Cemetery in Iron Ridge on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m. Cheryl Ann Alexander, 63, of Antigo, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1957, in Hartford, a daughter of Clarence and Virginia (Musack) Wendorff. She married Rick Alexander, Sr. on March 30, 1991, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge. Cheryl was raised in Iron Ridge and settled in Antigo. She was a certified nursing assistant. She was a member of Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church in Antigo, where she was an organist and sang in the choir. Cheryl enjoyed fishing, camping, ceramics and crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Rick; five children, Shelly Powers (Dirk Carlson) of Baraboo, Steven Alexander of New London, Ricky (Amanda) Alexander Jr. of Minot, ND, Tonya Alexander of Antigo and Ryan (Sydney) Alexander of Surrey, ND; five grandchildren, Bentley Carlson, Emily Alexander, Rowen and Luca Alexander, and Ryder Alexander; her mother, Virginia Wendorff; six brothers, Clarence Wendorff, Jr., Don (Carolyn) Wendorff, Gary (Marion) Wendorff, Gene (Kathi) Wendorff, Terry (Laura) Wendorff, Scott (Jaclyn) Wendorff; two sisters, Lynn (David) Riese and Robin (Jeffery) Carter; two brothers-in-law, Brian (Ann) Tunak, Gary (Susan) Alexander; three sisters-in-law, Michelle Wendorff, Carmel Wendorff and Sandy Alexander. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence; four brothers, Chester, Charles, Greg and Brian; a sister, Heidi Tunak; sisters-in-law, Pat Wendorff, Kit Wendorff and Darlene Wendorff; and brother-in-law, Wayne Alexander. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Saturday at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Spaude officiating. Burial will take place in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery in Iron Ridge on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 12:30 p.m. Memorials in Cheryl's name may be directed to Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1412 Neva Road, Antigo, WI 54409. A special thank you to the staffs of Langlade and Wausau Aspirus Hospitals, especially Dr. Bret Styley, for the care they provided to Cheryl.

Mary Lou Oechsner, 91, joined our Lord and Savior on January 4, 2021 at her home. Mary Lou was born on March 19, 1929, in Beaver Dam, to John and Agnes (Thiede) Weber. She attended St. Pete’s Catholic School, where she was baptized, confirmed and later married. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School with the class of 1946. During her senior year of high school, she worked part-time at the 5 and Dime Store. After graduation, she worked full-time at Phoenix Hosery in Beaver Dam until marriage. On April 23, 1949, she married Francis Oechsner at St. Pete’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. They settled and made Horicon their home. She was a receptionist, secretary and book-keeper for many of the businesses that she and Francis started throughout the years. She was also a full-time mother of nine children. And to some of their friends, she was known as “MOO”. Mary Lou was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Parish, Horicon. She was a woman of strong Christian faith. She lived a full life with family and church being the center of it. She was the most sweet, loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Mimi). Her world revolved happily around them all. She enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles, playing solitaire, casino trips, gardening, watching the Packer games on TV (attended the Ice Bowl) and watching the kids sporting/school events. But most of all, her true love was spending time with her family. Christmas was her favorite holiday and her entire family will always cherish the memories “Grandma, Grandma, Grandma” Mary Lou is survived by her nine children, Cisco (Sallie) Oechsner of Burnett, Mike (Sherry) Oechsner of Waupun, Shirley Stanul of Mauston, Pete (Susan) Oechsner of Horicon, Dan (Susan) Oechsner of Waupun, Sharon (Wayne Martin) Oechsner of Horicon, Sheila (Donald) Davidson of Horicon, Shelley Cundy of Horicon and Barry Oechsner of Horicon; her 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, John Weber, Ted Weber, Barb Schwarze and Aggie Frederiksen; brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents; granddaughters, Michele Boyland and Amber Oechsner; brothers and sisters, Jim Weber, Paul Weber, Al Weber and Elaine Schultz; brothers- and sisters-in-law. Due to current health restrictions, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon with the Rev. Justin Lopina presiding. Burial to follow at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon. Memorials may be made in Mary Lou’s name to Sacred Heart Parish Mary Lou’s family would like to give sincere thanks to Hillside Hospice for the exceptional care given to our mother. Also, the Doctors and Nurses at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. Everyone referred to her as “The Sweet Lady” “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” John 11:25-26 Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com