Constance “Connie” R. Jones, 82, of West Bend entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1941, and raised in Milwaukee, the only child of Edgar and Dorothea (nee Eggert) Jones. Connie went to Emmaus Lutheran School through grade 3 and then Garden Homes Public School for 4-8; baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church. Graduated from Rufus King High School and attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where she studied exceptional education. Following college, Connie was employed two years for WTMJ-TV Channel 4, owned by the Milwaukee Journal Company. Connie then moved to Chicago, where she worked for NBC-TV Channel 5 for the next 36 1/2 years. Later on, she made weekly visits from Chicago to West Bend to be with her parents. After their passing, in April 2002, Connie moved back to Wisconsin and settled in West Bend. She enjoyed volunteering at Cedar Community; serving others was a great joy for herself and others. She will be missed by all who knew her. Those Connie leaves behind to cherish her memory include several cousins and numerous dear friends, especially Bev and Lynn. She is preceded in death by her parents, VISITATION: Connie’s family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, January 22, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at St, Lucas Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Dr., Kewaskum. SERVICE: A funeral service will follow the visitation at the church at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Lutheran Memorial Park Cemetery with a meal to follow. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Connie’s arrangements. Additional information and Tribute Wall may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Melissa A. Dahm
 “Missi” (nee Boehm) of Kewaskum passed after a courageous four-year battle of Triple Negative Breast Cancer, on Tuesday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 52. She was born in Racine, the daughter of Thomas Boehm and Bonnie (nee McPhillips) Boehm. Missi was a 1989 Harford Union High School graduate. She met her soulmate, Jamie A. Dahm, in June of 1997, and they were married on June 8, 2002. 
Missi started her 28 years of childcare at Camp Minikani with the YMCA, Daycare at the Metro Milwaukee YMCA, a Kettle Moraine YMCA (in addition to Metro), and Kohl’s Department Store Daycare. For the last five years, she has been the Plant Coordinator with Walters Buildings. Missi enjoyed hunting and fishing and being outdoors with her husband and daughter; this was the most important thing to her. Missi is survived by her husband, Jamie A. Dahm of 21 years; daughter, Kiersten Dahm; aunt, Wendy (Mike) Cramer; cousins, Jessica and Jacque; uncle, Ron (Anne) Boehm; cousins, Ben (Kelly) Boehm, Kelly (Jon) Heese; uncle, Dave (Wendy) Boehm; brother-in-law, Jeremy (Jacki) Dahm; niece, Leah; parents-in-law, Jerome and Anna Dahm; and dog, Sig; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bekki Boehm; aunts, Joy and Julie; uncles, Jack and Bobby; cousin, Nikk; and dog, Bear. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 3 p.m. until 5:45 p.m., with a 6 p.m. Memorial Service at The Phillip Funeral Home, 1420 W. Paradise Dr., West Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the Kramer Cancer Center for Missi’s care over the last four years. As well as everyone who donated and/or came to Missi’s benefit on January 13. The Phillip Funeral Home is serving the family, 
262-338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com.

