Catherine Valeria Steger (nee Deanovich) passed away at her home on May 30, 2024, with family present. She was born in Mayville on May 20, 1924. Her parents were John and Mary (Levar) Dejanovich. When she was a young adult, she worked at Ben Franklin in Mayville. She married the love of her life, Vernon Steger, on May 25, 1946. She then moved to live with him on the Steger homestead in Theresa and remained there until her passing. She was an excellent cook. She was a hard worker, doing whatever she could to do the farmwork, housekeeping, and other chores. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic church. In later years, she and Vern enjoyed traveling with friends on various bus and train tours throughout the country. She also loved watching the Green Bay Packers, visiting the Amish, and playing cards. She loved being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Steger; her sons and daughters-in-law, Rick (Diane) Steger and Dave (Chris) Steger; her grandchildren, Monica Steger, Kari (Adam) Wik, Dan (Amanda) Steger, Andrea (Cody) Geschke, and Nick (Kendra Neuhauser) Steger; her great-grandchildren, Zack Wik, Emily, Hailey, and Natalie Steger, Amber Gable, and Bennett Geschke. Preceding her in death were her husband; her parents; her in-laws, John and Viola Steger; siblings and in-laws, Anna (Matt) Persha, Frank (Frances) Dejanovich, Mary (Frank) Heider, Peter Dejanovich, Paul (Bernice) Deanovich, Michael (Ione) Deanovich, and Steven (Evelyn) Deanovich; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Earl (Clara, then Jackie) Steger, and Elmer (Jeanette) Steger; and many other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 1 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Ed Kornath presiding. A visitation took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Interment took place at St. Theresa Memorial Gardens in Theresa. Special thanks to SSM Hospice for the care and support shown to Catherine and her family. Memorials in memory of Catherine may be directed to SSM Hospice and the Theresa Ambulance Service. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

Bernice E. Klink, age 88, of Horicon, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Marvin's Manor in Horicon. Bernice was born on October 28, 1935, in the Town of Rubicon to Fred and Linda (Nagel) Hein. On May 14, 1955, she was united in marriage to Roger Klink at St. Matthew's in Neosho. She was a member of St. Mary's in Woodland for many years before her move to Horicon, where was currently a member of Sacred Heart Parish. Bernice enjoyed family get togethers, cooking and making meals for the family, gardening, and flowers. She also spent time at their cottage on Lower Post Lake with both family and friends, where many memories were made. Bernice loved to travel and took many bus tours, especially enjoying her 15-day tour to Alaska. With thanks to her niece, Barbara Derge, Bernice took many trips to visit the Amish country in Wisconsin and visited with several families that became good friends. She always enjoyed their bakery and produce, making sure she brought home enough to share with everyone. Family was the most important part of everyday life for Bernice, and she relished caring for them. Bernice is survived by her children, Laura (Bruce) Horst of Hartford, Carrie (Jeff) Nehls of Iron Ridge, and Dan (Paula) Klink of Iron Ridge; five grandchildren, Amy (James) Sands, Ryan Horst, Joshua (Jessica Witkowski) Mueller, Julia Mueller, and Katelynn Klink; five great-grandchildren, Payson Horst, Callen Horst, Avery Horst, Molly Mueller, and Myla Mueller; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter, Mary; brothers and sisters-in-law, LaJune (Marget Jane) Hein and Gilbert (Annabelle) Hein. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon with the Rev. Fr. Justin Lopina presiding. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will take place at St. Bartholomew’s Cemetery in Rubicon. Our family would like to thank the staff of Marvin's Manor and Heartland Hospice for their tender care of our mother. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   Nathan “Nate” Vincent Weber, 39, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 26, 2024.   He was born August 29, 1984, in Kenosha to Vincent Weber and Debra (Lackershire) Cuggino.   Nathan graduated from Slinger High School in 2003. For the past 17 years, he drove semi for various local trucking companies.   Nathan had an immense passion for racing starting at a young age racing stock car, ice-oval snowmobiles, and most recently remote-controlled cars, which gave him the opportunity to include his three daughters with the remote-controlled dirt oval racing. In addition to racing, he was very fond of his semis; most that knew Nathan, the more lights he could add to his truck, the happier it made him. Although Nathan was fond of his racing, his semi and other past time activities, he treasured the most, being a father to his daughters.   Survivors include his three daughters, Dakoda (special friend, Hunter), Bristol, and Sydney; his children’s mom, Trisha Nighbor of Lomira; his father, Vincent (Ronda) Weber of Lomira; his mother, Debbie (John) Cuggino of Kingsford, MI; his sister and brothers, Sabrina Weber (special friend, David) of Wrenshall, MN, Michael (Krystal) Weber of Lomira, and Daniel (Tracy) Weber of Kingsford, MI; his paternal grandmother, Rita Weber of Mount Calvary; and his maternal grandmother, Karen Lackershire of New Holstein. Nathan is further survived by his special friend, Carolyn Puestow; numerous uncles; aunts; nieces; nephews; cousins; great-nieces; other relatives; and many friends.   Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfathers, LeRoy Weber and Joseph LePine Sr.; his maternal grandfathers, DeLoy Lackershire and John Cuggino; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy LePine and maternal grandmother, Shirley Cuggino; two uncles; and numerous extended family.   A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial was held at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 653 Milwaukee Street, Lomira, WI 53048. Rev. Nathaniel Miniatt will officiate. Nathan was laid to rest in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lomira on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m.   Visitation: Family and friends visited with Nathan’s family at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira on Friday, May 31, from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.   For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in St. Cloud (920) 999-2291, or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

