Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Eugene “Gene” D. Turner, 75, passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.  Gene was a lifelong resident of the Town of Barton.  His parents, Bill and June (nee Otten) Turner welcomed him into the world as their first born.  He was a brother to John Turner, Lynn Mertzig, and...

Jan 3, 2025

Michal Esther Gerard (nee Buck), from West Bend, spent her final days at Kathy Hospice surrounded by the comfort and love of her many family and friends. She was called home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 69.

Born on June 30, 1955 in Rochester, Minnesota, daughter to the late ...

Jan 3, 2025

On Friday, January 3, 2025, David “Dave” Joseph Cournia went with God surrounded in the love and comfort of his family at Froedtert Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1949, Dave was one of three sons to the late Anton and Loretta (nee Schuelke) Cournia. After high school, he honorably and proudly served our country in the US...

Jan 3, 2025

Julie Ann (nee Thoma) Jansen, born to eternal life on January 3, 2025 at the age of 66. She passed away at Kathy Hospice in West Bend while surrounded by the comfort and love of her family and friends.

She was born to Alfred and Marie Thoma on February 5, 1958 in the Town of...

Jan 2, 2025

Gladwyn “Tyne” Sturrock (nee Jaques), 102, of Rogers MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025.  Tyne was born on October 20, 1922, in her family’s farmhouse outside Killarney, Manitoba, Canada.  She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in January 1942 and was trained as a Morse Code Operator.  In January 1945 she was discharged and moved to...

Dec 31, 2024

Lylalee (Williams) Backhaus, 85, of West Bend died peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 15, 1939, in Shorewood. A daughter to Roy and Grace (Counter). Lyla married her high school sweetheart, Robert A. Backhaus ("R.B.") on July 23, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Scott. Lyla...

Dec 30, 2024

Imelda “Melly” Algiers (Klink), 91, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024, with her family by her side.

Melly was born on September 23, 1933, in Rubicon to the late Henry and Frances (Christ) Klink. Melly was united in marriage to Charles G. Algiers on October 7, 1961, at St. Kilian...

Dec 29, 2024

Joanne P. Krueger, 87, of West Bend, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk

Joanne was born on January 22, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Gary and Viola (nee Cook) Koenings. On June 5, 1954, she was united in marriage to Paul Krueger at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Dec 26, 2024

Steven William Pagelsdorf, age 68, of Richfield, Wisconsin, was born April 22, 1956, to Howard and Audrey Pagelsdorf in Milwaukee. On December 26, 2024, he passed away at home sitting in his recliner and surrounded by family and friends after spending one last Christmas with his family.

Steve and Denise met at James Madison High School in...

Dec 25, 2024

John Bucklen, 83 formerly of Lomira passed away on December 25, 2024, at SSM – Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Born on December 20, 1941, son of the late Norman Bucklen and Hildur Bucklen (nee Ogren) L’Allier and the stepson of Al L’Allier. John graduated from Hibbing High School in 1960. After graduation, John moved to...

Dec 24, 2024

Michael “Mike” Stiever, 81, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 24, 2024, at his home.

Mike's journey began on June 7, 1943, in Milwaukee, born to the late Joseph and Lila (Ellsworth) Stiever. He graduated from Germantown High School in 1961. His life took a beautiful turn on July 18, 1964, when...

Dec 23, 2024

June Walsh 84, of Milwaukee, passed away on December 23, 2024 at St. Francis Place. She was born on May 19, 1940 daughter of the late Lee and Margaret (nee Preisler) Anderson.

She was married to Michael Walsh in 1956, and they were blessed with five wonderful children. She worked for various companies around the area. Cooking...

Dec 23, 2024

On Monday, December 23, 2024, Michael James Alexander passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Allenton, Wisconsin.

Mike said “Yo!” to life 67 years ago on June 23, 1957, and was a son of James and Corrine (nee Rabe) Alexander in St. Louis, Missouri. His family eventually migrated to Illinois, where Mike graduated from Maine East High...

Dec 23, 2024

Obituary of Reverend Thomas F. Zarling

On December 23, 2024, Thomas Fredrick Zarling of West Bend, WI, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 81. Tom was born on January 13, 1943, in McNary, Arizona, to the late Pastor Waldemar and Ruth (Zell) Zarling. As a child, he...

Dec 22, 2024

Kelly Lynne Deaton (nee Adam), 56, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home.

Born on September 27, 1968, in Beaver Dam, Kelly was the daughter of Ronald and Marjorie (nee Foster) Adam. She was united in marriage to Charles “Charlie” Deaton on June 5, 1999. Kelly graduated from Beaver Dam...

Dec 22, 2024

Donald Jacak, 76, formerly of Random Lake, went to his Heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born April 29, 1948, to Lambert and Irene (nee Heinecke) Jacak.  He grew up in St. Killian and attended St. Killian Catholic Grade School and Campbellsport High School.  He married Jeanne Krautkramer...

Dec 21, 2024

Cheryl Anne Pavlak Glander, 68, died peacefully on December 21, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI, with her husband and daughter at her side.

Cheryl was born on July 22, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI to David and Marilyn (nee Gutknecht) Pavlak and raised in Sussex, WI. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1974 and later...

Dec 20, 2024

Anthony P. “Tony” Hesprich, 94, of Lomira, passed away on December 20, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Tony Hesprich, born on November 4, 1930, to John and Isabel (Strobel) Hesprich, embarked on a life filled with dedication and community spirit. On July 9, 1955, he married Mary Ann Schraufnagel at St. Andrew’s Catholic...

Dec 14, 2024

Beatrice Ann Steffes (nee Diederich), 89, was born into eternal life with Jesus on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with her family by her side.

Beatrice “Bea” was born on May 4, 1935, to the late Raymond and Beata (nee Pinkert) Diederich. Bea was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton and graduated from Lutheran High School...

Dec 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Claudia Erickson at the age of 70 years. She passed away unexpectedly at her home.

Claudia was born at St. Agnes Hospital to Francis and Elaine Strobel Koenigs. Claudia was raised in Lomira on her parents’ farm where she dedicated her...