16 November 2022

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Blanche H. Dreher

Blanche H. Dreher


Blanche H. Dreher (nee Stowers), 86, of New Fane passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on March 1, 1936, to the late Charles and Viola (nee Woppert) Stowers in Butler. Blanche graduated from West Bend High School. On September 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to Earl J. Dreher Jr. at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Kewaskum. Together they raised their three children. She was a member of St. Lucas Lutheran Church and was a part of the Ladies Aide, Alter Guild, and volunteer at the library. Blanche loved puzzles and watching ME TV. She enjoyed cooking and baking. Blanche especially enjoyed spending time with her family and all of her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Those Blanche leaves behind to cherish her memory include her three children, Rick (Susan) Dreher, Brian (Teresa) Dreher, and Gregory “Greg” (Shawn) Dreher; 10 granddaughters, Alison (Eric) Holtger, Lisa (Kyle Adams) Dreher, Sara (Tim) Peck, Nicole (Curtis) Koth, Crystal (Ryan) Fochs, Bridget (Tate) Schill, Alyssa Dreher, Ashley (Alex) Neuworth, April (Garett) Innes, and Angela Dreher; 24 great-grandchildren, William, Adelyn, Henry, Jax, Isla, Micah, Everett, Chloe, Samuel, Hailee, Jacob, Leah, Veda, Ian, Mason, Finley, Hannah, Silas, Esmae, Andrew, Aidan, Logan, Layla, and Charles; three brothers-in-law, John Dreher, David (Nancy) Dreher, and William Dreher; three sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn Dreher, Charleen Barutha, and Carol Stowers; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Dreher Jr.; a sister, Charlotte (Leroy) Kahlscheuer; and two brothers, Phillip Stowers and Gordon Stowers.A funeral service in remembrance of Blanche will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Dr., Kewaskum. Burial to follow at Lutheran Memorial Park Cemetery.The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. The Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home of West Bend has been entrusted with Blanche’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

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Wisconsin’s Newest  Land Managers – Goats

Wisconsin’s Newest Land Managers – Goats


Wisconsin’s Newest Land Managers – Goats WIS. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a special class of new land managers working at the Brule River State Forest. Goats. Beginning in May 2022, the DNR partnered with Regenerative Ruminants to place goats in portions of the Brule River State Forest overrun with buckthorn, an invasive

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MICHELS

MICHELS


MICHELS from page 1 “I just called Governor Evers and conceded. I wish the Evers family well.” Michels, who graduated a Lion in 1980, is a U.S. Army veteran and co-owner of Michels Corp. – an infrastructure construction company – located in Brownsville. He was a late player to the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, filing papers on April 22 of this year. His campaign quickly gained

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Terri L. Timblin

Terri L. Timblin


Terri L. Timblin (nee Huck), 56, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on August 9, 1966, to the late Sylvester and Sandra (nee Strebe) Huck in Fond du Lac. Terri grew up with a love for animals, cosmetology, photography, and, most importantly, her family. She was united in marriage to Trev Timblin on September 1, 1989, at Holy Trinity Church, Kewaskum. Terri helped Trev run a successful family-owned and operated trucking company while raising their three children, who were her whole entire world; until she had grandchildren, and then they also became her whole entire world. Those who had the privilege to know her will remember her for her big heart and contagious smile. Terri will forever be known for her “signature” blonde hair and braid, as well as her Jeeps.Those Terri leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Trev Timblin; her children, Tocarra (Joshua) Theisen, Trevor (Justice) Timblin, and Tanner (Adrian) Timblin; her grandchildren, McKinley Timblin, Rosalie, Huxley, and Eisley Theisen, Truett and Tate Timblin; her brother, Sylvester (Sheree) Huck; her closest foster sister, Marilyn (Dennis) Abraham; nieces and nephews, Gabriel Huck, Heather Abraham, Amy Jo Navis, and Cory Abraham; as well as other relatives and friends.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Wrenleigh Theisen; in which our family finds comfort in knowing that they are united, snuggling, watching over us together.Terri's family would like to give a sincere thank you to everyone who was a part of her care team. We will never forget your kindness and compassion.A memorial service in remembrance of Terri will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 3 p.m. at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 215 Forest Ave., Kewaskum, with Rev. Mark H. Jones officiating.The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.The Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home of West Bend has been entrusted with Terri’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
09 November 2022

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Eden Meat Market Building  Damaged in Nov. 3 Fire

Eden Meat Market Building Damaged in Nov. 3 Fire


Eden Meat Market Building Damaged in Nov. 3 Fire A grease fire caused significant damage to the Eden Main Street business A Thursday morning fire broke out at the Eden Meat Market in the Village of Eden on Nov. 3 with three employees treated for smoke inhalation and the building – at 115 W. Main Street – has been closed until further notice. There were no other reported injuries.

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Campbellsport Veteran  Takes Part in Honor Flight

Campbellsport Veteran Takes Part in Honor Flight


Campbellsport Veteran Takes Part in Honor Flight On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Campbellsport resident Don Vandrell, along with others, took part in the Old Glory Honor Flight. Vandrell wrote about his experience: “I had the privilege of participating in the unforgettable Old Glory Honor Flight number 59 from the Fox Valley. “Our flight consisted of 87 Vietnam veterans, one Korean War veteran

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One Punch

One Punch


One Punch KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR John Thomas “Tom” McCarty was born on Christmas Day 1912 to John and Katherine (Becker) McCarty. This story is a tribute to his service in World War II and his origins in the Ashford Township. Those Hoops Overseas Detailed memories of Tom McCarty (1912-1982) are fewer with time. His wife died in 1969, and both of his children are deceased. Most of

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RURAL WRITES

RURAL WRITES


| RURAL WRITES | GARY SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Kind of appropriate that election day follows Halloween, huh? Because the choices of candidates we’re given is often quite scary. Makes one almost wish for simpler days of stub pencils to mark an X. I especially miss the old town hall. Which still stands on a side street in Eden, next to the post office. Now the building serves as a museum,