Visitation:  Friday, Jan. 24, from 3 to 5:45 p.m.  Service:  Friday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.  Location:  Myrhum Patten Miller Kietzer Funeral Home in Lomira Douglas Ray Bloch, 61, of Brownsville passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2020. Doug was born on August 1, 1958, in Waupun. He grew up on dairy farms around the Lomira area and graduated from Lomira High School in 1976. Doug was a farmer from a young age up until the day he passed. He was an employee of Majerus Dairy Farms for the past 25 years. When not on the farm, he was happiest rolling a ball at Dan’s Village Bowl or trap shooting at Lomira Sportsmen’s Club with his friends. Although Doug was a quiet guy, he was quick witted and loved to tell a good joke. Those Doug leaves behind to cherish his memory and the occasional Kessler and Pepsi include his children, Christine (Eric Hansen), Eric (Lynn), and Nick (Heather); grandchildren, Brynn, Logan, Macy, Mason, Mara, and Jenna; his mother, Helen Koene (Kratz); siblings, Jeff (Shelley), Carla, Greg (Amy); and his former spouse, Linda. Doug is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other close relatives and friends. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Ray; brother, Gary; and former father-in-law, Eddie Dahlinger. Doug’s family will greet relatives and friends at Myrhum Patten Miller Kietzer Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 24, from 3 until 5:45 p.m. Memorial service for Doug will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at Myrhum Patten Miller Kietzer Funeral Home, 350 Main St. in Lomira, WI 53048. Myrhum Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Doug’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Graveside Service:  Monday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.  Location:  Oakhill Cemetery in Horicon On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Betty Elda Louise (Ewert) David of Grafton, found peace after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on April 19, 1942, in Beaver Dam, to Elda H. Ewert and Elmer E. Ewert. She is a 1960 graduate of Horicon High School. Betty was united in marriage to Jean M. David on July 22, 1967. Their marriage was blessed with three children. Her many passions included sewing, genealogy, gardening, homemaking, and donating her time and talents to her church. In her lifetime, Betty was employed at Johnson Control as a typist, retail support at Jo Ann Fabrics, price management at Shopko, and infant teacher at Ozaukee Child Care and Preschool. Betty was a devoted wife, selfless mother, often herself, going without to provide for her family. Betty loved holidays and hosting get-togethers; any chance to entertain, share a drink with guests, or spend time with her family was important to her. She would spend hours cooking and preparing for her company. Betty loved unconditionally. She will be missed by all that knew and love her. Betty is survived by her children, Daniel (Kimberly) David, Laura (Dan) Jarvis, Matthew (Monica) David and her furry companion, Milkweek; her true pride and joy: 11 grandchildren, Catrina Daute, Kayla Polinske, Andre David, Emma David, Olivia David, Carsten Jarvis, Sierra Jarvis, Danielle Olesen, Jordan Luecking, Austin Luecking, and Isabella Luecking-David as well as two great-grandchildren, Paisley and Addi Dorzok. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean. A family graveside service will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. at Oakhill Cemetery, in Horicon, with the Rev. James O’Reilly-Christensen presiding. If attending please dress for warmth. Please visit www.muellerfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church-Lakefield are appreciated.

Visitation:  Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m.  Location: Ascension Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac Joyce C. Bartlelt, age 78, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Joyce was born the daughter of Norbert and Priscilla (Radloff) Lehmann on August 7, 1941, in Hustisford. She was a graduate of Hustisford High School, and then attended the Dodge Co. Teacher’s College and Moraine Park Technical College. On January 16, 1960, Joyce was united in marriage with Thomas K. Bartelt at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford. Joyce was employed at the West Bend Company, and together with her husband managed the Mayville Golf Course for 12 years and she was also employed at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac. Joyce was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. She was an active member of the Dodge Co. Tavern League. Joyce was also a loving and dedicated caretaker to her loving husband. She is survived by her children, Todd (Shelley) Bartelt of West Bend, Chrystal (Scott) Heim of Fond du Lac, Lotti (Xiangqian Zhu) Westmoreland of Switzerland; grandchildren, Nicole (Matt Saul) Suchomel, Tyler (Lindsey) Bartelt, Dylan Bartelt, Sara Yonke, Amber Yonke, Tiffany Heim, and Stephanie (David) Veillon; great-grandchildren, Maira, Skyler, Otto, Ayden, and Riley; brother, Norbert (Jill) Lehmann of Eau Claire and her sister; Faye (Robert) Schmidt of Milwaukee. Joyce is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom, in 2017; and her brother, Keith Lehmann. Visitation for Joyce will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac. A funeral service will follow at Ascension Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Blain officiating. The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.

