27 January 2022

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24 January 2022

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Dorothy M. Kleemann

Dorothy M. Kleemann


   Dorothy M. Kleemann, 80, of Watertown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Park Ridge in Watertown.   Dorothy May Neitzel was born on September 2, 1941, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Roland and Lyla (Breitag) Neitzel. She attended Westline Grade School and was a 1959 graduate of Mayville High School.   On July 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to Roger Kleemann at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Lomira. Roger preceded her in death in 1986.   Dorothy had been employed at Western Industries for over 38 years, retiring in 2006.   She enjoyed dancing, polka music, and playing cards. She loved to travel and go fishing up north.    Dorothy is survived by her sister, Darlene Neitzel of Mayville; brother-in-law, Wayne Braunschweig of Beaver Dam; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Kenneth Neitzel, James Neitzel, and Roy (Betsy) Neitzel; sister, Diane Braunschweig; niece, Michelle Braunschweig; and nephew, Steven Neitzel.   Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon with Rev. Daniel Repp officiating. Burial will take place at Pilgrims Rest in Lebanon. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The family requests that masks be worn.   Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon or the cancer fund of your choice.   Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

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Linda Marie Troeller

Linda Marie Troeller


 Linda Marie Troeller, 69 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at the Aurora Medical Center-Hartford.   Linda was born June 14, 1952, in Hartford, to Lucille R. (Christian) and Erwin R. Troeller.   She lived on dairy farm near Rubicon from 1952 to 1966 and moved to Hartford in 1966 with her family. She attended Hartford High School, where she enjoyed cheerleading. She graduated class of 1970.   She was united in marriage to Joseph Weber in Hartford, and they resided in Jackson, Mississippi as well in Marietta, Georgia. Joe preceded her in death and ultimately Linda moved back home to Hartford, and worked at Hardee’s in town for a couple of years. She spent much of her adult life trying to recover from a horrific car accident that occurred in Jackson, MS.   Linda found love again and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Gnerlich. She will be fondly remembered by her love of butterflies, constructing center pieces and decorations, and the pride she had in her beautiful penmanship.    Linda is survived by her loving brothers, Stanley E. (Mariann) Troeller of Oceanview, Hawaii and Charles W. (Marlene “Becky”) Troeller of East Saint Paul, Manitoba Canada; dear nephews, Ryan C. (also Linda’s Godson), Adam J., and Luke E. Troeller. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Erwin R. and Lucille R. Troeller; sister, Carol Jean Troeller; and husbands, Joe Weber and Gregory L. Gnerlich.   Linda loved her mother dearly and they were very close throughout their lives, her inurnment will take place privately at Pleasant Hill Cemetery where she will be placed near her mother, on her parents plots.   Linda’s family will coordinate a celebration of her life, Summer 2022.    The Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences and tributes may be shared:www.shimonfuneralhome.com

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20 January 2022

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Terrence William Grimes

Terrence William Grimes


 Ter­rence William Michael Grimes, 79, passed away peace­fully on De­cem­ber 15, 2021, with his wife, Judy, by his side.   Terry was born on No­vem­ber 17, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the son of Patrick William Grimes and Inez Schmidt.   Terry was a real en­tre­pre­neur. He learned tool and die skills while in the Navy and started a tool and die fa­cil­ity in Iron Ridge, in the 1970s and also started up a tree stand com­pany.   Terry was an avid sports­man. He en­joyed snow ski­ing, hunt­ing, fish­ing, mo­tor­cy­cle rac­ing, and fly­ing his air­plane. He was a world trav­eler with a large en­gag­ing per­son­al­ity and a great joy for liv­ing. He will be greatly missed.   He has five sur­viv­ing sib­lings, Pa­tri­cia Louise Grimes, Louis Charles Grimes, Char­lene Marie Grimes, Den­nis Edwin Grimes, and Brian Frances Grimes. He has two daugh­ters, Cass Grimes and Re­becca Scharph; his son, TJ Grimes; and a step-daugh­ter, Taya. He en­joyed many grand­chil­dren.   He was pre­ceded in death by his brother, Michael Grimes.   There will be a Cel­e­bra­tion of Life for Terry on Sun­day, Jan­u­ary 23, at Mayville Golf Course on 325 S. Ger­man St. Mayville, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Theodore Walter Loehrke

