Barbara A. Barnish (Hendrix), 78, of Horicon passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at UW Hospital in Madison. Barbara was born the daughter of Robert and Alice (Driggs) Hendrix on November 1, 1940, in Moline, IL. She was a 1958 graduate of Horicon High School and then went on to receive a degree in sociology from Carrol College. She was first united in marriage to Arthur E. Irwin until his passing in 1965. She then married Merton Barnish in 1975. In her spare time, Barbara enjoyed golfing, bowling, knitting, and tending to her garden. She also volunteered with children in the Horicon School District. Barbara is survived by her children, Penny (Dave) Irwin of West Bend, Tom Irwin of Horicon, and Christy Barnish of Oshkosh; her brothers, John Hendrix of Ottumwa, IA, and Tom Hendrix of Miami Lakes, FL; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Arthur, and her nephew, Johnny Hendrix. Visitation took place on Monday, July 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fKoepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon. Funeral services for Barbara were held on Monday, July 22, at 3 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon with the Rev. Sandra Schieble officiating. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon. Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Betty Lou Tighe, 74, formerly of Mayville, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. The former Betty Lou Wendt was born on July 24, 1944, in Fond du Lac, to Rhinold A. and Margaret (Karus) Wendt. She graduated from Horicon High School in 1963. Betty worked for John Deere in Horicon from 1967 until 1984. She always had a determined mindset and gave it her all in anything she chose to do. She was very talented when it came to music and was able to play several instruments. Betty owned and operated a clothing store above the Breeze Inn in Mayville for a number of years before making her home in Florida. While in Florida, she started the business Lake Worth Hearing Center. Betty is survived by her sister, Barbara Wendt of Watertown; brother, Rhinold (Annette) Wendt of Antioch, IL; nieces, Michelle (Jim) Fronsee of Eagle, and Corrine (Lenny) Raupp of Rio; family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. The visitation was held at Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville on Monday, July 22, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon. Pastor Sara Gillespie officiated and burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Betty Lou Tighe’s name to a charity of choice. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville cared for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www. KoepsellFH.com.

Steven S. Bonlender, 63, went home to heaven where they need help with the farm fields Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Kathy Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer with his beloved family gathered with him. He was born December 5, 1955, in Fond du Lac, the son of Harold E. and Eileen A. (Steger) Bonlender. On September 30, 1978, Steve married Mary Lou M. Fell at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Ashford. Steve was employed at Kasten Mfg, drove milk truck, spent 25 years as a foreman/operating engineer for Michels Corporation and worked for many farmers throughout his life. He had a passion for farming and enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, ATVing, tractor pulls and farm auctions. Most important to Steve was time spent with family and friends, especially his five granddaughters. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary Lou; son, Rick (Ashley) Bonlender and their daughters, Sierrah, Kennedy and Holland, daughter, Krystle (Adam) Helsell and their daughters, Mackenzie and Libbie; siblings, Darlene (Allen) Werkmeister, Loren (Gail) Bonlender, Sharon (Dennis) Hundt and Mary B. (Joseph) Spaeth; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Fell, Donald Fell, Randall (Tina) Fell and Gordon (Robin) Fell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and infant sister, Rita. Visitation will be Saturday, July 20, beginning at 9 a.m. until time of Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 331 Main St., Kewaskum. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 20, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Jones officiating. The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Burfeind and staff for their care and support during Steve’s illness. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with condolences and guestbook at www.twohigfunerals.com.

Jana Kay Mallon, 45, of Burnett, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Jana was born on November 20, 1973, in Waupun to Bernard and Janice Schmitz. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Burnett. She attended school in Horicon and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marian University. On April 18, 1998, she was united in marriage to Robert Mallon at Zion Lutheran Church in Burnett. They were blessed with two children, Hunter and Cassie. Jana worked as a registered nurse for 24 years both at Beaver Dam Community Hospitals and Watertown Regional Medical Center. She has been with Hillside Home Care and Hospice for the past three and a half years. Jana’s motto was to treat each patient as if they were a member of herfamily. Janawas also involved in her community as a Burnett First Responder and a Sunday school teacher. Jana is survived by her loving husband, Bob of Burnett. She is also survived by her children, Hunter and Cassie, at home; her parents, Bernard and Janice Schmitz of Burnett, as well as her mother-inlaw, Sharon Mallon of Horicon and her sisterin- law, Robin (Kari) Mallon of Wind Lake; her siblings, Karl (Kelly) Schmitz of Burnett, Janelle (Heath) Fishbaugher of Markesan, Bill (Christine) Schmitz of Horicon, Chris (Molly) Schmitz of Poynette, Jenny (Derrick) Weinberger of Burnett as well as nieces and nephews, Julianna and Nathan Fishbaugher and Lily, Jack, Jase, and Jacob Schmitz. Jana was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harvey and Maxine Thiede and Walter and Anna Schmitz; aunt, Dorothy Pautsch, and father-in-law, Robert F. Mallon. The visitation was at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, July 17, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. There was also a visitation at Zion Lutheran Church in Burnett on July 18, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Tim Sallach and Rev. Dan Seehafer officiated. Burial followed at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton. Memorials may be directed to Hillside Hospice of Beaver Dam, the Burnett First Responders, or the UW Carbone Cancer Center. The family extends special thank yous to the staff at Hillside Manor as well as the staff of Hillside Hospice, especially Kayla, Patty, and Kim. Also, thank you to Dr. Amy Muchow and Dr. Lindsey Buswell-Cleary. You have all been such a huge help to Jana and our family. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget the way you made them feel” -Maya Angelou The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam cared for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.

Patricia Jane Schoenecker, 78, of Theresa, passed away on July 9, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Patricia was born the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Totsky) Kaufert on January 18, 1941, in Milwaukee. She was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee. Patricia was united in marriage to Donald A. Schoenecker on June 18, 1960, in Milwaukee. She was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Lomira. In her spare time, she enjoyed taking gaming trips with her husband. Patricia also liked socializing and ran Pat and Don’s Beer House in Theresa and earlier at Hillside Liquor in Milwaukee. Patricia is survived by her husband, Donald of Theresa; her children, Craig (Tammy) Schoenecker of Milwaukee, Brian (Pam) Schoenecker of Markesan, and Kim (Jeff) Zylka of Theresa; her grandchildren, Andrew (Marlene) Cox, Michael Schoenecker, Savannah (Ryan) Doylen, Brian Schoenecker, Jr., Matthew Schoenecker, Emma Schoenecker, and Bridget Zylka; her great- grandchildren, Blake, Penelope, Annie, and Elliott; her sister-inlaw, Sally Kaufert; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Geraldine (David) Bathke, Delores (Walter) Smithana, Florence (Harold ‘Harry’) Gildemeister, Beverly (Al) Straw and Virginia Gildemeister; her brothers, Gordon (Esther) Kaufert, Raymond ‘Ricky’ Kaufert, and Leroy Kaufert A visitation will take place on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 noon on Saturday, July 20, at the church. A funeral service for Patricia will take place on Saturday, July 20, at 12 p.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Lomira with the Rev. Matthew Kiecker officiating. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Theresa. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lomira or the Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope. Special thanks to the staff of the Home of Hope in Fond du Lac for their wonderful care and support. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com