15 October 2019

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Mildred M. Bunkoske

Mildred M. Bunkoske


Visitation:  Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m.  Location:  St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon Mildred M. Bunkoske, 93, of Horicon passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon. Mildred was born the daughter of William F. and Elsie E. (Ladwig) Keel on May 23, 1926, in the Town of Lowell. She was a 1944 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. On June 10, 1950, Mildred was united in marriage to Harry R. Bunkoske. Mildred had worked for over 25 years at West Bend Co. where she wrapped covers for the company and she enjoyed telling people jokingly that she was a ‘West Bend Co. Cover Girl’. She was a member of St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon where she was a part of the Ladies Aid and Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. In her spare time, Mildred enjoyed baking, cooking, and crafting. Mildred adored her grand and great-grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them. Mildred is survived by her children, Susan (Martin) Weiss of Beaver Dam and Thomas (LuAnn) Bunkoske of Horicon; her grandchildren, Carrie (Dean) Twardokus of Mayville, Kevin Bunkoske of Horicon, Kyle Bunkoske, of Sun Prairie, Michele (Tommy) Arteme of Cape Girardeau, MO, Monica (Mike) Smith of Ham Lake, MN, and Douglas Weiss of Beaver Dam; her great-grandchildren, Trent Twardokus, Nathan (Jessica) Twardokus, Matthew Smith, Emily Smith, Drake Arteme, and Maverick Arteme; her brother-in-law, Wayne Bunkoske. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry; sisters, Dorothy (Walter) Kienow, Elaine (John) Schmid, Lois (Earl) Petry, Ruth Yuenger, Mary Ellen (Clarence) Stange, and brothers, William Keel and Edwin (Geraldine) Keel; also two infant sisters. Visitation will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon. Funeral services for Mildred will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon. Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church and also to Generations Hospice. Special thanks to the staff and residents at Marvin’s Manor and Generation Hospice for all of their care and support shown to Mildred and her family. Koepsell Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

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14 October 2019

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Roland Richard “Rollie” Justman

Roland Richard “Rollie” Justman


Visitation:  Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. @ Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home in Mayville and Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. @ St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Iron RidgeService:  Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge Roland Richard “Rollie” Justman, 98, of Mayville, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Clearview Rehab in Juneau with his family by his side. Rollie was born on April 7, 1921, at the family home in rural Theresa to Albert and Martha (Lehman) Justman. He was united in marriage to Beulah Owens on July 3, 1943. She preceded him in death in March of 1989. On June 28, 1995, Rollie was united in marriage to Beatrice “Beatie” Noegel. She preceded him in death in January of 2016. Rollie was a journeyman plumber, an inventor who could build and fix anything. He loved fishing, bowling, and was an avid Brewers and Packers fan. Rollie loved his grandchildren, his face would light up when they came to visit. Those Rollie leaves behind to cherish his memory include his children, Annette (Frank) Lovejoy of Brandon, Lewie (Kelly Crain) Justman of Iron Ridge, Christine (Chuck) Budnick of Florence, and Dennis (Carol) Justman of Iron Ridge; his son-in-law, George Schroeder of Mayville; and seven step-children, Mary Lee (Eugene) Schellinger of Winchester, Bonnie (George) Wiedmeyer of Freemont, Linda (Ralph) Novotny of West Bend, James (Debra) Luedtke of Hartford, Debbie (Randy) DeCaluwe of Stevens Point, Diane (Roger) Becker of Horicon, and Krissy (Randy) Breber of Elkhorn. He is further survived by many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers- in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and spouses, Rollie was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Schroeder; two sisters, Ruth Fick and Recella Budahn; and four brothers, Rufus, Raymond, Russell, and Royal. The family greeted relatives and friends at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home (15 S. Walnut St. Mayville) on Wednesday Oct. 16, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A funeral service in remembrance of Rollie will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (306 Herman St. Iron Ridge) with Rev. Larry Mose presiding. Burial will follow in St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Iron Ridge. The family would like to thank the staff of Clearview Rehab in Juneau, the ICU and third floor staff of Aurora Hospital in Hartford for the kind care that was given to Rollie and a special thank you to Debbie Roggenbauer. The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Rollie’s arrangements. Additional information may be found at www.myrhum-patten. com.

