Claude H. Rex, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in rural Horicon.   Claude Harvey Rex was born on April 11, 1931, in Beaver Dam, to the late Harvey and Jessie (Goodearle) Rex. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1949.   Claude served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955, as a rifle instructor. When he returned from the military, Claude began farming in the Town of Hubbard; he later passed that farm on to his two sons.   Claude had a love for farming. He was director for the Dodge County Farm Bureau and a founding member of the Dodge County Dairy Promotion Committee.   On September 8, 1957, Claude was united in marriage with Carol Radke; she preceded him in death in April of 2011. On July 28, 2012, he was united in marriage with Elaine Gunst.   He was a long-time member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Horicon.   In 2016, Claude was very proud to take part in the Honor Flight to Washington, DC, accompanied by his eldest grandson, Thomas. He enjoyed taking road trips, playing cards and sharing a beer.   Survivors include his wife, Elaine Rex of Horicon; three children, Cynthia (William) Peterson of Sussex, Curtis (Kay) Rex and Craig (Diann) Rex, both of Horicon; grandchildren, Chloe (Jesse) Gaines, Carly Peterson, Thomas (Ana) Rex, Theresa (Ryan) Kuhn, Andrew Rex, Robert (Anna) Rex, Maria (Peter) Boggeln, Matthew (Kayla) Rex, Melody Rex, Allison Rex, and Hamilton Rex; 13 great-grandchildren; his brother, Rodney Rex of Iron Ridge; four step-children, Noreen (Larry) Dogs, Curtis Gunst, Willis (Carla) Gunst, and Dennis (Nichole) Gunst; nine step-grandchildren, and ten step-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.   Claude was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Rex; a grandson, Alexander Rex; and two great-grandchildren, baby Kuhn and Collyns Joy Rex.   A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Horicon, with Rev. Renae Dymond officiating. Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.   If desired, memorials may be made in Claude H. Rex’s name to Rainbow Hospice in Jefferson or Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Horicon.   The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

   On June 3rd, 2023, John A. Steger passed away at Froedtert Hospital with his loving family by his side, at the age of 79.   John was born on February 9, 1944, in Beaver Dam, the son of Earl and Clara (Strasser) Steger.   He was married to the love of his life Ardis Schultz on July 14, 1962. They raised three children together: John, Christine and Wendy.   John was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lake Puckaway was his second home; life was complete when he was spending time with his children, grandchildren, family, and friends on the pontoon and making “Papa’s world-famous waffles”. He treasured the annual hunting trip in fall of the year with his son, son-in-law, grandsons, brother-in-laws, and special nephew, Chad. Arizona was a place the whole family enjoyed making countless memories. Always welcomed with open arms by our Arizona Kominska family.   John retired from Seneca Foods in 2005 and spent 19 years retired, creating a lifetime of memories with his family and loving wife. John would tell all he knew that “he was the richest man in the world!” Not because he had money, but because of the love of his family and all that knew him.    John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ardis Steger; son, John and Dawn Steger; daughter, Christine and David Churchill; daughter, Wendy and Cory Baker; grandchildren, Travis (Lauren) and Trent (Danielle) Steger, Samantha (Brad) Prinsen, Zachary, Alexander (Emily) and Madison Churchill., Riley and Georgia Baker.; great-grandchildren, Reese, Wrenly, Beckett, Boston and Bodhi Steger, and coming in 2023 two new great-grandbabies. He is further survived by brothers, Grant (Kelly) and Keith (Kristin) Steger, sisters, Deborah (Gary) Bortz and Sonja Cears; brothers-in-law, Allen (Marlis) Schultz, Robert (Shirley) Schultz; sister-in-law, Geraldine (Kent) Kominska; special niece, Trisha (Joe) Hanni and their children, Preston, Kennedy and Hudson, as well countless treasured nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.   John was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, Clara, and Jackie Steger; parents-in-law, Victor and Laverne Schultz; and brother, Earl Steger Jr.    