06 September 2023

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Debbie M. Cappelli

Debbie M. Cappelli


   Mrs. Deb­bie Marie Cap­pelli of Hori­con, for­merly of Grafton, passed away late Mon­day evening, Sep­tem­ber 4, 2023, at Au­rora Zil­ber Hos­pice in Wauwatosa. She was 59 years old.   Deb­bie was born in Port Wash­ing­ton on Oc­to­ber 22, 1963, daugh­ter of Low­ell and Ar­lene (nee West) Lieben­stein. She grew up in Grafton and at­tended local schools, grad­u­at­ing from Grafton High School, Class of 1982. Deb­bie con­tin­ued her ed­u­ca­tion at Fox Val­ley Tech­ni­cal Col­lege, ob­tain­ing a cer­tifi­cate in truck dri­ving, be­fore earn­ing her bach­e­lor’s de­gree in busi­ness ad­min­is­tra­tion from UW-Mil­wau­kee in 1990.   While dri­ving 18-Wheel­ers over the road, she met the love of her life, John “JC” Cap­pelli. They were united in mar­riage on Jan­u­ary 27, 2001 in Ger­man­town and set­tled down in Hus­tis­ford, be­fore mov­ing to their home in Hori­con in 2010. They en­joyed a won­der­ful 22 years to­gether.   Deb was very artis­tic. She de­signed and made jew­elry for many years. She en­joyed trav­el­ing, tak­ing care of her home and yard, flower gar­den­ing and pho­tog­ra­phy. Fam­ily meant every­thing to her, and she was al­ways there if some­one needed help.   Those left to cher­ish her mem­ory in­clude her hus­band, John “JC”; her mother, Ar­lene Lieben­stein; brother, Troy (spe­cial friend Dawn Dieringer) Lieben­stein; mother-in-law, Adele Cap­pelli; and brother-in-law, Wal­ter Cap­pelli. She is fur­ther sur­vived by niece, Nic­hole Lieben­stein; nephew, Noah Narlock; cousins, Car­rie (Rick) Scheel-Bath, Todd (Carol) Lieben­stein, and Craig (Lisa) Lieben­stein; aunt, Lyn (Mark) May; other fam­ily and friends.   Deb­bie was pre­ceded in death by her grand­par­ents; fa­ther, Low­ell Lieben­stein; fa­ther-in-law, Odino Cap­pelli; aunts and un­cles, Mar­jorie (Daniel) Szy­ch­lin­ski and Neal (Marie) Lieben­stein; and close fam­ily friend, Lori Man­thei.   A Memo­r­ial Ser­vice was held at 6 p.m. on Mon­day, Sept. 11, at the Eernisse Fu­neral Home, 1167 Wash­ing­ton Ave., Cedar­burg. Rev. Linda West­phal-Buth presided. The fam­ily re­ceived guests at the Eernisse Fu­neral Home on Mon­day from 4 p.m. until ser­vices began at 6 p.m.   Eernisse Fu­neral Home is hon­ored to as­sist the fam­ily with arrange­ments. On­line con­do­lences may be left at www.​eer​niss​efun​eral​home.​com.
05 September 2023

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Jason James Heinecke

Jason James Heinecke


Jason James Heinecke of Allenton, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born on January 28, 1981 to Allen and Jayne (nee Glock) Heinecke of Allenton. Jason graduated from Slinger High School in 1999. He became a Certified Master ASE Mechanic. Jason married his soul mate, his best friend, Kristen (nee Konrath) on September 17, 2011, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Slinger. Jason was the owner of Heinecke Auto located in Campbellsport. He enjoyed his time motor bike racing from the age of eight to present, winning many first place trophies. Some of his proudest moments were when his daughter, Ashley, joined him racing her bike and they both won first place in different classes and teaching his son, Collin, how to ride his 4-wheeler. Jason also enjoyed UTV adventures with his family and friends and just having a great time. Most of all, he loved his family and cherished his two children, Ashley and Collin. Jason is survived by his wife of 11 years, Kristen; two children, Ashley (10) and Collin (8); his parents, Allen and Jayne (nee Glock) Heinecke; his parents-in-law, Paul and Roxanne (nee Reiser) Konrath; siblings, Andy (significant other, Kristina) and Jody (Jim) Fellers; sibling-in-law, Jamie (Marty) Harris, Jr. He is further survived by his nieces and nephew, Breanne and Bristol Harris and Luke and Abby Fellers; aunts, uncles, cousins, and his many close friends. Jason is preceded in death by his uncle, Kenny Heinecke; his paternal grandfather, Lester Heinecke, and his maternal grandfather, Charles Glock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Peter Catholic Church (200 E. Washington Street, Slinger, WI 53086) with Fr. Richard Stoffel presiding. Visitation will be at church Friday, September 8, from 1:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Interment will be Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Allenton. Please, in lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to assist Jason’s family in these difficult times. The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. www.phillipfuneralhome.com 262-338-2050