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John R. Jalas

John R. Jalas


John Raymond Jalas, 48, of Santa Monica, CA died of cancer on Saturday, October 5, 2019, surrounded by his family.

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Camille E. Krahn

Camille E. Krahn


Camille Eleanor Krahn (nee Mason), 79, of Lomira, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

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Christine A. Plaum

Christine A. Plaum


Christine A. “Chris” Plaum, age 67 years, of Slinger, formerly of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by her family.
11 October 2019

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Judith Lou Nigbur

Judith Lou Nigbur


Visitation:  Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Service:  Thursday, Oct. 10, at 11:30 a.m.  Location:  St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Howard Judith Lou Nigbur, 86, St. Germain, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. She was born in Horicon, on July 16, 1933, to the late Armond and Adeline (Nungessor) Genzmer. Judith married Norbert Nigbur on May 11, 1957, in Minocqua. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, doing puzzles and Xmas in July. Judith loved nature. Her greatest joy was watching the deer, birds and other animals out her kitchen window. Survivors include her husband, Norbert Nigbur; children, Deborah Nigbur, Teresa Nigbur, Rose Nigbur, Andrew (Michele) Nigbur; grandchildren, Hrisanthi (Isaac) Hernandez, Vanessa (Michael) Krueger, Kenny Hewitt, Jennifer Hewitt, Chelsea Nigbur, Mitchell Nigbur, Cindy Ladony, Veronica Walton; great-grandchildren, Karina, Guillarmo, Kaliste, Kolt, Sofia, Zachary, Spencer; special friends, Joan Nowak, Vivian Bogenschneider; and her pet, Bo. Judith was preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas Nigbur and special friend, Edie Aggen. Family and friends called at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., Howard, (one quarter mile east of the corner of Cardinal Ln. and Glendale Ave. Entrance directly across from BP gas station on Glendale.), on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 a.m. at the church with Father Jim Lucas officiating. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com The family extends a special thank you to Rennes and Unity Hospice for all their care and compassion.
10 October 2019

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Thomas J. Crawley

Thomas J. Crawley


Thomas James Crawley, age 52 of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away after a very brief battle with cancer, in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by family on October 7, 2019. He was a caring husband, father, and lover of fun.

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Robert F. Hartwig III

Robert F. Hartwig III


Robert F. Hartwig, III, 84, of Horicon passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 7, 2019, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Robert was born the son of Robert August and Rose (Kurtz) Hartwig on August 19, 1935, in the Township of Hubbard. Robert was united in marriage to Carole Smith on October 9, 1982, in Mayville. Robert was a veteran of the US Army. He was an active member of St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon. He was retired from John Deere Company in Horicon. He took pride in his gardens and aviation was Robert’s passion both flying and building airplanes. Robert is survived by his children, Robert IV (Lori) Hartwig of Horicon and Sandra Alvarado of Waupun; his brother, Richard Hartwig of Mayville; his grandchildren, Thomas (Tresha) Corso, Crystal (Jeff) Sturycz, Kelly (Dave) Teska, Katie Corso, Daniel (Jessica) Davis, Robert (Brandy) Hartwig, Sarah Limberg, Cassandra (Steven) Steffes, Meghan (Frank) Klapper, and Shayley Ceman; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carole; and his brothers, Roger and Rodney Hartwig. Visitation was held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 12 pm. until 2 p.m. at the church. Funeral services for Robert took place on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon with the Rev. Jonathan Szczesny officiating. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon with military honors to be conducted by the Horicon American Legion Post #157. Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon served the family. www.koepsellfh.com.