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Cohen L. Barajas - July 02, 2005 - May 14, 2024

Departed: 05/14/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Cohen Luis Barajas (July 2, 2005 - May 14, 2024)

On the evening of May 14, 2024, our Cohen, who was so full of life and love, was called Home to be with the Lord. Cohen was born and raised in New Holstein, WI, where he impacted the lives of so many. From the time he was born, it was clear to all who knew him best: Cohen was like a hummingbird, flitting from one place to the next, always ready for the next adventure.

Cohen was as active as they come. He was a Cub Scout and later a Boy Scout. He participated in soccer, basketball, football, golf, wrestling, and Cross Country for New Holstein schools, and if he could have done more, he would have. Cohen loved his time with the high school musicals, most notably playing Audrey II (the plant with a terrible appetite) in "A Little Shop of Horrors." He greatly enjoyed his time on a youth trip with his peers at Zion Lutheran Church. He completed classes this past Spring at Lakeshore Technical College. All of this, along with the love and care he received from his family, his friends, neighbors, coaches, teachers, and pastor, helped to shape Cohen into the fine young man he became.

Every day of his life, he was authentically Cohen. And he never gave less than his all. His family recalls learning about the special attention he gave to residents at Willowdale Health Center, where he worked, and were not at all surprised. Cohen didn't know another way to be other than authentic, caring, and deeply sensitive toward others. His energy and humor always found a way to brighten someone’s day. Many share fond memories with Cohen that will be cherished forever: his way of flitting in to say "Hey, ________!" and then flitting over to the next person or activity shortly after; asking his Grandma Julie at every visit, "Grandma, do you have any licorice?" or taking his Great-Grandma Dallmann to Friar Tuck's; his deep love for animals; his heartfelt determination to always better himself; and his capacity to switch from a light and jovial mood to asking the most serious of life's questions, like "Why do girls act like that?" and "What do you think we're going to do in Heaven?"

Cohen is survived by his parents Jessica Kohlman and Luis Barajas; his brother Ethan Barajas; his maternal grandparents Ken and Julie Kohlman (Dallmann), his paternal grandfather Jesus Barajas; his maternal great-grandparents Bernita Dallmann and Ken & Marilyn Kohlman; his godmothers and aunts Lindsey Kohlman (Tyler See) and Elia Vera; his godfathers and uncles Adam (McKenna) Kohlman and Kenny Kohlman (Bethany Warner); his uncle Chris Kohlman (Krystal Pfeifer); his aunts Delilah Lopez, Anita Lopez, Antonia Vera, Maria “Concha” Vera; his uncles Robert “Tico” Lopez, Lupe Lopez; his cousins Hayli, Ely, Keira, Brielle, Charlie, Nick, Alia, Joe, Geraldo, Moses, Miguel, Sarah, Isabel, Cecy, Amanda, Lupe Jr., Monica, Andrew, Jasmine, Gabriella, Robert Jr., Sergio, Viviana, Victoria, Michael, Francisco, Lorenzo, Benny, Daniel, Adriana, Lilyana, Rebecca, Anaiyah, Layla, and Ricky; his special family member Rose Garcia (and her daughters Christina and Daniela), his mother’s special friend Chris Jensen, his father’s special friend Tabitha Ederer (and her daughters Shayla and Kylee), his special friend Carlie Bonde, their cat Tango, the variety of tropical fish they loved, his family’s dogs Luna and Daisy; and many other family and friends.

Cohen was welcomed into eternal life by his great-grandfather Henry Dallmann, his great-grandparents Esmerelda and Juan Chavez, his grandmother Rebecca Rosemary (“the Tamale Lady”), his uncle Alex Marquez, and his cousins Melissa Braden and Johnathan Lieterman.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Cohen's family on Monday, May 20th, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Funeral: Family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church of New Holstein, followed by the church service at 12 noon. Lunch will follow the service at the church.

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Virginia "Ginny" (Koehler) Schussman - September 11, 1939 - May 10, 2024

Departed: 05/10/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Virginia R. “Ginny” (Koehler) Schussman, age 84, of Malone (Town of Calumet), passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was born September 11, 1939, to the late William & Emma (Seurer) Koehler.

Virginia attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School in Marytown. On October 6, 1972, she married Milton Schussman at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Malone.

Together, they farmed on the Schussman homestead until Milton’s passing in 2003. Ginny enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden and embroidering.

Virginia is survived by her children, her son, Brian (Laura) Schussman, of Malone and their children, Payton, Damian, Phillip, Dillon, and Cassandra, her daughter, Cindy Schussman of Fond du Lac, her son, Austin (Olivia) Schussman of Malone and their daughter, Aubrey, her son, Tyler Schussman of Malone, and her daughter, Angie Schussman of New Holstein; her brothers, Jerome (Marlene) Koehler of Malone, Gerald (Roseann) Koehler of School Hill; her sisters-in-law, Ellouise Koehler of New Holstein and Carolyn (Jiff) Wentworth of Green Bay. She is further survived by nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Milton Schussman; her parents, William & Emma Koehler; her brother, Gordon Koehler; a sister & brother-in-law, Rosemary (Elmer) Lefeber Sr. her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Erwin & Esther Schussman; a sister-in-law, Joean “Mitsy” Rachell.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Melinda Feller will officiate. Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband, Milton, in the St. Paul Cemetery in the Town of Calumet.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Virginia’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home on Saturday, May 18th from 10:30 AM until 1:45 PM.

For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Frederick "Fred" G. Stephany - January 24, 1938 - April 27, 2024

Departed: 04/27/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Frederick Gilbert Stephany, age 86, of Malone “Johnsburg”, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2024, with loving family at his side following a battle with dementia.

He was born January 24, 1938, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac to Sylvester & Lorraine (Meyer) Stephany.

Fred graduated from Chilton High School in 1956. He served in the Army, the Army Reserves, and the National Guard from 1961 until 1966.

On January 19, 1963, he married Patricia Casper at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marytown.

Fred worked 44 years at Tecumseh Engine Products in New Holstein until his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holyland Parish-Johnsburg Site, a lifetime member of the Improved Order of the Redmen in Johnsburg and the Malone Area Heritage Museum. Fred served as president for the East Shore Baseball & East Shore Basketball Leagues. He coached his daughters’ softball teams through grade school as well as coaching his son’s grade school basketball team.

His hobbies included sturgeon spearing, ice fishing, picking out the meat of hickory nuts and gardening. He played AC baseball for Johnsburg and continued following the team when his playing days were over.

Fred was an avid sports fan. He loved watching a game at the local baseball field in Johnsburg, where he once played. He would also listen or watch the Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks and Green Bay Packers, many times while sitting in his garage enjoying a cold beer.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; his four children, his daughter, Jacqueline (Mark) Addink of Minnetonka, MN, his daughter, Susan (James) Tiegs of Grafton, WI, and their sons, Connor & Jaeden, his daughter, Sharon (Michael) Peck of Franklin, WI and their daughters, Melanie & Madelyn, and his son, Timothy (Tuyen) of Savage, MN and their sons, Jackson & Brody. He is further survived by his sisters-in-law, Mary Stephany, Eileen Birschbach, Rose (Jerry) Criter, Janet (Gary) Griffiths and Janice Casper; his brothers-in-law, Elmer (Susan) Casper and John Casper; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine Stephany: a brother, William Stephany; and brothers-in-law, Laverne Casper and Ronald Birschbach.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Our Lady of the Holyland Parish-Johnsburg Site in “Johnsburg” (N9288 County Road W, Malone, WI 53049). Rev. Paul Koenig, OFM Cap will officiate. Military Rites will take place in the church following the Mass.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit Fred’s family at the church in Johnsburg on Saturday morning, May 18th from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Fred’s family extends their heart-felt appreciation to the staff of Willowdale Health Services and Compasses Hospice for the compassionate care they provided.

