08 February 2023

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Lake Tomah/A Good Time had by All

Lake Tomah/A Good Time had by All


Lake Tomah/A Good Time had by All MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST This week’s column is all about what can happen when good people pull together and try to do good things. I have mentioned that Kids and Mentors Outdoors (KAMO) – kamokids. org – which is dedicated to helping get kids outside, is on a pretty good roll and if you would please keep reading you will find out what I mean. FRIDAY,

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Evelyn H. Beisbier

Evelyn H. Beisbier


Evelyn “Evie” H. Beisbier (nee Weis), 88, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Cedar Bay East in West Bend. She was born on a farm at home in Elmore on February 21, 1934, to the late Gregor and Margaret (nee Thill) Weis. Evie graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1953. On October 15, 1955, she was united in marriage to Cornelius “Corney” Beisbier at St. Matthews Catholic Church. She was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years, raising their five daughters. After which she began working at Regal Ware in Kewaskum for the next 27 years, be - longing to the 25-year club. Evie enjoyed traveling to many places, especially her trip with Corney to Israel, tending to her flowers, cooking, and baking. She embroidered many dish towels for family and friends. Evie and Corney were also big Green Bay Packers fans. She was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in West Bend since June of 1990. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and all of her grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Those Evie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her three children, Mary (Roger) Doll, Patri - cia “Patti (Ed) Buehler, and Ellen (Marcio) Ferreira; 10 grandchildren, Jared (Jamie) Doll, Bruce (Cassidy) Doll, Craig Doll, Jill (Brad) Worden, Stacy (Jeff) Jager, Hannah (Donald) Lee-Brown, Alex (Danielle) Buehler, Diego Ferreira, Rodrigo Ferreira, and Bruno Ferreira; 10 great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Norbert (Ruth) Weis, Eugene (Martha) Weis, Doris (Willard) Rusch, Lester (Elaine) Weis, Caroline Theusch, Alvin (Gloria) Weis, Florence (Tom) Flood, and Richard “Dick” (Kelly) Weis; two sons-in-law, David (fiancée, Geri Fromm) Nothem and Scott Bultman; four brothers-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Beisbier, Greg (Julie) Richmond, Ken Beisbier, and Steve (Joyce) Beisbier; seven sisters-in-law, Louise Bonlender, Lila Kleinhans, Paula (Allen) Schoofs, Helen Beisbier, Mae Beisbier, Mary (Dan) Schrauth, and Bev, (Leo) Emmer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius “Corney” Beisbier; two daughters, Carol Nothem and Laura Bultman; five brothers-in-law, Frank Theusch, Joe Bonlender, Woody Kleinhans, Alois Beisbier, and Robert Beisbier, three sisters-in-law, Sandy Beisbier, Susie Beisbier, and Kay Beisbier; nephew, Greg Weis; and a niece, Rochelle Richmond.A Celebration of Life service in remembrance of Evie will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 12 p.m. at Bible Baptist Church, 3500 Beaver Dam Rd., West Bend.The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Cedar Bay East for all their help and care.The Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home of West Bend has been entrusted with Evie’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
01 February 2023

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Caroline Ann Barr

Caroline Ann Barr


Caroline Ann Barr (nee Riley), 83, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2023. Caroline was born March 23, 1939, in West Bend to the late William and Clara (nee Thill) Riley. Caroline was united in marriage to Ben Barr Jr., on December 4, 1971, at St. John of God in Farmington. Ben passed away on February 5, 2021. Caroline’s most precious gift was being a Wife, Mother, Grandma, and Great-Grandma. She always had an ear to lend, a hand to hold, and baked goods for all.Those left to cherish Caroline’s memory include her five children, Fred Kreis, Teri Lyn (Gerardo) Tamez, Tina (special friend Charles) Kreis, Brenda (Randy) Simon, and Gail (Mike) Umbaugh; fourteen grandchildren, Freddie, Mikey, Kenny, Becky, Brock, Anthony, Christopher, Jennifer, Jessica, Cody, Sidney, Brittany, Jessi Leigh, and Kaylee; nine great-grandchildren, Danielle, Mackenzie, Shaun, Gage, Addisynne, Skylar, Delilah, Travis, and Everleigh; a brother, Gary (LouAnn) Riley; special niece, Patsy (Larry) Beal; many other relatives and friends.In addition to her husband and parents, Caroline is preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Lee; grandchildren, Brian Lee, Kent and Amber Baumgartner, and Benjamin; two sons-in-law, Kenneth Lee and Jamie Reseburg; three siblings, James Riley, Mary Schaldweiler, and Janice Theil.A Funeral Service and Burial for Caroline Barr has already taken place.Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Caroline’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

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25 January 2023

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A Natural Transition, W.D.N.R. Educator  Scharfenberg will Embrace Active Retirement

A Natural Transition, W.D.N.R. Educator Scharfenberg will Embrace Active Retirement


A Natural Transition, W.D.N.R. Educator Scharfenberg will Embrace Active Retirement Jackie Scharfenberg has served as a naturalist at the Ice Age Center for more than two decades, and she’s eager to start her new role as a citizen nature advocate when she officially retires next week MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR “I knew since middle school that I wanted to be a naturalist,” said

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$4,000 M.P.T.C.  Scholarships Awarded  to Emilia Lang

$4,000 M.P.T.C. Scholarships Awarded to Emilia Lang


$4,000 M.P.T.C. Scholarships Awarded to Emilia Lang MLODZIK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP The fourth annual Don and Corrine Mlodzik Family Scholarship will be awarded to Emilia Lang, a soon to be 2023 graduate of Kewaskum High School (KHS). Emilia is the daughter of Shelly and Brian Lang. According to KHS counselor Rebecca Bryant, “It is clear in all of Emilia’s interactions that she is passionate

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‘What’s a Newspaper?’ P. III

‘What’s a Newspaper?’ P. III


| ENJOY EVERY SANDWICH | ‘What’s a Newspaper?’ P. III MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR A media archeology exercise continues this week, as I ask readers to ponder, “What is a newspaper?” Last week, we scratched the surface on the foundational basics of newspapers and news reporting: freedom of the press and how publishing is intertwined with transparent government. This week,

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She Lived in a Wigwam

She Lived in a Wigwam


| WHAT WAS LOST | She Lived in a Wigwam KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR “There were wigwams in Ashford,” Kenny Schaefer (1931-2021) said at Hope Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Lomira a couple of years ago. His memory was fading; it was an offhand comment after Audrey Ruplinger finished leading the rosary with some of the residents. Sandwiched in a conversation about the old days of Ashford