Louis R. Luedtke, 90, of Beechwood, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Louis was born on June 3, 1933, in the Town of Mitchell on the family farm, the son of the late August and Olga (nee Schachtschneider) Luedtke. Louis was the youngest of 12 siblings. On November 7, 1953, he was united in marriage to Beverly Stahl at the United Church of Christ in Beechwood. Louie got the most out of each day. His life’s work was farming. At one time before the days of mega farms, Louie and his family owned the largest dairy farm in Sheboygan County. In addition, he volunteered as a fireman, served in several offices on the church council and played softball. Louie was a lover of the outdoors. He fished into his 80s, took his last turkey at age 89 and participated in his last deer hunt this year at the age of 90. His great blessing was sharing these things with up to 3 generations of family and friends. Those Louis leaves behind to cherish his memory include four children, Dale (Julie) Luedtke of New Berlin, Glenn (Ellen) Luedtke of Beechwood, Brenda (Keith) Mueller of Beechwood, and Gina (Dick) Wilson of Beechwood; 10 grandchildren, Gabriel (Luciana) Luedtke, Andrew (Hannah) Luedtke, Travis (Laura) Luedtke, Misty Luedtke, Josh Mueller, Tiffany (Aaron) Goebel, Brittany (Trayton) Philippi, Jake (Sara) Wilson, Luke Wilson, and Zack (Samii) Wilson; 19 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Luedtke, Mary Ann Luedtke, and Joyce Schmidt; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Walter (Olive) Luedtke, Bill (Ethel) Luedtke, Harry (Betty) Luedtke, Arno (Margie) Luedtke, Martha (Earl) Koepke, Margaret (Lester) Bartel, Laura (Orlin) Reysen, Ruth (Harold) Krueger, Robert (Delores) Luedtke, Arthur (Jean) Luedtke, and Oscar Luedtke; his sister-in-law, Eunice (Willard) Eimmermann; two brothers-in-law, Donald (Barb) Stahl and Eugene Schmidt; a daughter-in-law, Beady Luedtke; and a great-grandson, Noah Wilson. VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel Lutheran Church, (W8497 Brazelton Dr., Random Lake) in the Town of Scott on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 12 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. SERVICE: A funeral service for Louis will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for a donation to a charity of their choice is appreciated by the family. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Heartland Hospice for the care they provided to Louis. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Louis’ arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Thomas Harold Spartz, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in West Bend. Thomas was born in West Bend on November 16, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Evelyn (nee Grotelueschen) Spartz. He attended Kewaskum High School, Class of 1962. Thomas served his country in the Navy for four-and-a-half years, during which time he spent time in Hawaii, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, where he purchased the wedding ring for his future wife. Thomas worked for WE Energies, formerly Wisconsin Electric, for 37 years. He was united in marriage to Janet Dreher on May 20, 1967, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Thomas was the lawnmowing king of the neighborhood. He loved his grandchildren, sweets, and Diet Pepsi. He loved to tell stories, stargaze at night, and he was quite the dancer. He would support all his grandchildren by attending their various events. Later on in life, he discovered bananas. His family was quite fond of his quick wit, and his Donald Duck impression. One of Thomas’ favorite pastimes was going for long drives. He enjoyed spending time by the river watching the wildlife and was an avid reader. Those Thomas leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 56 years, Janet; his children, Brian (Kim) Spartz, Tina Mertzig, Nicholas (Dawn) Spartz; his grandchildren, Owen (special friend, Heidi Anderson), Olivia Spartz, Faith and Raymond Mertzig, Caelen, Grace, and Emma Spartz; sister, Betty (John) Arndt; sisters-in-law, Joan (nee O’Brien) (special friend, Joe Schmit) Spartz, Rose (nee Monday) Spartz, Joan (nee Dreher) Dirks; brothers-in-law, Edward Dreher, Richard “Dougan” (special friend, Joanne Griepentrog) Dreher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his siblings, Evie Schmidt, John Spartz, Robert “Bob” Spartz; in-laws, Edward and Irene (nee Uelmen) Dreher; siblings-in-law, Alan and Shirley (nee Kohler) Dreher, Merlin Dreher, Ramona (nee Coulter) Dreher, Floyd “Fuzzy” and Judy (nee Lehmann) Dreher, Jerry “Suss” Dreher, Carol (nee Loberger) Dreher, Alois Staehler, and Stan Dirks; and a son-in-law, John Mertzig; as well as other relatives and friends. VISITATION: The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 331 Main Street in Kewaskum, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Thomas at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. The family would like to thank all the family and friends who provided support for Thomas and Janet as well as the staff at Froedtert St. Joseph Hospital, the Kathy Hospice, and the VA for their outstanding care and support. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Thomas’s arrangements. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.