   Vicky Lynn Shadley (nee Wibright), 65, of Horicon, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Center for Advanced Care at Froedtert Hospital.   Vicky was born the daughter of Lester and Revel (McIntosh) Wibright on June 14, 1958 in Lima, OH. She was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley in McGuffey, OH.   Vicky was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, David Shadley, on September 2, 1978 in Alger, OH.   She was a staffing support specialist for Manpower for over 20 years.   Vicky was a member of the Horicon United Methodist Church, member of the Horicon Jaycees, and the Horicon Booster Club.   Vicky enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren traveling to Ohio and spending time with them at the Wisconsin Dells. Her grandchildren will always remember her as GiGi. She was a supportive coach’s wife for 25 years and was her family’s biggest fan. She loved her Jaycee family, especially her best friends Jackie, Mary, Penny, and Christa. She made lasting memories with her family and friends on their Vegas trips. Vicky loved being social and brought laughter and joy to all the lives she touched.Vicky is survived by her husband, David, of Horicon; her daughters, Erica (Todd) Madison and Stephanie (Philip) Krueger; her grandchildren, Colton, Ashlyn, Anna, Aubrey, Alyssa, Laytin, Scarlett, and Emmett; her siblings, James (Sheran) Wibright, Rick (Linda) Wibright, Donna Hedges, LaVonna (Dwayne) Stout, and Connie (Doug) Crawford; her brother-in-law, Dan (Janet) Shadley; her sister-in-law, Patti (Mike) Vollmar; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.   She was preceded in death by parents; her in-laws, Ralph and Anna Mae Shadley; and sister-in-law, Liana Ussery.   A memorial service for Vicky will be held on Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Horicon with Pastor Renae Dymond officiating. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Preston Cemetery in Alger, OH. Following the memorial service, there will be a continued celebration of Vicky’s life at the Horicon American Legion Post #157.   Memorials in memory of Vicky can be directed to: Kathy’s House Inc., 9101 W. Doyne Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53226.

