All Obituaries

Aaron R. Klink, Sr., 91, of Clyman, died on Friday, July 16, 2021, with family and loved ones always with him during his final days.  Aaron was born to Vincent Paul and Isabel Katherine (Schultz) Klink on June 18, 1930, in Juneau.  He grew up in the Juneau area, as his parents managed the Dodge County Hospital from 1938-66.He graduated from Juneau High School with the Class of 1948. He also attended Wayland Academy college preparatory school in Beaver Dam.  He proudly served...

Gary Leland Schuppel of Horicon, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 79.  He was born on September 14, 1941 at St. Joseph’s hospital, West Bend, son of Bobblin and Ruby (nee Lepien) Schuppel.  Gary grew up and worked alongside his parents on the family farm located in the Slinger area.  He later worked as a fork lift operator for over 30 years at Metalcraft of Mayville. Gary enjoyed camping, deer hunting and going to the casinos with friends.  He...

Donald J. (‘Shrimp’) Breitkreutz, of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age 93.  Donald, was born December 23, 1927, son of Robert and Frances (nee Arbinger) Breitkreutz. He married Millie Roets on September 9, 1950.  Donald worked at the Hartford Radiator Shop with his father and brother for over 30 years.  He and Millie ran a beer depot and gas station in Hartford for 4 years. They also owned and operated Shrimp and Millie’s Sandbar Tavern for 22 years.  Shrimp...

Ann E. Powell, 64, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 8, 2021.  She had been an Oshkosh resident since her student years and graduation from UW Oshkosh in 1994.  Ann is survived by her brother, Philip (Jennifer) Powell of Brunswick MD; sister, Lisa Powell of Pittsburgh PA; sister, Mary Nordquist of Horicon WI; and Stacy Sherman of Oshkosh WI, her sister through a Native American ceremony.  Also surviving are her uncle, John Powell of Rockville MD; nephew, Philip...

Catherine Mary Twiford (nee Pruski) of Hartford, entered into Eternal peace at the age of 76 on July 1st, 2021. Catherine was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Cathy was born on June 6th, 1945 to Norbert and Martha Pruski (nee Wilczewski) in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Cathy met the love of her life, Larry Twiford, while he was on leave from the Army at a USO dance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  After Larry was severely injured in the VietNam War, Cathy stayed by...

  Joyce E. Towne, of Rhinelander passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the age of 86 years.  She was born May 24, 1935 in Rice Lake, WI., the daughter of Harold and Alice (nee Gillen) Sweet. Joyce married Wallace “Wally” E. Towne, August 30, 1952, in Rhinelander, WI. Joyce and Wally farmed and managed the property for Frito Lay Farms. They grew potatoes for over 30 years in Sugar Camp Wisconsin.  Joyce and Wally lived in the Rhinelander area all their lives....

Timothy Roger Westeen, of Hartford, Wisconsin, loving husband, amazing father, and a true friend to many, died June 12, 2021 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital at the age of 53 years.  After just over 7 years of receiving his double lung transplant, he completed his battle from the complications.  We are very blessed to have had him with us for the additional 7 years. Tim was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 25,1967, son of Everett and Barbara (nee Zielinski) Westeen. ...

Ronald Joseph Wardius passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born in West Bend WI on June 10, 1937, the son of George and Josephine (née Altschaefl). He graduated from West Bend High School in 1955 and worked as an accountant at the Amity in West Bend and at a cannery in Cambria before going to New York where he attended college at New York Pace College getting his degree in accounting. He was transferred several times to Georgia and Florida but always came back...

  Dolores A. Kempfer, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on May 27, 1929, the daughter of Frederick and Elsie Stockfisch (nee Rick). She married the love of her life Gerald Kempfer and together they raised their family. Dolores was a devout Christian, a member of St. Kilian Catholic Church.  During her quiet times she enjoyed reading, quilting and doing puzzles. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth ‘Beth” (Jim) Powell,...

Joan G. (nee Griesmer) Coffey, of Hartford, was called to her heavenly home on May 25, 2021 at the age of 93 years.  She was born October 9, 1927, daughter of Henry and Hattie (nee Jansen) Griesmer. Joan is survived by her daughters; Mary (Tom) Ross, Patricia Stapleton, Arlene (Gary) Klumb, Jean (Rick) Roffers, Cheryl (George) Forge, Nancy (Phil) Grimm and Kerry (Bryan) Fick, her sons Daniel (Cynthia) Coffey and John (Sylvia) Coffey.   She is also survived by 20 loving...