Marcella M. Jaeger, 101, formerly of Brownsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac, where she resided since January of 2020.    She was born May 6, 1921, the daughter of Emil and Frieda (Geschke) Schreier of Theresa. Marcella attended Sunny Slope School in rural Lomira. Marcella married Paul P. Jaeger on May 18, 1940, at St. John’s Rectory in Byron.    Marcella worked with her husband on the family purebred Chester White hog and Holstein dairy farm, while raising their children.   Marcella will be fondly remembered for the enjoyment she received from playing cards, dancing to polka music, and her love of flowers. Marcella also enjoyed taking flowers and house plants to the county fair. She was active in the Fond du Lac County 4-H program and was a house plant and flower leader for the South Byron 4-H Club for many years.   She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Oakfield, since her marriage in 1940. Marcella loved many things that started with the letter “P”: Paul, Pink, Pigs, Polkas and Peach Schnapps! Marcella was an only child; but made up for it by having a big family of her own!   Survivors include her two sons, Rudy (Agnes) Jaeger of Brownsville, and John (Joan) Jaeger of Brownsville; three daughters, Patricia Uttendorfer of Oakfield, Sandy Briese of Oshkosh, and Susan Jaeger of Fond du Lac. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Debra (Eric) Fessler, Daryl (Chrissann) Jaeger, Mark Jaeger, Renee (Scott) Schmitz, Randy (special friend, Sara Michels) Jaeger, Jeffrey (Judy) Jaeger, Joel (Tara) Jaeger, Brian Jaeger, Paul (Sue) Uttendorfer, Rhonda (Ron) Petersen, Louis (Kristin) Uttendorfer, Joe (Tina) Uttendorfer, Michael (Heidi) Jaeger, Rebecca (Craig) Scherer, Lisa (Joe) Failla, and Beth (Mike) Miller. She is further survived by 27 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.   Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse in 1987; one son, Richard Jaeger; three sons-in-law, James Uttendorfer, Ronald Briese, and James Schraven; and one granddaughter, Mary Beth Tatham. She is further preceded in death by two brothers-in-laws, Clarence “Pat” (Ottilia "Tillie") Jaeger and Kenneth (Evelyn) Jaeger and special friend, Adolph Frederick, whom she met through polka dancing.   A Funeral Service and Burial has taken place for Marcella.    Marcella’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the entire Harbor Haven team, SSM Health Hospice caregivers and SSM Adult Day Services for their dedicated love, care and compassion extended to Marcella.    Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Marcella’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

   John Alois Stoffel passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 72 at the V.A. Hospital in Largo, FL, after a lengthy illness.   John was born November 22, 1950, to Alois and Rita (Klumpyan) Stoffel of Campbellsport.   John was a graduate of St. Matthew's Grade School, and a 1968 graduate of Campbellsport High School. John excelled in high school sports, where he was an all-star football, basketball, and baseball player.   John was inducted into the Campbellsport High School sports Hall of Fame in 2021.   John attended UW-Oshkosh on a baseball scholarship and was drafted by the California Angels. John played for the Angels Farm System until being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. He later had to retire from baseball due to a shoulder injury.   While in California, John was a member of the Army National Guard, and served his country for two years.   John moved to Florida in 1978, where he managed his landscaping business and raised his family until his retirement. He remained living in Largo until the time of his death.   John married his wife, Diane, on August 13, 1994, and she passed away on May 31, 2020.   John is survived by his daughters, Alissa (Jeremy) and Serena (Tim); grandchildren, Parker and Allison; three brothers, William (Barb) and Joseph (Beth) of Campbellsport; Randy of Fond du Lac; five sisters, Donna (Dan) Rohlinger of Campbellsport, Diane (Don) Gudex and Debra (Steve) Stephany, both of Eden, Denise (Dennis) Kemmel of Brownsville, and Dawn Lopez of Palm Harbor, FL; and many nieces and nephews.   In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; his brothers, Andrew, James, Jeffrey, Patrick; his nephew, Rick Gudex; and brother-in-law, Rudy Lopez.   Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at the V.A. Cemetery at Bay Pines, FL.   A memorial will be held for John at a later date.