Visitation:  Friday, Jan. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.  Service:  Friday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m.  Location:  Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville America has lost a great patriot. Jayne Blodgett Murray, 93, of Mayville, who boasted of beating JFK in Chinese checkers passed away on January 7, 2020.  Jayne Adelaide Blodgett was born October 23, 1926, in Fond du Lac, the second child of William Morris Blodgett and Adelaide (Docter) Blodgett.  She was much like her mother whom she adored. In the third grade, Jayne was diagnosed with rheumatic fever and as a result was often confined to bedrest while her playmates were running and playing on bright sunny days.  Others may have viewed this as unfair, but Jayne said of her childhood, “I was lucky.” Lucky, she meant, because of the books she read while cooped up in her room; books like The Bobsey Twins, Nancy Drew, Black Beauty and The Wind in the Willows. Books opened to Jayne the larger world of imagination and possibilities.  She and her brother Billy, also homebound with the disease, capitalized on their plight by telling each other elaborate tales of travel and adventure.  The writings of Longfellow, Tennyson, Frost and others combined with encouragement (but never pity) from her parents and civic-minded family, stirred her imagination and inspired her to a lifetime of service to her country. At a very tender age, the die was cast. Jayne was proud of her ancestry, and for good reason.  Her maternal grandfather was Christian William (C.W.) Docter (1868 - 1946), a prominent entrepreneur who arrived in Mayville in 1889 with only three cents in his pocket yet went on to operate a successful photography studio, novelty store and the Modjeska (later called the May) Theater.  On her father’s side the first Blodgetts arrived in 1637 from England. Jayne's great-great-grandfather Nathan Blodgett proudly fought in the American Revolution. Jayne excelled in school.  She had a natural talent for drawing and painting for which she was quick to credit her grandmother Kate, a gifted teacher, artist and poet.  Upon graduating high school in 1944, Jayne studied art for two years at UW-Madison, joining the Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Lambda art society. In 1947 a fortuitous trip to California would set her life on a new and exciting course.  On a train called the Santa Fe Chief, Jayne was discovered by a Hollywood agent who prompted her into a successful modeling career with the Harry Conover Agency in New York City, creating no small buzz back in Mayville.  It was during this time that Jayne became best friends with pioneering war reporter, Gloria Emerson. A small town girl in the Big Apple, Jayne had quite the time fending off several would-be suitors, including a young congressman by the name of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who she would date for over a year.  JFK invited Jayne to his wedding and inauguration, and he would later receive Jayne and her husband into the oval office for a visit. The ultimate winner of Jayne’s affections and her hand in marriage was handsome insurance broker and New York socialite James Gordon Murray. They married March 4, 1950; their four-month European honeymoon a grand adventure in itself.  They settled in Bedford, NY, had three children and Jayne was very involved in their education. In this idyllic setting, Jayne became involved with the Daughters of the American Revolution and politics at every level, such as campaigning for Thomas Dewey and Barry Goldwater.  In 1951 Jayne was admitted into the exclusive New York Social Registry. Jayne and James would ultimately divorce in 1973. After 40 years in New York state, during which time she was a successful real estate agent, Jayne returned to her beloved Mayville where she operated the River's Bend Inn, a beautiful bed and breakfast with a decidedly early-American motif.  Never truly retired, Jayne continued to be active in local and state politics. A lifelong reader, Jayne was strongly influenced by “Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand. These books helped develop her Libertarian leanings. A powerful lyric poem titled "Renascence" by Edna St. Vincent Millay was a favorite of Jayne’s. A brief excerpt: O God, I cried, no dark disguise         Can e’er hereafter hide from me  Thy radiant identity!    Thou canst not move across the grass     But my quick eyes will see Thee pass,    Nor speak, however silently,     But my hushed voice will answer Thee.    I know the path that tells Thy way       Through the cool eve of every day;       God, I can push the grass apart  And lay my finger on Thy heart!  Jayne is survived by her children, Jaynie Blodgett Murray of Juneau and James Gordon Murray of Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Emily (Thomas) Poulton, Sarah Murray, and Abigail (Joseph) Adams; great-granddaughter, Maisie Joy Poulton; close friend, Alan Johnson of Coer d’Alene, ID; and many other family and friends.  Jayne was preceded in death by her parents; her dear brother, Billy; and her beloved dog, Daisy. Today the lights that shine on the cupola of the White Limestone School Museum bear witness to the generosity and love of country of Mayville's favorite daughter. Jayne's amazing life is described in her own book, “The River's Bend; Memoirs of Mayville, Modeling and JFK's Blue Jeans.” A visitation took place on Friday. Jan. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville . A funeral service for Jayne took place on Friday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville with the Rev. David Koch officiating. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. In lieu of flowers, Jayne has requested that everyone read the book, The Law by Frederic Bastiat and/or donate to the Dodge County Humane Society. Special thanks to Jayne's special caregivers, Trish, Leah, Mary, and Rachel and the doctors, nurses, and staff at AngelsGrace Hospice In Oconomowoc for all of their love, support, and care shown to Jayne and her family. Lastly, thank you to the many, many, friends that Jayne has made over the years in Mayville for their friendship and care. Koepsell Funeral Home In Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www. KoepsellFH.com

Service:  Friday, Jan. 10  Location:  St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Brownsville Morris “Morry” “Leif” Erickson, Jr., 91, of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2020, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. Morry was born on March 29, 1928, in Fond du Lac to Morris (Sr.) and Bessie Mae (Hodge) Erickson. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, June Wallender, on May 14, 1949, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Fond du Lac. Morry was an excellent athlete at North Fondy High and was called “The Sizzler.” He enjoyed sports all his life and would watch them on TV. Morry loved fishing/hunting, and was a very social person. His greatest joy in life was spending time with all his family. Those Morry leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, June; three children, Marcia (Daniel) Valle of Brownsville, Mary (Dan) Dalle Nogare of West Bend, Laurie (Michael) Marvin of Kaukauna; daughter-in-law, Claudia Erickson of Lomira; nine grandchildren, Joel (Vicki) Valle, Dawn (Jeff) Faber, Melissa (Corey) Sanders, Jennifer (Allen) Kiernan, Amanda (Nathan) Bodden, Angela (Brett) Kaehler, Danielle (Dave) Kubal Kelli (Derek) Harmsen, and Keith Erickson; 19 great-grandchildren and one due in May. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Morry was preceded in death by his son, Michael Erickson; grandson, Michael Marvin; brother, Howard (Jean) Erickson; nephew, Glenn Erickson, and other close relatives. Memorial Service for Morry was held on Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (605 Highland Ave. – Brownsville, WI 53006) with Pastor William Carter officiating. Memorials to nationalhospicefoundation.org preferred. Morry’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center and Agnesian Hospice for the loving care they provided. Myrhum Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Morry’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.