Wenig Funeral Homes

06/17/2026

Christine Nett

Christine(Curtis) Nett passed away on June 13, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.

Chris was born on December 17,1949, in Dubuque, IA to Alvin J. and Lillian C. Curtis in Dubuque IA, as no maternity ward was available in Platteville WI. Chris lived in Wisconsin (Platteville, Dodgeville, G**s Mills, and Oshkosh), Illinois, and Colorado during childhood.

Chris graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1968 and UW-Oshkosh in 1972 with a BBA in Accounting.

Chris married her husband of 53 years, Michael Nett, on November 11, 1972, and had 4 children. She enjoyed her role as a full time Mom, being actively involved in their children’s lives, attending their many activities, helping with crafts, and baking after-school treats. Her children include Dr. Kelly Nett (Chema) Cordero, Dr. Jeniel Nett (Dr. John Williams), Darcey Nett (Nate Rusch), and Ryan (Stephanie) Nett. Chris’s grandchildren include Lennox, Sloane, Santiago, Madeline, John, Jacqueline, Anna, Camelia, Liliana, and Sofia.

Chris was in Band Parents at Sheboygan Falls High School for 13 years, enjoyed many crafts, and belonged to a S&B craft group for nearly 50 years. She began quilting, her favorite craft, in the 1970’s. She belonged to several quilt groups, sharing her skills and teaching numerous people new to quilting. She was incredibly generous with her quilts and her projects have reached many corners of the world. Chris also enjoyed playing Mexican Train Dominoes, quilting at Blessed Trinity Parish, and playing in a Scrabble Group. Chris’s part time work included Haysen Mfg., LTC Center Supervisor, and C&J Optics.

Chris is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and her brother Rob and his family. Chris was preceded in death by her parents, brother Steven, and sister-in law Sandra.

Funeral Services will be held at Blessed Trinity Parish on Friday, June 19, 2026---Visitation will be held 9:30 am to 11:00am with a Funeral Mass taking place at 11:00am. A private interment service will be held the day after the funeral.

The family wishes any Memorials being made to St Jude Children’s Hospital (Link to Donations).

Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is honored to serve the Nett Family. Please visit wenigfh.com for online condolences.

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06/09/2026

Ruth Helen Stokdyk

Ruth Helen Stokdyk passed away peacefully in her home and went to be with her Lord and savior on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Ruth Helen was born on June 27, 1950, to John and Gertrude (Marsh) Johnston in Matamata, New Zealand. The child of missionaries to China then Taiwan, she graduated from Morrison Academy in Taichung, Taiwan before attending North Park College in Chicago, earning her BS in Biology.

As a missionary kid, Ruth Helen lived an adventurous life that spanned three continents, crossing the ocean by ship twice. She was a wonderful big sister and a faithful servant of the Lord, spreading the message of God’s love and demonstrating Christ's message of self-emptying love through words and deeds.

Moving to the U.S. to attend college as her family remained in Taiwan, Ruth Helen was lovingly taken in by Howard and Helen Veldhorst of Cedar Grove. While staying with the Veldhorsts, she met Jack with whom she enjoyed her college weekends walking along the Lake Michigan shore, exploring Chicago, and hiking in area parks. On June 16, 1973, Ruth Helen was united in marriage to Jack, with the blessing of both her family and the Veldhorsts. She would go on to spend the next five decades raising and caring for her seven sons. She was the happiest when her family was around, especially with her and her boys’ tendency toward playful and rambunctious family gatherings.

Ruth Helen loved the outdoors, regularly taking her boys to nearby Lake Michigan in the summer and leading them on cross country skiing adventures in winter. She was a natural fit as a scouting Den Mother and a fearless leader on many a mother-and-son camping expedition. With all seven boys earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Ruth Helen could very well hold the record for most merit badges sewn on a son’s sash (well over 200). With her prowess in the water and Jack’s skills as a campfire cook, a canoe camping trip to Boundary Waters for their 10th anniversary was a natural choice.

