Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Nancy L. Brodzeller, 82, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, was called home on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with her family at her side and her loving husband holding her hand.

Nancy was born on October 16, 1939, in Hartford, the daughter of late Christian and Melinda...

Nov 10, 2021

Shirley Ann Butler, age 59 years, of Mayville, formerly of Oconomowoc was called home on November 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on December 10, 1961 in Milwaukee.

Shirley graduated from Oconomowoc High School and went on to earn her Associate Degree from Waukesha County Technical College and...

Nov 5, 2021

Markus F. “Mark” Frank, 93, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

Markus was born on October 2, 1928, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Fritz and Gertrude (nee Lehmann) Frank. On January 1, 2000, he was united in marriage to...

Nov 4, 2021

Keith A. Schraufnagel, age 68, of Lomira was surrounded by those he loved when he passed away on November 4, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  During his fight, Keith was continually cared for by his beloved partner, Linda Schaefer.  His children, the very demonstration of what he created in this world, were with him in his final...

Nov 3, 2021

Susan M. Bumpke (nee Wetsten), 72, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

She was born on December 3, 1948, to the late Anton and LaVerne (nee Pieper) Wetsten in Milwaukee, WI. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School. On July 31, 1999, she...

Nov 2, 2021

Michael K. Osburn, 47, of West Bend, passed away on November 2, 2021, Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Michael was born on October 23, 1974, in Milwaukee, the son of Kenneth and Sharon (nee Thibodeau) Osburn. Michael enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking.

Those Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory include his son, Michael Osburn Jr.;...

Nov 2, 2021

Carole J. Zehren (nee Schultz, also known as Schultzie), 79, of Kewaskum entered Eternal Life with her loving Savior on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

She was born on January 16, 1942 to the late Reuben and Sylvia (nee Klein) Schultz in Kewaskum, and was a lifelong resident of Kewaskum.  Carole graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1959....

Nov 1, 2021

Michael “Mike” Weber, 78, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021.

He was born on July 19, 1943, to the late Edmund and Anyce (nee Koepke) Weber in West Bend, WI. Mike graduated from West Bend High School. After high school, he worked for the Amity Leather Company in...

Oct 31, 2021

Patrick “Pat” D. Casper, 54 of Campbellsport passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

He was born on November 3, 1966, to the late Philip and Janet (nee Schultz) Casper. Pat grew up in West Bend and went to Holy Angels Catholic Grade School. He graduated from West Bend East High School. Pat went on to the...

Oct 31, 2021

Franklin “Frank” A. Mueller, 87, of Lomira entered Eternal Life on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

He was born on April 8, 1934, to the late Jerome and Loretta (nee Schmidt) Mueller in the Town of Addison. Frank attended Nenno Schools. Early on, Frank realized his life’s passion and started working on the family farm as a young...

Oct 29, 2021

Albert Hartwig Jr., 93, of Newburg, passed away on October 29, 2021, with his family at his side.

Albert was born on January 29, 1928, in the town of Saukville, the son of the late Albert Sr. and Hilda (nee Stoecker) Hartwig. Albert grew up farming in Newburg and then went on to be employed...

Oct 29, 2021

Carol E. Sedgwick (nee Walters), 89, of Campbellsport passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.

She was born on January 16, 1932 to the late Edgar and Ruth (nee Degner) Walters in Athens, WI. Carol grew up on the family farm in Athens. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School. On July 28, 1951 she was united...

Oct 28, 2021

Carl H. Vogt IV, 71, of Jackson, died peacefully on October, 28, 2021under the loving care of the staff at the Samaritan.

He was born on September 16, 1950 in Marquette, MI to the late Carl Henry III and Claire Louise (nee Burke) Vogt.

Carl worked in an automotive salvage yard. He enjoyed traveling when...

Oct 28, 2021

Byrdell C. “Birdie” Schulz, 94, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac.

Birdie was born on August 25, 1927, in New Fane, the daughter of the late Alfred and Eleanor (nee Quandt) Firks. She was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church...

Oct 27, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Bath, 86, of Menomonie, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on October 27, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic in Menomonie.

Robert was born on November 22, 1934, in Milwaukee. He was an orphaned from birth and lived with the Capuchin Nuns in Milwaukee until the age of 10 where he then went to...

Oct 25, 2021

Nancy J. Schoenbeck, 67, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Nancy was born on June 9, 1954, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Lowell and Marjorie (nee Burdick) Cox. On May 3, 1975, she was united in marriage to Joel Schoenbeck in West Bend at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church....

Oct 25, 2021

Margaret C. “Muggie” Borchardt, age 100 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021.

Margaret was born on August 23, 1921 in Milwaukee to Peter and Christine Borchardt (nee Schoch).

Margaret graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee.  She honorably served in the United States Army as...

Oct 23, 2021

Donald Stefanich, age 70 years, of Random Lake was called to eternal rest on October 23rd, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

When Don became ill, he was asked by his family what he would like to have written in his obituary. Don responded “I don’t care, it is mostly bullshit anyway”. As Don was...

Oct 22, 2021

Virginia L. Fieweger, 72, of the town of Barton, passed away at her home on October 22, 2021.

Virginia was born on July 28, 1949, in Cody, Wyoming, the daughter of Gordon and Donna (nee Larkin) Olds. On November 2, 1992, she was united in marriage to Paul Fieweger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Oct 21, 2021

James R McGath came into this world on a Friday and left this world on a Thursday evening lovingly surrounded by his wife and four daughters. His sunrise was December 3, 1943, and his sunset was October 21, 2021. Jim was welcomed by many loved ones, especially his mother Ruth McGath (nee Alderman) and his adopted son, Dean McGath....