   Marian Meta Brandt (nee Koepsell) peacefully passed away on February 4, 2023.   She was born on November 28, 1942, to her parents, Gotthold A. Koepsell and Verona A.M (nee Gloede) in the Town of Herman, Dodge County. Marian was baptized on December 6, 1942, by Pastor Herman Laabs, which led to her confirmation on April 28, 1957 by Pastor William Lauterbach at Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church).   Marian was united in marriage with Ronald H. Brandt for 54 years on July 20, 1968. Together, their marriage was blessed with three children, Cheryl, Dean, and Brian.    Marian grew up in the Mayville area working alongside her parents on the family farm until moving to Hartford in 1965 where she worked at the Badger Lab in Jackson. Marian and Ronald soon made their forever home in Cedarburg. Aside from Marian taking care of the children, her full time job was working on the family farm with Ronald for 54 years.   Marian’s true passions included baking, talking to her loving family, polka dancing and traveling alongside her husband. Marian’s selflessness was expressed by always putting others first, her famous words were, “Don’t worry about me.”    Those Marian leaves to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Ronald; children, Cheryl (Brian) Ehmke of Hartford, Dean (Michelle) Brandt of Cedarburg, and Brian (Julie) Brandt of Cedarburg; grandchildren, Brandon (Shannon) Ehmke, Annette (Austin) Nerby, Kyle, Justin, Allison Ehmke, Brianna, Mallory, and Andrew Brandt, Nora and Katie Brandt; great-grandchildren, Alexis Nerby and Parker Ehmke, along with a great-grandchild coming along; step-great-grandchild, Braylen LeClair; two sisters, Lorraine Hahn and Elaine Gunst (Claude) Rex; brother-in-law, Robert Schultz; sister-in-law, Hildegarde Brandt; step-siblings, Gary Dummer and Connie (Mike) Thull; step-sister-in-law, Carol Dummer. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Doreen Kay; mother-in-law Eleanor Brandt; father-in-law, Herbert Brandt; step-father, Harvey Dummer; three sisters, Arlene Ohland, Marlis Glamann, and Edna Schultz; three brother-in-laws, Marvin Ohland, Earl Hahn and Leland Gunst; step-brother Duane Dummer; and step-sister-in-law, Sharon Dummer; brother-in-laws, Wilmer (Joanne) Brandt and Allen Brandt; sister-in-law, Lorraine (Russell) Pluedeman; and two nieces, Jean Kelley and Anola Ketelhohn.    Funeral services for Marian will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Family will welcome guests at 12 p.m. till 1:45 p.m. with a service time starting at 2 p.m. with Pastor Vicki Simon officiating. Marian will be buried at Immanuel Cemetery immediately following the service. The family would like to thank Serenity Villa for the continuous involvement, memories, and care for Marian.   In lieu of flowers, memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, or memorials of your choice are appreciated.

   Raymond E. Roskopf, 85, of Iron Ridge passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.   Raymond (Ray) was born on April 21, 1937 to Alfred and Viola (Lauer) Roskopf.    He was united in marriage to Mardell Hagen on May 12, 1962, at St. Mary's church in Woodland.   Ray was a farmer all his life. First with his dad in Germantown and then he and Mardell bought a farm in rural Iron Ridge in 1968. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Horicon. He was an avid card player and especially loved playing sheepshead.   Survivors include his wife, Mardell, of 60 years; and their four children, Debra Layman of E. Palo Alto, CA, Marci (Jeff) Laufenberg of Malone,  Dennis (Shelley) Roskopf of Beaver Dam, and David (Monica) Roskopf, Iron Ridge; grandchildren, Ethan Laufenberg, Trevor and Brendan Roskopf; step-grandchildren, Cody Albrecht and Chelsey (Samantha) Albrecht;  one step-great-grandchild, Kloie; sisters, Cathy Daniels, Lorraine (Richard) Weiland; brothers, Kenneth (Karen) Roskopf, Joseph Roskopf, and Ronald (Sandra) Roskopf; further survived by many loving relatives and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; son-in-law, Steve Layman; and brother-in-law, Terry Daniels.   A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon with Rev. Fr. Justin Lopina presiding. A visitation will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Woodland.   A special thank you to the staff at Marvins Manor, Horicon and Generations Hospsice in Fond du Lac for all their care and support shown to Ray and his family.    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Parish.

