12 August 2019

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Clarence James Treder

Clarence James Treder


Visitation: Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral Service: Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. Location: Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon Clarence James Treder, 78, of Juneau, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at his home. Clarence was born the son of Theodore and Lillian (Klapper) Treder on March 8, 1941, in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage with Christine Ann Jahns on June 2, 1962, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fox Lake. Clarence was a devout Catholic; he was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon, where he was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 14478. Clarence was a jack-of-all-trades and through his work as a tile layer, he worked in buildings all over the area and the state. He was easy-going and always had a joke for everyone. Clarence was the first to volunteer when asked to do so and he loved to sell tickets for the various church and Knights of Columbus raffles. Clarence also loved to fish, but never out of a boat; instead he preferred his trusty cane pole along shore. Clarence is survived by his children, Julie (Chip) Brabbit of Sheldon, Michelle (Allen) Jaeger of Juneau, Jennifer Treder of Juneau, JoAnne (David) Link of Juneau, and Theodore (Patric Meyer) Treder of Kaukauna; three sisters, Ludgeria (Robert) Jonas of Randolph, Alice (Edward) Borkowski of Waupun, and Ruthanne (Matt) Mohr of Pembine; his brothers-in-law, Eugene "Pete" Jahns of Beaver Dam and Curtis (Nancy) Jahns of Juneau; 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his daughter, Lorie Johannes; a grandson, Lukas Jaeger; his brother, Joseph Treder; his brother-in-law, Robert “Joe” Jahns; his twin sisters-in-law, Janet King and Janice Jozefowski; and his mother and father-in-law. A visitation was held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon, and also on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at church from 9:30 am until 10:20 am. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Dennis Dirkx celebrating the Mass. Burial took place at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Juneau. If desired, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus Council 14478 in Horicon. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam cared for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.

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Joseph S. Stortz

Joseph S. Stortz


Date: Tuesday, Aug. 13 Visitation: 9 to 11 a.m. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Location: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mayville Joseph S. Stortz, 94, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at the Clearview Nursing Home in Juneau. Joseph was born on May 8, 1925, to Stephen and Katherine (Marlock) at their home in Mayville. Joe proudly served his country in WWII where he was stationed in the Pacific. He was united in marriage with Dorothy H. Heintz on January 25, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. He retired from Maysteel after 47-½ years. Joe was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. He was a member of the Mayville American Legion Post #69 for 73 years. Joe loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He was a great gardener and had a gift for growing peppers. Joe loved to go to a good Friday fish fry and spend time with his friends and family. Survivors include his children, Dick (Linda) Stortz of Fond du Lac, Tom (Sally) Stortz of Janesville, Joy (Mike) Nieman of Beaver Dam, David (partner John Horachek) Stortz of Madison; two brothers, Stephen Jr. and John; eight grandchildren, Shawn Stortz, Timothy Stortz, Ryan (Kristen) Stortz, Sarah Stortz, Aaron Stortz, Adam (Kristi) Stortz, Stacia Nieman and Chad Nieman; nine great-grandchildren, Jacob Stortz, McKayla Stortz, Ajay Stortz, Jack Stortz, Otto Stortz, Davis Stortz, Ella Stortz, Dexter Ertel and Harvey Ertel and Joe’s close friend, Matt Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, in 2011; infant son, Kenny, and two sisters, Betty Niedermair and Delores Tank. A visitation took place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at the church at 11 a.m. with Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Burial took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joseph’s name may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville or the Mayville American Legion Post #69. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence visit www. KoepsellFH.com.
09 August 2019

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05 August 2019

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Shelly R. Kircher

Shelly R. Kircher


Visitation: Mon., Aug. 12, 4-7 p.m.; Tues. Aug. 13, 9-10 a.m. Funeral: Tues. Aug. 13, 10 a.m. Location: St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1610 Monroe St. – West Bend, WI 53095) Shelly Ruth Kircher, age 43, of Kewaskum was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2019. Shelly was born on April 9, 1976 in West Bend to Mark and Shari Kircher (Kienappel). Shelly graduated from West Bend East High School in 1994. She graduated with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Moraine Park Technical College. Shelly worked at Tuttle Creek Learning Center in Kewaskum for over 22 years. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed attending all of their school functions, sporting events, vacations; if her children were excited and happy about it, she wanted to be a part of it. Her childrens’ smiles made her smile. Shelly also enjoyed arts and crafts; she spent hours putting together many scrapbooks of her cherished memories. Those Shelly leaves behind to cherish her memory include her four children, Cody Marx, Tristin Marx, Allyana Marx and Reegen Marx; father, Mark (Sherry) Kircher; mother, Shari (Dan) Mueller; sister, Cristie (Bob) Volkmann; step-brother, James Whitemore; and former husband, Michael Marx. She is further survived by honorary sister, Audra Beyer and family; as well as cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends. Shelly was preceded in death by her aunt, great-grandparents, and grandparents – specifically Grandma Koerble who she became especially close to. Mass of Christian Burial for Shelly will be held at 10 a.m .on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1610 Monroe St. – West Bend, WI 53095). Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery on North Main Street - Barton. Shelly’s family will greet relatives and friends at the Church on Monday from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Home of Kewaskum has been entrusted with Shelly’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