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Francis A. Schmitz - July 11, 1947 - April 25, 2024

Departed: 04/25/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Francis A. Schmitz, age 76, of New Holstein passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

He was born July 11, 1947, in the Town of Marshfield near St. Joe, to Leander & Angelita (Berenz) Schmitz.

Francis attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1966; he played basketball while in school where he was one of the record holders for the most points scored in a single game.

On August 2, 1969, he married Barbara Reiss at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein.

Francis worked at the former Tecumseh Engine Products in New Holstein from 1966 until 1979. He then became a sales representative for Lakeside Harvestor in New Holstein until retiring in 2008.

He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Francis was a City of New Holstein Alderman serving for 12 years, served as the Stewart for the Local Lodge 1259 where he was part of the bargaining committee to negotiate contracts for Tecumseh Engine Products. When in his free time, he enjoyed working in his yard, as well as going hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two children, his daughter, Brigette (David) Sonnabend of Brillion and their children, Parker and Hilary, his son, Tim (Jeana) Schmitz of Fond du Lac and their children, Ella and Landon; his sister, Mary Ann Dietz of New Holstein; his sisters-in-law, Sandy Schmitz of Greendale, Diane Schmitz of New Holstein, Henrietta Feldman of Elkhart Lake, Patty (Jim) Krupp of New Holstein, and Tammy Reiss of Kiel; his brothers-in-law, Jerry (Brenda) Reiss of Crivitz, John (Ruth) Reiss of Fond du Lac, Henry Jr. (Barb) Reiss of Elkhart Lake, Jim (Liz) Reiss of Elkhart Lake, Joel (Bridgette) Reiss of Elkhart Lake. He is further survived by nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Leander & Angelita Schmitz; his two brothers, Robert Schmitz and Vernon Schmitz; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Henry & Laverne Reiss; brothers-in-law, Harvey Dietz and Richard Feldman; and a nephew, Adam Reiss.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI 53061.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Francis’ family at Holy Rosary Church on Monday, May 13th from 3:00 PM until 5:45 PM.

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Roxann Dawn "Roxie" (Farnam) Ruechel - October 14, 1960 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Roxann unexpectedly passed away in the early hours of April 13, 2024. She was 63.

Roxann, or Roxie, as she was known by many, was full of life, big, bold feelings, and love. She was a loving and fierce mother, a dedicated and devoted wife, a dutiful and caring daughter, and a friend to so, so many. She will be missed tremendously by those who knew her.

The only daughter of Doris and Daniel Farnam, Roxann was born on October 14, 1960, in La Crosse, WI. Preceded in death by her father before she could know him, Roxann was raised by Doris and her adoptive father Ken Willgrubs.

She was well known at Sparta High, and participated in many school activities, among them cheerleading and show choir. There also may or may not have occasionally been some parties thrown by her brothers Steve, Jerry, and Rick while Doris and Ken were away on American Legion business which she may or may not have attended.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, Roxie continued to grow her circle of friends. There she was a member of Sigma Pi “Little Sisters”, and a well-known bartender at The Vous. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, she began work at a local environmental engineering firm & laboratory in La Crosse, WI. It’s there she’d meet her future husband, Greg.

Sharing a house in Galesville, WI, with Greg and their beloved dog Zak, the three of them spent many adventures piling into Greg’s jeep and heading Up North to get lost in the woods. Eventually, they relocated to Sheboygan Falls, WI, and in 1991, they married at Greg’s family church in Green Bay, WI. According to those in attendance “it was one helluva party”. Shortly thereafter, they settled in Elkhart Lake, WI.

The following year, 1992, their son Adam was born. In 1994, their daughter Kira was born.

To put it simply, Roxie was an incredible mother. She loved and supported her children in many ways. Whether it was field trips and being a room mom in elementary school, late-night homework help, little league and softball games in middle school, or every football or volleyball game, wrestling or track meet, dance, band concert, or solo and ensemble performance through Adam and Kira’s high school years, Roxie was there - every time, clapping, cheering, or commiserating from the stands.

When Adam and Kira joined the Wisconsin Marching Band during their times at UW-Madison, it’s possible there wasn’t a bigger fan of the band than Roxie. Many band members camped out in the Ruechel backyard during Fireman’s Picnic weekend, enjoying Roxie’s bartending skills, her brandy Old Fashioneds, and her borderline excessive amounts of home cooking. Her support for Badger sports was legendary, and she was looking forward to her 12th consecutive season as a Badger Football season ticket holder.

Many knew Roxie as the voice of Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School. The secretary at the high school office for 22 years, she served the community of students, parents, teachers, and staff at ELGHS until her retirement in 2022. During her time there she was an on-and-off again cheerleading and dance coach for several years, as well as a stand-in mom for approximately 150 teenagers every day.

Roxie was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in New Holstein, WI. She served on the church council, planned Lenten soup suppers, spaghetti dinner fundraisers, vacation bible school, and the annual dinner theater. Above all these, though, was her love for the church choir. For years Roxie was a steadfast and committed alto in the choir, singing for every Christmas, Easter, Epiphany, or simply just because.

Roxie and Greg were looking forward to planning many trips together locally and around the world, seeing the upcoming season of shows at The Overture Center with Kira, traveling through the American southwest to see Adam, Courtney, and Isaac, and enjoying their well-earned retirements.

She is survived by her husband Greg, her son Adam Ruechel (Courtney Miller) and her daughter Kira Ruechel, her mother, Doris Willgrubs, her brothers Steve (Patti) Farnam, Jerry (Lindy) Farnam, and Rick Willgrubs, her nieces and nephews, Jenny (Adam) Bickel (Sydney, Henry, Bodie), Josh (Alyssa) Farnam (Reese & Peyton), Ashley Willgrubs, Matthew Willgrubs, and Chelsea (Harley and Aubrey) Roper, and her first grandson, Isaac.

Roxann is preceded in death by her fathers Daniel Farnam and Ken Willgrubs, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Greg, Kira, and Adam would like to thank the Elkhart Lake Police Department, Elkhart Lake First Responders, Glenbeulah First Responders, Orange Cross Ambulance, and the emergency department staff at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County for their care and compassion.

Funeral arrangements are being managed by Sippel Funeral Home of New Holstein. The family will greet family and Roxie’s many friends at a visitation held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Friday April 19th from 4:00-7:00pm and Saturday April 20th from 11:00am-12:00pm. A service will then be held at 12:00pm at Gloria Dei, with a lunch at the church immediately to follow.

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David Robert Meinert - April 18, 1966 - April 11, 2024

Departed: 04/11/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: David Robert Meinert, a dedicated farmer and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 57, after bravely battling complications of pancreatitis. The child of Richard Meinert and Ophelia (Buch) Meinert Schaefer born on April 18, 1966, in West Bend, David's life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his family, his farm, and his passion for machinery.

Dave's journey in farming began with his graduation from New Holstein High School in 1984. On May 11, 1991, he married Jacqueline Pickart at St. John’s Catholic Church in downtown Johnsburg. Dave, alongside his loving wife, Jacki, and their three beautiful daughters, Amber, Brooke, and Carly, poured his heart into dairy, beef, and grain farming at Hinzeville Registered Holsteins and Linebacks. His connection to the land and animals was profound, reflecting his deep-rooted love for agriculture.

To know Dave is to know he bleeds International Harvester red, Dave’s expertise and devotion to his craft were unparalleled. His involvement in organizing plow days with his brother, Henry, not only showcased his knowledge but also demonstrated his dedication to preserving farming traditions and fostering community bonds. We all know one of his favorite tractors was the Steiger.

Beyond his farming endeavors, David was known for his adventurous spirit, quick wit, and contagious laughter. He was a dare devil and an instigator, especially with the farm crew. He was always up to something. He had such “finesse” in the kitchen with his dorky and annoying sounds. Dave never met a sweet he didn’t like from ice cream to M&M’s and let’s not forget his portion sizes.

