12 October 2023

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Darceal H. Jordan

Darceal H. Jordan


Darceal H. Jordan (nee Tackes), age 86, of Kewaskum, went to be with her loved ones on October 8, 2023, at the Froedtert of West Bend. Darceal was born on April 30, 1937, in Farmington to the late Robert and Helen (nee Szumunski) Tackes. She attended Cheeseville School in Farmington. On June 17, 1967, she married Henry A. Jordan. Darceal was a member of the Wisconsin Retirees Camping Group, West Bend Company 25 Year Club, Young at Heart, and XYZ Club. She traveled to all 50 states as well as took a cruise to Honduras and Mexico. Darceal retired from the West Bend Company after 43 years of employment. She loved the Sheepshead card game, gardening, knitting, crocheting, feeding the birds and squirrels. Darceal is survived by her children, Charlene (Mike) Westphal of West Bend, Arless Jordan, Elwin Jordan of Lomira; grandchildren, Russell and Nigel Jordan, Eric (Leona) and Jenny Westphal, Patience (Anthony), Matthew and Joshua McDonald, John Wright and Hannah Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Noah and Evelyn Burghaus and Waylon Wright; sister, Darleen Rochwite of Campbellsport; brother-in-law, Paul Jordan of Granton; sisters-in-law, Christa Tackes of Pueblo West, CO, Katherine Waterhouse of Lincoln, NE, Joyce Jordan of TX, Nancy Jordan; and many other relatives and friends. Darceal is preceded in death by her husband, Henry; daughter, Bernadine; and son, Dale; her parents; parents-in-law, Frederick (Catherine) Jordan; sisters, Gladys (Herbert) Rummel, Joyce Tackes, Virginia (Phillip) Schneider, Adeline (William) Flasch; brothers-in-law, Stewart Rochwite, Frederick Jordan, August Jordan; sisters-in-law, Bertha Tackes, Gladys Tackes and Joyce Jordan; son-in-law, Low Walters; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr., West Bend, WI 53095) from 10 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be Monday, October 23, at 10 a.m. at the Old St. Peter Cemetery in Slinger. The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. www.phillipfuneralhome.com 262-338-2050

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Karen M. Ondrejka

Karen M. Ondrejka


   Karen M. Ondrejka, 84, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun.    Karen was born on December 15, 1938, to Ruben and Adeline (Riley) Kohli.   She was a Mayville High School graduate and lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville.   Karen was united in marriage to George Ondrejka on October 17, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.   Karen worked for many years in the office at MEC and later retired from there.    Many wonderful family memories were made spending time together at their lake home on Beaver Dam Lake. There they enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage, and just relaxing and being together. Karen could often be found passing time listening to music, such as polkas, or reading. Most of all she loved doing word search books. Karen could work on these for hours and hours.    Karen is survived by her children, Brian Ondrejka (special friend Belinda) and Lisa (Brian) Schultz; grandchildren, Brent (Brittany) Schultz and Kyle Schultz (special friend Brandie); three great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyson, and Kylie Schultz; and two sisters-in-law, Alice Boerst and Mary Ondrejka. Karen will be further missed by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.   Karen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George; her brother, Norman (Lucy) Kohli; and her mother and father-in-law.    In honoring Karen’s wishes, a private family burial will take place.    The family would like to thank the staff at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Waupun, as well as Generations Hospice. The care provided to Karen will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.Koepsellfh.com
10 October 2023

