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Ruth F. Mathwig
Ruth F. Mathwig of Juneau passed away Sunday Oct. 31 at the Beverly Terrace Health Center in Watertown at the age of 77 years. She was born July 18, 1922 in Baraboo, WI, daughter of Otto and Amelia Rathman. Ruth married Stanley Mathwig June 20, 1981 in the First Congregation church in Hartford. Ruth and Stanley farmed in the Juneau area for many years.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Stanley, a sister Alice Decco of La Valle, WI. She is preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters and a brother.
Visitation took place Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Berndt Funeral Home in Juneau.
The funeral service took place at 7 p.m., Chaplain Frank Sims officiating. Interment service was Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Barbara A. Hetzel
Barbara A. Hetzel (nee Mortenson) of Rubicon died on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. She was 59 years old.
She was born March 21, 1940 in Hartford to Gordon and Margaret (nee Laubenheimer) Mortenson. She married Frank Hetzel on Nov. 8. 1958 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rubicon.
She is survived by her husband, Frank of Rubicon; stepmother, Marie Deutsch of Hartford; four sons, Todd (Janet) of Iron Ridge, David (Sally) and Joseph, both of Rubicon, and Robert (Linda) of Hartford; nine grandchildren, Jeremy, Tina, Tony, Nicole, Cody, Bradley, Dakota, Brittny, and Alex; two stepbrothers, Dennis of Texas and Brad of Arkansas; stepsisters, Mary of Texas and Lori of Cedarburg. Barbara is further survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Margaret; parents-in-law Frank and Marie; brother Gordon Mortenson; sister-in-law Diane; and stepfather, Ozzie Deutsch.
Private services will be held by the family.
Grace Billings, 85
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, Minn. for Madeline Grace Billings, 85, who died on Dec. 15, 1999. Rev. Robert G. Long will officiate at the ceremony, with funeral arrangements handled by Ranfranz Funeral Home, Rochester, Minn. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Billings was born Feb. 17, 1914 in Thiensville. She married Robert James Billings on May 7, 1938 in Thiensville. She and her husband bought Hilger Hardware in Thiensville from her father in 1948 and operated it until they moved to Minnesota in 1959. They then bought the Walker Hardware store in Rochester. They were founding members of Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon and she was a member of the Eastern Star in Cedarburg.
Survivors include: son Stephen Billings of Rochester, Minn.; daughters Christine Smith and Catherine Clark, both of Atlanta, Ga.
She is further survived by nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert and son James.
Memorials to First Presbyterian Church are appreciated.
Eleanor Dettmann
Eleanor Dettmann (nee Henke) passed away Oct. 18 at her home in Conover.
Mrs. Dettmann was born to Fred and Helen (Kohler) Henke of Plat May 30, 1920. She married Elmer Dettman Oct. 22, 1938 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Holy Hill.
Her husband, Elmer, and her son Arnold preceded her in death in 1998.
Mrs. Dettman was a lifelong member of the St. Columba Catholic Church at Lake Five, as well as a member of the Birthday Club, the Lake Five Card Club, and also the prayer chain and the Christian Mothers Alter Society.
She and Elmer were members of the Lake Five Senior Citizen Group.
Survivors include two daughters, Diane (Jim) Barnekow of Conover and Susan (James) Schlink of Rubicon; a son, Robert of Conover; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held Oct. 22 at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home in Eagle River, with Rev. William Horath officiating. Burial was in Hildegard Cemetery in Conover.
Edward B. Wenzlaff, 84
Edward B. Wenzlaff of West Bend died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Wauwatosa at 84.
He was born July 7, 1915, in Milwaukee to the late August and Christina (nee Boden) Wenzlaff and married Katherine A. Rohlinger on May 30, 1953 at Holy Angels Church.
He was employed at the West Bend Company for 40 years, retiring in 1978. During his spare time, Eddie made rosaries which he donated to the Missions. He also was a driver for Meals on Wheels for many years, an usher at Holy Angels Church for more than 40 years, a member of Father Casper Rehrl Council #1964 Knights of Columbus and a member of the 25-year Club at the West Bend Company.
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mary Ann (Joseph P.) Lennartz of Allenton; four grandchildren, Joseph E., Katherine, Angela and Jason, two sisters, Lucille Scheerer and Leona Berndt, both of West Bend; three brothers, Syl (Margaret) of Campbellsport, Walter (Gladys) and Ralph (Rita), both of West Bend; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home, West Bend, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Angels Church with Father Jerry Repenshek as the presider. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of services. There will be a prayer vigil at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Lester L. Giese
Lester L. Giese of Juneau died Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Clearview Nursing Home, Juneau. He was 75 years old.