Dave’s most cherished role in life was that of a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and Opa. His new found love with his grandson Maxwell and the time that they enjoyed watching tractor videos, bidding on auction items and doing all the farm work. His newest addition to the farm crew, his granddaughter Ophelia, named after his loving mother, who sure also has the stubborn Meinert attitude.

Dave’s legacy will go on with his wife of thirty-three years, Jacki; their children, Amber (Jon) Taylor, Brooke, and Carly (significant other, Sam); his grandchildren, Maxwell David and Ophelia Rosemary; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Shirley Pickart. He is further survived by his siblings, Henry (Julie) Meinert and their children Laney and Will; Sue (Dave) Weber and their children, Justin (significant other, Hannah), Avery, and Lauren; and Tammy Meinert; His sister-in-law, Jeri (Tim) Roberts and Jeri & Louie’s daughter, Shelby (Kage) Negron. He was also survived by Jacki’s siblings, Jeff (Tammy) Krug-Pickart and their son Richard (significant other, Clara) Cawthon, Kim (Steve) Graf and their children Hannah (fiancé, Randy), Luke, and Lexi. He is also survived by many friends, neighbors and the Hinzeville crew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Louie Meinert; and his step father, Dick Schaefer.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Dave’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein on Friday, April 26th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and visitation will also be at the funeral home Saturday morning, April 27th, from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM.

A Memorial Tractor Ride will be held with the annual Meinert tractor plowing days this fall; date to be determined.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the medical professionals at SSM St. Agnes and Froedtert Hospital for their compassionate care during David's illness.

Dave’s family encourages casual attire, especially red or International Harvester attire.

For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Mark Anthony Pierquet - June 26, 1953 - April 04, 2024

Departed: 04/04/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: The Lord called Mark Anthony Pierquet, 70, on April 4, 2024, to go fishing and hunting with Him for eternity. Mark was born to Quintin and Marion (Baganz) Pierquet on June 26, 1953, and resided in the Dotyville area. After graduating from Campbellsport High School in 1971, Mark walked down to the barn on the family farm and continued doing chores and milking for the next 42 years. Along the way he met and married Pam (Stubbe) on September 13, 1975, and what a hayride that resulted in the addition of 3 children. A while later Mark started to feel his age and needed some younger calf feeders in the barn, so his children graciously added 7 grandkids. When the barn chores were done, Mark was found making popcorn, playing board games, teaching card games, or icing down the barn hill in winter so the grandkids could go sledding. These are the times he truly cherished along with watching the grandkids at their sporting events.

For a few years after selling the cows, Mark worked for the Town of Forest doing miscellaneous jobs and for Joe Miritz Custom Chopping.

Mark enjoyed fishing, sturgeon spearing, and hunting where he was always laughing or grumbling about "the one that got away". He celebrated "a hole in one" golfing. He also enjoyed playing sheepshead and euchre while astutely showing off his card shuffling skills.

Those he leaves behind include his wife of 48 years Pam; his daughter, Julie (Kevin) Young; his sons, Chuck (Pam) Pierquet and Randy (Rachel) Pierquet; Grandchildren, Keaton and Kennedy Young, Quintin, Kylee, Ryan, Carson and Landon Pierquet. He also leaves behind his brother Jim (Carrie) Pierquet and two sisters Jackie (John) Flesch and Jill (Dan) Mayer. Sisters-in-law Marie Pierquet and Mary Pierquet. He is further survived by his step mother-in-law, Kay Stubbe; sisters-in-law, Sandy Turner; Nancy (Rick) Possin; Janet (Don) Schneider and brother-in-law, Jack (Kim) Stubbe; step brother-in-law, Jeff Rice; and step sister-in-law, Barbara (Rick) Blakely; along with nieces; nephews; many relatives; and numerous friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Quintin and Marion Pierquet; father-in-law, Eldon Stubbe and mother-in-law, Irma Stubbe; 3 brothers Bob, Gary and Dave Pierquet; brothers-in-law Michael Turner and Dale Stubbe; his maternal grandparents, Fred (Alice) Baganz and paternal grandparents, Anton (Laura) Pierquet; along with numerous aunts and uncles in the Green Bay area.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Mark’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein on Wednesday, April 10th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the funeral home Thursday morning, April 11th from 10:30 AM until 11:45 AM.

Cremation has taken place. Mark will be interred in the St. Charles Cemetery in the Town of Taycheedah.

The family extends a special thank you to each and every one of the Doctors and Staff who helped Mark through his struggles with Myelodysplastic Syndrome these past months: Dr. John Steiner and SSM Hospice at Harbor Haven, Dr. Gabriel Litman of Aurora Healthcare and Dr. Zahid Dar of Aurora Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, Dr. Gianina Sibla and the Medical Team on 7th Floor at ThedaCare, SSM/Agnesian Dr. Gu and 5th Floor Stroke Rehab Unit and finally the Mt. Calvary Ambulance.

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Richard "Rick" John Young - December 24, 1944 - March 21, 2024

Departed: 03/21/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard John Young on March 21, 2024, at his home in New Holstein, Wisconsin. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage, and he stayed strong until the end.

Rick, as he was known to many in the area, was born December 24, 1944, to Joseph and Marie (Palecek) Young in Milwaukee, WI. His family moved to Marshfield, WI where Rick attended Marshfield Senior High School. Shortly after graduating in 1963, Rick enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War having been part of the nucleus crew of the USS Colleton (APB-36). While attached to the Colleton, he served as part of Mekong Delta River Flotilla One. Rick was honorably discharged in 1968, and over time, was able to complete his education at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Following his proud military service, Rick was the founder and CEO of multiple companies in Racine, WI. These included: Racine Paper Company, Midwest Quality Graphics, and Belle City Container. He would later work in the sales department for HG Weber Company in Kiel, WI where he would meet his wife, Patricia. After some time at HG Weber, he founded another company, Fairway Sales, which specialized in selling capital equipment to the flexible packaging, and paper and packaging industries. Rick enjoyed and took great pride in his work and would continue until his retirement in 2015.

Rick was very outgoing and had many interests. Two of the most loved were playing golf and riding motorcycles. He was a member of the George Washington Masonic Lodge and, as a Shriner, rode Harley Davidson motorcycles with the Tripoli Motor Corps. Rick was also a member of Toastmasters International, and active in Habitat for Humanity, serving on the Board of Directors of the Between the Lakes and Greater Fox Cities groups. He was also an avid sailor and past member of the Racine Yacht Club. On his 30-foot sloop, Moxie, he raced in many Queen’s Cup races across Lake Michigan. Rick was also a life member of the New Holstein American Legion Post 124 and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA).

Even with all that Rick has done and accomplished over the years, nothing gave him greater joy and pleasure than his family. Rick loved being a “Grandpa” and was proud to watch his grandchildren grow into kind and responsible adults, regularly sharing their achievements with friends.

Rick will be greatly missed by friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Patricia; children, Holly (Brian) Kuester of Sheboygan Falls, WI and Jamie (Kathrin) Bowe of Cameron, NC; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Mikayla Bowe, both of Madison, WI; and Brayden Kuester of Richfield, MN; his siblings, Iris Rasmussen of Marshfield, WI and David (Patti) Young of Schoolcraft, MI; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald Young; sister-in-law, Ardean Young; and brother-in-law, Roger Rasmussen.

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Marcella "Red" G. deCoster - June 24, 1925 - March 06, 2024

Departed: 03/06/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Marcella “Red” G. (Wink) deCoster, age 98, of New Holstein passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein.

She was born June 24, 1925, in the Town of Holland to Adolph & Clara (Timm) Wink. Red graduated from a one room grade school in Forest Junction and from Kaukauna High School in 1942. She played the trombone and was in the marching pep band.

At age 17, she started working for the Institute of Paper Company and was responsible for the paper whiteness for mills across the US and abroad.

