Visitation: Friday, July 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Marnocha Funeral Home in Pulaski, and Saturday, July 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at churchService:  Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m.  Location: Peace Lutheran Church in Green Bay Darlene Funk, 79, Town of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 17, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family. The daughter of Christian and Alma (Giese) Dobberpuhl was born March 9, 1941, in Hartford. On February 4, 1967, she married Gerald Funk at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Green Bay. The couple made their home and raised their family in the Town of Pittsfield. Darlene worked as a parole agent at the Green Bay Reformatory, as a counselor at the Brown County Youth Home, and as a counselor for the Pulaski Community School District, until retiring in 2003. She had been an active and faith filled member of Peace Lutheran Church in Kunesh, where she sang in the choir and participated in various volunteer ministries. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, walking, skiing, boating, and traveling. Darlene was a kind and generous person who was always attentive to the needs of others. She leaves behind her husband, Jerry; two daughters, Kristen Funk of Twin Cities, MN, and Stacie (Brian) Gates of Osceola; five grandchildren, Joshua, Elise, Anna, Talia, and Karis Gates; two brothers, Del (Jane) Dobberpuhl of Prescott, AZ and Dave (Nancy) Dobberpuhl of Fairbanks, AK; one sister, Debbie (Frank) Koch of Mayville; Jerry’s siblings, Beverly Funk of Green Bay, Diane (Gary) Dudzik of Krakow, Daniel Funk of Milwaukee; as well as nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. Guests will be required to wear a mask and respect social distancing guidelines. Friends are invited to gather with the family on Friday, July 24, at Marnocha Funeral Home, 186 E. Pulaski Street, Pulaski, from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, July 25, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1954 County Rd U, Green Bay (Kunesh), from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., Pastor Stuart Dornfeld officiating. Burial will follow in St. Casimir Cemetery in Krakow. Since it might not be possible to be with the family in person, you are welcome to send any cards of condolence to the funeral home (make sure you put the family’s name on the outside envelope and your return address) and we will forward your cards and messages to the Funk family. Marnocha Funeral Home, P.O. Box 356, Pulaski, WI 54162. The family would like to thank St. Vincent Hospital 7th floor nursing staff and Unity Hospice for the compassionate care Darlene received.

Visitation:  Wednesday, July 29, from 4 to 6 p.m.  Service:  Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m.  Location:  St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville Norman A. ‘Gabby’ Collien, 74, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his home in Kekoskee. Gabby was born the son of Arnold and Josephine (Vollmer) Collien on September 10, 1945, in Fond du Lac. Gabby was a 1963 graduate of Mayville High School. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during Vietnam stationed in Korea. Upon returning from service Gabby continued his employment at Mayville Metal and would continue until his retirement after 43 years. He was united in marriage to Lori Schellpfeffer on July 18, 1997, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville. Gabby was member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville, as well as a member of the Mayville American Legion Post #69. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing with his family. Gabby also belonged to the Mayville Golf Club, Ducks Unlimited, Horicon Marsh Bowman, and the Mayville Gun Club. He also was active in his community and was a member of the Kekoskee Fire Department. Gabby was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, golfing, sturgeon spearing, and in his younger days trapping with his father. He enjoyed spending time up north in Eagle River and Boulder Junction. He had a real passion for all things sports. He spent many hours watching and attending Packer games, Badger hockey and football, and especially his beloved Chicago Blackhawks. He passed down a love for the Hawks to his special great nephews and niece. One of his favorite pastimes was attending all of his nephews and nieces sporting events. Whether it was hockey, softball, baseball, football, or soccer, he was always there. Gabby always enjoyed being on the move, whether it was a trip to the Horicon Marsh, flying across the ocean to Australia, or taking a cruise to Alaska. Gabby is survived by his wife Lori of Kekoskee; his siblings, Charlotte Feucht of Waupun, Mabel (Wayne) Billington of Mayville, Luann (Mick) Kallas of Eagle River, and Susan (Dave) Herman of West Bend; his mother-in-law, Marlene Schellpfeffer of Mayville; his siblings in-law, Cindy (Mark) Mansueto, Todd (Shelly) Schellpfeffer, and Greg (Tammy) Schellpfeffer all of Mayville. He is further survived by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Gabby’s family would like to extend a special thank you to his Baggin’ For A Cure family who supported him throughout his many years of fighting the battle against cancer. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church in Mayville. A public memorial service for Gabby will be held Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville with the Rev. Tom Biersack presiding. A continued celebration of Gabby’s life will be held at the Mayville American Legion Post #69 in Mayville following his service. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences please visit www. KoepsellFH.com