   Bon­nie L. Chris­t­ian, 75, of Tom­a­hawk, passed away on Thurs­day, Feb. 2, 2023, at home under the care of her fam­ily and Com­pas­sus Hos­pice.    Bon­nie was born Jan­u­ary 27, 1948, in West Bend, to the late Mar­vin and Marie (Mate­hial) Jack­lin. Bon­nie spent most of her time in the Iron Ridge area.   She was mar­ried to Bruce Chris­t­ian, Sr., on May 30, 1987. They moved to the Tom­a­hawk area in 1991. Bruce passed away in 2016. Bon­nie and Bruce for­merly owned and op­er­ated the Alamo Plaza Restau­rant in Tom­a­hawk for 16 years. She loved the time she spent at their house on the lake and was al­ways will­ing to lend a help­ing hand to her neigh­bors.Bon­nie en­joyed trap shoot­ing, bags, pool, four-wheel­ing, snow­mo­bil­ing, and def­i­nitely had the gift to gab. She also liked telling sto­ries about her child­hood. Most of all, she loved spend­ing time with her chil­dren, grand­chil­dren, and great-grand­chil­dren.   Sur­vivors in­clude her chil­dren, Coz­ette Isom of Arkansas, Con­nie Pinkner of Hart­ford, John (Linda) Schultz of Bur­nett; Bruce (Mary) Chris­t­ian, Jr. of Hori­con, and Kelly (Den­nis) Mold­en­hauer of De­For­est. Bon­nie is fur­ther sur­vived by her grand­chil­dren, Jon­a­lyn Eglaclic, Stephanie (Re­nard) Bat­tle, Nathan (Julia) Schultz, Dylan Hanni, Spencer Hanni, Carter Pinkner, Alec (Heather) Schu­mann, and Pey­ton (Becca) Schu­mann; and her great-grand­chil­dren, Hailee Lehman, Har­low Bat­tle, RJ Bat­tle, Hadara Bat­tle, and Eli­jah Schultz. Bon­nie is fur­ther sur­vived by in-laws and friends.   She was pre­ceded in death by her par­ents, Mar­vin and Marie Jack­lin; her hus­band, Bruce Chris­t­ian, Sr.; her brother, Mike Jack­lin; and her sis­ter, Judy Mumper.   Fu­neral Ser­vices for Bon­nie Chris­t­ian were held Mon­day, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m., at Gen­er­a­tions Fu­neral Home. Her fam­ily re­ceived friends for vis­i­ta­tion at the fu­neral home on Mon­day from 9 a.m. until the time of ser­vices at 11a.m. Rev. Larry Math­ein of­fi­ci­ated with pri­vate fam­ily in­ter­ment that took place.

   Mary Ellen Fog­a­rty, 76, of Hori­con, went to be with her Lord and Sav­ior on Tues­day, Jan. 24, 2023.   A memo­r­ial ser­vice for Mary will be held on Feb­ru­ary 3, at the Koepsell-Mur­ray Fu­neral Home in Beaver Dam, at 1 p.m. A vis­i­ta­tion for Mary will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.    Mary was born to Ralph and Murl Hutchins on July 11, 1946.   She was united in mar­riage to William Fog­a­rty on May 4, 1968, in Hazel Park, MI. To­gether they raised two daugh­ters.   She re­ceived a Bach­e­lor of Arts from Wayne State, MI and a Mas­ter’s in pas­toral min­istry from Mary­grove Col­lege, MI. Mary and Bill moved to Wis­con­sin in 2004 to be closer to their grand­chil­dren.    Mary was a mem­ber of Edge­wood Com­mu­nity Church in Waupun. While Mary never lead a con­gre­ga­tion, she en­joyed spread­ing God’s Word. Mary loved to make cards and send them to any­one whom she felt needed en­cour­age­ment. She had a soft spot for the shut-ins and made sure they knew she was think­ing about them often.    Mary loved to travel. Mary had a pas­sion for writ­ing. It was her writ­ing that helped get her through some of her final days, in which she com­piled two books.   Mary is sur­vived by her lov­ing daugh­ters, Jen­nifer (Brad) Freriks, and Amy (Bret) En­slen; six grand­chil­dren; her sis­ter, Patty Ar­se­nault; and brother Scott (Sandy) Hutchins. She is fur­ther sur­vived by other rel­a­tives and friends.    Mary was pre­ceded in death by her par­ents; her lov­ing hus­band, Bill; and her sis­ter, Linda Lee.   In lieu of flow­ers, memo­ri­als in Mary’s honor may be di­rected to Edge­wood Com­mu­nity Church in Waupun.   Koepsell Fu­neral Home in Beaver Dam is car­ing for fam­ily. www.​Koepsellfh.​com