Local Obituaries
Audrey J. Buerger
Oct 4, 2025
Audrey June Buerger (Beck)
June 17, 1935 – October 4, 2025
With heavy hearts but immense gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we share that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Audrey Buerger, passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, on October 4, 2025 surrounded by her family, who adored her.
She was born on June 17, 1935, to Martin and...
Evelyn "Evie" Mae De Smidt
Oct 3, 2025
Evelyn “Evie” Mae De Smidt, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 97 on October 3, 2025, in West Bend, WI. She was born on February 2, 1928, to Harold C and Doris Mae (nee Wrucke) Johnson in Campbellsport, Wisconsin where she grew up and graduated from Campbellsport High School.
Evelyn married Myron Foster De...
Barbara Ann Nicolaus
Oct 2, 2025
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed Death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Let us remember with Thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Barbara Ann Nicolaus.
Barbara Ann Nicolaus, age 87, of Jackson, WI was called home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving...
Richard Augustine
Oct 1, 2025
Richard Frederick Augustine, 91, formerly of Monona, IA, was gracefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Oct 1, 2025 at Cedar Community in West Bend, WI. Richard had four children; son John (Jenny) Augustine of Milwaukee, WI, daughter Brenda (Mark) Gabriel of River Falls, WI, daughter Linda (David) Bures of Dubuque, IA, and son Lee Augustine of Pewaukee, WI;...
Jean Marie Zeckmeister
Oct 1, 2025
Jean Marie Zeckmeister (nee Eigenman), 91 years old, of West Bend was called home with the Lord on October 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born on May 11, 1934, in Milwaukee, she was the only child of the late Fredrik and Etta (nee Heller) Eigenman. She grew up on a farm near Cedarburg, WI and...
Rachael Allison Ban
Sep 28, 2025
Rachael Allison “Rae” Ban, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, nieces, and friend, age 38 years, of West Bend found peace on September 28, 2025, at her home due to complications of multiple sclerosis.
Rachael was born on June 29, 1987, in West Bend to Richard and Patricia Ban (Grotelueschen).
Rachael graduated from West Bend East High School. While she was in high school,...
Mary Ann Gruber-Richards
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Ann Gruber-Richards, age 76 years, of Random Lake, formerly of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2025, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on July 27, 1949, in Okinawa, Japan to Joseph and Taeko Gruber (nee Takamine).
Mary graduated from Campbellsport High School. She enjoyed...
Kandie T. Darmody
Sep 26, 2025
Kandie T. Darmody (nee Faber), age 66 years of Kewaskum, (formerly lived in Antigo, Wisconsin and Edmond, Oklahoma and Prior Lake, Minnesota), was called home to be with the Lord our Savior on September 26, 2025, at Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend, WI surrounded by her immediate family.
Kandie was born on June 22, 1959, in West Bend, WI to Gerald...
Joan Elizabeth Bohn
Sep 22, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Bohn (nee Lamp), 70 years old, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born on January 23, 1955 in West Bend to Andrew and Elaine Lamp (Ciriacks). She grew up in Farmington, attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Newburg, and graduated...
Carol Baier
Sep 20, 2025
Carol Baier died September 20, 2025, at Waupun Christian Home. She was born in Fond du Lac, May 22, 1934, the daughter of Marvin and Carolyn Scheffen Pomplin. Carol was a graduate of St Mary’s Springs High School and Moraine Park Technical College. On July 9, 1955, she married Bob Baier and moved to rural Brownsville. Prior to raising a...
Jeanne Carol Wood (nee Koester)
Sep 19, 2025
Jeanne C. Wood, 88, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was born on Dec. 6, 1936, in West Bend, to Erich and Viola (née Reichart) Koester. She married John O. Wood on June 25, 1960, at Immanuel United Church of Christ (UCC) in West Bend, Wisconsin. She graduated from West Bend High School in...
Richard J. Heinecke
Sep 18, 2025
Richard (Rick) J. Heinecke, 71, of Allenton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
He was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on March 2nd, 1954, to the late Fritz and Agnes Heinecke. On June 10, 1978, he was united in marriage to Linda Hesprich at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. In their early years together, Rick and...
Duane A. Radke
Sep 16, 2025
Duane A. Radke passed away at AVINA of Mayville on September 16th, 2025, on his late wife, Edith's, birthday.
Duane was born on October 10th, 1937, to Alvin Radke and Dorothy (nee Witt) Radke in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
After graduating in 1955 from Beaver Dam High School, Duane enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country for the next...
Ronald "Ron" Peter Brahm
Sep 16, 2025
Ronald “Ron” P. Brahm, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2025.
Ron was born on May 29,1935 in Milwaukee, to the late Peter W. and Dorothea Brahm (nee Mehringer). Ron attended Messmer High School in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to LeeAnn Todd in June of 1961. Ron had a 40-year career with Ken...
Dianne Marie Kaiser
Sep 13, 2025
Dianne Marie Kaiser, 77 of West Bend formally of Park Ridge, Il passed away on Saturday September 13, 2025.
She is survived by her husband Thomas E. Marzullo; her six children, Stephen James (Stella), Jennifer Maureen (Wade), Lawrence Joseph (Tracy), Mary Pat (Steve), Paul (Nadia), Matthew (Maureen); twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren; sister of David Lawrence (Ruth) and Joan Maureen...
Lucille Cecelia Kuen
Sep 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Lucille Cecelia Kuen, who left our world on Friday, September 12, 2025, just short of her 97th birthday.
Born to Alvin and Amelia (Schabel) Sterr on October 9, 1928, in the Town of Lomira, our mom was a woman of quiet grace whose...
Jay R. Clark
Sep 12, 2025
Jay Rudolph Clark, age 64, of Appleton, passed away on September 12, 2025.
He was born on July 4, 1961, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac to the late Jerry J. and Donna Mae (nee Brummond) Clark Sr.
Jay is survived by two brothers, Randy (Deb) Clark and Jerry J. Clark Jr.; a nephew, Ray (Mallorie) Clark; two nieces, Marissa...
Irene Mae Welzien
Sep 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Welzien, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Irene passed away on September 10, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.
Irene was known for her outgoing personality and her love of being around people. She dedicated many years of her life to helping others explore the world...
Douglas A. "Dugen" Buss
Sep 10, 2025
Douglas “Dugen” Buss, 66, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly father on September 10, 2025.
Doug was born on October 7, 1958, he was the son of the late Arthur A Buss and Lillian (nee Werner) Buss. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1977. Doug was an avid sports fan. He loved the Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers, and Green...
Elvera Meta Voss (nee Laubenstein)
Sep 10, 2025
Elvera Meta Voss (née Laubenstein), a baptized child of God, a deeply loved mother, the kindest of grandmothers, and the most joyous of great-grandmothers, was born on August 21, 1937, in Decker’s Corners, Cedarburg, WI, to Erwin Laubenstein and Renata (née Benicke). Elvera passed gently into Jesus’s arms on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She now rests with...
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