Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Shannon Soper (nee Teska), age 79 years, of West Bend found peace on January 17, 2021.

Shannon was born on January 22, 1941 in  Butler, WI to Harvey and Edwena Teska.  She was united in marriage to Robert A. “Bob” Soper on June 3, 1995 in Allenton.

Shannon was artist and chef.  She worked at...

Jan 16, 2021

Edmond J. “Ed” Roney, 79, of West Bend, formerly of Green Bay, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Ed was born on November 27, 1941, in New York, New York, the son of the late Roy and Irene (nee Benis)...

Jan 16, 2021

Vernon Van Vooren, 89, passed away January 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 14, 1931 at home on the farm with a midwife in attendance to Mary Elizabeth and Alfred Van Vooren. He was their only child but he grew up in Atkinson, Illinois in the midst of dozens of cousins. He had...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary (nee Windis) Adams of Allenton passed during the early evening of January 15th, 2021 at 60 years of age. She passed after a two-year battle with cancer while at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mary was born the 11th of November 1960 in Port Washington, WI to the late John and Mary (nee Thelen) Windis. She...

Jan 15, 2021

Linda L. Frey (nee Lininger), 57, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

She was born on November 27, 1963 to the late Carl and Betty (nee Braker) Lininger in Beaver Dam, WI. Linda graduated from Beaver Dam High School. In March of 1988 she was united...

Jan 15, 2021

Betty J. Steger (nee Leichtle), 92, a resident of Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021.

She was born in 1928 to the late Adolph and Angeline (nee German) in Fond du Lac, WI. Betty graduated from Mayville High School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Lau on April 24,...

Jan 15, 2021

Brownsville- “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you whenever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Brenda Kay Bergman was called to her eternal home on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her parent’s house in Brownsville.

Brenda was born April 14, 1968 in Waupun, WI to...

Jan 14, 2021

Dolores Theresa Kertscher (nee Vorpahl), 96, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on August 17, 1924 to the late Dorothy K. (Theusch) and John A. Vorpahl, Sr. in the town of Farmington.

Dolores was united in marriage to Allen E. Kertscher...

Jan 14, 2021

Franklin J “Frank” Mrazik, 94, left this world but not our hearts on January 14, 2021.  He was born July 12, 1926 to Frank and Agnes (Fechter) Mrazik on their farm in Myra, Wisconsin.

He served in World War II from 1944-1946.  After serving his country in the United States Army, he married Florence “Red” Kolbach on...

Jan 11, 2021

Patty Timmers (Wingert), age 63 years, was called home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Patty was born on November 11, 1957 in Rock Island, Illinois to Paul and Kathryn Wingert (Gavigan).  She was united in marriage to Louis Timmers on July 16, 1983 at Holy Cross Catholic...

Jan 11, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Vander Grinten (Husslein), age 83 years, of the town of Lomira, passed away on January 11, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Barb was born on June 6, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Earl and Audrey (Werner) Husslein, and on April 8, 1961, she was united in marriage to Leonard Vander Grinten...

Jan 10, 2021

Dolores R. Lotz, 90, of West Bend, passed away on January 10, 2021, at Clearview Long Term Care & Rehabilitation of Dodge County in Juneau, Wisconsin.

Dolores was born on February 25, 1930, in New York, the daughter of the late Julius and Lena (nee Battan) D’Alatore. On December 1, 1951, she was united in...

Jan 9, 2021

Karen Jean Minor (Brennan), 63, went home to glory to be with her Savior and Lord “Jesus Christ” on January 9, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in The Lord Jesus Christ supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Karen was born to the...

Jan 9, 2021

Anthony James Dugan (Tony), age 73 years, of Slinger, Wisconsin was called home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021.

Anthony was born on April 24, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John & Merciadine Dugan. Anthony graduated from Sparta High School in Sparta, Wisconsin.

Tony worked early in life in the woods cutting...

Jan 8, 2021

Sutton Ursula Beck, of Oconomowoc, WI, passed away January 8, 2021, from the trauma of a severe accident, just weeks after celebrating her 25th birthday.

Sutton defeated childhood cancer, Stage 4 Burkitt’s Lymphoma, in 2005.  She would proceed to play four years of collegiate tennis and earn a degree in Family Studies and Human Development at the...

Jan 8, 2021

Milton R. Johnson, 88 of Franklin, found peace on Friday, January 8, 2021.

He was born on November 9, 1932 to the late Caston and Alma (nee Anderson) Johnson in Mason, WI. He graduated from Ondossagon High School. On July 16, 1959 he was united in marriage to Emma Caproon. Milton honorably served in the United States...

Jan 8, 2021

Marjorie “Marge” E. Kobs, 96, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at The Cottages, West Bend.

She was born on August 5, 1924 to the late Harry and Anne (nee O’Brien) Batchelder in Brockton, MA. She moved to West Allis when she was a young girl. Marge graduated from Nathan Hale High...

Jan 7, 2021

Sharon Lynn Theisen (63), loving cat mom, accomplished gravy maker extraordinaire, and lover of all things pink and sparkly began her next grand adventure on January 7, 2021.

Born March 10, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI, she graced the world with her presence as the loving daughter to Wayne and Deanna Schnell and sister to Wayne Jr. (Susan)...

Jan 5, 2021

Margaret Olwig (nee Narr), 89, passed away on January 5, 2021 due to complications from COVID19 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend, WI.

Marge was born on July 1, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Hepp) Narr. She went to Milwaukee public schools and in 1953, married George Olwig. They raised 4...

Jan 5, 2021

***Attention, The date for Jason Hermes visitation and service has been postponed until JANUARY 27TH. ***

We think this is Jason's way of reminding us all that he is still running on "Jason Time".

Jason Michael “J-Man” Hermes, age 34, of West Bend, passed away on January 5, 2021 and is forever flying...