   John William McGill, 71, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, after an 8-month battle with cancer. He and his wife, Nancy (Suscha) McGill enjoyed 43 years of marriage together.   John was born on November 29, 1952, in Plainview, NE, a short drive from his home town of Center, NE. He was the son of Dwight and Joan (Truman) McGill. John graduated from Creighton High School at age 17 and continued his education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with a degree in Food Science & Technology. Throughout his life, he was employed by various companies in the dairy industry.    John enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, gardening, woodworking, fishing, and camping.   As a young adult, John moved to Sheboygan, working at Lake to Lake where he met his loving wife, Nancy. They married on May 2, 1981, started a family, and were blessed with three children. They moved to California for John’s job at the Nestle Ice Cream factory. While living in California, he enjoyed visits to National Parks, boating with his family, adventuring at Disneyland, and skiing in the mountains. Grande Cheese brought the McGill family back to Wisconsin, where they continued to raise their children in Lomira. He was a proud supporter of his children and cheered them on throughout all of all of their studies and extracurricular activities. He found added joy in retirement, when he moved to Green Bay, where he was able to spend quality time making memories with his grandchildren, taking cross-country camping trips with Nancy, and enjoying his hobbies.    He is survived by with wife, Nancy McGill; children, Sarah (Paul) Larson, Matthew (Rachel) McGill, Timothy (Bridget) McGill; his grandchildren, Parker, Tanner, Graham, August, Nolan, Frank, and Grace; brother, Robert (Jan) McGill; sister-in-law, Chris Lopez; and numerous nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by parents, Dwight and Joan McGill; in-laws, Frank and Minnett Suscha; brother, Keith McGill; and brother-in-law, Silvio Lopez.    Visitation was held at Newcomer-Green Bay Chapel (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, WI), Wednesday, May 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Newcomer-Green Bay Chapel, Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to Shriners Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Hospital in John's name are appreciated.   John's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tyion Torres, Brooke Yakel, NP, Unity Hospice and Deacon Kevin DeCleene for their incredible care and compassion.

   Margaret M. Wheeler passed away from this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by family, friends, and beloved pets, in the comfort of her home in Albuquerque, NM.    Born in Fond du Lac, on July 30, 1945, she was the youngest of seven children brought together by the marriage of her parents, Conrad Langenhorst and Mary (Pruitt) Langenhorst.   She was raised in Mayville, and became a graduate of Mayville High School in 1963. Shortly after, she attended Oshkosh State College and it was during this time that she met and married the love of her life, George C. Wheeler, her devoted husband of 57 years. Together, they welcomed a daughter, Wendy Ellen. After residing 26 years in Wisconsin, they moved to Albuquerque, NM.    Margy began working in Albuquerque in 1974. She entered the workforce as an entry-level secretary not knowing that she would soon advance her skills as a legal secretary and continue to build her career by becoming a Certified Paralegal in the State of New Mexico. She worked for a number of prominent law firms in Albuquerque before her formal retirement in the mid-90s.    Anyone and everyone who knew Margy will tell you that she was full of life. Her energy and enthusiasm was contagious to those around her. As a young girl and throughout her life as an adult woman, she was the life of the party. Her magnitude of love was unselfishly shared with everyone. As a daughter, she was mischievous and curious. As a sister, she was always available. As an aunt, she was the favorite. As a friend, she was honest and loyal. As a wife, she was loving and devoted. As a mother, she was exceptional. Our world without her feels much emptier.    She is survived by her husband, George C. Wheeler; her daughter, Wendy Wheeler Martinez; and her son-in-law, Dr. Michael J. Martinez of Albuquerque. Margy has one surviving half-brother, Conrad Langenhorst and his wife, Ruth Langenhorst of Berlin. She has a surviving sister-in-law, Kandee Wheeler Heidtke, and her husband, Keith Heidtke, of West Bend. She has fifteen surviving nephews and nieces and their respective families located throughout the country.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her father- and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Dolores Wheeler; her half-brothers, Vernon, Lawrence, and Herman; her half-sisters, Charlotte Stortz and Mary Ann Leader; her nephews, Jamie Hammer, Stephen Stortz; her niece, Kathleen Greene.   A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 25, in Albuquerque, NM. Please visit online-tribute.com/MargaretMaryWheeler for more information and to share online condolences.

