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

Visitation:  Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 to 11:45 a.m.  Service:  Saturday, Oct. 17, at 12 p.m.  Location:  St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon Kurt R. Schoebel, 51 of Hustisford, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. He was born June 27, 1969, in Hartford to Nancy F. (Kress) and John “Jack” T. Schoebel. Kurt graduated from Hustisford High School in 1987. He worked at Broan for 28 years where he built many great relationships. Kurt enjoyed being outside: boating, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and rides in his Mustang. He spent many hours with his close friends enjoying a beverage in “the shed”. Kurt will be remembered for his courage, generosity, kindness to all and as one of the genuine good guys that will be missed by many. Kurt is survived by his mother, Nancy of Hustisford; love of his life, Kris Watry of Horicon; siblings, Kim (Craig) Hahn of Germantown, Kelly Schoebel of Theresa, and Kerri (Philip) Frey of Johnson Creek; loved nephews and nieces, Stephen, Collin, Lauren Hahn and Josie Frey; and aunts and uncles, Patricia Hoerth, Mary (Bob) Aufdermauer, Karen Madell, Kaye (Harold) Schladweihler and Sue Kress. He is further survived by many other loved relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack; and uncles, George Kress, Gene Hoerth, and Richard Madell. Visitation for family and friends at St. John Catholic Church in Rubicon on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial for Kurt will be celebrated at St. John Catholic Church, 1780 Rome Rd, Rubicon on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 12 p.m. with Fr. Britto Suresh presiding. Masks/facial coverings are required. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to American Cancer Society or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences can be found at www.shimonfuneralhome.com.

Joseph R. Putsch, 84, of Janesville, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, at home. He was born on June 22, 1936, in Mayville, the son of Joseph John Putsch and LaVern (Smith) Putsch Griepentrog. Joe graduated from Mayville High School in 1955 and from the University of Wiscon-sin–LaCrosse, in 1959. He followed the Rock River to Janesville to begin his teaching career that spanned 35 years. He was part of the United States Army National Guard, Red Arrow Division, called up during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He returned to teaching at the original Marshall Jr. High and lent his knowledge and expertise to develop the physical education department at Edison Jr. High when it was first built. Joe coached tennis and swimming, encouraging young people to pursue sports to enjoy for a lifetime. Over many summers, he taught drivers ed, helping teens achieve the desired goal of driving. He married Mary Jane Canary in 1963, living on the Rock River with their son, Joe W., for 57 years. Joe enjoyed wood carving, especially making shorebirds and Santas for friends and family. He became a fly fisherman, making flys and learning to make bamboo rods, a very demanding skill. Many years were spent fishing our country’s trout streams, especially the Wisconsin coulees. Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Putsch; and his son, Joe W. Putsch. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private committal service will be held at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, due to Covid concerns. A Mass of remembrance will be held on a later date, at the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, where Joe was a member for 50 years. His family would like to thank Agrace Hospice for their care and concern. Memorial donations can be made to the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church or to Agrace Hospice. Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

Russell L. Pluedeman, 86, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac. Russell was born the son of Erich and Hedwig (Pribnow) Pluedeman on June 9, 1934, in the Town of Theresa. He was a 1953 graduate of Mayville High School. On September 29, 1956, Russell was united in marriage with Lorraine F. Brandt at Zion Lutheran Church in the Town of Theresa. He retired from Mayville Metal Products as a brake press operator. Russell was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac and a former member or St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Kekoskee Fire Department. Russell enjoyed going hunting and fishing, gardening and his Michigan Peach Runs. Russell is survived by his wife, Lorraine, four children, Kathleen (Rick) Korb of Fond du Lac, Roger (Carol) Pluedeman of Eagle River, Karen (Bob) Carroll of Leesburg, FL, Richard (Wendy) Pluedeman of Eagle River; brother, Roland (Dorothy) Schroeder of Horicon; eight grandchildren, Sara Pluedeman, Jason Pluedeman, Jacob (Amber) Pluedeman, Ashley (Kurt) Woodruff, Elizabeth Sazama, Cassandra (Zachary) Vircks, Kimberly (Bryan) Barfknecht and Christopher Carroll, and seven great-grandchildren. Russell is further survived by his in-laws, Ronald (Marion) Brandt, Hildegard Brandt and Joanne Brandt, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private family memorial service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac with the Rev. Phillip Enderle officiating. Inurnment will take place at St. John’s Cemetery in Mayville. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.