15 December 2021

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Sharon M. Thompson

Sharon M. Thompson


Sharon M. Thompson, 74, of the Town of Osceola, went home to her Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on November 12, 1947, the daughter of Carl F. and Helen M. (nee Lichtensteiger) Ebert. Sharon was baptized on December 14, 1947, at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum and later confirmed there as well. She was a graduate of Kewaskum High School. On January 20, 1968, Sharon married Thomas R. Thompson at St. Lucas. She worked at Regal Ware Inc. for 25 years and then for the State of Wisconsin as a correctional officer for 23 years until she retired in 2013.Sharon enjoyed traveling, shopping, sewing, quilting and home decorating projects but most of all spending time with family and friends. She was an avid volunteer at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waucousta Lutheran Grade School and Winnebago Lutheran Academy.Sharon is survived by her husband, Tom; her daughters, Laurie (Chris) Develice and Linda (Tony) Marchant; her grandchildren, Thomas (Abby) Develice, Hunter Develice, Monica Develice, Patrick Marchant and Rebecca Marchant, her siblings, Marvin (Sharon) Ebert, Mike (Janice) Ebert, Darwin Ebert and Arlene Feyen; brother-in-law, David (Colleen) Thompson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Helen; in-laws, Alvin and Elsie Thompson; brothers-in-law, Todd Feyen and Gerald Thompson; and sisters-in-law, Cheryl Ebert and Sandra Beisbier.The family extends a special thank you to all the staff of Aurora Medical Center ICU and all family and friends for their thoughts and prayers.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church and School.Visitation was held Monday, December 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Twohig Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St., Campbellsport, and Tuesday, December 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee (W494 Elm St., Campbellsport).Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 14, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. Robert Oberg officiated and burial followed in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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William T. Benson III

William T. Benson III


William T. Benson, III, 79, of the Town of Osceola was called home to his Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. He was born on May 24, 1942, the son of William and Adela (nee Pieper) Benson, Jr. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966 and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. On April 17, 1971, Bill married Judith F. Baumhardt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Campbellsport.Bill ran Benson’s Campground for a number of years and also drove truck for Poch Trucking before he purchased and ran Benson’s Holiday Hide-A-Way Resort at the North end of Long Lake. Bill was a member of the Campbellsport VFW Post #8339 and served as a supervisor and town chairman for the Town of Osceola. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served in various capacities on the church council. Bill enjoyed his vacations cruises with Judy and Disney World with the family. He played in a sheepshead league at the bar and es pecially loved his pontoon rides on Long Lake with family and beloved granddaughters.Survivors include his daughter, Jill C. Chapin; son, William Benson, IV; granddaughters, Kathryn Chapin (fiancé AJ White), Gabryel Chapin, Grace Benson and Madelyn Benson; great-granddaughter, Sommer White; brothers, Loren (Nancy) Benson and Charlie (Cheryl) Benson; sisters-in-law and brothers-in- law, Susan and Stanley Immel, Roger and Diane Baumhardt, William Baumhardt, Richard Baumhardt, Joan Baumhardt, Ronnie and Debbie Baumhardt and Ann and Dan Sabish; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy, on July 22, 2007; sister-in-law, Patricia (Robert) Wietor; and brother-in-law, David Baumhardt.The family extends a special thank you to the staff of 5 South at St. Agnes Hospital and their family and friends for their love and support during this difficult time.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church and School.Private family service will be held Friday, December 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee (W494 Elm St., Campbellsport). Rev. Robert Oberg will officiate and burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with military honors.A public celebration will be held this summer at Benson’s Holiday Hide-A-Way Resort.“Keep looking Up” Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com

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Kondex Associates Donate to Local Organizations

Kondex Associates Donate to Local Organizations


Kondex Associates Donate to Local Organizations In an annual tradition that began in the late 1990s, Kondex associates were recently given the opportunity to donate to local causes. This year, associates raised $2,190 for the Lomira Area Food Pantry, Giving Tree and Friends of Lomira Parks Project. These contributions were matched by Kondex for a total donation of $4,380. In the case of the Pantry

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08 December 2021

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Missing  Veterans’ Photos

Missing Veterans’ Photos


| EDITOR’S NOTE | Missing Veterans’ Photos MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER ACTING EDITOR As readers may have noticed, last week we published roughly 40 images of local U.S. Armed Service veterans in the paper, and we are doing so, again, this week. These photos were originally a part of our annual Veterans Day feature printed in November, which recognizes area veterans by publishing their

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Kewaskum Christmas Parade  Packed with People and Good Cheer

Kewaskum Christmas Parade Packed with People and Good Cheer


Kewaskum Christmas Parade Packed with People and Good Cheer MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER ACTING EDITOR The annual Kewaskum Christmas Parade ran through town again, this year, and folks were eager to see the 46 floats roll by on a wintry but pleasant night in the village on Sunday, Dec. 5. The sidewalks of Main Street were packed from the bridge up until the corner, as the massive procession

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