Harlan H. Becker, 87, of Horicon passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, March 23, 2020. Harlan was born the son ...

Geraldine (Burkhardt) Zimmerman, 89, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. Gerry was the only child of Frank (Butch) and Irene Burkhardt Jr. and grew up in Kekoskee. The Burkhardt family originally settled in the village in the late 1800’s and was the proprietor of “Burkhardt’s Tavern” for three generations. She was very proud of her family connection with Kekoskee and numerous items from the generations of Burkhardt are on display at the Kekoskee Museum. (More information on Gerry’s family can be found in the book “History of Kekoskee, Wisconsin”). After graduating from Mayville High School, Gerry tended bar at the tavern, married and moved to Mayville, having two children. After working as a secretary at Baker Canning Co. in Theresa, she was employed by Wisconsin Power & Light for 22 years. Back in the day when bills were paid in person, she was the face behind the counter in Mayville’s WP&L office. She brought home great behind-the-scene stories when Mayville got hit with the big ice storm in the early 1970’s. As Gerry’s father and husband were hunters and also fished, the Horicon Marsh and Rock River were prominent in her life. She taught her eight-year-old daughter how to pluck a duck and as the family caught Northern Pike & Bullheads, she got stuck cleaning them all (good old memories). She loved traveling, antiquing and eating out. Some highlights were when Gerry and her daughter ate their way around Austria, tried most of the buffets in Las Vegas and after a stateroom stay on the Hotel Queen Mary, had their fabulous brunch (very fattening memories). Gerry’s son would invite her out to his recreational land, where she enjoyed sitting around a late-night bonfire, listening to the fire crackle (warm memories). She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Greg) Langenhorst; son, Scott Zimmerman; grandson, Andy Zimmerman; nephews, Pat (Liza Allen) Zimmerman and Mike (Lori) Zimmerman; nieces, Nikki (Robert) Devine and Kelli (Andy) Zimmerman-Klemp. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Gus Zimmerman Jr.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and June Zimmerman; nieces, Mary Robin Zimmerman and Traci Zimmerman; life-long friend, Donna Mae Clark; numerous grand-dogs. If you wish to give a memorial in Gerry’s name, she loved the church that the Burkhardt’s attended for four generations. Please address to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 23 Main St., Mayville (Kekoskee), WI 53050. Per Gerry’s wishes (at 89 years old she figured that there would be few people still alive that knew her), it will be a private service and burial in Mayville’s Graceland Cemetery. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Timi A. (Hartwig) Conley, 58, loving wife, mother, and step mother, of West Bend, formerly a longtime resident of Horicon, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at her home. Timi was born the daughter of Roger D. Hartwig Sr. and Barbara (Schmidt) on July 12, 1961. Timi was united in marriage to Wayne Conley on July 16, 2004, in West Bend. She had been employed at Metalcraft, where she was a welder. In her spare time, Timi enjoyed motorcycles and loved taking rides with her husband. She also enjoyed crafting and cooking. Timi is survived by her husband, Wayne of West Bend; her mother, Barbara A. (Dennis) Breitkreutz of Horicon; her sons, Joe (Kristina) Dunbar of Horicon and Benjamin Dunbar of Horicon; her step-children, Christine Conley, Kathlene Conley, and Kevin Conley; her siblings, Catherine (Scott) Hoffman and Roger Hartwig, Jr.; her grandchildren, Natalia, Amaya, and Colt; her former husband and friend, Bruce Dunbar Jr.; her canine companion, Rufus. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father, Roger; and a sister in infancy, Shirley Jean. A private family memorial service will be held. Memorials in memory of Timi may be directed to the American Heart Association. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Visitation:  Wednesday, March 18, 4 to 8 p.m.  Service:  Wednesday, March 18, at 8 p.m.  Location:  Ryan Funeral Home in DePere Dennis “Tug” Hockers, 53, Mayville, passed unexpectedly on Thursday March 12, 2020. He was born in Green Bay on December 3, 1966, to James F. and Marge (Vande Hei) Hockers. Tug graduated from Ashwaubenon High School in 1985. He attended Oshkosh University and graduated with a degree in Police Science. Tug worked for the Mayville Police Department for 28 years. He was very involved in community activities. Tug enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be missed by many for his selfless services to the entire community. He is survived by son, Ty Hockers of Mayville; his father, James (friend Mary Bain) of Crivitz; his brothers, Dave (Linda), Crivitz and Corey (friend Kelly) of Ashwaubenon; special friend, Chalyn Mueller and son, Carter; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marge; fraternal grandparents, Ione and James B. Hockers, and maternal grandparents, Agnes and Gerald Vande Hei. Friends called after 4 p.m. on Wednesday March 18, at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere. A memorial service was held at 8 p.m. All law enforcement is welcome to attend. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send condolences to the family. A memorial fund has been established in Tug’s name.

