Dorothy F. Twardokus, 87, of Burnett went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.   Dorothy was born at home on December 21, 1933, the daughter of Albert and Clara (Geschke) Block in the Town of Williamstown.   She met Carl E. Twardokus when she was 15 and she later married her teen sweetheart on May 3, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon.   Dorothy helped her husband, Carl, run the family dairy farm in Burnett, where they lovingly raised their six children. She also loved raising chickens and gardening. Dorothy was an amazing baker and will forever be remembered for her apple and cherry kuchen, apple squares and cherry soup.   No family gathering would be complete without her mashed potatoes and homemade rolls. She enjoyed playing sheepshead and black jack. Mostly, Dorothy loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granddaughter.   Dorothy is survived by her husband of 69 years, Carl E. Twardokus; her children, Carl A. (Joyce) Twardokus of Burnett, Susan Twardokus of Beaver Dam, Steven Twardokus of Burnett, Joel (Debra) Twardokus of Waupun, Diane Kruse of Burnett; grandchildren, Beth (Scott) Guenther, Carl J. (Kristin) Twardokus, Christopher (Shelley) Twardokus, Tracy (Dale) Hawkinson, Shelly Ann (Michael) Laing, Bryan (Stephanie) Twardokus, Randi Twardokus, Cassie Heideman, Kayla Bunker; great - grandchildren, Andrew (Courtney) Twardokus; Caleb, Joshua, Elisha Guenther; Colten, Aiden, Landyn, Weston, Kenton Hawkinson; Bryce, Paityn Twardokus; Grace, Carly Twardokus; Baya, Barron, Burke Twardokus; Luke, Hallie Laing; Logan Petrie, Hazel Bunker, Harper Bunker and Abi Stieve; and great-great-granddaughter, Esther Twardokus. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Gail Marie; two sisters, Bernice Feucht and Pearl Schwertz; brother, Lester Block, infant brother, Elmer; sister and brother-in-law, Gertrude and Gerald Rex.   A visitation for Dorothy was held on Sunday, April 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon.   A funeral service began at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer and Rev. Jonathan Szczesny officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.    Memorial donations may be directed to St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon or to Hillside Hospice.    The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

 Mona F. Lichtenberg, 86, of rural Mayville went to join her Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Froedert West Bend Hospital.   Mona Frieda was born on January 20, 1935, the daughter of Merlin W. and Frieda (Heuer) Miescke in Horicon. She was baptized on April 28, 1935, at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon by Pastor Paul A. Feustel. She graduated from Horicon High School on June 3, 1954.   She married Earl D. Lichtenberg at Zion Lutheran Church in Horicon on September 27, 1958.    She attended Cosmetology School in Milwaukee. Mona had been a clerical worker for Lichtenberg Bros. for many years.  Mona was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church) and also a member of Immanuel Lights.She enjoyed doing embroidery and sending birthday cards. She also liked watching and feeding the birds. Near and dear to Mona’s heart was her Horicon Heritage (orange and black) which always put a smile on her face. Most of all, she deeply loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.    Mona is survived by her children, Dale Lichtenberg and Diane (Daniel) Krueger of both Mayville; five grandchildren, Heidi Lichtenberg, Jerome (Jade) Krueger, Mark (Kayla) Lichtenberg, James (special friend Melanie Mullikin) Krueger and Olivia (Joel) Voisin; five great-grandchildren, Ariana, Oliver, Xavier, Camilla and Connor; her sister, Cecelia Immerfall; her brother, David (Cheri) Miescke; brother-in-law, Roy (Sandy) Lichtenberg; sisters-in-law, Joyce (David) Bruni, Jean Lichtenberg and Judy Nass. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years Earl; her brothers, Donald, Robert and Edward; daughter-in-law, Sandy Lichtenberg; and brother-in-law, Roger Lichtenberg.   A visitation for Mona was held on Friday, April 16, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church), Mayville, from 2 to 4 p.m.    A funeral service began at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Douglas J. Zahner officiating. Interment followed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.   Mona's family would like to thank Froederdt West Bend Hospital and Visiting Angels for all their care and support.   The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

   Paul Anthony Hesprich, 55, of Fond du Lac, gained his wings on April 10, 2021. His wish was to be at home, so by the care of his wife, family, and hospice services that was honored.   Paul was born on January 26, 1966, in Waupun, to Anthony and Mary Ann (Schraufnagel) Hesprich.   He married Dawn Marie (Cole) Hesprich on October 1, 2010, at St. John’s in Byron.   He was a graduate of UW Madison and a longtime employee at Quad Graphics in Lomira.   Paul was quite active. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, downhill skiing, hiking, biking, camping, bonfires, running, shooting darts, kicking the football for his late furry friend Smokey, and walking and cuddling his other furry friend Bandit. He relaxed by listening to music while enjoying his favorite drink Jim Beam and Coke, reading novels and spending time at his cabin. He was great at sports stats, trivia in general and had a wealth of knowledge to share.   He is survived by his wife, Dawn; his father, Anthony; his siblings, Deb Schellinger, Linda (Richard) Heinecke, Peter (Donna) Hesprich, Daniel (Julie) Hesprich, Nicholas (Jane) Hesprich, Robert (Janet) Hesprich, Mary Jo (James) Wendling; and extended family and friends.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann; and brother-in-law, Jeff Schellinger.   There will be a private celebration of Paul’s life at a later date.   Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com