A great joy of Ruth Helen’s life was the 5-acre paradise that she and Jack created over the decades. Tending her garden was a favored undertaking. As a lifelong learner, she was always exploring and improving her gardening, baking, and recipes. Music, art, and literature were also a significant part of Ruth Helen’s life, playing trombone, piano, and organ. Her boys regularly fell asleep to reading or music, and she nurtured musical talents in her children. Photography was another passion for her and Jack, attending the Nikon school in Chicago, creating a dark room in their basement, and taking many photos of their family and nature.

Ruth Helen’s words and actions reflected her heart and her life’s motto: love God, serve others, eat healthy, live generously. She studied the bible her entire life, spending countless hours in prayer and meditation on God’s word. Her faith was one of action, continuously writing notes and letters of encouragement, serving others, and praying diligently for those in need. Ruth Helen was a self-made naturalist, spending her life learning about, using, and passing along knowledge of natural remedies, medicinal plants, and healing foods. Most memorably, she did all of this with a child-like joy, a playful spirit, and a generous heart.

Ruth Helen is survived by her husband, Jack; children: Jonathan (Amy), Jamison (Julie), Jeremiah, Joshua, Timothy Jack (Gail), Joel (Jodi), and Jesse (Sarah) Stokdyk.; grandchildren: Abrianna, Caley, Eli, Ilyssa, Karinna, Megan, Owen, Lily, Emmeline, Elaina, Everly, Harrison, Jack, and Liora. She is further survived by her siblings: Priscilla (Jim) Pulscher, Mary Kay (Dan) Gilbert, and David Johnston.

Ruth Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John (Mary) Johnston.

A funeral service to celebrate Ruth Helen’s life will be held at Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00am. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, June 18, from 5:00-7:00pm and again on Friday from 10:00am until the time of service.

Memorials are appreciated in Ruth Helen’s name to AGES (Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary) in Elkhart Lake. https://www.rescuehorses.org/

Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg is honored to serve the Stokdyk Family. Please visit wenigfh.com for more information.

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06/06/2026

Mary Ann Trgovec

Mary Ann Trgovec, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her home in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin with her loving family at her side. She was born on December 20, 1940, to the late Alvin and Alma Nellie (Meeusen) Prinsen.

Mary Ann attended South Cedar Grove as a child and graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1958.

On June 30, 1984, Mary Ann was united in marriage to her loving husband, Steve G. Trgovec, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls. Together, they shared a deep love for music and entertainment, running a local DJ service where Steve was affectionately known as “Steve the Music Man.”

Mary Ann was a true outdoorswoman with a fierce and adventurous spirit. She loved to hunt deer and bear across North America with her son, a passion she actively pursued well into her life until the age of 79. At home, she found joy tending to her beautiful property. She was an avid gardener, nurtured several beautiful fruit and nut tree orchards, loved spending time feeding the fish in her pond and spending time with her family. A master of self-reliance, Mary Ann could can everything from "A to Z," and in her earlier years, she and Steve spent cherished time making homemade wine from the fruit and flowers grown right on their land.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Steve; one brother, Larry Prinsen; and her granddaughter, Cali Weber.

Mary Ann is survived by her two daughters, Sherry (Douglas) Heinecke and Lu Ann (Phillip) Medinger; her son, Richard Trgovec; seven grandchildren: Stephanie (Andrew) Huenink, Samantha Heinecke, Jennifer (Cory) Bonsante, April Weber-Stapelkamp and her husband Kevin Stapelkamp, Kristin (Tim) Peaine, Daniel Weber, and Breanne (John) Carr; and 17 cherished great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her special longtime friend, Jane Ten Haken, and her German Shepherd canine protector, Sergeant.

Services will be held privately. A memorial fund has been established in Mary Ann’s name.

The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting the family. For online condolences and additional information, please visit www.wenigfh.com.

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06/06/2026

James William Dawson

James “Jim” William Dawson, age 80, passed away with his family by his side on June 1, 2026 in Sheboygan WI. Born on November 15, 1945, in Prentice WI, he was the son of the late William and Angeline (Jansen) Dawson. Jim was a man who lived life on his own terms, deeply appreciating the simple pleasures of life. He was happiest when he was outdoors, whether hunting, gardening, working on his hobby farm, tending to the animals or enjoying the quiet of nature.

Jim was very proud of his service both to his country and his community. He enjoyed serving on the local school board, working with numerous Governors, and fighting for the workers as a union representative at several companies as well as the Teamsters.