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Delores Elsie Mielke

Delores Elsie Mielke


Delores Elsie Mielke, 89, formerly of Dundee, passed away peacefully at the Highland Lake Center in Lakeland, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born on February 1, 1934, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Carl and Elsie (nee Paulin) Siedschlag. Delores was united in marriage to Walner “Mike” Mielke on July 16, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee where she is still a member. Mike preceded her in death on April 12, 1991. Delores was a Sunday School Teacher for 15 years and sang in the choir. She belonged to the Ladies Aid, holding all the different officer positions. Delores was a waitress for over 50 years, and she threw horseshoes for over 16 years. She belonged to card clubs, loved rummage sales, and enjoyed playing games on the computer. Delores adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Delores is survived by her two sons, Roger (Teresa) Mielke and Ralph (Sherry) Mielke; grandchildren, Sherry (Mike) Braswell, Sarah Bobbitt, Nick (Laura) Mielke, Tyler (Kim) Mielke, Kelly (Jeremy) Hall, and Michelle (Devin) Denton; 22 great-grandchildren, extended grandchildren and family, Cody, Shane and Kevin Backhaus and families, Roy and Brenda Lee Grohall, and Joanne and Jeff Phyall; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Along with her husband, Mike, Delores was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ruthann Grohall; and brother, Carl (Evelyn) Siedschlag, Jr. Visitation will be Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. until time of service at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dundee (W494 Elm St., Campbellsport, WI 53010). A funeral service will be Saturday, October 14, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Bobby Oberg officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Church and School. The family extends a special thank you to Sherry and Mike for opening their home and the love and care shown to Delores. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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Anita Marie Froemming

Anita Marie Froemming


   Anita Marie Froem­ming, 93, of Hori­con, passed away on Sun­day, Oct. 8, 2023, at Hill­side Manor in Beaver Dam.    Anita was born the daugh­ter of Her­man and Regina (Beisbier) Ruh­land on June 22, 1930, in the Town of LeRoy.   She was united in mar­riage to Roland Froem­ming at St. An­drew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy on De­cem­ber 30, 1950.   Anita was a faith­ful mem­ber of Sa­cred Heart Parish in Hori­con.   Anita was very nur­tur­ing and kind by na­ture and was known as the neigh­bor­hood grandma. She en­joyed cook­ing and bak­ing de­li­cious treats for her fam­ily and friends. The fam­ily al­ways gath­ered at her house for the hol­i­days.    Anita will be re­mem­bered by her chil­dren, Mar­lene (David) Lentz of Juneau, Rev. David (Kathy) Froem­ming of Lan­caster, and Jan­ice (Dan) Roethle of Hori­con; her grand­chil­dren, Caitlin (Brad) En­gel­mann, Brian (Na­talie) Froem­ming, Teresa (Chris) Sawyer; five great-grand­chil­dren, Alex, Zach­ery, Luca, Em­mett, and Howard; her sis­ter, LaV­er­nia Ruh­land of Juneau; and good friend, Jan­ice Smith. Anita is fur­ther sur­vived by her nieces, nephews, other rel­a­tives, and friends.    Anita was pre­ceded in death by her par­ents; her hus­band, Roland; a brother, Mar­vin; and her sis­ter, Do­lores.    A Mass of Chris­t­ian Bur­ial for Anita will be held on Mon­day, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. at Sa­cred Heart Parish in Hori­con with Rev. Fr. Justin Lop­ina pre­sid­ing. Vis­i­ta­tion for Anita will be held at church on Mon­day, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. until the time of ser­vice at 11 a.m. In­ter­ment will fol­low the ser­vice at St. Malachy’s Ceme­tery in Hori­con.    Memo­ri­als in honor of Anita may be di­rected to Sa­cred Heart Cap­i­tal Im­prove­ment Fund.   Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Hori­con is car­ing for the fam­ily. www.​Koepsellfh.​com

