Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Rodamer, 86, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023.

He was born on December 7, 1936, to the late Frank and Hester (nee Landrum) Rodamer in Newark, OH. After High school, he attended Ohio University. Then joined the Marines. After the Marines, he worked on the Iron Ore Freighters on the...

Apr 25, 2023

Gerald C. Liepert, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)

05/08/1929 - 4/25/2023

Gerald Liepert of Willow Park, Texas died peacefully on April 25, 2023 with his daughter, Jamie, at his side. Jerry was the eldest son of Ida and Willard Liepert of Boltonville, Wisconsin. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of nearly...

Apr 22, 2023

Clarice M. LaChapelle (Jorgenson) age 95 years, was embraced into her Lord and Savior’s arms on April 22, 2023 after a short battle with congestive heart failure.  She died peacefully at Cedar Lake Hospice.

Claire was born on April 12, 1928 in Milwaukee to Lawrence and Maude (McBoyle) Jorgenson.  She attended West Allis Elementary, graduated from West...

Apr 19, 2023

Karen S. Allison (nee Leopold), 83, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at The Gardens in Hartford, WI.

She was born on May 24, 1939, to the late Howard and Irene (nee Tesch) Leopold in Milwaukee WI. On April 25, 1959, she was united in marriage to...

Apr 17, 2023

Ryan W. Howell, Jr., 34, of Mayville found peace on Monday, April 17, 2023.

He was born on May 27, 1989 to Ryan and Sandy (nee Koepke) Howell, Sr. in Milwaukee, WI. Ryan graduated from Horicon High School. Ryan was very artistic and talented, loved music, writing songs. He was a natural, having the ear for music....

Apr 17, 2023

Rita Rae Joan Marsh, age 76, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa.

Rita was born on December 8, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee to the late Kenneth and Loretta (nee Kautza) Marsh. Growing up, she attended Holy Redeemer Catholic...

Apr 17, 2023

David John Kasten, age 75 years, of West Bend passed away on Monday April 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Michael Kasten and Craig (Ashly) Kasten; three grandchildren, Cooper, Croix, and Penelope.

To honor David’s wishes, no service will be held.

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Apr 15, 2023

Barbara Schodeberg, 50, of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on Sept 14, 1972, to the late Hank and Mary (nee Lukomski) Schodeberg. Barbara grew up in Milwaukee. She worked at many different places in the restaurant industry over the years. Barbara enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved...

Apr 15, 2023

Gloria A Ferguson, age 93 years, formerly of Lomira, WI was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at St Francis Home, Fond du Lac, WI.

Gloria was born on August 24, 1929 in Fond du Lac to Roman & Adelheid (Bartelt) Sterr.  She was united in marriage to David Ferguson in 1949....

Apr 14, 2023

Norman E. Martin, 97, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Hope Nursing Home in Lomira.

Norman was born on February 22, 1926.  He was the son of Eleanora (nee Griepentrog) and Edward Martin. His mother passed away when he was 1½ years old, and he was then raised by his foster parents,...

Apr 13, 2023

June C. Price (nee Russell), 83, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

She was born on July 25, 1939, to the late Harvey and Evelyn (nee Rodgers) Russell in Milwaukee, WI. June was united in marriage to Paul Price. She...

Apr 13, 2023

Sylvia Wearnisch, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, current resident of Cedar Ridge, West Bend, WI.

She was born to Eternal Life on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 93. Sylvia was born on May 19, 1929 to her parents the late Louis and Kunigunda (nee Eckstein) Wearnisch on the farm in Lodi, WI.

Sylvia...

Apr 12, 2023

Judy Jo Schultz, age 71, of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2023 at 4:57 p.m. surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, and grandchildren.

Judy was born on July 17th, 1951 in Milwaukee to Marlene Baxter (deceased) and David Moser (deceased). She was united in marriage to her husband Richard for...

Apr 8, 2023

Robert Oelke of Keowns, near West Bend, 63, passed into the Lord's caring hands Easter weekend, after a second battle with cancer.

Robert was born on January 27, 1960 in Hartford to Leland and Sharon Oelke (nee Sullivan). He was a talented artist, especially enjoying painting and drawing, selling several paintings even before he graduated from West...

Apr 8, 2023

Audrey June Schowalter (nee Johnsen), 93, of West Bend, passed away on April 8, 2023, with family by her side.

Audrey was born on June 16, 1929, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Norman and Marie Johnsen (nee Herzog). She graduated from Harding High School in 1947 and later got her degree from Lakeland...

Apr 7, 2023

Dennis E. Campbell, son of Cyrus F. and Lauretta E. (nee Wittemann) Campbell, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Tomah VA Residential Living Center in Tomah, WI.

Dennis was born on April 4, 1950, and was raised on a farm in the Town of Barton. He was baptized, went to grade school, and was...

Apr 7, 2023

Joaquin Perez Rodriguez, 45, of West Bend, was called home to be with his sister and our Lord on April 7, 2023, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, with his family at his side.

Joaquin was born on April 26, 1977, in Irimbo, Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Jose Pedro Perez and Maria De Jesus Rosa...

Apr 5, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Shaw, 87, of West Bend went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

He was born on September 15, 1935, to the late Harry and Emily (nee Allen) Shaw in Chicago, IL. Ron honorably served in the United States Air Force for seven years. Later he worked for the US Navy...

Apr 5, 2023

Alan M. Kriegel Sr., 74, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his home.

Alan was born on June 11, 1948, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Shirley (nee Micholovitz) Kriegel. He was an autobody repairman for numerous years, beginning at the age of 20. Alan enjoyed fishing...

Apr 3, 2023

Howard Victor Fry, 52, of Campbellsport passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 3rd, 2023.

Howard was born on May 24th 1970, to Mike & Kathy Fry in Port Washington, WI.

He attended Slinger High School, and afterwards began his lifelong career in carpentry.

Howard, also known as “Howie” or “Howard the...