He was reunited in death with his parents, his first wife Joanne (Klabechek) Dawson, his second wife Kathy Dawson and his daughter Dawn Marie (Dawson) Smith.

He was very proud of his family and loved being a grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his two sons, Danny Dawson and Michelle, Bill Dawson and Laurie. Seven grandchildren, Kelsey Dawson, Austin Smith, Danielle (Cody) Nielsen, Cameron Smith, Tyler Smith, Brianna (Dylan) Holseth and Ryan Dawson, as well as 3 great grandchildren; Dawson Smith, Palmer Nielsen and Mason Smith. Also leaving behind his sister Sharon Drobinski and brother Richard Dawson as well as many extended family members and friends including the staff at Lakehouse who Jim really cared for and the wonderful team at Aurora ICU who took such great care of him at the end.

The family will host a celebration of Jim’s life on August 8th, 2026 at the VFW Post 9156 in Sheboygan from 1pm-4pm with a small service planned for 2pm.

The staff at Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls is assisting the family. Please call 920-467-3431 or visit www.wenigfh.com for online condolences and additional information.

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06/06/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You!

The Bradford Family and First Reformed Church of Cedar Grove would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the local businesses, churches, volunteers, and community members who helped make Pastor Brad's Benefit such a tremendous success.

Through God's grace and the generosity of so many caring people, we were blessed to raise $13,000 to help support Brad and Leigh with medical expenses.

A special thank you to:

• Oostburg State Bank
• Margo's
• Gibbsville Cheese
• Willman Industries
• Oostburg Pizza Ranch
• Faith in Waves
• Sonlight Books
• Faith Reformed Church & Connect Care Group
• Hingham Church
• Wenig Funeral Homes
• Oostburg Family Dental
• Country Cart
• Salmon's Garden Center
• Little Shepherd's Inn Daycare
• The First Reformed Church of Cedar Grove Family
• And everyone throughout our community who donated, volunteered, attended, prayed, and supported this benefit.

Your generosity, kindness, basket donations, delicious food, volunteer hours, prayers, and encouragement were a beautiful reflection of Christ's love in action.

"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2

Thank you, and God bless each and every one of you!

To God Be the Glory!

06/04/2026

This week, Wenig staff including Jean, Tristan and Tiffany had the opportunity to bring meals to the Kohler Fire Department and City of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department and First Responders as a show of appreciation for the support and care that they provide to both their communities and our funeral home. These volunteer men and women provide a service with such compassion that often goes overlooked. We are honored to serve our communities alongside them!

06/03/2026

Gail Marie Buyze

Gail Marie Buyze passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her home after a 14 -year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 77 years old.

Gail was born February 14, 1949, in Sheboygan, the daughter of John and Anna Marie (Bohlander) Knowles. She graduated from Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School in 1967 and went on to study at UW-Sheboygan.

On November 6, 1971, she was united in marriage with Jay Buyze at Glenbeulah Methodist Church. Gail and Jay shared 54 wonderful years of marriage, building a home rooted in unconditional love and warmth. As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she poured her heart into her family, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful memories that spanned more than five decades.

Armed with a strong work ethic, Gail was an industrious woman who worked many different jobs to help meet her family’s needs. She became a helpful, familiar presence at Knowles Manufacturing, Mountain Screenery, Oostburg Christian School, the Onion River Wastewater Treatment Facility, and doing bookwork for the family business.

Gail is a member of Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church where she actively served and attended Bible study. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, painting, and camping. She adored her kids and grandchildren.

Gail is survived by her husband Jay and their daughters: Angela “Angie” (Andrew) Weber, Katherine “Katie” (Angel) Buyze-Sanchez, Julie (Patrick) Dirkse and Mary (Jon) Van Wylen; grandchildren John, Lily, Jacob, Samantha, Sierra, William, Peter, Joshua and Adrianna; sisters Nancy (Richard) Mussehl, Rhode (Mike) Popelka, Sue Ann (Bill) Rathman; brothers John Knowles (Brenda Larsen); sister-in-law Carol (Don) Kernwein; brothers-in-law Stan (Ann) Buyze and Roger (Linda) Buyze; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gail is preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Marie Knowles; parents-in-law, Adrian and Marion Buyze; sister, Mary (Tom) Martineau; and sister-in-law, Judy Buyze.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Hingham Church. All are welcome to view a livestream of the funeral on Gail’s obituary page at wenigfh.com. The family will receive visitors at the Wenig Funeral Home, 108 Center Ave. in Oostburg, on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 PM at Hingham Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in her name to Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Hingham Church, or City Church of Compton.