On June 9, 1945, she married William “Bud” deCoster. Together, they built the greenhouse known as New Holstein Floral which opened for business on October 1, 1948, and operated for 54 years until retiring in 2002. Red & Bud had retail and wholesale flowers for all occasions. Bud preceded her in death on June 4, 2009.

Red was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. She enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, walking, Strong Womens, but mostly talking with family and friends. She had a never-ending memory which she shared with all.

Survivors include her two daughters-in-law, Sharon deCoster of New Holstein and Chris deCoster of Chilton; her brother, Dean (Gertie) Wink of Appleton. Red is further survived by many nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Adolph & Clara Wink; her husband, Bud; her three sons, James, Jef, and Douglas; her brothers & sisters, Willie (Aves) Wink, Gertie (Harvey) Just, Bernice (Harold) Krueger, LaVern (Mike) Ott, Dorothy (Lloyd) Wolf, Lloyd (Germaine) Wink, and Jerome (Lois) Wink.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. John United Church of Christ, 2111 Church Street, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Michael Safford-Kennedy will officiate.

Visitation: There will not be any gathering prior to the service. Please arrive at the church 15 minutes prior to the service.

For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Terrie L. (Vanne) Sabel - November 30, 1957 - February 28, 2024

Departed: 02/28/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Terrie L. (Vanne) Sabel, age 66, of Marytown (rural New Holstein), passed away with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton.

She was born November 30, 1957, in Two Rivers to the late Donald & Carol (Jost) Vanne. Terrie graduated from Chilton High School in 1976. On June 28, 1986, she married Mark Sabel at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chilton.

Terrie began her working career at Tecumseh Engine Products in New Holstein and then at Mr. C’s in Chilton, where she enjoyed interacting with people. In 1996, she and her husband purchased their farm near Marytown and became employed with S&S Dairy.

Terrie had a permanent campsite at Westward Ho Campground South of St. Cloud where again she was in the moment with socializing with the other campers. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends. Terrie also was an avid watcher of the Green Bay Packer games, especially when her grandchildren were with her to watch the game as well.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Holyland Parish-St. Mary’s Site in Marytown.

Terrie is survived by her husband, Mark; her two children, Josh Sabel of Chilton and Karen (Kevin) Dresang of Chilton; six grandchildren, Dominic, Jackson, and Leland Sabel, Kyle, Kaden, and Kenzie Dresang; her sisters and brother, Peggy Vanne of Chilton, Deb Gau of St. Cloud, Annette (Dennis) Feldman of Plymouth, Mary (Ray) Stafford of South Carolina, Sue (Jim) Yerkman of Chilton, Laurie (Leighton) Blasing of Virginia, Keith (Sue) Vanne of Chilton, and Becky (Duane) See of Chilton; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Patty Vanne of Chilton, Ken (Roseann) Sabel of Mt. Calvary, Dan (Patsy) Sabel of Valders, Mary Mooney of Sheboygan, Steve (Janice) Sabel of Johnsburg “rural Malone”, Pat Sabel of New Holstein, Dennis (Kim) Sabel of North Fond du Lac, Randy Sabel (friend, Rhonda) of Neenah, Jeff (Kelly) Sabel of Marytown “rural New Holstein”, and Kevin (Cathy) Sabel of Plymouth. Terrie is further survived by many nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Donald & Carol Vanne; five brothers, Gerry Vanne, Del Vanne, Mike Vanne, and infant twins, Peter & Paul; her brother-in-law, Peter Gau; her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Elmer & Marcelline Sabel; and two sisters-in-law, Laurel Sabel and Karen Gean Sabel.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Our Lady of the Holyland Parish-St. Mary’s site in Marytown (N10232 County Road G, New Holstein, WI 53061). Rev. Paul Koenig will officiate.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Terrie’s family at the church in Marytown on Saturday morning, March 9th from 9:00 AM until 12:30 PM.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Dennis A. Senkbeil - March 02, 1949 - February 14, 2024

Departed: 02/14/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Dennis A. Senkbeil, 74, of New Holstein, was reunited with God on February 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Dennis was born March 2, 1949, in Sheboygan, to the late Arthur and Erma Senkbeil. Dennis was a Sheboygan native and attended several schools in and around the Sheboygan area. After high school, Dennis pursued several careers including Kohler Co, owning his own dairy farm, and bus driving for Valley Transport in Plymouth. But, he started his long-term career as on over the road truck driver at Filippo and Sons in Plymouth where he found his passion for the 18-wheeler and wide-open road that went along with it. He continued this driving passion at Johnsonville Sausage and finished his career at American Finishing Resources in Chilton where he retired from driving after nearly 30 years and having driven over 3.5 million miles. Even though his career led him down the road on 18 wheels, his true passion later in life, was always on stage as a Karaoke DJ. His personality and charisma would certainly touch every person at any venue that he played. It didn’t matter to him if it was a small corner tavern or a large-scale wedding, he would treat everyone to the same show.

Dennis is survived by his sister Carol Radtke (Bob); his former wife, Liz; his children Dennis L. Senkbeil (Tracy), Brian Senkbeil (Heather), Ben Senkbeil (Stacy), Carrie Baumann (Judd), Andrea Senkbeil, Tanya Wetor (Brian), Ryan Wetor (Tina); his grandchildren, Bo (Paige), Braeden, Gabriel, Trevor, Logan, Jack, William, Larry, Matthew, Leah (Jacob), AJ (Virginia), Caleb, Alexis, Jayda, Marshall and several great grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Arthur and Erma; his brothers, Roger Senkbeil and Wayne Senkbeil; his life partner Donna J. Wetor; and grandchild Emmit.

He treasured his time outdoors and loved the November woods chasing whitetails, as well as his time on the water with pole in hand. But like many outdoorsmen might tell you, he didn’t spend enough time doing either one.

Dennis left a lasting mark in the hearts of everyone he ever met. His quirky sense of humor and light heartedness always created bonds with people that left them unable to forget him. This was always evident by his ability to find someone he knew at any given place at any given moment. Even if he found himself trying to put a name to a face, they never did. The light spirited wit and caring heart that he brought to this world will be dearly missed. But we believe those hearts he touched will carry a little piece of him forward and continue his impact on this world.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Dennis’ family at the Sippel Funeral Home on Friday, March 1st from 4:00 PM until 5:45 PM.

Dennis’ family expresses their sincere appreciation to the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for their care and compassion given to him.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Kathleen "Katie" (Hoffmann) Vander Putten - May 05, 1931 - February 12, 2024

Departed: 02/12/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Kathleen “Katie” Ann (Hoffmann) Vander Putten, age 92, formerly lived in New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Field of Dreams in Kiel.

She was born on May 5, 1931, in New Holstein, Wisconsin to Joseph and Eleanore (Pitzen) Hoffmann.

Katie graduated 8th grade in 1945 from St. Mary’s Catholic Middle School. She graduated from New Holstein High School in 1949.

On June 10, 1953, she married Robert Vander Putten at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Robert preceded her in death on December 9, 1996.

Katie and Bob owned and operated “Bob and Katie’s Tavern” in New Holstein for one year. Also, she worked for Dr. Larme’s office, Kestell Furniture, and retired from Tecumseh Products in 1993.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Holy Rosary Christian Women and a 70 year member of the New Holstein Legion Auxiliary.

Katie enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, crocheting, knitting, and taking photos. She made numerous scarfs, mittens, afghans, doilies, and Christmas ornaments for family and friends. Katie loved the “Green Bay Packers”. She enjoyed telling the story about the famous “Ice Bowl” game. She enjoyed traveling the world with her brother & sister-in-law, George and Judy Hoffmann.