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Florence C. “Flo” Glamann

Florence C. “Flo” Glamann


  Florence C. “Flo” Glamann (Mueller), 98, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville surrounded by her loving family.   Flo was born on October 4, 1924, in Iron Ridge to Herman and Elsie Mueller (Wolters).   On March 21, 1942, she was united in marriage to Vernon C. Glamann at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge.   Flo retired from Tab Products in Mayville.   She enjoyed baking and sharing her treats with everyone. Flo was an avid Sheepshead player and spent many evenings at card parties with friends. Most of all, she loved spending time with family.    Those Flo leaves behind to cherish her memory include her daughter, Sharon Wild of Mayville; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Glamann of Lake Wales, FL; three grandchildren, Tricia Wild of Mayville, John (Kathie) Wild of Mayville, and Faith Glamann of Lake Wales, FL; two great-grandchildren, Landen Wild and Abby Glamann; and brother-in-law, Marvin Glamann of West Bend. Flo is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.    In addition to her parents, Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Glamann; two infant daughters, Cindy and Susanne; son, Dr. John Glamann; son-in-law, Gene Wild; four siblings, Marion (Lester) Gnerlich, Roland (Joan) Mueller, Wilbert (Angie) Mueller, and Merlin Mueller; four sisters-in-law, Viola (John) James, Ruth (Ardell) Schmidt, Bernice (Elmer) Bunkoske, and Pearl (Richard) Schulz; and brothers-in-law, Don Glamann and Palmer Glamann (infant).    A Private Family Service will be held.    The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Crossroad Care Center in Mayville and Generations Hospice for their care and compassion.   Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Flo’s arrangements. For additional information or to leave an online condolence on the tribute wall, please visit www.myrhum-patten.com.

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Mildred E. Klein

Mildred E. Klein


Mildred E. “Millie” Klein, 87, of the Town of Wayne, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. Millie was born on October 19, 1935, on the family farm in the Town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Nettie (nee Sauder) Faber. She was married to Harvey Klein on August 2, 1952, at their hometown church, Salem United Church of Christ in Wayne, where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. She went to Kewaskum High School and worked at Schultz Brothers Five and Dime in West Bend, Amity Leather for 25 years as a paster and later as a gold stamper, retiring in 1989. Millie enjoyed crafts, her flowers, traveling, and reading. Those Millie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Harvey; two children, James (Jerri) Klein and Cindy Schickert; three grandchildren, Jeremiah Klein, Jacob Klein, and Michael Schickert; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Faber and Phyllis Faber; a brother-in-law, Donald Klein; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Allen Schickert; a granddaughter, Jennifer Schickert; her siblings, Rosemary (Ralph) Giese, Wayne Faber, and Eugene Faber; her parents-in-law, Melvin and Lenora Klein; a sister-in-law, Eileen Klein and a nephew, Russel Faber. In honor of Millie’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial of her cremains will take place at Salem UCC Cemetery in Wayne. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Millie’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
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Marvin Twardokus