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Barbara J. Qualmann

Barbara J. Qualmann


Funeral Date: Wednesday, Aug. 7 Memorial Gathering: 4 to 6 p.m. Prayer Service: 6 p.m. > Barbara J. Qualmann Barbara J. Qualmann, 86, of Fond du Lac and formerly of Mayville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Barbara was born the daughter of Kenneth and Rosella Dixon on August 5, 1932, in Janesville. She was a 1950 graduate of Janesville High School. She attended UW-Madison and finished her degree in library science from UW-Oshkosh. She was married to Phillip Collins in June of 1952. She was later married to Paul Qualmann on February 15, 1975. Barbara along with her husband Paul owned and operated Lake Aire Supper Club in Fond du Lac from 1976 to 1996. Barbara enjoyed cooking, reading, crafting and crossword puzzles as well as watching movies. Her true love was being surrounded by her family (and of course cooking for them). She will be remembered as a truly giving and generous person. Barbara is survived by her husband, Paul of Fond du Lac; her three children, Susan (Daniel) Pelkey of Chisholm, MN, Patricia (Larry) Loest of Mayville, and Catherine (Girum) Mistir of Glendale; her siblings: Marilyn McCarthy and Daniel Dixon; brothers-in-law: James (Diane) Qualmann and Glenn Qualmann; grandchildren, Ashley Pelkey (Shawn Lee), Lara Loest, Alyssa (Ronald) Franklin, Tyler Loest, and Caleb Mistir; two great-grandchildren: Trinity Gallagher and Jace Lee; step-grandchildren, Danielle (Buddy) Jensen and Joshua Pelkey; eight step-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Phil; sisters-in-law, Carol Dixon and Donna Qualmann; and a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” McCarthy. A memorial gathering took place at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 4 until 6 p.m. with a short prayer service to conclude the evening at 6 p.m. Inurnment took place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. www. koepsellfh.com.
02 August 2019

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Raymond W. Smith

Raymond W. Smith


Date:  Saturday, Sept. 21   Time:  10-11am   Place:  Hustisford Fireman's Park Raymond W. Smith of Hustisford peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 30, after a tough six-year battle with dementia. Ray was born in Neda, to Raymond Smith and Dorothy (Simon) Kliefoth on July 27, 1936. On February 14, 1971, he married Carole (Mayhew) Chapman in Rockford, IL. Ray was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, NASCAR and Minnesota Wild. He was also a proud supporter of the Hustisford Falcons and Rock River League baseball, particularly the Husty Astros through the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s, then the Lebanon Whitetails. He donated many hours to running the concession stand at ‘the ballpark’. It was his home away from home. He enjoyed the many friendships that were formed over the years. Ray also enjoyed bowling, fishing and spending time with his family. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Carole; children, Kenneth Chapman of Neosho, Ronald (Lisa) Chapman of Bryson City, NC, Peggy (Mike Margelowsky) Chapman of Grand Marsh, Pamela Smith of Hustisford, Cindy (Dennis) Lagerman of Lomira, Connie (Curt) Knoll of Mayville and Jon (Valerie) Haack of Beaver Dam; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sister, Diane (Smith) Chapman of Juneau; brother, Donald Kliefoth of Mayville; sisters-in-law, Linda (Mike) Conrad and Micki Kliefoth of Mayville; brothers-in-law, Robert Hartwig of Mayville, Ed Marshall, James (Cheryl) Mayhew Sr. of Oregon, Timm Mayhew of South Byron, and Tom (JoAnne) Mayhew of Hailey, ID; other nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in law, Virginia and Willard Mayhew; daughters, Cheryl (Chapman) Shilts and Cheri Haack; daughter-in-law, Jayne (Sturm) Chapman; sisters, Carole Hartwig and Clara Marshall; brother, Gerald Kliefoth; sister-in-law, Sandra Mayhew; and brothers-in-law Wayne Chapman and Dennis Mayhew. The family would like to thank the staff at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitative Care for the wonderful care of Ray for the last six years. The family is planning a Celebration of Life at Hustisford Fireman’s Park on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service. Rev. Paul Hudson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hustisford Athletic Booster Club or Neosho Fire Department (where his youngest grandson is the chief). The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home in Hustisford is serving the family. Online condolences may be placed on our website at www.berndt-ledesma.com
31 July 2019

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Kenneth John Stahl

Kenneth John Stahl


Kenneth John Stahl passed away at the Sheridan VA Mountain View Living Center on July 23, 2019. Ken was born September 25, 1938, the son of the late Isidore and Eleanore (Godde) Stahl in West Bend, WI. He attended grade school in Boltonville, and high school in Kewaskum. Ken enlisted in the US Navy serving 1956-1957 on the USS Forrestal CVA-59. Following his military service, he returned to Wisconsin working for West Bend Aluminum. He married Marilyn Resee; they later divorced.