Katie is survived by her four children, Barbara (Brian) Retlich of Cleveland, Beth (John) Riehn of Kiel, Karen Buechel of Chilton, and John (Shannon) Vander Putten of Kiel; her grandchildren, Jason (Jen) Retlich, Christopher Retlich, Michelle (partner Ida) Riehn, Rebecca Riehn, Shaun (Haily) Buechel, Dominique (Ean) Von Wald, Madyson Vander Putten, Mitchell Vander Putten; step great grandchild, Cait Sequin; great grandchildren, Gunnar Retlich, Parker Retlich, and Berkley Buechel; her sister, Bernice Kraus; brother, George (Judy) Hoffmann; and brother-in-law, Ronald (Marian) Freund. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, Joseph & Eleanore Hoffmann; daughter, Roberta; twin grandchildren, Maxwell & McKenna Vander Putten; and her sisters, Celeste Hoffmann, Betty Freund, Anita Schomisch, Alice Kiesner, and Mary Rother. She is further preceded by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Henry Kiesner, Ralph Kraus, Wayne Schomisch, Eugene Vander Putten, Roger and Betty Hammen, Ralph Vander Putten, and Gordon and June Propson.

A liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Alvan Amadi will officiate. Katie will be laid to rest in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery after Mass.

Visitation will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM-12:45 PM.

Katie’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Field of Dreams and Heartland Hospice for the care and compassion shown to her. For additional information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net

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Yvonne M. Schneider - February 20, 1941 - February 04, 2024

Departed: 02/04/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Yvonne M. (Morgen) Schneider, age 82, of Kiel, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center.

She was born February 20, 1941, in Mount Calvary, WI to the late Albert & Barbara (Birkhauser) Morgen. Yvonne attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School in Mount Calvary and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs High School in Fond du Lac in 1959.

On June 4, 1960, she married James E. Schneider at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mount Calvary.

Yvonne was a mother first, raising her three children as well as a hard worker as a farm wife. She also had the joy of babysitting her grandchildren whenever needed. Yvonne also had part time jobs at the Kiel Co-Op, now known as Country Visions, as well at the St. Vincent DePaul Store in Kiel.

Survivors include her husband, James; her three children, Daniel Schneider of New Holstein, Judy (Tim) Putz of Howards Grove, and Glen (Marie) Schneider of Kiel; her former daughter-in-law, Corrine Brandl-Schneider of Kiel; seven grandchildren, Theresa (Ben) Skifton, Ryan (Emily) Schneider, April Schneider, Justin Bramstedt, Jacob Bramstedt, Carmen Schneider, and Ivan Schneider; five great-grandchildren; her sisters & brother, Darlene (Ralph) Steffes of Milwaukee, Al Morgen of Kiel, and Janet (Pat) Dyer of Fond du Lac; her sister-in-law, Rita Schneider of rural Plymouth; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert & Barbara Morgen and a sister-in-law, Margie Morgen.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM “Noon” on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 94 N. Lincoln Street, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020.

Rev. Phil Reifenberg will officiate.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Yvonne’s family at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Saturday morning, February 17th from 10:00 AM until 11:45 AM.

For additional details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Edward "Ed" R. Moede - February 16, 1957 - February 03, 2024

Departed: 02/03/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Edward “Ed” R. Moede, age 66, of New Holstein, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

He was born February 16, 1957, in Chilton to the late Denver & Ruth Anne (Gierke) Moede. Ed graduated from New Holstein High School in 1975. He received an associate degree in computer science from Moraine Park Technical College.

On April 12, 1980, he married Mary Steiner in Potter. In his early years, Ed worked on the family mink ranch. He eventually went back to technical college and upon graduating, he was hired by Streu Construction Company. Ed finished his working career at A-1 Polishing & Finishing.

Ed was a member of the New Holstein Lions Club and the Masonic Calumet Lodge No 0172; earning the Scottish Rite 32nd Degree within the Masons.

Ed was very fond of music. He sang for weddings, funerals, and Karaoke. Singing was the most favorite thing he enjoyed doing.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; his two children, Michael (Leanne) Moede of Fitchburg and Amanda Moede (fiancé, Andy) of Appleton; two grandchildren, Travis Schmitz and Quinn Moede; his brothers & sisters, Susan (Ken) Wolfe of Seattle, WA, Beverly Moede of Seattle, WA, Barbara Moede (fiancé, Eugene Dvorachek) of Manitowoc, Robert (Christine) Moede of New Holstein, Phillip (Debbie) Moede of Hilbert, and Tom Moede of New Holstein; his brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Alan (Betty) Steiner of Cascade, Judy (Elmer Jr.) Schisel of New Holstein, Helen (Tom) Schmidlkofer of Chilton, Paul (Sheila) Steiner of River Falls, Linda (Joe) Schad of Chilton, Jane (Jeff) Geiser of Elkhart Lake, Mark (Deb) Steiner of New Holstein, Kathy (John) Steiner of Oshkosh, Tom (Linda) Steiner of Chilton, Clare Welker of Appleton, Lisa (Greg) Ryerson of Deerfield, Joe (Susie) Steiner of Kewaunee, Beth Schilling of Lodi, Amy (Bryan) Rolph of St. Cloud, MN. He is further survived by numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Denver & Ruth Anne Moede; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Melvin & Caroline Steiner; and a brother-in-law, David Steiner.

A service conducted by the Masonic Calumet Lodge No 0172 will be held at 11:30 AM followed by the funeral service on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Ed’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home on Saturday, February 17th from 8:30 AM until 11:15 AM.

Ed’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to the New Holstein First Responders and the New Holstein Police Department for assisting that morning.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Dennis D. Weimer - August 27, 1941 - January 27, 2024

Departed: 01/27/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Dennis D. Weimer, 82, of New Holstein, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.

Dennis was born on August 27, 1941, in New Holstein, son of the late David and Alice (Wagner) Weimer of New Holstein. He graduated from New Holstein High School in 1960. Dennis married Pamela (Vincent) Munson on March 29, 2003, in Green Valley, Arizona. Dennis was previously married to Lonni (Ische) Weimer from March 1962 until her death in 2001.

Dennis and Lonni moved from Milwaukee back to the rural New Holstein area in the early 1970’s. While Dennis worked for the Xerox company at the time, his love for the outdoors and his remarkable artistic abilities called him to start Chapel Hill Landscaping, a family business that proudly served the greater New Holstein area for many years. In his spare time, Dennis put his artistic abilities and eyes to work through his many paintings, wildlife carvings and other creative artifacts, many of which made their way to family, friends, and local businesses to display in their homes and establishments. Dennis taught master classes in art and painting at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, WI, and at Green Valley Recreation center in Green Valley, AZ.

Dennis’s love for the outdoors and American and old west history brought about his desire for traveling and camping. Through the years he visited and toured many National Parks and explored the Lewis & Clark Trail and the battlefields of the Civil War on numerous occasions. He especially enjoyed his winters at his villa in Green Valley, AZ, as well as his adventures to many of Arizona’s ghost towns. Many of these travels and explorations were done aboard his Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary model motorcycle.

Most notable was Dennis’s love for God, his family, and the United States of America. Dennis was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Holstein and Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior in Green Valley, AZ. He was also a member of the Green Valley Post 131 Sons of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela; his four children Sergeant (Ret.) Daniel (Debra) Weimer of Glendale, AZ, Matt (Elizabeth) Weimer of Marco Island, FL, Jennifer (Tim) Schaid of Verona, and Amanda Weimer of Los Angeles, CA; three stepchildren Jason (Jennifer) Munson of New London, Joshua (Julie) Munson of Manitowoc, and Lucas Munson of Manitowoc; grandchildren Brian (fiancée’ Brittanee) Weimer, Tina (Dustin) Carmichael, Nicole Weimer, Brittney Weimer, Carson (Carina) Weimer, Connor Weimer, Callum Weimer, Nicholas (Valerie) Schaid, Elise (Andy) Anhalt, Kelsey (Alex) Kirwan, Elijah Noworatzky, Mackenzie Munson, Zachary Munson, Kylee Munson, and Jonathan Munson; and 13 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Bonnie (Jim) Junkans of Green Bay.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Lonni, a brother, Richard (the late Janette) Weimer of Milwaukee, and a sister, DeLane (the late Peter) Carini of Franklin.