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Alan H. Stutzman

Alan H. Stutzman


Alan “Foxy” H. Stutzman, 90, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home with his family, He was born on January 31, 1933, to the late Elmer and Hannah (nee Suter) Stutzman in Milwaukee. Alan attended North Division High School in Milwaukee. On June 28, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mary Joyce Gruber at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Kewaskum. Alan honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Alan went on the Honor Flight with his grandson. He worked for the United States Postal Service for many years until retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, fox and mink trapping, deer hunting and trout fishing. Alan enjoyed music. After a trip to Branson, he began to build dulcimers and made 45 of them. He sold a few and gave the rest to family and friends. One dulcimer was given to an Amish boy, Aaron Stutman of Middlebury, IN; another traveled home with an exchange student, Ninelle, from Estonia. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and all his grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew him. Those Alan leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 71 years, Mary Stutzman; five children, Mary (Douglas) Kleinhans, Andrew Stutzman, Jennifer (Kevin) Sippel, Russell Stutzman, and Jerome (Connie) Stutzman; 12 grandchildren, Jeannie, Daniel, Kathryn, Susan, Rachel, William, Timothy, Rebecca, Uriah, Nichole, Shawn, and Michael; 27 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rachel Stutzman; two sisters-in-law, Alice Gruber and Darlene Gruber; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his sister, Cynthia “June” (Hayden) Kelley; five brothers-in-law, Ernest “Bob” Gruber, Walter Gruber, Andrew (Gene) Gruber, Harlan Gruber, and Joseph Gruber; and three sisters-in-law, Jeanette Gruber, Joyce Gruber, and Taeko Gruber. A private Celebration of life for Alan will be held. Myrhum Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Alan’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
01 September 2023

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Vincent J. Nigh

Vincent J. Nigh


Vincent J. Nigh, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. Vincent was born on July 28, 1932, the son of the late Elmer and Evaline (nee Schmidt) Nigh. On April 24, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elvira Meyer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Vincent proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska. He attended the Honor Flight, was a long-term member of the Kewaskum Robert G. Romaine American Legion, and a long-term member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. He enjoyed playing sheepshead with his brothers and sisters monthly. In his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing, pheasant hunting with his friends to Iowa, and golfing. Vincent loved polka music, especially listening to the Good Time Dutchmen. After his retirement from Regal Ware as a production scheduler, Vincent and Elvira spent their days of retirement full of travel to places such as, Germany, Hitlers Hideaway, New York; they shared many cherished memories and adventures together. Above all else, he deeply loved his wife, Elvira, and his entire family. Those Vincent leaves behind to cherish his memory include two children, Michael Nigh and Connie (William) Wolf; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Jason) McClaren, Amy Nigh, Stephanie Knight and Melanie Knight; four great-grandchildren, Kaylynn Faulkner, Cole Faulkner, Noah McClaren, and Jonah McClaren; his siblings, Agnes Bird, Jerry (Beverly) Nigh, David Nigh, and Barb (Dale) Timmler; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Laura Nigh, Jerry Darmody, and Bonnie Meyer; other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Elvira, and parents, Vincent was preceded in death by an infant son, Randy; a daughter, Karen Kleinke; his brothers and sisters, Gregor (Anna) Nigh, Alban (Dorothy) Nigh, Marion Darmody, Marge (Willard) Blanke, Leo (Esther) Nigh, and Lawrence Nigh; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Barb Nigh, Virgil Bird, Dolores (Melvin Hackbarth – 1st) (Earl – 2nd) Kurth, Valeria Meyer, Bill (Janet) Meyer and Carl Meyer. Visitation: Vincent’s family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 305 Main Street, in Kewaskum on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial for Vincent will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Cremation will follow the traditional service and burial of his cremains with military honors will take place on Thursday at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Kewaskum at 11 a.m. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Vincent’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
30 August 2023

