Ardys E. Wellso, 91, of Lomira, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.   Ardys was born on October 19, 1932, in Greenville, the daughter of the late Edwin and Ella (nee Bruins) Lemke. Ardys attended Hortonville High School – class of 1950 where she was the class valedictorian. She then attended UW–Oshkosh Teachers College earning a Teaching Degree.   Ardys taught at a rural Eldrado school and Elder Grove School in rural Brownsville for seven years.   On June 30, 1956, she was united in marriage to Raymond Wellso in Freemont. Raymond preceded Ardys in death on April 13, 2009.   Ardys was a Lomira Cloverleaves 4H and Dodge County Fair volunteer and art judge for 45 years. She received an award at UW–Madison for volunteerism in 1991. Ardys would like to be remembered as an artist, where she freely shared her talents.   Those Ardys leaves behind to cherish her memory include her three children, Anne (David) Rinzel of Lomira, Glen (Pam) Wellso of Brownsville, and Nyle (Deb) Wellso of Campbellsport; her grandchildren, Neela (Joe) Erwin, Dr. Tia Rinzel (Dr. Tim Semon), Miranda Galligan, Faith Rinzel, Savannah Galligan (Kaylan Reible), Nyall Wellso, and Allyson Wellso; a great-grandson, Henry Erwin; a brother, Dr. Mark (Dr. Cindy) Lemke; other relatives and friends.   In addition to her husband and parents, Ardys was preceded in death by her siblings, Armond (Mary) Lemke, Louis Lemke, Shelby Lemke, and Verlyn (Diane) Lemke; a sister-in-law, Harriet (Earl) Wolfinger.   VISITATION: Ardys’ family greeted relatives and friends on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 550 Water Street, in Lomira.    SERVICE: A service for Ardys’ was held on Saturday at Noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lomira. Rev. Matthew Kiecker officiated and burial followed at Emanuel Cemetery in the Town of Lomira on the corner of Highway H and Y.   The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Ardys’ arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.   Luke 23:43 and Jesus said to him “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

   John N. Gindt, 89, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, on Veteran’s Day at the age of 89, at Serenity Villas in Campbellsport.   He was born on the 4th of July 1934 on the Gindt Farm Homestead in Lomira Township to the late Barney and Florence (nee Lehman) Gindt. John graduated from Lomira High School in 1952.   From 1957 to 1959, he served in the United States Army and was a heavy construction equipment operator in Germany and Lebanon.   On June 19, 1963, he was united in marriage to Ligia “Lilly” Ortega at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira.   John and Lilly farmed east of Lomira for many years. In addition to his interest in farming and livestock, he enjoyed being a part of choral groups since the days of his youth. The first choir John joined was St. Mary’s church choir in 1946 and in May 2021 the choir had an appreciation dinner for John for his many years of singing and dedication to St. Mary’s parish.   He was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Parish and for many years he was the Cemetery Sexton.    He later joined the Fond du Lac Elks Men of Music, the FDL Oratorio Chorus, Lomira Community Theatre, and South Shore Chorale. Other organizations he participated in were the South Byron Grange, the “Country Gentlemen” Barbershop Quartet, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, Holy Name Society, now known as The Knights of Columbus, and the Lomira Historical Society.    John and Lilly raised a family of four children, Mark (Joannie Grosenick) Gindt of Richfield, Brenda (Jim) Gindt O'Brien of Dallas, TX, Tony (Joanne) Gindt of Germantown, and Brian (Sharon) Gindt of Wellston, OK.    Others he leaves behind include are two granddaughters, Melissa (Corey Loosen) Gindt and Elizabeth (Lucas) Smith; three great-granddaughters, Baileigh, Crimson and Eleanor Smith; Joannie’s children, Jacob (Rachel) and Allison Grosenick along with Jacob and Rachel's daughters, Emalin and Sophie; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Gindt of Lomira, Socorro Masse of Woodland Hills, CA, and Meylin Scollon of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.   In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Ligia “Lilly"; two sisters, Mary Ellen Gindt, and Dolores Kraus; three brothers, Barnabas, Norman and Rodney Gindt; sisters-in-law, Marina (George) Manouseles of Anaheim, CA; and brothers-in-law, Ernie Kraus of Fond du Lac, Michel Masse and Lyle Scollon of California.   VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main St., Lomira, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The visitation will continue on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 699 Milwaukee St., Lomira, from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.   SERVICE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the church at 1 p.m. Burial will follow.   The family would like to thank the outstanding caregivers Serenity Villas in Campbellsport, Crossroads Care Center in Fond du Lac, and Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sisters of St. Agnes Retirement Fund, St. Mary's Building Maintenance Fund or Mass stipends.   Myrhum Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with John’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

