Visitation:  Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m.  Location:  Myrhum - Patten Funeral Home in Lomira Donald L. Simon, 84, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Sage Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fond du Lac. Donald was born on October 8, 1935, in Fond du Lac, the son of Donald M. and Mary (DuFrane) Simon. Following graduation from Goodrich High School in 1953, he served his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Donald was married to Dorothy L. McDermott and they were married for 22 years before her passing. Donald was united in marriage to Barbara (Michaels) on December 10, 1983. Donald was employed by Allis-Chalmers Tractors until they closed. He then worked for Kondex Corporation in Lomira, Nichols Bus Service, and Lomira Auto Auction. He was a member of the Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post #347 in Lomira where he served many roles including commander of post. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, traveling, especially Branson, MO, where he enjoyed all kinds of music and camping. He was a historian, enjoyed country line dancing and was a member of Country Club Western Dancers. He was an avid citizens band radio operator. His call sign was KRK002 and his handle was Double D. Donald loved gathering his family and playing cards, especially sheepshead and cribbage. He had many beloved cats through his life and loved all kinds of pets. Those Donald leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Barbara; two children, Stephen Stalker and Carla (Larry) Luedtke; two grandchildren, Kalee (Mitchel) Buss and Mathew Luedtke; six siblings, Peter (Nury) Simon of Belmont, CA, Louis (Barbara) Simon of Paducha, KY, Marcia (Billy) Long of Sevierville, TN, Sharon (Rob) Sharp of Fond du Lac, Rosanne Kowal of Fond du lac, Karen (Jim) Gallagher of Menasha; sister-in-law, Maureen Simon of Whitewater; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Simon in 2018; a brother-in-law, Leo Kowal in 2007 and a nephew, Steven Simon. Donald’s family will greet relatives and friends at Myrhum – Patten Funeral Home, 350 Main Street, in Lomira on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial service for Donald will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Myrhum – Patten Funeral Home in Lomira. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral Home has been entrusted with Donald’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Feb. 29, at 3 p.m.  Location:  Peace Lutheran Church in Hartford Marcella “Sally” L. Reabe of Hartford, 94, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. She was born on August 7, 1925, in Williamstown to parents Arnold and Mabel (Fink) Franke. Sally was united in marriage on October 15, 1949, to Norbert Reabe at the St. Kilian Parsonage. She worked at Natural Casing Company for fifteen years and retired from Power Products. Sally enjoyed her and Norbert’s many trips up north, going fishing and playing cards. Marcella is survived by brother, Vernon (Jean) Franke of Juneau; brothers-in-law Raymond Roll of Horicon, David (Barbara) Reabe of Oshkosh; special nieces, Gale (David) Groth of Lomira, Sara Schultz of Hartford and Judy Rose of Fond du Lac; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert; two brothers, Victor (Jeanette) Franke and Vilas Franke; five sisters, Anita (Elroy) Thrun, Gladys (Raymond) Heintz, Eldine Roll, Delores (Stub) Weber and Millie (Digger) De Groot; brothers-in-law, Wallace (Mary Lou) Reabe, Harry (Gertha) Reabe and Clarence (Bernice) Reabe. Visitation at the Peace Lutheran Church, 1001 Center St., Hartford on Saturday, Feb. 29 for family and friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Funeral services for Sally will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Aaron Steinbrenner presiding. Committal on Monday, March 2 at St. Kilian Catholic Church Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Memorials are appreciated to the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank Season’s Hospice and the Pastors at Peace Lutheran Church for all of their care and support. Condolences can be found at www.shimonfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Service: Thursday, Feb. 27, at 12 p.m.  Location: Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon Dennis "Beans" Hechimovich, 62, of Horicon passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by family who loved him deeply.   Dennis was born the son of George and Audrey (Drown) Hechimovich on August 10, 1957, in Beaver Dam. He married Crystal Collien on October 10, 1981, in Horicon.  He worked for the family landfill business until the business was sold in 1993.  He then co-owned and operated Premier Plastics for several years until the business was sold.  He became a partner with his brothers in land development.  The most important thing in his life was becoming a father.  He loved every moment of coaching basketball and softball.  Beans loved the outdoors.  You could always find him in the yard working on his gardening and landscaping or in the woods hunting and working on projects.  His mum garden was one of his favorite pastimes.  Most people always say ‘WHY ME?’ when they are first diagnosed with cancer, but Beans will  always be remembered by saying ‘WHY NOT ME?’.  He wanted to be the one they cured and be able to help others, but God needed him more. Beans is survived by his wife, Crystal and two children, Brennon (special friend Kim) and Brianne (special friend Will).  He is further survived by his four brothers, Tim, Mark (Heather), David ‘Hank’ (Cindy), Greg (Jane); mother-in-law, Lucille Collien; sisters-in-law, Karen (Terry) Spannbauer, Sheryl Ker; brother- in-law, Dale (Connie) Collien and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Edward Collien; brother-in-law, Dave Kern; and his beloved family pet, Belle. A visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon with the Rev. Fr. Justin Lopina presiding. Burial of Dennis’ cremains will take place at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon following the Mass. Bean's family would like to especially thank the Mayo Oncology Staff for their years of care and support, Hillside Hospice staff for their excellent care, Courtney Schultz for her help to the family and the Koepsell Funeral Home, and many family and friends who were always there for him.  Memorials in memory of Beans may be directed to the Mayo Oncology Department for Melanoma Research or to Hillside Hospice in Beaver Dam. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.Koepsell FH.com

