Helena D. “Bean” Smith, 33, of Horicon and Mayville passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at the UW Hospital in Madison. Helena was born the daughter of Gary and Suzanne (Voeltz) Smith on November 21, 1986, in Beaver Dam. She spent her first two years of life at the UW Hospital in Madison. Bean loved the outdoors, pie and eating at Applebee’s. She will be deeply missed by her parents; her brother, Michael “Mick” Smith; and her aunts, Jill (John) Voeltz and Lynn (Dave) Pett. Helena was preceded in death by her grandparents; aunt, Cheryl Moldenhauer; and cousin, Amber Boydte. A Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

John R. “Bob” McClellan, 79, of Montello passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Bob was born the son of James and Fern (Shaumberg) McClellan on November 5, 1941, in Iowa. Bob was a graduate of Rockwell City High School. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He was united in marriage to Irene Greshay for 42 years. Bob worked for many years at John Deere Company in Horicon and Kreilkamp Trucking. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed being outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Bob loved watching and feeding the birds in his back yard. He also loved a chance to socialize with his family and friends over a beer. Everyone that knew him, knew that behind his grumpiness there was a true heart of gold and he was willing to help anyone. Bob is survived by his wife, Irene of Montello; his children, Kenny McClellan of Fort Dodge, IA, Kay (Robert) Simmons of New London, IA, Kurt McClellan of Fort Dodge, IA, Jeffrey (Julie) Miller of Horicon, Ann (Dan) Iverson of Crivitz, and David (Linda) Miller of Necedah; his grandchildren, Jasmin, Jennifer, Joseph, Joshua, Matthew, Jessica, Leanne, and Shelby; his 12 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A family graveside service for Bob was held on Monday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating and military honors to follow by the Horicon American Legion Post #157. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com