Jeanette Lange, 68, passed away at her home in Sun Prairie on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Jenny was a funny, smart, and fierce woman who faced a long illness with grace and grit.  She found joy in the small things, like hiding packs of Goldfish crackers for her grandsons to find, and proudly displaying all of Adam, Jake, and Sean’s artwork.  She was a good listener, a calming presence, and a tireless advocate for others. Her mobility was limited in her later years, but she kept up with family via Facebook and played Scrabble online. She loved finding prayers for special occasions, and her enduring faith was an inspiration to those around her.  She spoke her mind, often unfiltered, and developed an inexplicable penchant for horror movies. She liked to paint flowers; cheer on the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers; and travel up north with her husband Randy. She adored Randy; they shared a wry sense of humor, and Jenny often said she was lucky to have married such a good cook.  Her sisters remember her as a whipsmart, beautiful, and headstrong child, beloved by teachers and relatives alike. To her nieces and nephews, she was playful and a bit mischievous — she was game to help the kids play pranks on other relatives and always had fun knick-knacks the kids could play with. Jenny was born in Beaver Dam on August 1, 1951, and graduated from Lowell Reeseville High School. She studied Early Childhood and Special Education at UW–Whitewater, where she met Randy. She had an illustrious and meaningful career in special education that included working as a teacher and building statewide programs that remain in place to this day. She received a Certificate of Special Recognition from U.S. Senator Russ Feingold for her work, and every year her alma mater awards a scholarship in her name. She lives on in her family, particularly her daughter Katie, who inherited her mother’s determination, loyalty, and commitment to family and community. Jenny is survived by her husband Randy, daughter, Katie (Luke) Voss; grandsons, Adam, Jake, and Sean; brother, David (Beth Kamrath) Neuberger; sisters, Suzette Renwick, Christine (Leroy) Kirchberg, and Annette (Dr. David) Ringdahl; nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene “Ooch” and Gladys (Fehling) Neuberger; her sister, Michelle Neuberger; brother-in-law, Dr. Richard Renwick; and her sister-in-law, Susan Neuberger. Donations in Jenny’s memory can be made to Jenny Lange scholarship fund at UW–Whitewater. To make a donation, visit uww.edu/foundation/how-to-give/give-now and under “Designation” scroll down to “Jenny Lange Memorial Donations.” Cress Funeral & Cremation Service in Sun Prairie served the family, 608-837-9054.

Visitation:  Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m.  Location:  St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville Thomas E. Hartwig, 94, of Mayville, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Mayville with his wife and family by his side. Thomas was born the son of Rudolph ‘Rudy’ and Louise (Sauerherring) Hartwig on December 17, 1925, in Fond du Lac. Tom was a 1943 graduate of Mayville High School. Tom proudly served his country in the US Air Force during WWII where he was a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber. He was united in marriage to Verona Luedtke on September 11, 1948, in Mayville. In between hunting seasons, Tom worked for and retired from the Mayville Post Office. Earlier in his life, Tom loved playing baseball and was inducted in the Rock River League Hall of Fame and was also voted as the best shortstop in the league. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and loved to be out in nature while hunting and fishing and tending to his apple trees. He was known for his generosity, always being there to lend a helping hand, and his humor. Tom attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. He was also a member of the Mayville American Legion Post #69 and the Mayville VFW. Tom is survived by his wife of 71 years, Verona of Mayville; his children, Ken (Laurie) Hartwig of Pinedale, WY, Sue Weinberger of Knowles, and David (Kathy) Hartwig of Montello; his grandchildren, Garrett (Emily) Hartwig, Derrick (Jenny) Weinberger, Tom Weinberger, Tammy (Andrew) Severtson, and Julie Hartwig; his great-grandchildren, Weston, Marley, Holden, Maeve, Vivian, Elle, Ava, Will, and Emma. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, McKenzie. Visitation took place on Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. A funeral service for Tom took place on Tuesday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville with the Rev. Sara Gillespie officiating. Burial took place at St. Paul Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Saturday, March 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.  Service:  Saturday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m.  