12 October 2023

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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
Dodge County Pionier
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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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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.
Campbellsport News
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22 September 2023

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Leola Viola Elsa (Budahn) Christian

Leola Viola Elsa (Budahn) Christian

   Leola passed away qui­etly on Sep­tem­ber 16, 2023, at age 92 after a full life.   Leola was born at home in Theresa on April 19, 1931, to Al­fons and Mar­cella (Schrab) Bu­dahn. She was bap­tized on May 10, 1931, and con­firmed on April 2, 1944, at Trin­ity Lutheran Church, Hart­ford.   Leola was mar­ried to Darvin Chris­t­ian on March 18, 1950, at Trin­ity Lutheran Church in Hart­ford.   Leola and Darvin have three daugh­ters, Susan Wem­mert (Gary) of Bai­leys Har­bor, Bon­nie Ur­diales (Tom) of Sun Prairie, and Carol Lon­dre (Jon) of Racine.   Leola and Darvin moved from Theresa to Racine in the early 1950s. They were long-time mem­bers of Saint John’s Lutheran Church of Racine. At the church, Leola spent many hours with the sewing group, mak­ing quilts for Lutheran World Re­lief. She also par­tic­i­pated and sup­ported the Saint John’s Mis­sion Guild and the Lutheran Girl Pi­o­neers as a group leader. Leola and Darvin, 'The Tomato Man', al­ways planted huge veg­etable and flower gar­dens, but Leola did most of the can­ning and pre­serv­ing of the gar­den fruits and veg­eta­bles, using old fam­ily recipes. Leola was a long time em­ployee and a re­tiree of Sears and Roe­buck in Racine, where she spe­cial­ized in sell­ing fur­ni­ture and sewing ma­chines.   Leola used her sewing skills to make many of her daugh­ters' out­fits. She was a found­ing mem­ber and trea­surer of the Pheas­ants For­ever Chap­ter of Racine. She also was a mem­ber of the Racine County Con­ser­va­tion League. Leola and Darvin loved to travel and camp. They trav­eled all over the United States, in­clud­ing Alaska (twice) and Hawaii, re­sult­ing in bins full of pic­tures and slides.   She is sur­vived by two daugh­ters, Susan Wem­mert (Gary) and Carol Lon­dre; grand­chil­dren, Jill Num­rich (Phil), Chris­t­ian Wem­mert (Dana), Sarah Ste­in­feldt (Eric); great-grand­chil­dren, Em­i­lie Num­rich, Wyatt Num­rich, Leo Wem­mert, Carly Ste­in­feldt and Bri­anna Hogan; sis­ter-in-law, Mar­lene Bu­dahn; many nieces, nephews and friends.   She was pre­ceded in death by her par­ents, Al­fons and Mar­cella Bu­dahn; her hus­band of more than 60 years, Darvin Chris­t­ian; her only brother, Ronald Bu­dahn of West Bend; her daugh­ter, Bon­nie Ur­diales of Sun Prairie; and her son-in-law, Jon Lon­dre of Racine.   Fu­neral ser­vices were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1501 Erie St., Racine, on Tues­day, Sept. 26, at Noon with Pas­tor Jack Gilbert of­fi­ci­at­ing. Rel­a­tives and friends met prior to the ser­vice from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Leola was buried in Mayville, at Im­manuel Lutheran Church Ceme­tery (N8092 County Rd. AY, Mayville WI, 53050) next to her hus­band, Darvin, on Wednes­day, Sept. 27, at 11:30 am.    The fam­ily wants to thank the car­ing em­ploy­ees of Parkview Gar­dens in Mount Pleas­ant, Lynn O'Neil of Com­mu­nity Care/ Fam­ily Care, and Mike Hintz and his sup­port staff from Saint Croix Hos­pice who took spe­cial care of Leola in her final days.   Loved by all, she will be missed.   Maresh-Mered­ith And Ack­lam Fu­neral Home And Cre­ma­tory, 803 Main St., Racine, WI 53403, (262) 634-7888. Please send con­do­lences to www.​mer​edit​hfun​eral​home.​com
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20 September 2023

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Jean G. Kleinke

Jean G. Kleinke

Mrs. Jean Kleinke of Port Washington passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday, September 16, 2023, following a lengthy hospital stay. She was 78 years old. Jean was born Chippewa County on March 16, 1945, daughter of Walter and Ellen Hillebink Schultz. On December 13, 1975, Jean was united in marriage with Gerald “Jerry” Kleinke at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Washington. Together they raised four children. Mrs. Kleinke was a packer at Kleentest, retiring in 2004. Jerry preceded Jean in death on November 18, 2021. Jean was a very social person and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She liked camping, shooting pool, playing cards- especially sheepshead, and an occasional trip to the casino (where she was always lucky!). She is survived by children, Daniel (Michele) Bichler of Random Lake, Cherie (Steve) Ewig of Port Washington, Phil (Lisa) Kleinke of Campbellsport and Scott Kleinke of Jackson. She is also survived by grandchildren, Zack Kleinke, Amanda Bichler, Brad Bichler, Alysia Gibes, Hunter Kleinke (RaeAnna Stover) and Taylor Kleinke; great-grandchildren, Xavier, Scarlet, and Emmerlynn Kleinke. Jean is further survived by brother, Harold Schultz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; her parents; and sister-in-law, Carol Schultz. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church 217 Freeman Drive, Port Washington. Rev. Dustin Anderson will preside. Jean will be laid to rest beside her husband at Union Cemetery, Saukville later that afternoon. The family will receive visitors at the church Tuesday, September 26, from 10 a.m. until services begin at 12 p.m. If desired, memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Port Washington. Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
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