Wenig Funeral Home – Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit wenigfh.com for online condolences.

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06/02/2026

Jonathan William Cole

Jonathan "Jon" William Cole passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 48, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jon was born on March 21, 1978, to Pastor Jeff and Lynn (Wakeman) Cole, the second oldest of seven children. He was raised with strong values of faith, family, and service that guided him throughout his life. Jon graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1996. He later made his home in Kohler, Wisconsin, moving there in 2001 and quickly becoming an integral part of the community he loved so deeply.

Throughout his life, Jon held many different jobs, but he found great fulfillment in his role with the Kohler School District, where he worked in Buildings and Grounds. His dedication to the school, students, and community reflected the deeply caring and dependable person he was.

Jon's impact on the Kohler community extended far beyond his work. He was a familiar face at community events, always ready with a smile, a conversation, or a helping hand. He had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcomed and valued. Through coaching, mentoring, and simply taking the time to genuinely connect with others, Jon became a positive influence in the lives of countless young people. Many considered him a second father, and his home and heart were always open to those who needed support, encouragement, or simply a place to belong.

Jon shared a beautiful love story with his wife, Kelly (Schroeder), his high school sweetheart, whom he married in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 2002. Together they built a life rooted in love, friendship, and commitment, creating a family and countless memories that will be treasured forever. Above all else, Jon was devoted to his family. He was incredibly proud of his three children, Hailey, Maddie, and Kyle, who were the center of his world and the greatest joy of his life. He celebrated their accomplishments, supported their dreams, and loved them unconditionally. Being their father was the role he cherished most.

Jon found his greatest happiness in spending time with family and friends. Whether gathered around a backyard fire, attending a sporting event, or simply enjoying each other's company, he treasured every moment with the people he loved. He also loved being outdoors and could often be found enjoying nature, working outside, or taking in the simple beauty of a Wisconsin day. Another passion of Jon's was searching for and collecting vintage treasures; he had an eye for finding hidden gems and loved the stories and history behind the unique items he discovered over the years.

Even throughout his illness, Jon demonstrated strength, courage, and determination, inspiring those around him with his resilience and unwavering love for his family and community. Jon will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and his ability to make everyone feel like family. He taught those around him the importance of living in every moment, appreciating the people you love, and embracing life right here, right now. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched, and the community he helped strengthen through his compassion, mentorship, and genuine care for others. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Jon is survived by his parents, Pastor Jeff and Lynn Cole; his loving wife, Kelly Cole; his son, Kyle Cole; and his two daughters, Hailey and Maddie Cole.

He is further survived by his sister, Jen (Ben) LaBarre; five brothers, Jason (Tera) Cole, Josh (Mindy) Cole, Jimmy (Tessa) Cole, Joe Cole, and Jake (Katie) Cole; his brother-in-law, Mike (Amy) Schroeder; mother-in-law ,Debbie Schroeder; grandmother-in-law, Shirley Hoell his nephews, Abush Cole, Jackson LaBarre, Henry Schroeder, Brady LaBarre, Blake Cole, Griffin Cole, and Brecken Cole; as well as a future baby Cole on the way.

Jon was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Phyllis Cole, grandparents William and Lois Wakeman, father-in-law, Dr. Timothy Schroeder, grandfather in law William Hoell and grandmother in law Marian Becker

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Crossroads Community Church of Sheboygan. The family will receive visitors to the church from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM. Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jon's memory to St. Judes children's hospital or Alex's lemonade stand.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the care teams at Froedtert, St. Vincent, St. Mary's, and St. Nicholas hospitals for their compassionate care, support, and kindness. We are also deeply thankful to our community, friends, neighbors, and loved ones for their prayers, encouragement, and generosity during this difficult time. Your support has brought comfort and strength to our family and will never be forgotten.

The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the family. For online condolences and additional information, please visit www.wenigfh.com.

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06/01/2026

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