Location:  Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in Fond du Lac Barbara A. Schraufnagel Brummond, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Edenbrook in Fond du Lac. She was born in Fond du Lac on Thursday, Dec. 5, 1935, to Henry and Lucille (neé Althaus) Warnke. Survivors include her son, Dan (Wendi) Schraufnagel; two daughters, Lois Schelvan and Karen (Jim) Hesprich; three step-children, Larry Brummond, Terry (Kathy) Brummond and Wendy Bosch (fiancé Rodney Dewitz); four grandchildren, D.J. Schraufnagel, Jennifer (Jon) Post, Kari (Tim) Schlefke and Kelli (Cory) Henke; and twelve step-grandchildren, Amanda, Darren, Hillary, Danielle, Andrea, Steve, Shawn, Cory, Heather, Michael, Jennifer and Heather; twelve great-grandchildren; and sixteen step-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two step-sisters, Idella and Pearl Jean; two sisters-in-law, Florence (Beno) Wagner and Irene (Howard) Urban; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Louis Schraufnagel and his parents, Anton (Clara) Schraufnagel; second husband, Kenneth Brummond and his parents, Rudolf (Aurelia) Brummond; son-in-law, Scott Schelvan; a step-grandchild, Peter; two great-grandchildren, Caeleb and Kiahna; two brothers, Lyle (Florence) Warnke and Lester (Sonja) Warnke; four sisters, Dyphna (John) Reehl, Shirley (John) Stanford, Adeline (Joe) Kammerman and Joyce (Jim) Meyer; four step-brothers; four step-sisters; two brothers-in-law, Orville Ruplinger and Carroll (Lorraine) Brummond; and a sister-in-law, Donna Mae (Jerry) Clark. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, 51 West Division Street in Fond du Lac. The memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Very Reverend C. Patrick Perkins officiating. Inurnment in Shrine of Rest Mausoleum will follow the services. The family wishes to thank Barbara’s neighbor, Mary Schaub, who was always available to help as well as the staff of both St. Agnes Hospital and Edenbrook of Fond du Lac. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com

Visitation:  Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Service: Friday, March 6, at 12 p.m.  Location:  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mayville Lorraine Marie (Rauch) Small entered eternal life on February 28, 2020, at her home in Mayville. Lorraine was born to George and Mary (Novohradsky) Rauch on March 11, 1928, in Milwaukee. She was baptized on March 25, 1928. Lorraine became a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis in 1946. She taught in Chicago and Milwaukee at elementary, secondary and college schools until she left the community in 1972. She was always grateful for those years of opportunity, challenges, and friendships that became the foundation of her spiritual and academic life. In 1973, she began a fifteen-year term of teaching at Waukesha County Technical College. She married Harlan Small in 1977 and grieved his death in 1986. Two years later she retired from teaching and joined her good friend, Lois Seiberlich, as a volunteer with the Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Anne’s Home for the Elderly in Milwaukee. Those next fifteen years deepened her appreciation and love for the elderly who shared their friendship with Lois and her. In 2005, Lorraine and Lois moved from Milwaukee to Horicon, where they again widened their circle of friends and neighbors. They became members of St. Mary’s Parish in Mayville, which became for them, with Father Tom Biersack and the many wonderful people of the parish, such a beautiful family community and so enriched their spiritual life. In February of 2019, Lorraine and Lois moved to Mayville. As Lorraine’s health was failing, she joined Marquardt Hospice (Watertown) at her home in April of 2019. We can’t express our gratitude to everyone involved with Lorraine (and Lois) for their love, care, support and bonding; with our special love and gratitude to Shari and Barb, whom we so treasure. In the twelve days of her dying process, Lorraine gave us the most beautiful gift: her strong desire and readiness to go to God, giving us a beautiful example of dying in peace, love, self-surrender, and trust in Jesus. She will continue praying for all of us. She leaves behind her dear brother-in-law, John Wegener; her dear step-son, Jeff (Cecile) Small and their children, Andrew and Christina; her dear nieces and nephews, Roxie, Randy, Caryn, Jeff, and their families; as well as many dear friends. She is also survived by Lois Seiberlich with whom she has shared not only a faithful friendship, but also a mutually supportive spiritual journey, rock-solid for fifty-four years. Also our dear friend Jessie. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Small; two sisters, Virginia (John) Lippold and Phyllis Wegener; and nephew, David DeSpears. Lorraine’s dear friends and family will hold a visitation at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial for Lorraine will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish (112 S. German St. – Mayville, WI 53050) with Father Tom Biersack officiating. Entombment will be Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield. Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville or to Marquardt Hospice in Watertown. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Lorraine’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.