Edwin A. Birr, 100 years, 3 months and 12 days old, of Watertown, and formally of Mayville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Highland House in Watertown. Edwin A. Birr was born the son of Richard and Ella (Spars) Birr on December 22, 1919, in Mayville. He was united in marriage to Elsie Birr on June 28, 1947, in Mayville. Edwin is a WWII veteran that served his country in Italy and Africa from 1940-1945. Upon returning home, he went to work at Maysteel for 45 years then Gleason Reel for 20 years. He also was a bartender for 30 years and then after retiring he was a school crossing guard and lawn mower/snow remover for 20 years. He was a member of Legion Post #69 in Mayville for 75 years serving as part of the drill and firing squads. Edwin is survived by his children, David (Roseanne) Birr of Mayville and Beth (Daniel) Zastrow of Watertown; three grandchildren, Eric (Becky) Birr, Anthony (Johanna) Birr and Branden Zastrow, two great-grandchildren; Gavin and Madison Birr. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elsie; one sister, Marion; and one brother, Clarence. He will be greatly missed for his contagious smile, laughter and stories told. A memorial gathering will take place on Sunday, July 26, from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville. Military honors will be conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69. Memorials may be directed to Rainbow Hospice, St. Paul’s Church in Mayville or the American Legion Post #69 in Mayville. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

Visitation:  Saturday, July 25, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.  Service:  Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m.  Location:  St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon Harlan H. Becker, 87, of Horicon passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, March 23, 2020. Harlan was born the son of Julius and Regina (Nienhueser) Becker on November 20, 1932, in Concordia, MO. Harlan attended Saint Paul’s Lutheran Preparatory School and then continued his education at Concordia College, Seward, NE, (now Concordia University Nebraska). He was united in marriage to Carol J. Schuster on June 16, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. Harlan spent much of his life as an educator, choir director, and music teacher sharing his God-given talents with many students over the years. Alongside his wife Carol, he was an active member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon. Harlan was involved in music ministry at the church, as well as choir director and organist for 38 years. He also directed the handbell choir and was on the Dodge County Concert Association Board. After retirement, Harlan and Carol continued their music ministry and they traveled extensively sharing their faith and their talents. In the 1970s and 1980s, the entire family toured as the Becker Bell Ringers. Harlan is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol of Horicon; his children, David (Sandra) Becker of Bismarck, ND, John (Barbara) Becker of Madison, and Catherine (Gary) Roscher of Carrollton, TX; his sisters, Norma Lakey of Broken Arrow, OK and Helen Stebbe of Indianapolis, IN; his grandchildren, Taylor (Dustin) Weeks, Torrie (Paul) Hally, Adam Becker, Paul Becker, Evie Ehrlich, and Allison (Lee) Olsen; his great-granddaughters, Norah Weeks, Hayden Thomashefsky, Corra Olsen, and Promise Olsen; and his great-grandson, Alder Olsen. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon. A memorial service in memory of Harlan will take place on Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon. Memorials in memory of Harlan may be directed to St. Stephen Lutheran Church and School. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Visitation:  Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m.  Location:  St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville Marc Gilbert Trott, 87, of Mayville, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2020. Marc was born the son of Fred and Katherine Trott on March 31, 1933, in Fond du Lac. He graduated from Goodrich High School in 1951. He was united in marriage to Nancy P. Zyzniewski on July 26, 1956, in Fond du Lac. Marc was employed by Regal Ware in Kewaskum, and then Speed Queen in Ripon, as a tool designer. He started employment with Miller Tool & Die in 1975, and eventually purchased the company in 1981. He retired in 2008 after many successful years in the tool and die business. Marc enjoyed many different hobbies. His passion was golf, and more specifically, the Mayville Golf Course. He was on the Board of Directors for many years, and was also a generous donor for many projects on the course. Up until the time of his passing, he was also involved with operating and managing the course with his son. Marc also enjoyed fishing with his family and spent many vacations in northern Wisconsin with them. He also loved going to Canada fishing with his sons, grandkids, and friends. Many great memories were made during his fishing adventures and they always remained dear to him. Marc was an avid sports fan and he truly enjoyed following the Packers and Brewers, both on TV, and at the games. Survivors include three children, Cathy Makela of Loretto, MN, Jeffrey (Mary) Trott of Horicon, and Marc Trott of Burnett; six grandchildren, Heather and Michael Krussow, Jessica, Michael, and Megan Trott, and Ryan Teson; one brother, Kenneth Trott; and one sister Florence Abbs; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Marc was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy; son-in-law, Troy; and his siblings. A visitation will take place on Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. A funeral service for Marc will take place on Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. Following the service a continued celebration of Marc’s life will be held at the Mayville Golf Course. Entombment will take place at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Fond du Lac. The family would like to give special thanks to Marc’s daughter-in-law, Mary Trott, for her dedicated and compassionate care she gave Marc in the last year of his life. Memorials may be directed to the Love > Hate Project, theloveis greaterthanhateproject.com Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information, please visit www. KoepsellFH.com