   Marion Elvira (Coulter) Schuster of Hartford, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, after a battle with cancer.   Marion was born on a farm in the town of Wayne to the late David and Alice (Wilke) Coulter on September 25, 1933.   She went to Mullen grade school and graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1951. After graduation, Marion was employed by Bill and Frances Krueger at the Empire Hotel in Theresa.   On September 16, 1954, Marion was united in marriage to Kenneth Paul Schuster at Salem United Church of Christ in Wayne.   On November 1, 1954 they lived in and moved a house trailer to Ft. Pierce, FL, spending the winter there. In the Spring of 1955, Ken and Marion moved back to Theresa. They moved several times and eventually moved to Mayville, where their five children grew up and went to school.    From 1966 to 1974, Marion was employed at Maysteel Corp. as a machinist in the punch press dept. From 1974 until Ken passed away in 1993, Marion did the book work for “Ken Schuster Construction” in Mayville.   Marion moved to Fond du Lac in 1994. In 2001 she moved to Laguna Woods, CA, in a condo her son Patrick purchased for her. She lived close to him and his family and was able to watch her three grandchildren grow up there. She made wonderful friends, Bev, Sally, Becky, and Anne and spent many fun game nights. She also made many friends in the area, and especially enjoyed her friendship with Dan and Gaye Ramella. She really enjoyed her daily phone conversations with her cousin Marlene in California, and kept in touch with family and friends by creating beautiful holiday/birthday cards on her computer and printer. She moved to Hartford in 2011, after her son Patrick, passed away in 2010 and lived in a senior living apartment.    Marion leaves behind four children, Terence (Arlete) Schuster of Marietta, GA, Douglas (Laurie) Schuster of Fond du Lac, Scott Schuster of Mayville, Debbie Schuster of Lake Forest, CA, and Denise (Andrew) Roskopf of Hartford and special friend Cheryl; other survivors include grandchildren, Jessica (Ben) Logsdon, Logan (Chelsie) Schuster, Brittany (Tyler) Tomjanovich, Sarah (Jake Buchner) Schuster, Angela (Dan) Piel, Meghan (Jesse) Menges, Patrick II (Jodie) Schuster, Daniel (Lindsay) Schuster, Brian Schuster, Dylan (Shannon Eeg), Brendy (Jose Hernandez) Schuster, Ashley (Vincent) Vega, Brenton (Maggie) Roskopf and Matthew (Mallory Dejno) Roskopf; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Patrick III, Jack, Wyatt, Xzavier, Isaak, Cooper, Miles, Max, Viera, Hailey, Mason, Lennon, Boden, Theo, Silas, Arthur, Rachel Hernandez and Sharlet. One great great grandchild, Alexis Dallmann; also special friends from Australia “scrabble bubbies” Debbie and Heather.   In addition to her husband, parents, and stepfather, Jerome Schiller, Marion was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Allen Schuster and her only sibling, David L. Coulter of Kewaskum, and her great-granddaughter Ellie’s husband, Brad Dallmann.   A small family graveside service was held at Union Cemetery in Theresa on Friday, April 9, 2021. A Celebration of Life for Marion will be held at a later date in the Fall of 2021.   We would like to thank Aurora Hospice, ComforCare, and Help at Home, for their assistance in mom’s care. We especially want to thank Phyllis and Angie, who were wonderful caregivers.   The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

 Ronald A. “Roko” Koepsell, 77, of Mayville, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.   Ronald was born on May 30, 1943, the son of Andrew and Viola (Detlaff) Koepsell.   He attended Mayville High School, then joined the United States Army in 1964. Roko served in Korea and was discharged in 1966.   He worked for Purity Products, part-time for Crist Aluminum and also worked for Pioneer Pole and Truss’s Plus. Roko also had his own part-time business, Roko Sales. He later retired from Metalcraft of Mayville.   Ronald enjoyed going and selling at flea markets as well as taking trips to the Amish country and listening to 60’s and Polka music. Roko loved to watch his grandchildren play baseball and other sports.   Ronald was a member of the American Legion Post 69 of Mayville and a member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church.   Ronald is survived by his children, Scott Koepsell, Melissa (DuWayne) Steger, Dawn Koepsell, and Jeremy Koepsell (Gail Tradewell); five grandchildren, Brett Steger, Hunter Steger, Cammie Steger, Kaitlin Koepsell, and Colin Koepsell; a sister, Darlene Koepsell; other relatives and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents.   The visitation was held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville on Tuesday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.   The funeral service followed at the church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Joshua Frazee officiating. Burial was in Hochheim Cemetery in the Town of Herman, Dodge County, Wisconsin, with military honors provided by the Mayville American Legion Post #69.   Memorials may be made in Ronald A. Koepsell’s name to Hospice Home of Hope.   The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville cared for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.