Theodore Walter Loehrke


   Theodore Walter Loehrke (Ted) died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. He was 69 years old.    Ted was born August 26, 1952, in Beaver Dam, to his parents, Gordon and Delores (Muche) Loehrke. He was baptized at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Theresa and confirmed there in May of 1964. Ted, at the time known as Turk, graduated from Lomira High School in 1970 and then completed the Automotive Servicing Program at Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac.    He applied the skills learned first as a mechanic in the family business and then at area companies as a machinist and millwright. Ted was employed for over 30 years by Quad Graphics in Lomira, retiring in 2005.    Raised in and around the family auto repair business, Ted always had an interest in vehicles. As a young man he was attracted to fast cars but as he grew older his interest changed to motorcycles. Ted rode a motorcycle for most of his life and would typically log thousands of miles each Wisconsin summer.    In 2000, he met the love of his life and motorcycle partner, Peggy Willoughby. They were married December 14, 2001.    In addition to riding motorcycles, Ted had many interests. For many years he played guitar and steel guitar for multiple country music bands. He was an avid and accomplished woodworker, crafting furniture for family members. Ted also enjoyed photography and regularly spent time with a camera and Mother Nature.    Ted had a passion for target shooting. As a young man, he was a member of the family trap shooting team and was in a weekly league with his father and brothers. Over time, his interest changed to rifles, and he excelled at long range (1000 and 1200 yard) target events. He was an active member of the West Bend Barton Shooting Club and enjoyed spending time on the range and with friends at the Club. He was particularly proud of winning a state title in long range target shooting.    Although Ted was passionate about many interests, he was most passionate about time with family. For Ted and Peggy, family was a priority. He spent many a weekend playing with grandchildren, reading them stories, and just being an available grandpa. He cherished family get togethers with his son, siblings, aunts, and uncles.    He is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Jason (Mel) Loehrke, step-son, Jason Fairweather; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Giese (Elena), Allie Jo Fairweather (Alec), Makinzi Lee Fairweather (Doug), Rilee Marie Fairweather; and a great-grand-daughter, Layla Marie Wheaton; siblings, Kristine (Mark) Groh, John (Marie) Loehrke, David (Barb) Loehrke, and Tim (Rose) Loehrke; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends; and Jason’s mother, Chris.    Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Delores Loehrke; and Peggy’s daughter, Kimberley.    The family extends its heart-felt gratitude to the staff and many friends at Ascension Lutheran Church in Fond du lac for their prayers, care, friendship, and support, and also to the staff at St Agnes Hospital who cared for Ted during his final days.    There will be a Christian Funeral and Service of Celebration for Ted at Ascension Lutheran Church in spring when temperatures have warmed, and the surge has hopefully subsided.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

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Martha Ellen Goodman

Martha Ellen Goodman


   Martha Ellen Goodman, 69, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022, at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Fond du Lac.   Martha was born the daughter of Robert L. and Joan A. (Shepard) Zuelsdorf on March 31, 1952, in New York City.   She was united in marriage to Royal D. Goodman on October 22, 1977.   She was a 1971 graduate of Horicon High School. Martha then graduated from Moraine Park Technical College with an LPN degree in 1972 and then again in 1991 with and RN degree. Most of her nursing took place at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.   In her spare time, Martha enjoyed reading, walking, sewing, and listening to oldies. Her true passion was spending quality time with her daughters and grandchildren.   Martha is survived by her daughters, Erin (Travis) Weber of Kaukana and Sara Bartels of Fond du Lac; her grandchildren, Caleb Goodman, Nolan, Gavin, and Hannah Bartels of Fond du Lac; her six sisters and three brothers, Mike Zuelsdorf of Madison, Gayle Goodman of Madison, Kathy (Dan) Shea of Watertown, Janet (Kenneth) Buresch of Beaver Dam, Sue Siravo of Watertown, Lisa (Dan) Porten of Markesan, Tim (Jackie) Zuelsdorf of Horicon, Don (Becky) Zuelsdorf of West Bend, and Anne Christian of North Fond du Lac; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Daniel Zuelsdorf; her niece, Elizabeth Zuelsdorf; and her cousins, Scott Zuelsdorf, Mark Zuelsdorf, and Ward Zuelsdorf.   A memorial gathering in memory of Martha will take place on Friday, Jan. 21, from 12-2 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon. Inurnment will take place at St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon at a later date.   Special thanks to the staff of Edenbrook in Fond du Lac and Agnesian Hospice for the care and support shown to Martha and her family.   In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Martha’s family.   Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon in serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com
11 January 2022

