Obituaries

Sep 10, 2021

Guy Richard Engelhardt, 69, died unexpectedly—yet peacefully—Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Guy was born on December 28, 1951, in Milwaukee to John and Marjorie (Johnson) Engelhardt. His family moved to West Bend when Guy was a young child. He has been a lifelong member of the community ever since.

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Sep 9, 2021

Alfred “Fritz” Schmitt, 89, of West Bend found peace on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 4, 1932, to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee German) Schmitt, on a farm in St. Kilian, Washington County, WI. His father Joseph died 2 months after he was born. He...

Sep 8, 2021

Darlis Martha Kempf (nee Kudek), of Beechwood passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2021 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake, at the young age of 84 years.

Darlis was born on September 2, 1937 in the town of Wayne to Joseph and Martha Kudek  (nee Faber).  She was united in marriage to...

Sep 7, 2021

Michael S. “Mike” Olson, age 64 years, of West Bend passed away on September 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.  He was husband to the love of his life, Ellen J. Olson (Rehbein).  They shared 15.5 years of marriage together.

Mike was born on July 13, 1957 in Milwaukee to Stanley and Suzy Olson (Lanser).  He graduated...

Sep 3, 2021

Dorothy Frances Bosserman, (nee Keller, formerly Seybold)

Dorothy passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Evergreen Sharehaven, Oshkosh, at the young age of 98.

Dorothy was born on June 24, 1923 in Forest Junction, Calumet County, WI.  She was the second of six children born to John and Adelia (nee Stanelle) Keller.

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Aug 31, 2021

John J. Coulter, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on February 5, 1933, to the late George and Helen (nee Funk) Coulter in the Town of Theresa, WI. On January 31, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Hron at Holy Trinity Catholic...

Aug 30, 2021

David A. “Dave” Ritter, age 84 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on November 9, 1936 in Milwaukee to George and Gladys Ritter  (nee Jenkinson).

Dave was a machinist at Babcock...

Aug 27, 2021

Keith “Keitzie” Lerch, 80, of Brownsville passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021.

He was born on November 20, 1940, to the late Kenneth and Gladys (nee Bishop) Lerch in Fond du Lac, WI. Keith graduated from Oakfield High School in 1959. Right after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served...

Aug 25, 2021

Wesley E. Groth, Age 77, of Mayville, passed away on August 25th, 2021.  He was born on November 20th, 1943 and was the son of the late Elnora and Roman Groth.

Wes worked and retired from Metalcraft of Mayville.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved spending his time with his friends.   His artistic talents with...

Aug 25, 2021

Walter “Wally” Ewert, 78, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his wife and her sister by his side.

He was born on February 5, 1943. Wally was an eagle scout in his younger years. When Wally was 16, he started to work with his dad with the trucking...

Aug 21, 2021

Carole Lynn Gundrum (nee Le Capitaine), age 73 years, was called to Heaven to be with Jesus on August 21, 2021 from her home in West Bend surrounded by her family.

Carole was born on August 30, 1947 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Charles and Jean Le Capitaine (nee Lewis).  She was united in marriage to Paul...

Aug 21, 2021

Judith A. “Judy” Guenther (Wagner), 80, of the town of Scott, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 19, 1940, in Cudahy, the daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Wagner, and on September 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Eugene Guenther...

Aug 19, 2021

Jerold J. “Jerry” Grosso, 88, of Theresa, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Prairie Ridge in Beaver Dam, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on April 25, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Bernard and Johanna (nee Vigo) Grosso. On April 30, 1953, Jerry enlisted into the U.S. Army...

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy R. “Dot” Blumer, 90, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Dorothy was born on August 17, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (nee Whitkowski) Ronkowski. On July 28, 1951, she was united in marriage to Merlin “John” Fellenz in Milwaukee....

Aug 17, 2021

Janet Stange (Van Vleet), 74, of Random Lake passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home under the care of Sharon Richardson Hospice after battling COPD for many years.

Janet was born on March 14, 1947 in Menomonee Falls, the daughter of late Merl Van Vleet and Faye (Calkins) Stange.  On October 1, 1966 she...

Aug 15, 2021

Patricia Anne “Pat” Jeske, age 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on August 15, 2021 at her home.

Pat was born on October 5, 1939 in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Alice (nee Bremser) Volm. Pat loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her favorite TV show was General Hospital, and those who knew...

Aug 15, 2021

Sharon A. Dworschak (nee Leemon), age 69, of Lomira, passed away on August 15, 2021 at her home.  She was born on January 22, 1952 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Ralph and Shirley Leemon (nee Ninneman).  On October 15, 1973, she married Wayne “Dupa” Dworschak at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira.  Wayne passed away in 2005....

Aug 13, 2021

Arthur “Art” Cornelius Luedtke, age 91, of West Bend, passed away on August 13, 2021 at Ivy Manor.

Art was born on December 12, 1929 in Sheboygan to the late August and Olga Luedtke (nee Schachtschneider). Art served in the Army from September 1951 until August 1953 from then he served in the Reserves until...

Aug 12, 2021

Nancy Ann Mitchell (nee Mueller), age 74 years, of Milwaukee, formerly of  Wausau, found peace on August 12, 2021 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on February 9, 1947 in Wausau to Harold and Betty Mueller.  She was united in marriage to David John Mitchell on February 10, 1968...

Aug 11, 2021

Donald Leo Frank, age 64 years, of Jackson, WI was called home to be with our Lord on August 11, 2021. Don was born on March 29, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Geraldine (nee Ehley) Frank. He resided in Germantown, WI. He was united in marriage to Linda (nee Thrune) Frank on October 10, 1981 at Trinity...