   David Nehls passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was born on November 25, 1937 in Hustisford, the son of Norman and Nina (Holtz) Nehls. He was united in marriage to Ruth Reichow on May 16, 1959 at St, Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Neosho.    David served his country in the U.S. Navy and farmed for more than 40 years in the Hustisford area.   His was a life of service. He served the Town of Hustisford for a total of 22 years, as a Supervisor and later as the Town Chairman. He was involved in the naming of the Hustisford Community Library, and was a member of the Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church School Board. David served on the River Valley Coop Board in Watertown for 15 years, and also served on the AMPI Board, and the Equity Livestock Board. He was a former member of the Hustisford Rod and Gun Club and the Hustisford Bowling League.   David and Ruth enjoyed polka dances with friends three times per week for years. He loved playing sheepshead with family and friends. David was a consistent spectator at the children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, even if it meant milking the cows at 3 a.m. David and Ruth spent many happy years camping after retiring and made many friends along the way.    David is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 61 years; his sons, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Nehls of Iron Ridge, Dale Nehls of Fond du Lac; his daughter, Renee Nehls of Waukesha; nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Claudia Krohn of Arizona; and by his brothers, Charles (Carol) Nehls of Watertown and Stanley Nehls of Hustisford. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.   Visitation was held Wednesday, March 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 269 N. Lake Street, Hustisford.    Funeral service followed at Church on Thursday at 11 a.m.. Rev. Jonathan Loescher is officiating. Interment was in Hustisford Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethany’s sound system would be appreciated. If you are able, masks are preferred for the visitation and service. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home – Hustisford is serving the family.

 Elisabeth Ellen “Beth” Brugger, 78, of Hustisford, passed away on March 9, 2021.   Beth was born to Laurie and Ruth (Jacobson) Peterson in Iola, on August 7, 1942.   She grew up in Wittenberg, until high school when her father’s career required the family to move to other areas around the state.   She graduated from Lake Mills High School. She attended UW-Madison and graduated with a degree in education from UW-Whitewater.   The majority of her more than 30-year career was dedicated to teaching kindergarten at Rossman Elementary School in Hartford. Beth was a beloved mother, Granny, and friend to many. She was kind and compassionate and cared deeply about others. She was passionate about her family, and her greatest joy was spending time with and doing things for them. She had an immense love for children (especially her dear grandchildren) and she especially appreciated their innocence, their sense of spontaneity, and their hugs. She loved cats and her family always had a cat from the time she was young. Beth had a terrific sense of humor and was full of fun. She loved to play games. She was an expert at Jeopardy! and other game shows, beating anyone who dared to play with her. Although she loved spending time with others playing games, sharing a meal, or just visiting, she also cherished her alone time to read and always looked forward to her next good book. She was very involved with the Hustisford Community Library, volunteering her time and talent, serving on the library board, and helping with fundraising. A highlight of her year was the annual spelling bee fundraiser at the library and she enjoyed the camaraderie of the event.   Beth was also passionate about cooking and one of her greatest joys was preparing a meal for her family or friends.   Beth is survived by her children, Anthony (Vickie) Brugger of Clyman, Jennifer Brugger of Port Orchard, WA, and Caleb (Rebecca) Brugger of Hustisford. She was Granny to her precious grandchildren, Morgan, Anthony “TJ”, Madison, Caden, and Garrett. She is further survived by AFS daughter, Deise Prina Dutra (Alfredo Mateus) and “bonus granddaughter” Alice Dutra Mateus. Beth is also survived by sisters, Mary (John) Krueger, of Aurora, CO, and Faith Mauk (Tom Lonsway) of Kaukauna; sister-in-law, Joan Peterson of Madison; her former husband and dear friend, David Brugger, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She especially cherished her lifelong friends from her teaching days and was still in contact with many of them.   Beth was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, David Peterson, and her nephew, Daniel Peterson.   At Beth’s request, there will be no services.   Memorials may be made to the Hustisford Community Library, 609 W. Juneau St., Hustisford, WI 53034, or send them to her family at 480 W. Griffith Street, Apt. 104 Hustisford, WI 53034.   Beth made a positive impact on so many who knew her and will be remembered for her incredible kindness to everyone she met. She most definitely fulfilled her lifelong goal to be loving and giving. We will honor her memory by aspiring to follow her words of wisdom, handed down from her mother: “be good, do good, and you will be happy.”   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Angels Grace Hospice who took such wonderful care of Beth and the family.   The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Hustisford is serving the family.