Ellen M. Woik, 93, of Kekoskee, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2025, at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon.    Funeral services will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, with Pastor Traci Maass officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will take place at St Paul Cemetery in Theresa Township.    Ellen was born on April 29, 1931, in Lebanon to Fred and Ella (Uttech) Wegner; one of 13 children. And it was there that, 17 years later, she met her dear husband. She was married to Robert Woik on June 18, 1949, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon. They enjoyed 64 wonderful years together, spending their early years in the Hartford area working at various businesses and later running the “W” Ranch Bar. In 1967 they moved to Kekoskee to take ownership of the Texaco Station. In addition to being a great mother and housewife, Ellen was Bob’s partner in all things; truly his right-hand gal. Ellen also worked many years at TAB Products of Mayville.    Ellie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She loved spending hours in her kitchen cooking and baking for family and friends. A famous line of her’s was “You’re not leaving until you have something to eat!”. Ellie was known for her generous and loving spirit and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She especially loved visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and had that special touch with the babies.    Ellen is survived by her children, Gregory (Mary) Woik, Scherryl (Kimon) Antoniadis, Kathy Woik, Brian (Jackie) Woik and Julie (Finn) Woik.; grandchildren, Rebecca (Peter) Lee, Scott (Diego) Woik, Kimberly White, Josh Livingston, Jess (Pam) Walther, Jenna Woik and Cameron Woik; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Penny Wegner; brother-in-law, David Krueger; and many nieces and nephews.    She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings, Evelyn (Lester) Bocher, Marvin (Delores) Wegner, Lilas (Clarence) Ohrmundt, Oliver Wegner, Glorice (Paul) Indra, Pearl (Charles) Schuenke, Lavera (Lester) Pusch, Wayne (Betty) Wegner, Vernon Wegner, Geraldine (David) VanDyke, Burnell (Judy) Wegner and Vergene Krueger; also in-laws, Ralph (Elsie) Woik, Violet (Arlyn) Ebeling, Olgo (Ken) Hoehn; many nieces and nephews.    Memorials in Ellen’s name may be directed to St Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville.    “The Woik family extends heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff of Marvin’s Manor and Heartland Hospice for the professional and tender care provided to our beloved Mom. Their support during this most difficult time for us is greatly appreciated.” Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. www.KoepsellFH.com

Francis Daniel Feucht (January 25, 1962- January 13, 2025)     Francis Daniel Feucht was born on January 25, 1962, in Waupun, to John and Charlotte Feucht. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 13, 2025.    He was just shy of his 63rd birthday. A man known for his steadfast dedication to family and friends, Fran, as everyone called him, touched the lives of those around him in so many ways. He will be remembered for the life he built with those he loved and cherished.    Fran grew up farming, hunting and playing football. After graduating from Mayville High School, he took over the family farm before pursuing a career in welding, a skill he had learned and enjoyed in shop class. In the late summer of 1980, he married Brenda L. Cramer. Fran and Brenda had two sons and a daughter, Daniel, David and Jessica.    Having fallen in love with the Idaho wilderness on a hunting trip, in 1987, Francis moved his family from Wisconsin to plant new roots in the small town of Culdesac, Idaho. A learned and passionate welder, he began working for Potlatch (now Clearwater Paper) in maintenance where he eventually earned journeyman status. Following a knee replacement, he retired from Clearwater in 2021 to focus his energy on his family, horses, and hobbies.    Francis loved anything to do with the outdoors, from hunting and fishing to camping and trap shooting. He especially loved fishing for Kokanee on Dworshak Reservoir, elk hunting in the mountains, and camping along the North Fork of the Clearwater River—one of his favorite places. He spent many Sundays trap shooting at the Culdesac Gun Club. He loved and cared for his horses up until the near end, adamant that they find a good home where they would be cared for and ridden often, which he ensured they did.    Francis was preceded in death by his father, John Feucht (Charlene); sister, Shelley Valle; grandparents, Martin and Helen Feucht and Arnold and Josephine Collien; and wife, Brenda Feucht, who passed away December 15, 2006.    He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Feucht; children, Daniel Feucht (Jessica), David Feucht (Ashley), Jessica Siple (Chris); granddaughters, Isabelle and Nora Feucht, Rian Sheridan, Dessa Siple; sisters, Patti Wells (Scott), Jenni Oechsner (Dennis), Tina Feucht Holden (KR); brother-in-law, Duey Valle; Godchildren, Mary Gundrum and Travis Wells; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and others.     A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oechsner Farm.

