William R. Coffman Sr., 78, passed away peacefully in hospice care on November 18, 2023.   Bill was born the son of William H. and Ruth (Rowe) Coffman on January 13, 1945, in Fond du Lac. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1963 and UW-Oshkosh in 1968.   On June 11, 1966, he was united in marriage to Faye Engel at St. Mary’s church in Mayville.   Bill retired due to disability from Mayville Engineering Company as vice president of manufacturing in 1990.   Bill was known for his love of motorcycles and radio-controlled airplanes, and for his ability to fix almost anything with hot glue and solder. His sense of humor was remarkable and was evident as he played tennis in his form-fitting “health club reject” T-shirt, accentuated with a bucket hat. When Bill wasn’t enjoying comedy, he was transforming ideas into garage marvels – the most impressive being an airplane motor-propelled VW Beetle ice boat.   Bill is survived by Faye Coffman, his loving wife of 57 years; and his two children, Bill (Kelly) Coffman and Lisa Coffman. He was a proud grandfather of Brooke (Jake) Larson, Evan Coffman, Jacob Fulton, Addison Luber, Marly Luber and Eli Luber, and great-grandchildren, Jackson Larson and Max Larson. Bill is also survived by his three brothers, Ronald (Susan) Coffman, Donald (Linda) Coffman and James (Sue) Coffman, as well as brother-in-law, Michael (JoAnn) Engel, brother-in-law, Keith Frasch, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.   Bill was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Vernon and Rose Mary Engel; sister-in-law, Sandra Frasch; and son-in-law, Dr. Michael Luber.   A private graveside service will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville.    The family would like to thank the staff of Story Point and Lily Hospice for their compassionate care, as well as the caregivers, who helped Bill at home over the years.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

   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.