Visitation:  Monday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.  Service:  Monday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m.  Location:  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lomira Edward “Ed” M. Garriety, 84, of Lomira passed away peacefully and went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1936, to Edgar and Mary (LaVarda) in Nasbro. He was a 1953 graduate of Lomira High School. Ed was united in marriage to Elisabeth Feucht on July 23, 1960. Ed worked for Western Lime for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. Ed was an avid Ford car collector and was always proud to show them in the local parades. He loved being outdoors, especially in his garden. Being the proud Irishman he was, he looked forward to the yearly family potato harvest. He also enjoyed camping trips, turkey hunting and cutting wood with the family. Ed also enjoyed playing Sheepshead and his toy tractor collection. Above all else, family was the most important thing to him and he never missed a chance to watch his grandkids and great-grandkids participate in a concert or sporting event. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Those Ed leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 60 years, Elisabeth Garriety; five children, Christina “Tina” (Mark) Mueller, Patrick “Pat” (Kris) Garriety, Michael (Linda) Garriety, Timothy “Tim” (Angie) Garriety, and Darcie (Rick) Heberer; 17 grandchildren, Scott (Natasha) Mueller, Lee (Emma) Mueller, Brittany (Michael) Merk, Kelly Mueller, Jenna (fiancé Max Larsen) Garriety, Erin (fiancé Bryce Bannach) Garriety, Becka (friend Eric Fritsch) Garriety, Mitchell Garriety, Tyler (friend Cassie Newcomer) Garriety, Camryn Garriety, McKenna, Ben, Eli Jo, and Katie Garriety, Zachary, Jacob and Nathan Heberer; seven great-grandchildren, Aiden, Vaeda, Dekker, Jaxon, Ivy, Millie and Oliver; two sisters, Janet Falk and Kathleen Luedtke; his aunt, Cyrena Sterr; several brothers and sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his two brothers-in-law, Dick Falk and Joel Luedtke; niece, Tracy Flitter; and nephew, Tony Feucht. The family will greet relatives at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira on Monday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. A Memorial Mass in remembrance of Ed will be held on Monday Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at St, Mary’s Catholic Church, 699 Milwaukee St., Lomira. Please consider signing our online guest book (www.myrhum-patten.com) to share your condolences with the family. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of: Myrhum – Patten Funeral and Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Ed’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Visitation:  Friday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Funeral:  Friday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m.  Location:  Sacred Heart Parish in Horicon Frances A. Beck, 99, of Horicon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon. Frances was born the daughter of Nicholas and Alvina (Rubin) Schommer on August 26, 1921, in Hastings, MN. She was a 1939 graduate of South Milwaukee High School. Frances was united in marriage to Alex E. Beck on June 11, 1948, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodland (now Sacred Heart Parish, Horicon) where she served her parish faithfully and was also a member of the Christian Mothers. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed playing sheepshead with friends and going to many area fish frys. She also volunteered her time with the Golden Youth Club in Iron Ridge and had served as a past officer. Frances also was active with the Mayville Senior Center. Family was very important to her and she treasured the time spent visiting her siblings and cherished the time with her children and grandchildren. Frances is survived by her children, Kathleen (Kenneth) Eckert of Watertown, John (Elizabeth) Beck of Iron Ridge, James (Joan) Beck of Iron Ridge, and Joseph (Cheryl) Beck of Iron Ridge; her grandchildren, Keith Eckert of Watertown, Kimberly (Gerald) Semrau of Beaver Dam, Kevin (Kristine) Eckert of Watertown, Kenneth Eckert, Jr. of Beaver Dam, Jacob Beck of Iron Ridge, Kelly (Joel) Braunschweig of Iron Ridge, Paul (Nicole) Beck of Appleton, Martha Beck of Milwaukee, Jason (Jill) Beck of Iron Ridge, Benjamin Beck of Horicon, Clara (Jason) Mienen of Whitefish Bay, Anna Beck of Hartford, Philip (Jillian) Beck of Brown Deer, and Ashley (Kyle) Bobholz of Mayville; her great-grandchildren, Noah, Faith, Adam, Erin, Jonathan, Kayla, Max, Norah, Pierce, Andrew, Isaac, Josiah, Heidi, Rachel, Emily, Parker, and Flynn; her great-great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Mandy, and Mindy; her three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Schommer, Rosie Beck, and Dorothy (Manny) Batzler; her brother-in-law, Robert Anderson. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alex, in 2007; grandson, Jeremy Beck; and her siblings, Louis (Johanna) Schommer, Lucille (Harold) Nischke, Marcella (Ervin) Kleineider, Clarence (Syliva) Schommer, Marvin Schommer, Mary Schommer, James (Delores) Schommer, and Eileen (Harold) Schommer; her sister-in-law, Donna Anderson and her brothers-in-law, Roland and Leo Beck. A visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass at 10:30 a.m. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish with the Rev. Fr. Justin Lopina presiding. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery in Woodland. Mask and social distancing policies will be enforced. The family would like to thank the staff of Marvin’s Manor in Horicon, Generations Hospice, and Fr. Justin Lopina for the care and support shown to Frances and her family. Memorials may be directed to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Horicon. Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Jeffrey W. Frank, 65, of Mayville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. He was born July 24, 1955, the son of Kenneth and Lois Frank. Jeff was an engineer who worked at Metalcraft of Mayville for several years. He was a gentle soul who enjoyed good food, gardening, and being outdoors. Jeff was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Jeff is survived by his daughters, Rhyannon Walker and Julaine (fiancé Dustin Bartsch) Koller and his grandchildren Felyx, Faye and Axyl Walker and Eden Koller. Also surviving are his father, Ken Frank; brothers, John Frank and Paul (Jorja) Frank; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Due to present circumstances a private graveside service will be held. The Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home-Juneau is serving the family. Your online condolences can be placed on our website at www.berndt-ledesma.com