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Alain Fougere

Alain Fougere


 Alain Fougere was born in Paris, France, on December 14, 1937.   He came to the U.S. with his mother and step-father at 17 years of age after the war.   He worked as a courier on a bike, having a great sense of direction in New York City. He became a gifted photographer taught by his step-father. Later he was employed as a photo finisher working computer programs for the machines and building photo developing systems. He did many wedding and special occasion photos. His photo finishing business brought him to Wisconsin. He resided in Hustisford with his wife Maggie until she preceded him in death in 2000.   After retirement, he did much volunteer work for Dodge County Special Olympics and ARC Dodge County. He was helper, companion, travel buddy and life partner to Dona Fritzel from 2007 to the present. They shared many travels to Ireland, Panama, Alaska and Hawaii, as well as three trips back to France to visit family. Also, he enjoyed many domestic tours by bus, plane and train.   He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Horicon. His faith was his Rock.   He is survived by Dona Fritzel and her children, Megan Fritzel of Waupun and Jennifer (Patrick) Schilcher of Appleton. Also step-grandchildren in Texas and many nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his only sister, Danielle; and wife, Maggie.   Celebration of Life will be held as Covid restrictions lift. Please vaccinate. Memorials can be made to Dodge County Special Olympics and ARC, or Sacred Heart of Horicon.   Sincere thanks to Hospice Care Agnesian, SSM Dialysis Center of Beaver Dam, Nurses and Doctors who cared for him for many years. What a blessing you were. Also drivers from ADRC who made his journeys possible.

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Cyrus E. Morgan

Cyrus E. Morgan


 Cyrus E. Morgan, 83, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at the Larson House in Columbus.   Cy was born on March 30, 1938, in Park Falls, to Bernard and Marie (Isham) Morgan.   After attending Hayward High School, he served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1959, including two years in Japan.   On April 24, 1982, Cy was united in marriage with Sharon Schaus in Horicon.   He worked as a machinist at John Deere Horicon Works for 27 years, retiring in August of 2000.   Cy loved to play golf and enjoyed playing in the Horicon’s Men’s League. He also enjoyed reading, especially James Patterson, and was an avid Packer, Brewer, and Badger fan. Cy was a gift from God. He had a gentle spirit, a beautiful smile, and an infectious laugh. He will remain is our hearts forever.    Survivors include his wife, Sharon Morgan of Juneau; his sister, Virginia (Craig) Marino of Hayward; his brother, Robert Morgan of Hayward; two sisters-in-law, Florence Morgan of West Allis and Jeanette Morgan of Hayward; two brothers-in-law; Charles (Lori) Schaus of Beaver Dam and David (Diana) Schaus of Mayville; two nephews, Matthew (Beth) Schaus (and their son, Carson) and Jeff Schaus (Marsha); a niece, Julie Schaus; two sons, Patrick Morgan of Madison and Kyle (Tammy) Morgan of Mayville; a granddaughter, Logan Morgan; a great-granddaughter, Lily; other relatives and friends.   Cy was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Leonard, Alan, and Richard; and his sister, Connie Stoll.   There will be a memorial gathering for Cy at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. John Leiting will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.   Sharon would like to extend a special thanks to Audrey and Bernie for all your love and support.   The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.
06 January 2022

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Jill A. McPherson

Jill A. McPherson


   Jill A. McPherson, 66, of LaValle and formerly of Clyman passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin.   Jill was born the daughter of Bruce and Margie (Nickels) Klatt on October 30, 1955, in Watertown. Jill attended Horicon High School. She retired from John Deere in Horicon after 30 years of service.   Jill was married to George McPherson on April 19, 2002, in Baraboo.    Jill enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking, and had a great love for animals including dogs, cats, and the rabbits they had on the farm. Jill loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson. She was an amazing historian of Klatt family history. She always had stories to tell including her work at John Deere and the people she worked with and the friends she made while there. Jill always had something witty to say to you and sure could make you laugh. She was always willing to help out anyone who needed it and wasn’t afraid to offer advice when asked (and even when it wasn’t asked for).    Jill is survived by her husband, George; her daughters, Amy Fischer (fiancé Will Lacharite) and Kimberly (Lonnie) Lacharite; her sister, Sandy (John) Lagerman; her brother, Bob (Christy) Klatt; grandchildren, Todd (Tanya) Lookman and Cassie Lookman; great-grandson, Noah Lookman; step-children, Tracy (Kliff) Barkus, Rick (Michelle) McPherson, Nick McPherson (special friend Andrea Brown), and Melissa McPherson (special friend Dave Jacobson); many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.   She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Randy Klatt.   A luncheon and celebration of life will take place from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at IAM Union Hall in Horicon.   Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.