Marvin Twardokus


   Mar­vin Twar­dokus, 86, of rural Hart­ford passed away peace­fully at Au­rora Med­ical Cen­ter in Hart­ford on Sep­tem­ber 28, 2023.   Mar­vin was born on Au­gust 17, 1937, to Frank and Hilda (nee Quandt). He was bap­tized and con­firmed in the Chris­t­ian faith at Trin­ity Ev. Lutheran Church, Huils­burg (Hart­ford).   Mar­vin grew up work­ing along­side his par­ents on the fam­ily farm.    He mar­ried Ar­lene Schwarze on No­vem­ber 10, 1956, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hori­con and they were blessed with a happy mar­riage for over 49 years. They made the fam­ily farm their home and raised five chil­dren.   Mar­vin was an ac­tive life­long mem­ber of Trin­ity Ev. Lutheran Church and served on Church Coun­cil, as a KML del­e­gate and as build­ing su­per­vi­sor. His faith and trust in the Lord were so im­por­tant to him. His life's work was farm­ing. He loved clear­ing and work­ing the land, wood­work­ing, build­ing, chain saw­ing, weld­ing, and milk­ing cows, along­side his fam­ily on their farm.   Over the years he re­ceived an Out­stand­ing Young Farmer Award as well as a Land Con­ser­va­tion Award with his fam­ily. He served as an AAL pres­i­dent for years and en­joyed mem­ber­ship in the Farm Bu­reau in his com­mu­nity. He al­ways loved to visit with fam­ily and friends and al­ways greeted every­one with a smile.   Mar­vin is sur­vived by his five chil­dren, Ronald Twar­dokus of Hart­ford, Lori (Bruce) Braun of Hart­ford, Dale (Kathy) Twar­dokus of Mayville, Sharyl (Bill) New­bury of Fontanelle, IA, and Dean (Car­rie) Twar­dokus of Mayville; grand­chil­dren, Andy (Rachel) Braun, Katie (Cam) Ausen, Rachel (Kyle) Bacon, Jacob Braun, Karo­line (fiancé, Cody Homan) Twar­dokus, Kevin (fiancée, Amanda Strupp) Twar­dokus, Kaitlin (Kyle) Jenks, Shan­non and Nora New­bury, and Nathan (Jes­sica) Twar­dokus; great-grand­chil­dren, Glo­ria and Evan­ge­line Braun, Miles and Mar­got Ausen and Olivia Twar­dokus. He is fur­ther sur­vived by his sis­ter, Ir­m­gard (Elmer) Meyer; brother-in-law, Ervin But­zlaff; sis­ter-in-law, Louise (Charles) Wag­ner; and many nieces, nephews, rel­a­tives, and friends.   Mar­vin was pre­ceded in death by his par­ents; brother, Ray­mond; sis­ter, Lor­raine (in in­fancy); wife, Ar­lene (2006); par­ents-in-law, Vic­tor and Lucy Schwarze; sis­ters-in-law, June But­zlaff and Mary Ellen Ras­mussen; and grand­son, Trent Twar­dokus.  Fu­neral ser­vices for Mar­v­in­were held on Wednes­day, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. at Trin­ity Ev. Lutheran Church in Huils­burg, with Rev. Jef­fery Drake of­fi­ci­at­ing. A vis­i­ta­tion for Mar­vin was held at the Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville on Tues­day, Oct. 3, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again at church on Wednes­day, Oct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. until the time of ser­vice at 1 p.m. In­ter­ment fol­lowed the ser­vice at Trin­ity Ev. Lutheran Ceme­tery in Huils­burg.    Memo­ri­als in honor of Mar­vin may be di­rected to Trin­ity Ev. Lutheran Church.   Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Mayville is serv­ing the fam­ily. www.​Koepsellfh.​com.
28 September 2023

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Jerome E. Geiger

Jerome E. Geiger


Jerome E. “Jerry” Geiger, 93, of Fond du Lac, passed away at Edenbrook Fond du Lac on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born on March 3, 1930 to Ernest and Lorena (Kiester) Geiger in Fond du Lac, WI. He attended Daniel Boone School in the Town of Empire. On January 26, 1957, he married Marjorie Immel at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Forest. They were married for 66 years. Jerry was a life-time member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He drove truck for Motor Transport and Zinke Company. Jerome and Marge bought a farm in the Town of Empire in 1962. He enjoyed farming, playing sheepshead, bingo, and polka music. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Janet (Alan) Ramthun and their son, Craig (friend Bridget Murphy); son, Randall (Amy) Geiger and their children, Sarah (Justin) Hamilton and their son Landon, Rebecca (Julio) Alonzo and their expected baby boy due in November. Jerry is further survived by sisters-in-law, Delores Mielke, Barb Immel, Carolyn Immel, and Verna Immel; brother-in-law, Vernon (Lila) Immel; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerome Jr., on April 5, 1975; his parents; father and mother-in-law, Walter G. and Dora Immel; sister-in-law, Mildred (George) Keys; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Charlotte) Immel, Fred Mielke, Myron (Susan) Immel, Lyle Immel, Gordon G. Immel, and Harlan Immel. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1600 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. The funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. with Rev. Luke Boehringer officiating. Burial will be at Rienzi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Jerry’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Edenbrook and SSM St. Agnes Hospital 6th floor, Twohig Funeral Home, and Rev. Luke Boehringer for their comfort and care. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.