   Wanda Louise Bachhuber, 73, of rural Mayville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home.    Wanda was born on March 7, 1951, in Calhoun, GA, to James Sr. and Gladys (Ingle) Major.   Wanda loved to read and study her Bible. Wanda’s faith in her Lord and Savior was so strong and it was that faith that carried her through some of her hardest days.    Wanda worked for many years as a government benefit specialist in the human services department and as a manager at the Mayville Golf Club. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, and golfing. Wanda always had something to do in her peaceful retirement like tending her veggie gardens or enjoying the beautiful views of her home.   Wanda is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Edward (Heather) Drouse, James Drouse, and Thomas Kienast. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.   Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, James Major Jr. and Edward L. Major.    A Celebration of Life Gathering for Wanda took place on Friday, May 10, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com

In Loving MemoryCynthia Lou Strieff 01/19/1950 - 01/16/2024   Cynthia (Cindy) Lou Strieff, 73, passed on January 16, 2024, at The Ranch Estates in Tucson, AZ.   Cindy was born to Vivian and Frank Ochoa and raised in Iron Ridge.   As an adult, she married Robert Strieff and moved to sunny California.   After her divorce, she moved to Cotton Valley, LA, and in 2021, Cindy moved to Tucson, AZ, to be near her daughter, Connie, and son-in-law, Matt.   Cindy is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Cody Nail), Connie (Matthew Tindell); siblings, Roxanne (Terry Roffers), Shelly (Tony Hottenroth), Tammy (Jim Pieper), Joanie (John Ladd), Ronald Livingston, Jeri-Lynn (Paul Heintz): three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Rick and Michael Livingston; among other dearly loved family and friends.   Please join us in celebrating Cindy's life on June 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The American Legion Post 69, 134 S. Main Street, Mayville, WI 53050. Please RSVP to Jeri-Lynn Heintz at 920-979-8591.

   From my rotting body, flowers shall grow, and I am in them, and that is eternity.—Edvard Munch   Born November 23, 1957, Amy entered this world in Beaver Dam and grew up in Mayville. She was the eldest child of Jack and Marilyn (Jacobs) Leder and sister to John and Ann. Amy drew her last breath at home on May 3, 2024, surrounded by love.   Amy was a dedicated gardener, gifted artist, and talented seamstress. She utilized many mediums—drawing, mechanical movement, and home improvement—to create her unique, unusual—and at times eccentric art.    The universe provided her raw materials from the East Side of Milwaukee for her creations. Cedric the Moose, who now resides in her home, once graced the walls of the West Bend Museum of Wisconsin Artists Members Show. Amy found great joy in ripping apart new pairs of shoes to modify them to her liking. Her tailoring abilities are legendary—Amy could transform an ordinary bolt of cloth, old clothing, or remnants into unique garments.   Anyone who visited Amy’s extraordinary gardens recognized another form of her artistry, with the 2023 Port Washington Garden Tour featuring her horticultural talents. And her extensive knowledge of Latin plant names and their medicinal uses was extensive.   Amy loved a good mystery, and regularly lent her books to anyone who wanted a good read. Her stash of vintage, quirky birthday cards and creation of novel envelopes will be missed by all who received them. She was a proud member of the Luddite Society and lover of words. This intelligent, sardonic, insightful, and opinionated woman was dearly loved. Her gentle soul and thoughtful outlook on life will always be part of those who knew and treasured her.   Amy found companionship when a gentle, and wise, man stopped into Koppas Deli on Farwell Avenue to tell jokes. Dan and Amy married on June 7, 2003, and combined their lives and cat families. In 2008, they relocated to their purple and orange house in Port Washington. Those were the best 22 years of both of their lives.   The spirits who welcome Amy on the other side include her parents, Jack, and Marilyn; brother, John; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Meta (Glander) Leder; maternal grandmother, Lydia (Clarstrom) Jacobs; favorite Auntie Lois; cousin, Jim, special friends, Evelyn, Michael, and Bernice; and all eight cats who shared their lives with her (but not all at once).    Amy is survived by her husband, Dan Gerth; sister, Ann (Gary) Scott; beloved cousin, Jean (Blair Semple) Mansavage; niece, Wendy (Damon Jarman) Sievert; a gaggle of Gerths, jumble of Jacobs, and murder of Mansavages.   Special thanks and love to her caregivers, Briana, Sonja, and Kindra, who are all angels.   There will be a celebration of Amy’s life later this year.   In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter.   Now, Amy knows all the great mysteries.   The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to serve the Leder family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.