Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Charles Henry “Chuck” Kirchner, age 83 years, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with his wife, Pinky, holding his hand.

Chuck was born on October 12, 1938 in Kewaskum to Henry and Esther (Herman) Kirchner. The family moved to West Bend, and Chuck attended West Bend Schools and...

Mar 21, 2022

Jeanne Ellen Cassel, 1950 - 2022

Born May 1, 1950, in Aurora, CO and died March 21, 2022, in Mayville, WI.

Beautiful daughter of Harold E. Cassel and Mary J. (nee Carr) Cassel Johnson. Beloved sister of Stephan G. (Carol) Cassel, Coatesville, PA, Richard A. (Chris) Johnson, Marysville, WA, and Robert W. (Suzette) Johnson. Preceded...

Mar 21, 2022

Janice Ruth Hanna (Macke), age 80 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2022 at The Waterford in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Janice was born on July 5, 1941 in Freeport, Illinois to John and Helen Macke  (Heidel), and was a proud Lutheran and faithful follower...

Mar 20, 2022

Terry S. Thorin, 75, of Jackson passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on December 1, 1946, to the late Roy and Helen (nee Kolak) Thorin in Milwaukee, WI. Terry graduated from Washington Union High School in Germantown. On July 11, 1964 he was...

Mar 20, 2022

Richard G. Zimmermann, 95, of West Bend, WI was greeted by our Heavenly Father on March 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born on March 8, 1927, in Sheboygan WI to Gerhard and Erna (nee Runge) Zimmermann.  After Erna’s death in 1947, Gerhard married Tryphine Nelson, who had a remarkable influence on his life....

Mar 20, 2022

Evelyn A. Martin (nee Bodden), 86, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

She was born on March 26, 1935, to the late Joseph and Irma (nee Bintzler) in the Town of Theresa. Evelyn graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1955. On February 12, 1955, she was united in...

Mar 19, 2022

Beverly Lydia Joyce Geschke (nee Wolter), age 83 of Fond du Lac went to her heavenly home Saturday March 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 30, 1938 to Reinhart and Julia (nee Wasko) Wolter of Mayville. She lived in Mayville most of her life until 2019 when she...

Mar 18, 2022

Lucille Annette Koschak (Oberg) of Batavia passed away on March 18, 2022 at the age of 100 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Lucille was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann Oberg (Lorentzen).  She was the beloved wife of the Joseph Koschak.

Loving mother to Janice (Robert) Hartmann, Susan (Doug) Smith, Steven (Pat) ...

Mar 15, 2022

Emary Burton “Em” Schwark, age 89 years, of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2022 at his home. Em was born on February 4, 1933 in Milwaukee to Roy and Verna Schwark  (Tuttle).

Em graduated from Custer High School, North Milwaukee in 1952.  He proudly served in the United States Army....

Mar 15, 2022

Eldred “Ellie” R. Haeuser, 79, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home with family by his side.

He was born on May 4, 1942 to the late Harland and Erna (nee Wolfgram) Haeuser in Port Washington, WI. On September 19, 1975 he was united in marriage to Darlene Schroeder. Ellie...

Mar 14, 2022

Lauretta K. Woelz, 76, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville, WI.

She was born Lauretta Kay Brandt on September 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late E. Robert and Evelyn (nee Hardy) Brandt. On September 11, 1971, she was united in marriage to Donald...

Mar 14, 2022

Linda L. Plath (Krienke) 72, of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022, with her family by her side.

Linda was born on August 3, 1949, to the late Victor and Esther (Klaustermeier) Krienke in Glencoe, MN, and grew up on the family farm in Lester Prairie, MN. She was united in marriage...

Mar 13, 2022

Ervin Parlow, age 92 years, of Waubeka was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022 at the Samaritan Home in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin was born on March 19, 1929 in West Bend to Ernst and Augusta Parlow (Hetebrueg).  He was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Hartmann in...

Mar 13, 2022

Edward G. “Ed” Huettner, age 86 years, of White Lake / Horicon was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born on January 9, 1936 in Hartford to Edward and Linda Huettner.  He was united in marriage to Virginia M. Sellers on June...

Mar 12, 2022

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Sherry Darlene Reid Lesniak, loving wife and mother of two children, fell asleep in death at the age of 73 after battling many illnesses.

Sherry was born on October 15, 1948 in Greenville, SC to Herman and Claudia Reid (nee Lawrence). Sherry attended North Carolina State University and enjoyed...