Joyce E. Herriges (nee Butt), age 88 years, of the town of Auburn was called home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022, at Cedar Community Assisted Living in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.Joyce was born on June 6, 1933, in Cedarburg to Gerhard and Desta Butt (nee Boesch). Joyce graduated from Cedarburg High School. After graduation, her family moved to St. Michaels, where they ran St. Michaels Tavern for 49 years. It was there Joyce met the love of her life, Donald Herriges. They were united in marriage on January 22, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church – Town of Scott after his return from the service.Joyce was a homemaker raising five children and caring for two grandchildren. Later she was employed at Rosenheimer’s and BC Ziegler. After her mother’s death, Joyce and Don operated St. Michael’s Tavern until it was sold. Joyce shared countless hours at Shawano Lake making memories with family and friends and becoming a “professional” fisherwoman. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, baking and playing board games and cards, especially Sheepshead and Canasta.Those Joyce leaves behind to cherish her memory include four children, James (Mary Pierce), Gayla (Dale) Maas, Thomas (Lisa), Lynelle (Martin) Morse; seven grandchildren, Randy (Kim) Narbatovics, Melisa (Chris) Winkler, Matthew, Christopher (Melanie), Patrick (Amber) Pierce, Heather (Brad) Oelhafen, and Andy (Rachel) Maas; 16 great-grand-children, Morgan and Jake Denlinger, Natalie Narbatovics, William and Wade Winkler, Asah and Cory Hoddel-Pierce, Porter and Ashton Pierce, Matthew and Zachary Oelhafen, James, Jayson, Joel, and Jakob Maas, and honorary great-grandchild, Sonny Duchow; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clemence (Edith), Jerry (Fran), Kathleen (William) Muldoon, Evelyn Marshall, and Andrew, plus many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter, Janine Alvarez; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerome (Rosalie), Joe (Ethel), Sylvester, Lucina Kolb, Frank (Ione), Albert (Sandra), Raymond (Arlene), Rita Speth, and Joyce Herriges.A memorial service in remembrance of Joyce was held on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 4 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church – New Fane, N683 County Rd. S, Kewaskum, WI 53040.Family greeted relatives and friends at Church on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service.In lieu of flowers, donations to the “Memorial Fund” at St. John Lutheran Church, New Fane are appreciated.Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Joyce’s arrangements. Please consider signing our online guest book (www. myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family.

Stella Marie (Lichtensteiger) Ludwig, 91, of Kewaskum was called home to be with her Lord, while surrounded by her family on January 9, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1930, to the late Herman and Elizabeth (McEnroe) Lichtensteiger. On July 10, 1948, she married the love of her life, Elton W. Ludwig. The two of them started work - ing at Regal Ware in Kewaskum on the same day; 43 years later they retired together.Stella enjoyed sewing and mending for her family. She loved playing Sheepshead. Stella was also fond of making trips to casinos, whether nearby or in Las Vegas. She spent her free time refinishing furniture and canning. After retirement, she cherished the time she spent baby-sitting her grandchildren and great-grand children. She was a longtime member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.Those left behind to embrace her memories include her daughter Karen, (David) Schaub of Kewaskum; son, Billie Ludwig of Newburg; daughter, Connie (Frank) Gasner of Kewaskum; daughter-in-law, Pam Ludwig of Campbellsport; grandchildren, Michelle (Ryan) Schiefelbein, Tracy (Steven) Lightfoot, Denise Bergseth (Brad), Kelli (Joe) Eberhardt and Ashley Harris (Jason); great-grandchildren, Michael, Zachary, Carolanne, Lindsay, Cailey, Bret, Christopher, Brayden, Austyn, Stella, Ashton and Caden; great-great-grandchildren, Sakura, Mason, Madyson and Grayson; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and tail wagging friends.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Elton Ludwig; her son, Vernon Ludwig; grandson, Jody Ludwig; two brothers, six sisters, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.Visitation was held Wednesday, January 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Dr., Kewaskum. Followed by Funeral Services at 5 pm at the Church. Rev. Timothy Henning officiated. Family burial will be Thursday, January 13, in Union Cemetery, Campbellsport.In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established by the family.We want to give a sincere thanks to her longtime caregiver Judith Lentz. We also would like to thank Victoria and the hospice team that helped us through these trying times.Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences are at www.twohigfunerals.com