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Mark David Knickel

Mark David Knickel


Mark David Knickel, 72, of Fond du Lac, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. Mark was born on May 5, 1951, to Bruce and Jean (Rosenberger) Knickel of Campbellsport. On October 22, 1977, Mark married Elizabeth Anne “Lisa” Edwards. Love brought Mark and Lisa together in life and they remarried on November 22, 2000. Lisa passed away July 28, 2017. Mark was a 1969 graduate of Campbellsport High School, and loved commiserating with classmates at their reunions. He looked forward to them all. He was a trucker all his life, and was proud of his partnership with his brother in Knickel Transportation. He was successful at it, and enjoyed traveling the country. He felt he had the best job ever. Mark was also a committed Patriot, and enjoyed Facebook friends from all over the country. He made friends wherever he went, and considered his current neighbors some of his best. Mark is survived by his brother, Steven (Barbara) Knickel; sister, Jill (Scott) Koerwitz, and sister, Nancy (Gary) Bindas. He is further survived by nieces and nephews, Kristina (Knickel) Meilahn (Michael) and their children, Alayna, Aydan, and Aydryan; Michael Wagner (Jennifer Karpinsky); and Stephanie Wagner and her children, Gabriella and Lucas. Also surviving him are his family: (Lisa’s children) Kyle Edwards (Miranda Junyor) and their children, Lillian, Nathaniel, and Melody; Kevin (Amber) Edwards and their children, Jaydn, Stevie, and Liam; and Kristofor (Danielle) Edwards and their children, Mykenzy and Landon. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Jean; his grandparents, Martin and Lazetta Knickel, and Alfred and Henrietta Rosenberger; his aunts and uncles, Joyce Knickel, Joan (Knickel) Malson, Art and Al Rosenberger, and Jane (Rosenberger) Miller. A time of gathering and visitation will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Twohig Funeral Home, 305 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, WI. 54935. The service will follow at 6 pm. He will be buried with his beloved wife on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Campbellsport. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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Thomas H. Stern

Thomas H. Stern


Thomas H. Stern, age 68, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023. Thomas was born on February 1, 1955, in West Bend to the late Harold and Shirley (nee Otto) Stern. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1973. Thomas was a lifetime member of St. Lucas and a member of the NRA. His hobbies and interests include Ducks Unlimited, hunting, fishing, playing cards, reading, and hanging out with his cousins and friends. Those left to cherish Thomas’ memory include his cousins, Steve (Kathy) Stern; other cousins, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Stern; two cousins, Merlin and Julie Stern. Visitation: Thomas’ family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 3 p.m. until 3:45 p.m., at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive, Kewaskum. Funeral Service: A Funeral Service for Thomas will follow visitation at 4 p.m. at St. Lucas Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Henning officiating the service. A private burial will take place on Thursday, September 7, 2023. In lieu of Flowers a donation to St. Lucas Lutheran Church are appreciated. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Thomas’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
28 August 2023

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Warren C. Lovejoy

Warren C. Lovejoy


War­ren C. Love­joy    War­ren C. Love­joy, 91, for­merly of Hori­con, passed away on Sun­day, Aug. 27, 2023, at Prairie Ridge As­sisted Liv­ing in Mayville, with his daugh­ter, Lori, by his side.   War­ren was born on May 20, 1932, in the Bran­don area to Byron and Norma (Nos­ter) Love­joy. He grad­u­ated from Bran­don High School in 1950. He en­listed in the Air Force shortly after grad­u­a­tion and served most of his term of duty in Japan.   After his re­turn home, he began work­ing at John Deere Hori­con Works.   On May 16, 1959, he mar­ried Donna We­ich­brodt at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Hori­con. They later bought a farm on St. He­lena Road, and he worked the farm while con­tin­u­ing to work at John Deere until his early re­tire­ment due to health is­sues on De­cem­ber 1, 1992.    War­ren loved the out­doors and en­joyed work­ing the fields on his farm. He loved to hunt and fish and spent many good times with his fa­ther and brother hunt­ing in Canada and North­ern Wis­con­sin.   War­ren is sur­vived by his daugh­ters, Lori (Richard) Marschke of Hori­con and Peggy (Robert) Web­ster of Stow, MA; grand­chil­dren, John (Melissa), Elias and Abi­gail; sis­ter, Carol (Earl) Navis of North Fond du Lac and sis­ter-in-law, Bev­erly We­ich­brodt of Hori­con; nieces and nephews and other rel­a­tives and friends.    He was pre­ceded in death by his par­ents; his wife, Donna; sis­ters, Jean Gohlke, Mae Holmer, and Betty Fre­ville; and brother, Ver­non Love­joy.    In fol­low­ing with the wishes of War­ren, there will be no for­mal fu­neral ser­vice. His fam­ily will have a pri­vate fam­ily re­mem­brance.    Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville is serv­ing the fam­ily. www.​Koepsellfh.​com
23 August 2023

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