Services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1702 Vanburen Street in New Holstein, the Rev. Azor Cigelske officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church on Friday, February 9th, from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.

The family would like to thank the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice team for their care and compassion the last 6 months; especially Kristin Shepherd, Chris Schmidt, Kaitlyn Blatz, Chaplain Kevin Spaeth and Chaplain Joe Zenk. Special thanks also go to Dennis's caregiver, Laurel Sherry, Pastor Azor Cigelski and the prayer warriors of Zion Lutheran Church.

For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Michael C. Weber - April 30, 1937 - January 16, 2024

Departed: 01/16/2024 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Michael C. Weber, age 86, of rural Chilton "Marytown," passed away Tuesday evening,

January 16, 2024, at Ascension Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born April 30, 1937, on the Weber homestead near Marytown to Edmund & Adelheid (Schmitt) Weber. Michael attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School in

Marytown and New Holstein High School. Michael began his millwright career at Ralston Purina Feeds in Fond du Lac. On August 20, 1966, he married Kathleen Pickart at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg. In the 1970s, he and his wife began operating the Weber Hog Farm on the family homestead and did so for more than 50 years. While farming, Michael co-started

M&S Construction and eventually completed his career with Kaytee Products in Chilton. Michael loved fishing and made many trips to Canada, Lake Erie, and a dream trip to Alaska. He enjoyed roasting hogs and he took great pride in making people's special

occasions perfect. Michael is survived by his wife, Kathleen, their 5 children and 12 grandchildren: David (Sue) Weber of Marytown and their children Justin (Hannah Flury), Avery, and Lauren; Daniel (Karen) Weber of Pipe and their children Alex (Amanda), Ethan, and Isaac; Douglas (Carolyn) Weber of Pittsburgh, PA, and their children Catherine and Matthew; Mary (Steve) Meves of Lindenhurst, IL and their children Michael and Nathan; and Karen (Peter) Berube of La Grange, IL and their children Henry and William. In addition, Michael is survived by his sister, Annabelle (Larry) Schmidtke; his brother, Alfred ‘’Fritz’’ (Sally) Weber; his sisters-in-law, Kathy Weber, Joannie (Don) Langenfeld, Annie Mueller, and Rosie (Bernie) Petrie; his brothers-in-law, Charles Leonard and Jim (Linda)

Pickart. Michael is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edmund & Adelheid Weber; his sister, Rose Leonard; his brother, Edmund Weber; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Gregor &

Lorraine Pickart; and his brother-in-law, Paul Mueller. A Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the

Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Family and friends may visit with Michael’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home Saturday

morning, January 27th from 8:30 AM until 11:15 AM. Michael’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses at Ascension Medical Center and the Calumet County Home Healthcare staff members for

their care given to him. For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net

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Waldemar "Wally" J. Reseburg - May 11, 1946 - December 30, 2023

Departed: 12/30/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Waldemar ‘’Wally’’ J. Reseburg, age 77, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born May 11, 1946, to Ervin & Lena (Muehlbauer) Reseburg. Wally graduated from Kiel High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army for two years; for 13 months, he was stationed in Korea.

On October 25, 1969, he married Barbara Dudarenke.

Wally is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barb; his three children, Travis (Sandy) Reseburg, Michael Reseburg, both of New Holstein, and Michelle (Bill) Pingel of Chilton; 10 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; his brother, Daniel (Joan) Reseburg; his brother-in-law, Richard (Lyn) Dudarenke; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Joe) Fannin and Janice (Larry) Baumgartner; many nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a stepmother, Vera Reseburg; his daughter-in-law, Traci (Groh) Reseburg; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Erwin ‘’Duke’’ & Carolyn Dudarenke; and his brother-in-law, Donald Dudarenke.

Wally’s family extends a special thanks to the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Sheboygan and the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for their exceptional care. Their compassion during this difficult time was very appreciated.

Per Wally’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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Bonnie J. (Wordell) Lau - October 22, 1943 - December 29, 2023

Departed: 12/29/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Bonnie Jean (Wordell) Lau, age 80, of New Holstein, went to live with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 29, 2023, at her home.

She was born October 22, 1943, in the Town of Schleswig, to Edgar & Linda (Zahn) Wordell. Bonnie attended Woodland Park Grade School and graduated from Kiel High School in 1961.

On September 9, 1961, she married her best friend, Howard ‘’Howie’’ Lau at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel; Howie preceded her in death on June 11, 2015.

Bonnie worked at the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein as a CNA for 25 years until retiring. She then worked for the lunch program at the New Holstein Elementary School and was also a receptionist for Weight Watchers for 10 years.

She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. Bonnie was very active in her church; serving in many capacities including former council member, Women’s Fellowship (holding all offices), Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, 50+ year Chancel Choir member, usher, and many other duties.

Bonnie loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her first and only great-grandchild. She followed their activities in school and sports and was very proud of them. She loved doing things with her husband; dancing, singing Karaoke, and going fishing (especially sturgeon spearing). She was a member of the Louis Corners Sno-Birds and especially enjoyed the little get-aways she took with Howie during snowmobile season. Bonnie loved to read and at times would read more than two books a week. She also loved to cross stitch, giving a majority of her work as gifts to others. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards with family and friends, and enjoyed traveling with her husband. One of her favorite trips was when she and her husband swam with the dolphins and went para-sailing. Bonnie touched so many lives and will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include her three children, Kevin Lau, Kim (Mark) Winkel, and Kay (Christopher ‘’Ditch’’) Dedering; four grandchildren, Amanda Hall, James (Marlee) Hall, Justin Dedering, and Ashley Dedering; two step grandchildren, Matt (Natasha) Winkel and Michelle (Brad) Hansen; a great-grandchild, Henley Hall; several step great-grandchildren, Gillian, Aiden, Danica, Lauren, and Colin; her twin sister, Connie Wordell and her sister, Janice Loppnow; her sisters-in-law, Carol Wordell and Delores Wordell; her brother-in-law, Kurt (Sue) Lau; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Howie; her parents, Edgar & Linda Wordell; step mother, Edna Wordell; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Ralph & Gladys Lau; two brothers, Karl Wordell and Roger Wordell; two brothers-in-law, Richard Sauermilch and Myron ‘’Mike’’ Loppnow; sister-in-law, Carol (Robert) Heimann, and two nephews, Terry Loppnow and Keith Bratz.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 5, 2024, at St. John United Church of Christ, 2111 Church Street, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Michael Safford-Kennedy will officiate. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park Mausoleum in the Town of Kossuth near Manitowoc.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Bonnie’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI on Thursday, January 4th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be at St. John United Church in New Holstein Friday morning, January 5th from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM.

Bonnie’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to the New Holstein Police & First Responders for their assistance and support.

For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Scott L. Groh - September 08, 1969 - December 23, 2023

Departed: 12/23/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Scott Groh age 54, of Mayville passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Scott was born on September 8, 1969 to the late Edward and Betty (Mathes) Groh. Scott graduated from New Holstein High School in 1988. After graduation Scott departed for the United States Army where he served as a Field Artillery Surveyor. Scott also defended our country by fighting in the Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm. Wherever life took Scott he would proudly fly the American flag and was one of the truest Americans whom loved his country.

After the service Scott did mostly factory work and most recently enjoyed cutting firewood and helping his brother Christ in Coloma where he would spend most of his time.

Although Scott never had children of his own, he would treat his nieces and nephews as well as any other children like they were his own.

Scott is survived by his brothers and sisters, Debra (John) Uelmen of Hancock, Christ (Dawn) Groh of Mayville, Terry (Barb) Groh of Elkhart Lake, Edward “Sparky” (Cathy) Groh of Kaukauna, and Kelly Schmitz of Waldo. He is also survived my many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Betty Groh, two brothers Mark Groh, Steven Groh, a sister Traci Reseburg and nephew Brandon Groh.