He was born Sept. 4, 1924 in Hartford to Frank and Ella Giese.
He worked for Midas International and Libby’s. He enjoyed baseball and baseball trivia.
He is survived by sister-in-law, Vernette Giese of Mayville; and nephews, Mark (Dawn) Giese and David Trott, both of Mayville. Lester is further survived by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Franklyn.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 pm at Shimon Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Noldan officiating. Visitation at the funeral home was on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Lois M. Van Dyke
Lois M. Van Dyke of Hustisford passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Clearview Nursing Home at the age of 88 years. Preceded in death by her former husband Bartholomew D. Van Dyke.
Survivors include her two sons, David (Geraldine) Van Dyke of Mesa, Ariz. and Allen (Susan) Van Dyke of Hustisford. She was the grandmother of Crystal, Cassandra and Cara of Concorde, Calif. and Jared of Hustisford. Also survived by nieces and nephews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Alma Bush of Watertown, Ferne Kohn of Hustisford and her brother Allen Lapp of Richwood.
Visitation was Friday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Berndt Funeral Home-Hustisford and Saturday from 9 to10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Hustisford. The funeral service took place at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment was at Hustisford Cemetery.
Mrs. Van Dyke was a member of the American Auxiliary in Hustisford for 55 years and she was past president of the Auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Hustisford Historical Society and past Leader of Sinissippi 4-H Club. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hustisford, a former elder of the church, Sunday School teacher and member of the Evening Circle. Mrs. VanDyke worked for the Hustisford School System for nearly 27 years and retired in June 1982.
Elfrieda I. Quandt
Elfrieda I. Quandt of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Hartford Memorial Hospital at the age of 70 years. She was born Oct. 30, 1928 in the township of Herman to parents Walter and Lydia Quandt. Elfrieda was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Hartford.
She is survived by two nephews, three brothers and many friends at Senior Friends and other relatives.
Visitation took place on Oct. 23 at Berndt Funeral Home from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The funeral service was at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Jon Tesch officiating. Interment was at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mildred A Welhoefer
Mildred A Welhoefer (nee Pieper) of Hustisford passed away on Tuesday Oct. 19 at her residence. She was 78 years old.
She was born March 19, 1921 in Hustisford to Paul and Helena (nee Groth) Pieper. She married Elton Welhoefer on May 11, 1946 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Hustisford.
Mildred was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She loved crafts, sewing and playing cards with her friends.
She is survived by her husband Elton, a daughter Sandy (Allen) Pieper of Hustisford, a son Wayne (Shirley) Welhoefer of Neosho, five grandchildren, three brothers, a sister, a brother-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Hustisford, with Rev. Tim Bauer officiating. Visitation at the church was on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Internment took place at Hustisford Cemetery and memorials can be sent to the church or to a charity of one’s choice.
Loretta C. Hagen, 92
Loretta C. Hagen, nee Gehl, of West Bend, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, at the age of 92.
She was born Oct. 5, 1907, in St. Lawrence, to the late Matthew and Alvina (nee Ziegelbauer) Gehl, and married Jacob Hagen on Jan. 27, 1923, at St. Kilian's Catholic Church, Hartford.
She worked as a sewer in a shoe factory.
Loretta lived in Hartford for 50 years and was a member of Royal Neighbors for over 50 years.
Survivors include four sons, Robert (Gloria) of Illinois, James (Luella) of Princeton, Donald (Donna) of Hartford and Howard (Beverly) of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mary Jean Pankratz of West Bend, Phyllis Ribbens of Waukesha and Joan (Donald) Kastenholz of Brookfield; 23 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Karen Hagen of Sussex; a stepbrother, Alfred (Lorraine) Schodron of Slinger; a stepsister, Eva Jane (Melvin) Obermeyer of Slinger; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her husband; a son, Thomas; sons-in-law, Robert Pankratz and John Ribbens; a granddaughter, Cheryl Ziebell; and her stepfather, John Schodron.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Kilian's Church, Hartford Father Michael Petrie will officiate and interment will be in St. Kilian's Cemetery.
Visitation at the Shimon Funeral Home, Hartford, will be Friday from 9 to 10:40 a.m.