   Carol A. Boettcher, 62, of Horicon, formerly of Chilton, died on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at her home in Horicon.    She was born December 1, 1962, in Chilton, daughter of the late Arvie E. & Myra (Redig) Boettcher.    Following her graduation from high school, Carol attended Silver Lake College where she graduated with a degree in accounting. With her degree in hand, she began applying her skills with AAL, which later became known as Thrivent. A bit later in life, Carol set her mind and her heart in the care of others by working as an in home caretaker traveling from place to place serving others.    Carol loved and appreciated the company and conversation with her dear friends, Kristy and Debbie. As a nightly routine, Carol looked forward to a telephone conversation or an opportunity to sing lullabies to their furry pets in preparation for the night’s slumber.    Above all else, Carol cherished her faith and looked for every opportunity to serve her Lord. She was actively involved working and participating in various church groups in an effort to advance God’s Kingdom.    Survivors include her brother, Rev. Dennis (Lela) Boettcher; a nephew, Dr. Eric (Melissa) Boettcher; and her great-nieces, Brooklyn and Bethany Boettcher. She is further survived by many cousins, other relatives and friends.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvie & Myra Boettcher; and her aunts and uncles.    Funeral service was held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at St. Martin Lutheran Church (717 Memorial Dr.) in Chilton with Rev. Thomas Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Chilton. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available at wietingfuneralhome.com for those wishing to watch a livestream or archived recording of the service, or view flowers and gifts given to the family.

  Ervin George Butzlaff, Jr. passed away at Clearview Nursing Home on the morning of January 10, 2025.   A Memorial Service for Ervin will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1,  at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with Rev. Traci Maass officiating. A visitation for Ervin will be held at church on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow the service at Graceland Cemetery.   He was the eldest son born to Ervin and Louise (Herman) Butzlaff in the Town of Kewaskum. Baptized and confirmed in Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum. From an early age, Ervin was a hard-worker and farming was in his blood. At age 16, he purchased his maternal grandfather’s farm in the Town of Wayne in Washington County. He always had a love for land and driving tractors.   On November 12, 1960, he married June Ann Schwarze. Both drove school bus. Erv also worked at the Gehls Factory in West Bend. After seven years, Erv and June bought and moved to June’s family farm between Mayville and Horicon in Dodge County. He converted the farm to a dairy farm and enjoyed milking cows for many years. He also raised beef cattle and crops. They added more land to this farm over the years.   Erv and June were married 30 years when June died suddenly. They always worked the farm as a team. They hosted a Nicaraguan Agriculture Exchange Student. They loved when family members would come visit “the Homestead.”  In 2015, the farm was honored as a State Sesquicentennial Farm. That same year, they hosted a Schwarze Family Reunion with many relatives in attendance.   Erv drove bus for over 50 years and enjoyed the students who he transported. He was saddened when diabetes cut his job short.   Erv leaves behind his two daughters, Bambi Butzlaff Voss (James Voss) of Nashotah, Jodi Franke (James Franke) of Horicon; four grandchildren, Le’erin Voss (Ernesto Bogarin Miranda) of Hartland, Chantal Voss (Thomas Sapranidis) of New York City, Brandon and Kayleigh Franke, both of Horicon; and three great-grandchildren, Ernesto (Eston), Vianca, and Chiara Bogarin Voss. He also has two surviving brothers, William (Carol) Butzlaff and LeRoy (JoAnn) Butzlaff, along with a sister-in-law, Louise Wagner (Charles), nieces and nephews and godchildren.   He was preceded in death by his wife, June; his parents, Ervin and Louise Butzlaff; his sister, Janet Brandt (Bill Meyer, Howard Kirchner, and George Brandt); his Godson and nephew, Dennis Hartwig; and farm helper, Jorey Foat, along with sisters-in-law, Arlene Twardokus (Marvin) and Mary Ellen Rasmussen (Larry) and friends.    Erv had a big personality and enjoyed conversing with strangers and friends, neighbors, relatives, attending farm events, helping his children with showing animals at the fair and watching RFD TV.   He had a fondness for the Dells, Maggie May (a Wisconsin country singer), lake views and family. He loved living by the Horicon Marsh and lived in his home up until recently.    His family would like to say thank you to those who took care of him in his last year which include Home Instead (Beaver Dam), Comfort Keepers (Fond du Lac), Right at Home (Germantown), Clearview Nursing Home (Juneau) and Common Hearts Hospice.    Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com