The family would like to thank the Marshfield Medical Center of Beaver Dam as well as Hillside Hospice for their care of Scott over the past few months and especially the last few weeks.

Per Scott’s request, there will be no funeral or burial. The family would love to hear your stories and memories of Scott at a Celebration of Life that will be held at the American Legion Post #124, 1922 Wisconsin Ave, New Holstein, WI 53061 on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 1PM -4PM.

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Carol J. (Mahlberg) Zorn - February 01, 1943 - December 18, 2023

Departed: 12/18/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Carol J. (Mahlberg) Zorn, age 80, of Kiel, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Rocky Knoll Healthcare Center.

She was born February 1, 1943, in Fond du Lac to Emil & Rosella (Burg) Mahlberg. Carol attended Holy Rosary Grade School and attended New Holstein High School.

Carol was employed with Lake to Lake in Kiel until her retirement.

She was very intrigued with butterflies; anyone that ever visited her at her home would notice her décor which was mainly butterfly related. Carol loved to travel, work in her garden, and being involved in her grandchildren’s activities. As most Wisconsinites, she was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.

Carol is survived by her two children, Linda (Rene) Coto of Hagerstown, MD and Rob (Tami) Zorn of Kiel; four grandchildren, Eric (Erin) Burton, Alexander (Molly) Neils, Amanda Warm, and Zach Zorn (girlfriend, Kailey Grohskopf); four great-grandchildren, Madalynn, Liam, Ava, and Bennie; her sister, Nancy (Joe) Schnell of Kiel; her brother, Donnie (Pat) Mahlberg of Green Bay; her sister-in-law, Carol Mahlberg of New Holstein; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; two infant children, Tammy and Cheryl; and a brother, James Mahlberg.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Gravel Pit Sports Bar & Grill, 23203 State Road 57, Kiel, WI 53042.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Kathleen "Kathy' (Groeschel) Freund - April 24, 1939 - December 17, 2023

Departed: 12/17/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Kathleen ‘’Kathy’’ R. (Groeschel) Freund, age 84, of New Holstein, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center where she resided for the past four years.

She was born April 24, 1939, in the Town of Calumet near Pipe to Louis & Elsie (Mertens) Groeschel. Kathy graduated from New Holstein High School in 1957. On September 28, 1957, she married Vernon W. Freund at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marytown. Together, the couple actively raised their four sons. Vern preceded her in death on June 3, 2016.

After her children were in school, Kathy worked in housekeeping for the Holy Rosary rectory and for private clients. Kathy was the well-liked neighborhood ‘’Mom’’ that interacted with all of her son’s friends. She provided baked home-made treats, including her peanut squares, as well as cookies, popsicles, and Kool Aid; just to name a few.

Kathy was a caring, kind, & wonderful mom and grandmother; her grandchildren meant the world to her and she was the center of the world to them. Whether it was baby sitting for them, playing games, coloring, or attending their sporting and school events; she made every attempt to interact with her grandchildren.

Kathy was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein and helped out with church functions.

Survivors include her four sons, David (Christine) Freund of Cedar Grove, Paul Freund of New Holstein, Gary (Kara) Freund of New Holstein, and Wayne (Carly) Freund of Appleton; five grandchildren, Megan Freund (boyfriend, Will Hewitt), Jaclyn Freund (boyfriend, Logan Scharf), Damon Freund, Isabella Freund, and Vivian Freund; her brother, Charles (Verena) Groeschel of New Holstein. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Vern; her parents, Louis & Elsie Groeschel; and Elsie’s second husband, Ervin Nadler.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Sippel Funeral Home 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Joe Zenk will preside. Kathy will be laid to rest next to her husband, Vern, in the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Kathy’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 26th from 2:30 PM until 5:45 PM.

Kathy’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to Rocky Knoll Healthcare staff and Tender Hearts staff for providing the wonderful care to her when she no longer could.

For further details please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Richard A. Wendland - October 14, 1936 - December 15, 2023

Departed: 12/15/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Richard Arthur Wendland, 87, of rural New Holstein ‘’St. Anna’’, was called back home to God, surrounded by his family, on December 15, 2023, at Willowdale Health Services. He was born on October 14, 1936, in Adell, Wisconsin to Edward and Eleanor (Gerlach) Wendland. He was the second of seven children. He attended Elkhart Lake High School. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy at Quonset Point, Rhode Island.

On June 25, 1960, he married Noreen Alice Sebeck. Together they raised three daughters. Richard enjoyed his career and spending time with his family and his friends. His favorite thing was to be surrounded by people and hear them talk and laugh together. He touched everyone he met with his kindness and genuine curiosity towards life. He loved shaking dice and running the sports pools with his friends. Richard never met a stranger; he was truly interested in the details of people’s lives. He was humble, and he was curious, and he loved people dearly.

Richard worked at Tecumseh for 42 years. During and after this time he also worked at Stell’s Super Value in New Holstein and at Kwik Trip in Chilton where he unloaded the semis and visited with the truck drivers and the customers.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, his daughters Shannon (Paul) Noreika of Crandon; Shari (Gary) Holterman of New Holstein, and Carla (Brian ‘’Ozzy’’) Koch of Hilbert; his four grandchildren, Eric (Chrissy) Noreika, Kurt (Elissa) Noreika, and Aaron (Theresa) Holterman and Alyssa (Elias) Holterman Rosas; great-grandchildren Marina, Carsten, Jadynn, Jace, Kinsley, Naomi, and Liliana; his brother James Wendland; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Wendland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Eugene, Keith ‘’Casey’’, and Douglas Wendland; sisters Marilyn Scharinger and Nancy Sebeck; brothers-in-law David Scharinger and Norbert Sebeck; sisters-in-law Marianne Wendland and Donna Wendland; nephews, Mark Wendland, Roger Wendland, and Tim Sebeck, and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Burial will take place at Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone, Michigan at a later date.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Richard’s family at the funeral home on Thursday, December 28th from 3:00 PM until 5:45 PM.

The family would like to thank Willowdale Health Services and Calumet County Hospice for their care and compassion given to Richard. A special thank you to his friend Dan who he spent time watching football and visiting with. For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net

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Rosaline M. (Schwarz) Rabe - July 17, 1924 - November 29, 2023

Departed: 11/29/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Rosaline M. (Schwarz) Rabe, age 99, of New Holstein, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her home.

She was born July 17, 1924, to John & Josephine (Mueller) Schwarz. Rose graduated from New Holstein High School in 1942.

On July 27, 1944, she married George H. Rabe in New Holstein; he preceded her in death on May 24, 1996.

Rose and her husband owned the Seven Corners Bar for 3 ½ years and after having their third child, they moved to a farm in the Town of New Holstein until 1979. She also worked at Schwarz’s Supper Club. Rose volunteered at the voting polls for many years. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, putting jig saw puzzles together, reading, gardening, sewing/quilting, cooking and baking. Survivors include her eight children, Cheryl Sawitski of Oshkosh, Lynn Rabe of New Holstein, Judith Strutz of Green Lake, George III (Linda) Rabe of New Holstein, Bonnie Rabe of New Holstein, Jane (Gary) Kienbaum of New Holstein, Kathy Dill of New Holstein, and Scott (Liz) Rabe of Kiel; her son-in-law, Bob Jacque of School Hill (rural Kiel);

23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces; nephews; other family members.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, George H. Rabe; two children, Wayne Rabe and Diane Jacque; four grandchildren, Kim Chapin, Carla Rabe, Tia Rabe, and Danielle Dill; her four brothers, Sylvester, Sigmund, Clarence, and Gregor; and four sisters, Edvina, Romilda, Marion, and Arlene.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Deacon Bernard Knier will preside. Burial will take place in the Countryview Cemetery in the Town of New Holstein.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Rose’s family at the funeral home Sunday, December3rd from 2:00 PM until 3:45 PM.

Rose’s family expresses their sincere appreciation to the St. Croix Hospice staff for the wonderful care given to their mother.