Denese M. Myers-Byington, 85, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Riverview Health Services after contracting COVID-19. Denese was born on November 1, 1934, to Harvey and Dorothea (Nebel) Luedtke, the second of eight children. She grew up on the family dairy farm in Lomira. After graduation in 1953, Denese headed out to Kansas City to train as a flight attendant for TWA. Upon arriving in the “big city,” she didn’t even know how to use a pay phone to call home. Denese enjoyed flying for over twenty years and told many colorful stories about her favorite overseas flights. In 1976, Denese moved to the Northwoods to work for her sister, Donna, at her women’s clothing store in Tomahawk. There she met and married Jim Myers in 1977. Unfortunately, Jim passed away in 1986. Denese was lucky enough to find happiness again when she met Casey Byington, the man who could always make her laugh. They were married on October 26, 1990. They both loved to golf and Denese was especially proud of her hole-in-one. After retiring, Denese and Casey bought a winter getaway in Bradenton, FL, where they could start every morning with a round of golf or a walk on the beach. The two of them were a well-known couple in Bradenton and Tomahawk, stopping regularly at many local establishments to share laughter and good cheer. Sadly, Casey passed away first on July 22, 2018, after 28 years of marriage. Denese is survived by one sister, Donna (Ron) Sterr, of Tomahawk; one brother-in-law, Lloyd (Sally) Byington, and one sister-in-law, “Chub” (Janice) Byington, both of Wonewoc; five step-children, Nancy (Leslie) Myers of Hortonville, Tom (Sandy) Myers of Bradenton, FL, Terry (Tony) Barnes of Hillsboro, Kevin Byington of Greensboro, PA, and Suzanne (Chris) Beard of Rockton, IL; nine step-grandchildren, Tara Myers of Bradenton, FL, Ashley Pollock of Lakeland, FL, Tiffany (Lee) Barnes of Presque Isle, Ashley (Ken) Kishman of Monona, IA, Jared (Sarah) Barnes of Caledonia, MN, Corrine Byington of Wonewoc, Alexis Byington of Hudson, FL, Amanda Endicott of Waconda, IL, and Kayla Brewer of Louisville, KY; further survived by 16 step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Dorothea; her siblings, Diane Luedtke, Darlene Gampka, Randy, Leon, Joel Luedtke, and an infant sister, Debra; her two husbands, Jim and Casey; a stepson, Kent Byington; and a step-grandson, Kyle Brewer. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private family graveside service will be held on at the Trinity United Methodist Salem Cemetery in Lomira. Memorials may be made in Denese’s honor to Riverview Health Services, Att: Tina Elvins, 428 N. 6th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487.

June Schmidt, 93, of Horicon, passed away peacefully on Thursday Nov. 5, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison. June was born the daughter of William and Laura (Zimmerman) Johns on June 21, 1927, in Beaver Dam. She was united in marriage to Lester Schmidt on May 1, 1954, in Beaver Dam, and raised their four children in the Township of Burnett. June was a receptionist at Beaver Dam Hospital before going on to her career at Production Credit Association in Juneau. She had many hobbies; quilting, sewing, crossword puzzles, reading books and the Bible. She loved to work in her flower garden, but also enjoyed camping, fishing, and cheering her children and grandchildren on in the many sports they participated in. She also looked forward to the many getaways to their cabin on Crooked Lake, and travel tours with friends. June was a lifelong faithful member of St. Stephens Church in Horicon. She also was an active volunteer with Bethesda. June is survived by her children, David (Louise) Schmidt of Harshaw, Brian (Jean) Schmidt of Horicon, Kurt (Jeanee) Schmidt of Horicon; her sister, Lois Perdue; her grandchildren, Matthew Schmidt, Jaclyn Schulz, Austin Schmidt, Anna Schmidt, Keith Bentz, Danielle Bettine, Kenneth Schmidt, Kristina Schmidt, Jennifer Schmidt; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lilyan, Rylan, Brielle, Beckett, Brock, Levi, Jordy, Hannah, Harper, Kaylee. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester, in 1989; daughter, Laurie, in 2018 and her brothers, Floyd and Charles Johns. A private family service will take place on at Highland Memory Gardens in the Township of Trenton with Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. Memorials may be directed to St. Stephens general fund. Koepsell Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com

Visitation:  Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 to 9:50 a.m.  Service:  Monday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m.  Location:  Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon Dennis B. Stein, 76, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at his home in Lowell where he has lived the past 41 years. Dennis Bruce Stein was born on June 9, 1944, in Wausau, to Clifford and Hazel (Koenig) Stein. After high school, he attended technical college where he received an associate degree in Aircraft Mechanics. Dennis served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed at an airfield in Germany. His interest in flying stayed with Dennis throughout his life. He worked as airplane mechanic at the airport in Watertown. He was a recreational pilot and owned his own plane and was a past president of EAA Chapter 20 in Watertown. Dennis was also an active member of the community. He served as a First Responder in Lowell and Reeseville and was a member of the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Mary Stein of Lowell; three daughters, Nicole Stein and Jamie Stein of Lowell, and Diana (Aaron) Duenkel of Iron Ridge; his sister, Barbara Stein of Wausau; his brother-in-law, Anton (Debra) Wiesman of Wausau; three sisters-in-law, Carol (Jim) Sebranek of Reedsburg, JoAnn (John) Gilchrist of Marathon, and Nancy (Greg) Senst of Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends Visitation for Dennis was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. A private Mass of Christian Burial followed at church on Monday beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Marathon, at 2:30 pm. Due to Covid-19, the family request that it be mandatory for anyone who attends to wear a mask, observe social distancing, and refrain from direct contact with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dennis Stein’s name to Lowell First Responders or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon. The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com.