   Susan D. Tighe, 87, of Mayville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, surrounded by family.    Susan was born to Vern and Mary (McCloud) Schellpfeffer on February 5, 1936, in Mayville.   She was a class of 1954 graduate of Mayville High School.   On May 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Tighe at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mayville.   Sue and her husband were part owners of the Pub and Mayville Home Improvement. She spent many years serving Friday fish frys and was the treasurer and secretary of Mayville Home Improvement. Sue retired from the Mayville School District after many years working as a library aide at the Middle School.    She liked to help out anywhere she was needed, be it babysitting, delivering Meals on Wheels, St. Mary's funeral dinner committee, Communion to shut-ins, and a member of the Mayville Fire Department Auxiliary. Her family, friends and community meant the world to her.   Sue is survived by her brother, Paul (Susan) Schellpfeffer; children, Bill (Janet) Tighe, Julie (John) Gnerlich, Steve (Tricia) Tighe, and Terri (Angel) Hernandez; grandchildren, Chris (Jessi) Tighe, Jason (Kelsey) Tighe, Alyssa (David) Sayles, Patrick (Nikki) Gnerlich, Stefanie (Nick) Muche, and Haley and Marissa Hernandez; great-grandchildren, Halle, Grady, Liam and Michaela Tighe, Kinley and Brandt Tighe, Brayden and Adeline Sayles, Josephine and Evelyn Gnerlich; and other relatives and friends.   Sue was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ken, in 2010; sisters, Gina and Meredith; and other relatives and friends.   A Mass of Christian Burial for Susan will take place on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville with Rev. Fr. Joe Dominic presiding. Visitation for Sue will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville, on Saturday, Nov. 25, starting at 8:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Mayville.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church or School.   The family would like to thank everyone who helped her in any way while she was still able to live at home and those who came to spend time with her while she resided at Prairie Ridge. Special thanks to the wonderful staff and residents at Prairie Ridge and Generations Hospice for their wonderful care, compassion, and friendship.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

   Elliot James Drees, 15, of Whitefish Bay, passed away on November 6, 2023.   He was born May 3, 2008, in Milwaukee, the son of Dustin and Sherie (Sarauer) Drees.    He enjoyed music, watching movies with friends and family, skateboarding, and creating art.    Throughout his life, he was well known for his immense imagination and creative view of everything he encountered. While this was demonstrated in his younger years with his imaginative play, it blossomed as he grew older and grew into an artist. His many sketchbooks were filled with drawings that he often shared with friends and family. These sketchbooks are showcases of his increasing talent as an artist. His hope for the future was to attend the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.   Elliot looked forward to Halloween each year and took great pleasure in decorating the family yard for all to see. He had hoped to create a house people looked forward to visiting every Halloween. He enjoyed the comments people made as they looked at the yard, and being able to provide some Halloween spookiness to the trick-or-treaters. His dreams were certainly realized as year after year more people came to comment on his decorations.    Most of all, Elliot loved deeply. What he cherished most of all was spending bonding time with friends and family alike. He carried an intense desire to create moments and have deep conversations. He was the light of his family.   Elliot is survived by his loving parents, Dustin and Sherie; his twin brother, Avery; his grandparents, Dennis and Barb Sarauer, Dan and Sharon Stewart; as well as his many aunts, uncles, and cousins.   Services were held at Feerick Funeral Home in Shorewood, WI, on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

   Patricia A. Zuelsdorf, 70, of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.    Patti was born the daughter of Sylvia and Frank Gremminger on February 19, 1953, in Mayville.   She was united in marriage to Thomas Zuelsdorf on September 25, 1976, in Mayville.    Her family meant the world to her, and she treasured every second they were able to be together. She was the best grandma, always looking forward to the next time she could get special time with her grand-babies. Patti got joy from caring for others, often with her amazing cooking. She was a beacon of kindness in this life and wanted everyone to feel valued and loved. She was known to “adopt “others into the family for meals and holidays, never wanting anyone to be left out.    Patti is survived by her husband Thomas; daughters, Nichole and Jamie, her two sons-in-law, who she adored like her own; and three grandchildren. Patti is further survived by other relatives, Dennis Gremminger, Carol Bonner, Elaine Muche, and friends.   Visitation for Patti will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville. A private family memorial service for Patti will be held at a later date with Pastor Cristy Schoob officiating. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville.    A special thank you to all who have ever loved and cared for Patti, especially in her final weeks, Lea Conrad, Aggie Walters, Carol Bonner, Elaine Muche, and Kim Rowe.    In lieu of flowers, Patti would ask that you spread kindness to others. If you feel called, any monitory gifts will be donated to families in need.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

   David William Benter, 77, of Mayville passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira.    David was born the son of William and Gertrude (Reinke) Benter on November 7, 1946, in West Allis.   He graduated from Mayville High School in 1964. David proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968.   David was united in marriage to Lois Giese on June 26, 1971, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.    David was a farmer for many years in the Town of Theresa. He also worked for 19 years at Hechimovich Sanitary Landfill.   David was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and served as the finance secretary and treasurer. He was also a member of the choir. He was a member of the Mayville American Legion Post #69, where he held various offices throughout the years. David also ran the Mayville American Legion Hall and Bar and was a member of Dodge County # 856, 40et8.   David enjoyed various activities such as sheepshead, bowling, dartball, baseball, and volleyball. David’s family was first and foremost in his life. He truly treasured being able to spend time with them.    David is survived by his wife, Lois; his children, Becky Feucht and Chad Benter; grandchildren, David and Evan; siblings, Eileen Mueller, Edwin (Lou) Benter, Terry (Candy) Benter, Lynne (Andy) Klemme; sister-in-law, Donna Benter. David is further survived by other relatives and friends.    David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dean; and brother-in-law, Robert Mueller.    Funeral Services for David took place on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church (River Church) in the Town of Theresa with Rev. Douglas Zahner officiating. Visitation for David was held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville and again on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church). Following the service on Wednesday, graveside military honors were conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post # 69 at Hochheim Cemetery.   The family would like to thank the staff at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira as well as St. Croix Hospice. The care and compassion shown to David and his family will always be appreciated and remembered.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.Koepsellfh.com