For further details, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Marsha A. (Spletter) Lisowe - June 08, 1950 - October 04, 2023

Departed: 10/04/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: Marsha A. (Spletter) Lisowe, age 73, of rural New Holstein (Marytown), passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh.

She was born June 8, 1950, in Sheboygan to the late Donald & Madeline (Best) Spletter. Marsha graduated from New Holstein High School in 1968 and from Marian College in Fond du Lac in 1972.

On March 3, 1973, she married James Lisowe, son of the late Ambrose & Lorna (Stecker) Lisowe, at St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein.

In addition to raising her children, Marsha helped alongside her husband with the daily chores of running the farm.

Marsha enjoyed playing dartball, bowling, playing cards, putting together jig-saw puzzles, and playing board games with her children and grandchildren. An occasional trip to a local casino was something she looked forward to as well as watching the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers games. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her grandchildren especially when she babysat them or attended their sporting events and other school activities.

Survivors include her husband, Jim; her four children, Jessica (Curtis) Radloff of Hilbert, Jennifer (Timothy) Warner of Malone, Jeannette Lisowe of Fond du Lac, and John (Kaylene) Lisowe of St. Cloud; seven grandchildren, Kaylee (Jacob) Riesgraf, Timothy James ‘’TJ’’ Warner, Hunter Lisowe, Lindsey Lisowe (special friend, Alex Hein), Kyle Lisowe, Macey Lisowe, and Owen Lisowe; a great-granddaughter (Riesgraf) expected in November; her sisters, Paula (David) Feldner of Elkhart Lake and Kathy (Larry) Meyer of Chilton; her brother, Tom (Lori) Spletter of Fond du Lac; her brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Don (Karen) Lisowe of Kiel, Jerry (Alice) Lisowe of rural Chilton (Marytown), Karen Mae (Duane) Heller of rural Chilton (Charlesburg), Rosemary Smith of Fond du Lac, Charles (Annette) Lisowe of rural Chilton, Mariann (Rod) Uttecht of Armour, SD, Marilyn Lisowe of rural New Holstein (Marytown), Ambrose Jr. (Pamela) Lisowe of Malone, and Joseph (Roseann) Lisowe of rural Chilton (Marytown). Marsha is further survived by many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Preceding Marsha in death were her parents, Donald & Madeline Spletter and Don’s second wife, Carol; her sister, Donna (Larry) Bernard; her father-in-law & mother-in-law, Ambrose & Lorna Lisowe; a nephew, Paul Meyer; and a great-nephew, Brandon Paulson.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Sippel Funeral Home 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Melinda Feller will preside. Marsha will be laid to rest in the St. Paul United Church of Christ Cemetery in the Town of Calumet.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Marsha’s family at the Sippel Funeral Home on Sunday, October 15th from 1:00 PM until 4:15 PM.

Marsha’s family expresses their heart-felt appreciation to the staff in the ICU at Mercy Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion given to her.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.

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Courtney L. Krebsbach - August 10, 2007 - September 14, 2023

Departed: 09/14/2023 (New Holstein)

Obituary Preview: A beautiful angel gained her wings on September 14th. Courtney Lee Krebsbach died unexpectedly while driving the car she was so proud to purchase. Courtney was born on August 10, 2007, to Todd Krebsbach and Kelly Kienbaum.

Courtney was beautiful inside and out. She had the brightest and most contagious smile and could light up a room with it. She would go out of her way to volunteer her time and help others whenever she could. Courtney was a strong student and was involved in many things throughout her school years. I think her proudest moments are on the softball field with her amazing coaches and teammates. She joined FFA and even talked us into raising chickens. She was so proud of collecting eggs and showing us the fruits of her labors. She enjoyed spending time with friends and her boyfriend (Spencer Wagner). Courtney worked for Scoops Ice Cream House, Roepke’s Village Inn, and Gary’s Landscaping.

Courtney is survived by her parents: Todd and Heather (Geiser) Krebsbach, Kelly Kienbaum (Chris Kahr); her siblings: Payton and Gretchen Krebsbach; her grandparents: Steven and Laurie (Arnold) Krebsbach, Brenda (Bob) Johnson, Shelley Olocki, and June Geiser; great-grandma: Mary Schwartz; Aunts and Uncles: Trisha (Matt) Bendig, Joshua Krebsbach, Stacey (Kevin) Sesing, Jake (Jeannette) Kienbaum and Dana (Chris) Eckstrom); Cousins: Theo and Ellie Bendig, Ashton Ruedinger and Christian Kraus, Gabriella, Alivianna, Angelina, Julliette Kienbaum, Henry, Violet and Eloisa Eckstrom; pets: Jack, Porter and her 9 chickens; in addition to numerous other family and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her grandpas: Andy Kienbaum and Thomas Geiser; great grandparents: Louise and Eugene Arnold, Willard Krebsbach, Thomas Schwartz, Willard and Izzy Kienbaum, and Vernon and Janice Vogel.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Courtney’s family on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061. Private Family Services will be held.

In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Courtney’s name.

The family thanks the first responders, law enforcement and medical personnel who assisted on the scene.

Courtney – There is now a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. You were such an amazing person. Our only hope is that you know how proud we are of you and how much you are loved. Fly high our sweet angel and watch over us always. Love, Dad & Heather, Mom & Chris, Payton, and Gretchen. For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including biographical information, details about their life, and information about the funeral or memorial service. It serves as a way to share news of the passing with family, friends, and community, and to honor the deceased.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries are important because they provide a way to pay tribute to the deceased, share their story, and notify others of their passing. They also serve as a historical record, allowing future generations to learn about their ancestors and family members.

What information is typically included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about the funeral or memorial service, charitable donations, and any other relevant details.

Who writes an obituary?

The obituary is usually written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or obituary writer. In some cases, the deceased may have written their own obituary in advance.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's typically between 100-500 words. The goal is to provide a concise yet meaningful summary of the person's life.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a more detailed and personalized tribute to the deceased.

Where are obituaries typically published?

Obituaries are often published in local newspapers, online obituary websites, funeral home websites, and social media platforms. They may also be printed in church bulletins, community newsletters, or other local publications.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or website. Some newspapers and websites offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge a fee based on the length or complexity of the obituary.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, many people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to ensure that their story is told accurately and authentically. This can also help reduce the burden on loved ones during a difficult time.

What if I don't want an obituary published?

If you prefer not to have an obituary published, you can make your wishes known to your loved ones or include instructions in your will or advance care directive. However, keep in mind that an obituary can be a meaningful way to honor your memory and provide closure for those who care about you.

Can I include photos or other multimedia in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and funeral homes allow you to include photos, videos, and other multimedia elements in an obituary. This can help bring the person's story to life and make the tribute more personal.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or website?

You can usually submit an obituary through the newspaper's website or by contacting their obituary department directly. Funeral homes often have established relationships with local newspapers and can assist with submission as well.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it's been published. However, this may depend on the publication's policies and procedures.

How long are obituaries typically kept online?

The length of time an obituary remains online varies depending on the publication or website. Some may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I request a copy of an old obituary?

Yes, many libraries and archives maintain collections of old newspapers and obituaries. You can also try contacting the newspaper directly or searching online archives.

What if I'm unable to find an obituary for someone who has passed away?

If you're unable to find an obituary for someone who has passed away, you can try searching online archives, contacting local libraries or genealogical societies, or reaching out to family members or friends for more information.

Can I include humor or personality in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so it's entirely appropriate to include humorous anecdotes or personality traits that made them unique.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or difficult aspects of the person's life that you're unsure how to address in the obituary, consider consulting with family members or a trusted advisor for guidance.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial gifts in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial gifts in the obituary as a way to honor their loved one's legacy.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking assistance from a funeral home, grief counselor, or professional writer. They can provide guidance and support during this difficult time.

How do I ensure that an online obituary remains respectful and safe from unwanted comments?