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Betty Straub

Betty Straub


Betty Straub, age 89 of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2019, with her family at her side.Betty was born in Milwaukee on February 14, 1930, to Fred and Meta (nee Rathmann) Stoll. Her family moved to Elmore when she was one-year-old and she lived there until she moved to Campbellsport after her marriage.
30 July 2019

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Scott Turkiewicz

Scott Turkiewicz


Funeral Date:  Saturday, Aug. 3   Visitation Time:  11am-1pm   Service Time:  1pm   Place:  Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk Scott D. Turkiewicz, 42, of Gentle Ben Road, Tomahawk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019. Scott was born February 15, 1977, in Waukesha County to David and Carol (Jacobs) Turkiewicz. He married Jennifer Otto on May 8, 1999, in Princeton. Jen and Scott moved to the Tomahawk area in 2002. Scott was employed for the last three years with the Town of Little Rice. Scott was also a well-known daredevil and had performed across the US and Canada crashing over 650 cars. He went by the names of Justin Sayne and Demo Devil. He had worked with the old Joey Chitwood Show which later became the Charlie Belknap Show. He loved to debate politics, vacationing in the Smokey Mountains, hunting, and four wheeling. He was a fan of Alan Kulwicki, Mark Martin, and whatever team Brett Favre was playing for. He also served on the Little Rice Fire Department and was an EMT. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer; two children, Matthew and Gracie; his dad, David Turkiewicz; sister, Erin (Andy) Thomsen of Horicon; and his father-in-law, Les Otto of Markesan. Scott is further survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. The family will receive friends at Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. A memorial service for Scott Turkiewicz will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m. from Krueger Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service. You may view the obituary and share online condolences at kruegerfamilyfuneral.com
29 July 2019

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Jean Nickel

Jean Nickel


Date: Thursday, Aug. 1Time: Visitation 3 to 6 p.m., Service 6 p.m.Place: St. Matthew Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St., Campbellsport Jean Knickel, 89, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on June 24, 1930, the daughter of Alfred and Henrietta (nee Brophey) Rosenberger. Jean was a 1944 graduate of St. Mary’s Grade School in Fond du Lac and a 1948 graduate of Fond du Lac High School. On June 24, 1950, Jean married Bruce W. Knickel at St. Mary’s Parsonage in Fond du Lac. After her children started school, Jean started working for the Campbellsport School District. Jean worked in the Superintendent’s office for Mr. Lang and Mr. Bertone, and retired from the School District after 33 years. After retirement, she volunteered at St. Matthews Parish Center, and loved her days there as well. Jean was a “city girl” brought to a farm. Jean loved her new home that they built on the edge of the golf course in retirement and her Sunday evening dinners with her family around. Even after Bruce passed away in 2003, Jean wanted to stay there and watch the sunrises with her morning coffee. Jean and Bruce had many friends in bowling, golf, cards, dominoes, and vacationing, and they were all dear to her. Her sister-in-law Joan was one of her dearest, and she considered her as a sister. They spent every Sunday afternoon together for most of their lives. Jean lost her twin sister Jane just a few months ago and she was the last of her siblings. Jean is survived by her sister-in-law Joan (Knickel) Malson and her children Mark of Fond du Lac, Steven (Barbara) Knickel of Campbellsport, Jill Wagner (Scott Koerwitz) of Fond du Lac and Nancy (Gary) Bindas of Campbellsport. She is further survived by four grandchildren, Kristina (Mike) Meilahn and their children Alayna, Aydan and Aydryan; Katrina Knickel, Michael Wagner (Jennifer Karpinsky) and Stephanie (Chad) Kraus and their children Gabriella and Lucas; her nieces Therese, Susan, Gail, Cathy, Nancy and Julie; and her daughter-in-law Lisa’s children and grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bruce, daughter-in-law Lisa Edwards Knickel, siblings and in-laws Arthur and Lois Rosenberger, Alfred Rosenberger Jr., Jane and George Miller and John Hoffman, her dear cousin Helen Braatz, Bruce’s parents Martin and Lazetta Knickel, her sister-in-law Joyce Knickel and brother-in-law Robert “Louie” Malson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Matthew Parish. The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of St. Francis Home and Agnesian Hospice Hope for their care and concern shown Jean. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 1, at 6 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St., Campbellsport. Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate and family inurnment will be held at a later date at Union Cemetery in Campbellsport. Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, from 3 p.m. until time of Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with condolences and guestbook at www.twohigfunerals.com.