Visitation:  Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Location: St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge Daniel C. “Boone” Keller, 68, of Iron Ridge passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Daniel was born the son of William and Mildred (Neimeyer) Keller Sr. on September 29, 1952, in Beaver Dam. He was a 1970 graduate of Mayville High School. Boone was married to Barb Kanas on October 25, 1975, in Iron Ridge. He was employed with Mayville Limestone Inc. for 48 years. Boone was a member of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge. Boone enjoyed woodworking, farming, and gardening. He was an avid Packers fan. Boone loved to spend time at his cabin. He loved to help others and was very loving and loyal to his family and friends. Boone is survived by his wife, Barb of Iron Ridge; three children, Christy Keller of Iron Ridge, Melissa Keller (special friend Tom Weinberger) of Knowles, Dan Keller (special friend Sondra Carpenter) of Mayville; twin granddaughters, Ava and Elle; siblings, Bette McVicker of Indiana, Ron (Ursula) Keller of Iron Ridge, Janet (Ron) Wendling of Theresa, Charles (JoAnn) Keller of Iron Ridge, Bill Keller Jr. of Iron Ridge, Mildred Kliefoth of Mayville, Marrianne (Rudy) Mohr of West Bend, Verna (Larry) Scola of Arizona, Gladys (Bob) Lange of Horicon, Ike (Sue) Keller of Mayville, Shirley (Loren) Giese of Mayville, Bob (Barb) Keller of Mayville, and Sharon (Dave) Shaeller of Missouri; his in-laws, Mary Kanas, Sharon Kanas, Clarence (Barbara) Kanas, Ronald Kanas, Paulette (Ron) Feller, Cheryl (Dave) Feller, Rosie Heintz (friend Jim Stipanovic), Judy (Brian) Otto, and Roger Kanas; aunt, Marie Mitchell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and his dog Queeny. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Keller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Lucille Kanas Sr.; brothers-in-law, Jerry Kliefoth, Jerome Kanas, and Terry Kanas; sisters-in-law, Sue Keller and Dixie Kanas; nephew, Ed Wendling; and niece, Kimberli Marie Otto. A visitation will be held at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A private family funeral service will follow at the church. Rev. Larry Mose will officiate. Interment will take place at St. Matthew’s Cemetery. Face coverings and social distancing are strongly encouraged. Memorials may be directed to St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www. koepsellfh.com.

December 31, 1946 – October 17, 2020 Susan “Suzie” Martin, 73, of Oshkosh (formerly of Neosho) passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2020. She was born on December 31, 1946, in the Town of Ashippun to Alphonse and Barbara R. (Schuster) Martin. She was the 12th of 17 children. She was a graduate of Lebanon Consolidated Grade School and Watertown High School. Suzie married Hilbert Allen Grulke Jr. on April 20, 1968, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashippun. Prior to retirement, she was employed at John Deere in Horicon. Suzie enjoyed conversation, gambling, puzzlemaking, cooking, reading, and traveling with her special friend Don Marsh. She had a big heart and always cared and shared with others. She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Ann Grulke; and son, Lance Michael (Laura) Grulke. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, James Martin and Larry (Amy) Martin and step-great-grandchildren, Kyler Martin and Kayla, Melissa, Ashlyn and Paul Martin. She is also survived by siblings, Shirley Zwieg, Betty (Roger) Tremaine, Edward Martin, Barbara (James) Kuehl, Christine Martin, James (Jacky) Martin, Steve (Marge) Martin; and step-brother, Bob Bergman, as well as sisters-in-law, Diane Martin and Marian Martin and brother-in-law, Scott Tremaine. Suzie was preceded in death by her parents, Hilbert Grulke Jr.; and in-laws, Hilbert G. and Weida Grulke; stepfather, Leonard Bergman; sisters, Joan Wittnebel, Mary Komp, Rita Jungbluth, and Ginny Tremaine and brothers, Ralph, Dick, Doug, Tom, and Michael Martin and brothers-in-law, Vilas Wittnebel, Joseph Jungbluth, Leo Komp, Martin Zwieg; and sister-in-law, Mae Martin. Special thank you to Heritage Court Apartments of Oshkosh where she developed many caring and loving friendships. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Visitation:  Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m.  Location:  Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford Patricia Ann Grissman (Hoffman), 80, of Hartford, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Pat was born May 26, 1940, in Hartford to Evelyn (Weginger) and Mathias Hoffman. She was united in marriage to husband Jon “Jack” Grissman in 1959. Pat was later united with her companion of many years, Roger Kuehl. Pat loved spending time outdoors doing a variety of activities including yard work, gardening, hunting, and spending time up north at her cabin in which she and Jack built together. While at her cabin, she enjoyed watching the hummingbirds feed as she soaked up the sun any chance she got. Her timeless energy and endless love for her family surpasses all known. She will be forever remembered by her spunky attitude and witty ways. Pat will remain in the hearts of all who had the honor of knowing her. She would do anything for anyone at any given time, a heart of gold that truly blessed all of those who