A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for John took place on Tuesday, June 13, at 12 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Theresa with Rev. Fr. Joe Dominic presiding. Visitation for John was held on Tuesday, June 13, at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. Inurnment took place at St. Theresa Memorial Gardens in Theresa.   The family wishes to thank Dr. Tadeo A. Diaz Balderrama, AnnMarie Swanson APNP, and the entire Cardiac team at SSM for their loving care for the past several years.    Memorials in memory of John may be directed to SSM Health Dale Michels Heart & Vascular Care.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.Koepsellfh.com   Written by “Denise” a very special nurse Froedtert CVICU The Wind That Blows the Trees I’m at rest, I’m safe from harm, For me please do not cry…For I’m not gone. I’ll be the sun that shines up in the sky…I’ll be the stars that shine at night. I’ll be the winter snow that falls, I’ll be the bright red autumn leaves. I’m at rest, I am resting here at home. Please do not weep, For I am never gone… I do not suffer, I do not cry for now, I am at ease… Please weep no more and watch for me, The wind that blows in the trees. John 14:1-3   Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.   "I don't have much bank account; my cash on hand is small. But tell me, what are riches, but contentment after all? Other folks may think I'm poor, but I know it's not so, Cause when I count my blessings, I'm the richest man I know!" Written By: Felice and Boudleaux Bryant

   Lillian E. Schneiter, 88, of Lomira passed away on Monday May 29, 2023, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation, where she resided for the past 10 months.    Lillian was born on May 16, 1935, to the late Albert and Magdalena (Budahn) Brinkman. She grew up on the family farm in the Town of Wayne/Kohlsville, the oldest of three children, followed by siblings Raymond and Bernice. At a young age she took an interest from her Aunt Elsa in making meals and baking. After graduating from West Bend High School, she used her acquired sewing/alteration talents at the JCPenney clothing store in West Bend.   Music was a very expressed interest of Lillian's. She played some piano, dabbled with the accordion, and enjoyed going to dances. It was at a dance that Lillian met her husband. Lillian was united in marriage to Milfred Schneiter on August 25, 1956, at Zion Church. Together they raised their five children around farming until they moved into the Village of Lomira in 1974. Once out of farming, Lillian gained employment seasonally at a local canning factory, while maintaining her custodial role at Midwest Livestock until 1998. Upon her husband's retirement in 1999, they were able to settle back and enjoyed residing in the Lomira area.   Lillian was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lomira.   Her knack of talents included sewing outfits, gardening, wine making, baking, preparing the family meals and canning. Her favorite items to bake were pies, Schaum tortes, donuts, and especially cream puffs. Lillian loved talking with people and always welcomed people into her home serving cake and coffee. Lillian will be missed by all those knew her.   Survivors include her children, Marilyn Boswell of Lomira, Lucille Hein (Special Friend Paul Resch) of Manitowoc, Darlene Mangan and her husband Lee of Sheboygan, Gregory Schneiter of Lomira, and Michael Schneiter of Lomira; also surviving are her grandchildren, Elliott Boswell, Emily Boswell, Anna Boswell, and Andrew Hein. Lillian is further survived by two great-grandchildren, Albert Dehler and Elliott Boswell Jr. Lillian is further survived by brothers-in-law, James Schneiter of Horicon, Kenneth Schneiter of Mayville, and Jerold Stern of Kewaskum; and sisters-in-law, Lillian Wondra of Mayville and Georgia Schneiter of Waupun; also survived by many nieces and nephews.    Preceding her in death was her husband Milfred in 2013; her parents; one brother, Ray Brinkman; one sister, Bernice Brinkman; her brothers-in-law, Maynard, Norman, Orville, Gerald, and Jay Schneiter, Earl Wondra and William Zirbel; her sisters-in-law, Renate Brinkman, Geraldine Zirbel, Donna Mae Stern, Violet, Lorraine, Florence, Pat, Kathy and Marjorie Schneiter.   Funeral services were held on Saturday June 3, at 12 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lomira. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 p.m. Burial followed later at Union Cemetery in Theresa.   Koepsell Funeral Home of Mayville has been entrusted with Lillian's arrangements. The family would like to thank Hope Health and Rehabilitation for their care of Lillian during the past 10 months.