Visitation:  Saturday, Feb. 29, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.  Service:  Saturday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m.  Location:  St. John's Lutheran Church in Ladysmith Glen H. Hoople, 78, of Ladysmith, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Marshfield Medical Center – Ladysmith. He was born on March 13, 1941, to Louis and Mildred (Shearman) Hoople in Ladysmith. He lived in Cornell, through his childhood. In 1961 he married Molly Key. He also served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Glen then was employed for 35 years at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac. In 1985 he and Lois Jones were married. In 1992, Glen and Lois moved to Ladysmith and bought The American Bar and operated it for 12 years. He was a member of the Jaycees and was awarded the Outstanding Young American Award. Glen was also a member of the VFW and the Veterans Memorial Association in Ladysmith and a very active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Glen is survived by his wife, Lois; eight children, Connie (Joe) Murray of Fond du Lac, Glen (Janis) Hoople of Fond du Lac, Mark McEathron of Ladysmith, John McEathron of North Fond du Lac, Paul (Jan) McEathron of Bruce, Brinda Jones of Ladysmith, Becky Jones of Fond du Lac and Barbara Jones of Ladysmith; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, four granddogs, one grandcat; siblings, Joyce Siebel of Illinois, Roger (Carla) Hoople of Holcombe, Gene (Robin) Hoople of Hortonville, Nancy (Max) Weinert of Holland, Robert Hoople of Waupun, Dan Hoople of Virginia, Randy (Sue) Hoople of Green Bay, and many special nieces and nephews. He and Lois also fostered many children. Glen is also survived by brother-in-law, Dick Moldenhauer and sisters-in-law, Cindy (Chuck) Linskins and Sandra Hoople. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mildred Hoople; daughter-in-law, Rose McEathron, in-law, Herman Moldenhauer; siblings, Beverly Hoople, Ray Hoople, Ralph Hoople, Ken Hoople; brothers-in-law, Rudy Siebel and Brian Wegener; sisters-in-law, Debbie Wegener and Cheryl Moldenhauer; many nieces, nephews and foster children. Friends may call on Saturday morning, Feb. 29, from 9:30 a.m.. until the time of services at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith. A memorial service for Glen Hoople will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith with Rev. Craig Zandi officiating and military honors provided by the Ladysmith Veterans Association. The Nash – Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith is assisting with the service.

Visitation: Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Funeral Service: Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, 12 p.m. Location: Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Home, 350 Main St., Lomira James A. Kohli, 71, of Lomira, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, with his family by his side. Jim was born on October 18, 1948, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Alfred Sr. and Evelyn (Collien) Kohli. He grew up in Knowles. On May 9, 1981, he was united in marriage to Ann Wirtz at Presentation Church in North Fond du Lac. Jim was a Machinist at Danly IEM (Anchor Danly) in Beaver Dam for 27 years. He taught his children work ethic with near perfect attendance and plenty of overtime during those years. He was a proud member of IAM Local Lodge 2053 (formerly 2052). He retired in 2013 and enjoyed retirement with his beloved wife, children and dog, Louie. He was a member of St. Luke’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Knowles. Jim was a sweet and generous person who loved his family. Those Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory include his two children, Dustin Kohli of Fond du Lac and Alissa Kohli (Scott Morfitt) of Eau Claire; three siblings, Alfred Jr. (Sharon) Kohli, John (Teddy) Kohli, Betty (Michael) Shraufnagel; four brothers-in-law, Michael (Medelice) Wirtz, Steve Wirtz, Paul Wirtz, and Scott Wirtz; one sister-in-law, Sue (Charles) Laurenti; nieces, nephews, cousins and other caring relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Ann, in June. Jim's family will greet relatives and friends at Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Home, 350 Main Street, in Lomira on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services for Jim will be held at noon on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the funeral home. Rev. Matthew Kuske will officiate and burial will follow at Avoca Cemetery. Memorials to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice is appreciated. The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Home has been entrusted with Jim’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Agnesian HealthCare Emergency Care-Fond du Lac, Dr. Thomas Mattio and the caring staff at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, and the staff at Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Home.

Memorial Gathering: Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, 2-4 p.m., Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Rd., Beaver Dam Shawn S. Christians, 41, of Beaver Dam, was found nonresponsive at his home in Beaver Dam on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. He was transferred to U.W. Hospital - Madison and passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Shawn was born in Beaver Dam on August 14, 1978, the son of Stephen and Marlee (Pilsner) Christians. He was a graduate of Horicon High School and worked at the family’s business, Vic’s Auto Body, until his death. Shawn leaves behind a daughter, Emma L. Christians and ex-spouse, Michelle Christians, both of Eugene, OR; parents, Stephen Christians and Marlee Christians; brother, Jeremy (Lacy) Christians and their son, Brady; paternal grandparents, Arnold and Geraldine Hammer; maternal grandmother, Lois Pilsner; and is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Victor Pilsner; paternal grandfather, Phillip Christians; and other relatives. A memorial gathering for Shawn will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd., Beaver Dam from 2:00 p.m. until the time of sharing at 4:00 p.m. His legacy will live on with his donation to “Gift of Life” at U.W. Hospital, benefitting three recipients in three different states. If desired, memorials in Shawn’s name may be directed to Gift of Life - UW Madison. Rest in Peace, Shawn. Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family. You may send private online condolences or sign the family’s guest book at www.cstonefs. com.