knew her. She will always be remembered and missed as such a unique and beautiful soul, one of God’s finest. Pat is survived by her children, Mark (Janice), Todd (Susan); her grandchildren, Rebecca (Brian), Tracy (Nathaniel “Nath”), Joshua, Sara (Eric), Krystal (Michael), and her great-grandchildren, Brooklynn, Robbie, Hannah, Gabriel, Bradon, Kayla, Gisella and Blair. She is further survived by many beloved family members including her father, Mathias; her siblings, Matt Jr., Johnny (Beve), Beverly, Jerry (Taddy); sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Norita, as well as other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She has entered into Eternal Life where she is joined by her mother, Evelyn; her brothers, Anthony “Tony” and Robert “Bobby”; her sister-in-law, Carole; her brother-in-law, Chet, as well as her late husband Jon “Jack”; her late companion Roger; and her great-grandchildren, Jessica, Nicole, and David. Family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford, from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Funeral services for Pat will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home (824 Union St. Hartford, WI 53027) with Rev. Tom Griffey officiating. Interment will be in St. Kilian Catholic Cemetery Hartford. The Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences and tributes may be shared at: www.shimonfuneralhome.com

Anton S. Westimayer, 97, of Horicon, passed away October 10, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. Tony was born on August 26, 1923, to Anton and Anna Repp Westimayer in Horicon. He attended Horicon High School where he was active and excelled in basketball, football, baseball, and track. Tony was awarded an Athletic Scholarship to attend Carroll College in Waukesha. He was an active and long-time member of Saint Malachy’s/Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon. Tony proudly served his Country as a Marine from 1942 to 1946. Upon his return, he completed his college degree. Tony accepted a position with Monarch Range in Beaver Dam, where he met the love of his life Helen Marthaler. Tony and Helen were blessed with 69 years of marriage. He was the loving husband and father of 10 children. In 1950, Tony took a position at John Deere Horicon Works until he retired in 1982, with 32 years of service. Family was always most important to Tony and he passed that onto his children and their families. Tony looked forward to visits from his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed hearing the stories about all the things that were new in their lives. Other things he enjoyed were fishing, taking his family to the annual northern Wisconsin vacation spot in Crandon (with U-Haul in tow), occasional trips to visit relatives on the west coast, and his retirement job of driving John Deere employees to their destinations. Many of these employees requested Tony as they enjoyed his outgoing personality and wonderful conversations. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Helen; 10 children and their families: Dave (Jane) Westimayer, Barb (Dale) Keach, Tom Westimayer (Desi Wild), Tony (MaryKay) Westimayer, Pat Spettel (Gary Klein), Susie (Jim) Schumacher, Sandy (Randy) Franke, Mike (Jodie) Westimayer, Jon Westimayer (Elizabeth Kotewa), Kathy (Wes) Elford; grandchildren, Julia (Nate) Schultz, Ann (John) Hansen, Chris Westfall (Pam Hupf), Matt Westfall (Laura Hammer), Dylan Westimayer (Alley Nehls), Katie (Jose) Torres, Karyn (Jay) Kroschel, Cody (Rachel) Westimayer, Adam (Annie) Spettel, Lucas (Kristie) Spettel, Jason (Andrea) Schumacher, Jenni (James) Dietz, Nick (Brittany) Franke, Hailey (Cody) Apfelbeck, Emma Westimayer (Robert Van Abel), Chloe Westimayer, Hunter Westimayer, Tanner Westimayer, Kayli Westimayer (Andrew Patenaude), Seth Westimayer (Amanda Sorce), Aiden Westimayer, Karina (Carter) McCauley, Wesley Elford; great-grandchildren, Sam and Sully Westfall, Maya, Johnny, and Caden Hansen, Isaac, Adrian, Jackson, and Oliver Torres, Clayton, Coltyn, and Kynlee Kroschel, Aspen, Dakota, and Charlotte Westimayer, Natalie, Nolan and Lincoln Spettel, Avery Dietz, Jace Apfelbeck, Liam Westimayer, Charlotte McCauley. He is further survived by nephews, John (Kathy Parker) Westimayer of Brookfield, Steve (Pat) Westimayer of Madison; sister-in-law, Barb Marthaler of Beaver Dam; nephew, Mike (Julie) Marthaler of LaCrosse; nieces, Julie (Jeff) Grip of Wausau and Jamie (Bill) Bonenberger of Glen Burnie, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Westimayer; in-laws, Erwin and Cynthia Marthaler; brother-in-law, Floyd (Flip) Marthaler; nephew, Mark Marthaler; and infant granddaughter, Christian. The family would like to thank Maria, our guardian angel, for her wonderful care and loving support given to our father, and making his last wish to remain in his home with family until God called him to his side. And a special thank you to the team of nurses and caregivers of Hillside Hospice for their compassionate care. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a donation to Sacred Heart Parish, Horicon. Due to current health restrictions a private family mass will be held at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon with the Rev. Fr. Justin Lopina presiding. Military Honors will follow the Mass at St. Malachy Cemetery conducted by the Horicon American Legion Post #157. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Family Graveside Service:  Saturday, Oct. 23   Location:  St. Petri Cemetery in the Township of Lomira Norma Virginia (Lau) Walther, 95, of Eau Claire passed away on May 15, 2020. Norma was born on July 5, 1924, on the family farm in Lomira Township, just north of Mayville, the daughter of Ferdinand and Lucilia (Heldt) Lau. She grew up on the family farm and was a 1941 graduate of Mayville High School. After high school she worked as a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell. On September 6, 1947, she married Robert Walther at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lomira Township. They then lived in Mayville for the next 62 years. After Bob’s passing in 2009 she remained in Mayville until 2011 when she moved to a retirement home and later to an assisted living facility in Eau Claire to be near her son. She remained there until her passing. After marriage, Norma became a homemaker to raise her family. Son Tom was born in August, 1948 and Dick was born in March, 1951. In the late 1950’s Norma returned to work as a telephone operator and remained with Wisconsin Bell until 1967 when the Mayville exchange became the very last exchange in Wisconsin to change over to dial telephones. After that Norma went to work for Old Fashioned Cheese in the company cheese store until her retirement. Norma was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mayville, most notably sewing with the quilting circle for 25 years. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Mayville Senior Center. Norma was also an avid bowler hitting her only 600 series at the state tournament in Madison in 1983. Norma also enjoyed fishing, especially during the 15 years she and Bob maintained a camper alongside Buffalo Lake at Montello. Also after retirement she enjoyed traveling with Bob to events such as the Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl, to Cancun and in 1994 a trip to Europe in commeration of the D-Day invasion. Norma is survived by sons, Thomas Walther of Eau Claire and Richard (Patty) Walther of Pompano Beach, FL; grandchildren, ReNee (Marc) Hanson of Anoka, MN; Brian (Christina) Walther of Chippewa Falls; Jess (Pam) Walther of Hartland; Karlee Walther of Boston, MA, Kasey Walther of New York, NY and honorary granddaughter Jasmine of Mayville. Norma is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by brother-in-law, Ervin Walther of Princeton, and sister-in-law Betty Lau-Steger of Fond du Lac, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Robert, her husband of 62 years; her parents, Ferdinand and Lucilia Lau; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Ruben (Hortensia) Lau, Vernon Lau, Harvey (Nora) Lau, Palmer (Eleanor) Lau, Lorinda (Vilas) Adelmeyer, Bernice (Harvey) Lindert. Additionally she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ervin (Edna) Walther Sr.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Helen (Joseph) Gleissner, Lorraine (Donald) Heintz, Margaret (Waldemar) Rupnow, Ardis Walther and daughter-in-law LaVon Walther. A family graveside service will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23, at St. Petri Cemetery in the Township of Lomira. Per Norma’s request all memorials received will be donated to St. Petri’s Cemetery perpetual care fund. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

Karen Kae Vorlob, 61, of Mayville passed away peacefully in her home in Mayville on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Karen was born on August 4, 1959, to James and Marjorie (Pederson) Schneiter in Beaver Dam. She married Jerome C. Vorlob on October 13, 1979, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Horicon. Karen was a stay-at- home mother to her four children. She also did the bookkeeping for the family business, Vorlob’s Service. She was a very creative individual and it was always interesting to see what type of project she would do next. Karen received the Volunteer of the Year award from St. John’s Lutheran School for using her creativity; she made all the felt banners in the gymnasium as well as volunteering her time in the classrooms. She used her sense of humor to get through the difficult times, but also was known for her fun-loving pranks. Karen enjoyed camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved visiting her children and grandchildren in Pennsylvania and Georgia. She was a devoted mother and (Oma) grandmother. She will truly be missed by all. Karen is survived by her four children and their families, daughter Brooks (Gabe) Vorlob-Keeley and their children Maple and Russel of Brown Deer; daughter, Ashley (Matthew) Rosenkranz and their children, Preston and Rome of Fort Benning, GA; son, Mathew (Allison) Vorlob and their child, Emma of Harrisburg, PA; and daughter, Nicki (Meng) Thao and baby Thao on the way of Evansville. She is also survived by her dad, James Schneiter of Horicon; her sister, Beverly (Jeff) Kahlhamer of Horicon; and her brother, Bob (Carey) Schneiter of Mayville. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Hertha Vorlob; her mother, Marjorie Schneiter; and her husband, Jerome Vorlob. There will be a private graveside service at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Koepsell Funeral Homes in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com