   Marcella R. Christian, 96, of rural Mayville passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.   She was born the daughter of Robert and Leonora (Pamperin) Nickel on March 1, 1927, in the Town of Wayne, Washington County. She was baptized at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church, both in the Town of Wayne.   Marcella went to a one-room grade school. She needed to learn English when she started school. Her parents were German and German was their primary language. She went to Summer school for learning the Bible, hymns, catechism and the Christian religion. Marcella was a very hard worker. She helped her parents on the farm doing many chores, such as milking the cows, planting and hoeing sugar beets, helping with the crops, driving tractor when they got one. She was also in charge of raising the chickens, feeding them, gathering their eggs, wiping the eggs and putting the eggs in cases to sell for a little extra money.   On August 29, 1948, she was united in marriage with Carl E. Christian at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Wayne. Together with her husband Carl, they farmed in the Town of Theresa until 1972. They milked cows, planted and harvested crops and raised chickens. Later moved to their home in the Town of Theresa, where she lived until December of 2021.   After their marriage, she and Carl became members of Immanuel Lutheran Church (Hochheim) until 1956 when the church burned down and they joined Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church), where she was a faithful member until her death. She had been a member of the Ladies Aid and the Immanuel Lights. Marcella had a strong faith and loved her Lord and Savior.    Marcella’s family was the most important thing to her. She attended as many events as she could of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved all of them dearly.   She had a passion for quilting. She sewed many quilts for Immanuel Lights missions and even many more for her family. She was known for her cooking and baking, especially for her raspberry kuchen (using raspberries from her garden), date bars, apple slices. She enjoyed cutting the lawn and keeping it looking nice. She also enjoyed gardening vegetables, flowers and her raspberry patch. She also loved canning the vegetables from her garden. She enjoyed researching genealogy and talking about the old days. Marcella and Carl enjoyed traveling to many parts of the U.S. and to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for their granddaughter’s wedding.   She is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Lee) Reklau of Theresa, Susan Keller (Barry Beske) of Mayville and Louise Tilson of Brookfield; her sister, Arlene Rusch of Jackson; her grandchildren, Brian (Angie) Reklau, Mark (Terry) Reklau, Becky (Jacob) Hintz, Kimberly (Matthew) Luehring, Corey (Noelle) Reklau, Amy Keller, Mike (Randi) Keller, Toby (Michelle) Keller, Nathan (Kelly) Keller, Adam (fiancé Zara) Keller; great-grandchildren, Kaley (Fiancé Jake), Mariah, Owen, Chloe, Connor, Zachary, Mackenzie, Jaxson, Marlee, Maddox, Miles, Jolene, Brooklyn (friend Tanner), Dylan, Jedda, Liam, and Preston; step-great-grandchildren, Desiree, Carsen, Cyrus, Peyton (fiancé Jordyn), Presley (friend Trent), Parker (friend Logan), and Piersten.    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl; daughter, Karen Christian; sons-in-law, Kurt Tilson, Gary Keller; grandson, Bradley Keller; brothers and sisters and in-laws. Roland, Bernice and Shirley Nickel, Gilmer and Evelyn Christian, Melvin and Betty Nickel, Marvin Rusch, Richard and Eva Christian, Erwin and Lucille Troeller, Joe and Marcella Streblow, Melvin and Pearl Christian, and Martin and Gertrude Keup.   A visitation for Marcella was held on Friday, June 2, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church (River Church). A funeral service began at 3 p.m. with Rev. Douglas Zahner officiating. Interment followed at Hochheim Cemetery.   The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Crossroads Care Center, West Bend Froedtert Hospital, and to Horizon Hospice for their compassionate care.   The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

   Delores Ann Weiss (nee Buege), 94, of Horicon passed away on May 28, 2023.   Delores was born along with her twin, Dorcas, on May 6, 1929, to Otto and Lucine (Sommerfeldt) Buege of Juneau. Delores and Dorcas graduated in 1947 from Juneau High School.   She was employed as an aid for the Milwaukee School District for many years.   She was a member of the Pomeranian German Society Freestate and reconnected with former high school classmate, Robert F. Weiss. Delores and Bob were married on August 29, 1992, and eventually moved back to Juneau.    Delores was involved with the Horicon Doll Club, the Horicon Marsh Education Center, where she and Bob volunteered and helped raise funds, and participated in many German Fest celebrations. They are also members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Horicon.    Delores is survived by her husband, Robert F. Weiss; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.   She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Sharpe; her twin sister, Dorcas Soeteber; sister, Darlene Moyer; and brothers, LeRoy Buege and Dennis Buege; her parents and grandparents; other relatives and friends and two husbands.    A visitation was held at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Horicon on Friday, June 2, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiated. Interment took place at Juneau City Cemetery, Juneau.    Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and School in Horicon.    Special thanks is given to the staff at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon and also the Promedica Hospice staff for their compassionate care of Delores.   Delores will always be remembered for her feistiness, her many camping adventures in her Tow Low camper, and in her family’s hearts as “Auntie LoLo!”   Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Horicon served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.