Dennis Allen Luther, age 79, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa.
He was born August 22, 1945, in Kenosha, WI, the son of Lawrence and Goldie Lichtenberg Luther. Dennis attended Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. On January 6, 1989, he was united in marriage to Janet Splittgerber-Eckert in Fond du Lac.
Dennis worked as a mechanic for Eckert Sanitation Service/Waste Management for many years. He also worked for Rademann Stone & Landscape and Fond du Lac Department of Public Works. Dennis enjoyed building models, music, collecting records, and he loved his fleet of John Deere tractors.
Richard H. Sobralski, age 85, of Berlin, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his residence.
He was born February 12, 1940, in Berlin, WI, the son of Andrew and Martha Matuchevski Sobralski. Rich was a 1958 graduate of Berlin High School. On October 1, 1960, he was united in marriage to Julie Bednarek at St. Michael Catholic Church in Berlin. Rich worked for 15 years at Sears and then had a 30-year career at Sand Knit/Ripon Athletic where he did sales and marketing. He was a passionate outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Rich was a member of Mascoutin Country Club in Berlin for many years and also enjoyed golf at Two Oaks in Wautoma.
Marion Helen Neitzke, age 90, of Brewton, AL, formerly of Berlin, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at The Meadows of Brewton, AL.
She was born February 3, 1935, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Paul and Augusta Schultz Boening. On May 29, 1954, she was united in marriage to Gordon Neitzke at Grace English Lutheran Church in Berlin. They would have celebrated 71 years of marriage this year.
Marion was employed at Berlin Pharmacy as a Salesclerk, at Super Value as a Deli Manager and a gift store in Ocala. She was involved in her children's activities, such as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Marion was active in her church serving as Sunday School Treasurer, a circle chairwoman and sang in the church choir. She liked cooking and working in her flower garden. Marion was a Green Lake County Board Supervisor and was on the Wau-Bun Girl Scout Council Board. She was a member of Grace English Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI, Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala, FL and Messiah Lutheran Church in Panama City, FL.
Jeffrey Frank “Jeff” Parthun, age 74, of Berlin, died peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Patriot Place in Berlin.
He was born August 14, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Harold and Katherine Ebersth Parthun. Jeff was a 1969 graduate of Saint John Cathedral High School in Milwaukee. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. In 2004, he was united in marriage to Deborah Martens in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2014. Jeff worked for the Milwaukee County Highway Department as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a truck driver.
Debra Jan Parsons was born in Berlin, WI, to Donald J. and Alice Korwitz Parsons on their 11th wedding anniversary, May 6, 1953. Her parents owned the Hilltop Drive-In in Berlin. Neighborhood friends were eager to come for a burger, root beer and, of course, a Twistee cone. She attended Washington School and in the 6th grade enrolled at St. John Lutheran School - Berlin where she was confirmed May 26, 1967, and graduated June 8, the same year. Deb graduated from Berlin High School in 1971 and went on to attend UW-Oshkosh, studying Elementary Education. Meeting Dean Degener on a blind date, they married in 1973. Together they built their home on the corner of the Korwitz family farm in 1975 and brought two children into the world, Jeff and Laura, of whom she was very proud.
During the Jane Fonda era of leg warmers, sweat bands, and Spandex, Deb enjoyed teaching Aerobics dance classes through the Park & Rec Department for many years. As her children reached school age, Deb was offered the opportunity to join Warnecke Investments, soon becoming the office manager. Over the years, Mr. Warnecke was a wonderful teacher that helped build her confidence. During the boom years of mutual funds, Fred’s business began to grow and he brought in his son-in-law, Kevin Koch. Fred, Kevin, and Deb became like family, being there for each other. When Fred’s daughter passed away from breast cancer, Deb and Kevin’s friendship grew stronger. Over time the friendship and love continued to grow between Deb and Kevin and they married on May 3, 2003, and recently celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary as well as Deb celebrating living a half century on her family’s farmland.
Gwenn Mary Jessen, age 83, of Berlin, died courageously on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh.
She was born May 31, 1941, at Berlin Memorial Hospital, the daughter of John and Josephine Sexton Jones. Two years later she was joined by brother, Tom. Gwenn was a 1959 graduate of Berlin High School and received a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1963. In June 1969, she was united in marriage to Terry Jessen. They later divorced.
Gwenn spent thirteen years as a school speech therapist serving four different school systems, traveling around to 27 separate school buildings! In late 1978 she moved to Berlin to be near her widowed father. She spent 8 ½ years at Kolpin Manufacturing in Accounts Receivable followed by five years as the Product Sales Manager for Weight Watchers in WI. In 1994, she began the best job of all as an Economic Support Specialist for Green Lake County, retiring in 2013. In her own words, quite an eclectic work history, wouldn’t you say?! She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a current member of All Saints Catholic Parish in Berlin.
Myron Edward Stumpner, age 90, of the Town of Bloomfield, died peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Bethany Home in Waupaca, with his family by his side.
He was born February 1, 1935, in the Town of Saxeville, Waushara County, WI, the son of Alban and Mayme Hempel Stumpner. Myron served his country in the U. S. Army from 1954-1957. On November 5, 1966, he was united in marriage to Donna Thrasher at Poy Sippi Methodist Church.
Myron was employed at Speed Queen in both the Ripon and Omro factories. He enjoyed hunting rabbits and deer, and collected cars, the Chevy Corvair being his favorite. Myron also liked John Deere and Ford tractors.
Patricia Ann Alexander, age 91, of Tustin, died peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at home in the Town of Bloomfield.
She was born September 29, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Roy and Fern Kelley Earhart. She was united in marriage to Wayne Ennis from 1949 to 1971. They later divorced. On May 11, 1979, she was united in marriage to James Alexander in Marion County, IN.
Patricia was a champion barrel racer in her youth and raised champion quarter horses. She and her husband, Jim, traveled to many states in their camper or by train, and were at the Speedway to watch the time trials for the Indy 500. They enjoyed children and grandchildren visiting their home in Hubertus, where they had many great pool parties. The couple moved to Redgranite when they retired and after Jim passed, Pat moved to Tustin to be near family.
Lincoln Wayne “Linc” Betler, age 80, of Marion, died peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Ascension NE Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.
He was born October 17, 1944, in Cooperstown, NY, the son of Howard and Ellen Heald Betler. Linc was a 1962 graduate of Berlin High School and attended UW-River Falls. On June 28, 1964, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Karen Thorsen, at First Baptist Church in Berlin.
Linc worked for Wilson Hurd for over 24 years before becoming the owner of Linc’s Electric. He worked side-by-side with his son until he retired in 2022. Linc loved spending time with his grandchildren who were his pride and joy.
Blair A. Wolff, age 75, of Princeton, formerly of Milwaukee, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin.
He was born May 1, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Herman and Bernice Willman Wolff. Blair was a general laborer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and shotting pool. Blair was also known for being a good dancer.