Visitation:  Monday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Monday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m.  Location:  Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira Janis H. Johnson (Pappe), of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at her home with her family and pastor by her side. She was born on July 1, 1939, to Elmer and Pearl (Irwin) Paape in Saukville. She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1957. Janis earned her bachelor’s in education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. On August 26, 1961, she was united in marriage to Harold J. Johnson at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Saukville. Janis taught elementary school in Slinger and in Lomira for 11 years and then was a homemaker. She worked at the Brownsville Library for 34 years of which 19 years as director. The library was really her passion. Janis was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira, taught Sunday school, and was very active member of the Trinity Woman’s group. Janis was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. She served on the Dodge County and Brownsville Library boards for many years and was active in the girl’s scouts. Family was the most important to Janis and she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Those Janis leaves behind to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 58 years, Harold Johnson; two children, Gary Johnson of Sherwood and Sally Ruback of Slinger; five grandchildren, Benjamin Johnson, Owen Johnson, Evan Johnson, Bradley (Katie) Ruback, and Grant Ruback; her sister, Mildred (Gerald) Powers; a sister-in-law, Sheryl Paape; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Elmira (Ralph) Frye and her brother, Melvin Paape. The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira on Monday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A funeral service in remembrance of Janis will be held on Monday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 300 Church St., Lomira. Burial at Salem Cemetery to follow the service. Memorial to Trinity United Methodist Church or to the Brownsville Library in Janis’s name is appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank her doctors and nurses at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend, Heartland Hospice, her ladies card group, and Pastor Rom Pegram and her entire church family for all their help and care. The Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service have been entrusted with Janis’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com

Visitation:  Monday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Service:  Monday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m.  Location:  Horicon United Methodist Church in Horicon Edward H. Knop, 96, of Horicon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at his home in Horicon. Edward was born the son of Arnold and Grace (Hotaling) Knop on April 12, 1923, in Fond du Lac. He was a graduate of Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. Ed was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII from 1943-1946. Ed was united in marriage to Margaret Owens on June 18, 1949 in Horicon. He was retired from the US Postal Service. Edward was a member of the Horicon United Methodist Church. He was also an active member of the Horicon American Legion Post #157, serving his post in many capacities but most notable Sergeant of Arms on the Honor Guard for over 30 years. Ed also loved to volunteer and better his community. He was instrumental in the Friends of the Horicon Marsh. He also was active in the Horicon Historical Society and was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army for many years. With his wife Margaret he also delivered meals on wheels. In his spare time, Ed loved to learn about history, especially military history. He also enjoyed model trains and constructing military vehicle models. Ed is also fondly remembered by his family as a wonderful story teller. Ed is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret of Horicon; his children, James Knop of Horicon, Kathryn Knop of Horicon, Steven (Rocky) Knop of Challis, ID, and Carolyn (Joel) Penegor of Wauwatosa; his son-in-law, Richard McCanna of Horicon; his grandchildren, Owen (Brittney) Foxcroft, Alexander (Yui) Foxcroft-Knop, Anna (James) Garcia, Maggie McCanna, Katie (Justin) Coolidge, Allison Christian, Abby Penegor, and Evan Penegor; his great-grandchildren, Avery, Eva, Lincoln, and Akira; his sister, Mary Marohl of Madison; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Abigail McCanna; granddaughter, Martha; sisters, Janet McCorison and Carolyn ‘DeeDee’ Maastricht;and his son-in-law, Brent Ellington. Visitation will take place on Monday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Horicon United Methodist Church in Horicon. A funeral service for Ed will take place on Monday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Horicon United Methodist Church in Horicon with the Rev. Renae Dymond officiating. Military Honors will follow the service conducted by the Horicon American Legion Post #157 and the Army Honor Guard. Memorials in memory of Ed may be directed to the Horicon United Methodist Church in Horicon, Horicon American Legion Post #157, and the Friends of the Horicon Marsh. Special thanks to Generations Hospice, Brock Kane, Maggie Sanford and those who have shown care and support shown to Ed and his family during his last days. Koepsell Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is serving the family. For online condolences and other information may be found at www. KoepsellFH.com