Obituaries

Jun 16, 2020

Delwin Edwin “Del” Peters, age 63 years, of Mayville, formerly of Grafton was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

Del was born on February 12, 1957 in Port Washington to Marvin and Mildred Peters  (nee Kringel).

Del was a longtime member of St. John’s...

Jun 13, 2020

Camilla M. Kreis (nee Schloemer), 87, of West Bend found peace and was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

She was born on May 12, 1933 to the late Austin and Camilla (nee Farber) Schloemer in West Bend. On October 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to James Kreis in...

Jun 13, 2020

Barbara J. O’Connor (nee Hofmeister), 84, of West Bend, WI, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

She was born August 11, 1935 to the late William and Clara (nee Dentel) Hofmeister in Ackley, Iowa. Barbara graduated from Ackley High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Elmhurst College, where she met Gerald. On December...

Jun 12, 2020

Ann E. Kujawski, 69, of Ripon passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 12, 2020.

She was born on October 5, 1950 to the late Elroy Jr. and Marie (nee Krahn) Kujawski in West Bend WI. Ann grew up in Campbellsport. She was a very social person and loved to talk with people. Ann enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2020

Jerry Anthony Fait, age 106 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living Community in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on March 17, 1914 in Milladore to Edward and Mary Fait  (Chinadl).  He was united in marriage to Viola...

Jun 6, 2020

Amy A. Zettler, 62, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Amy was born on September 14, 1957, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Leonard and Grace (nee Lenz) Theusch. Amy was united in marriage to Roger H. Zettler at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...

Jun 6, 2020

Ivan W. Vorderbruggen, 88, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at the ProHealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin in Waukesha due to complications from a stroke. He was born on October 21, 1931, the son of Paul and Martha (Warm) Vorderbruggen in Bluffton, Minnesota.

He graduated from Wadena High School in 1952. He enlisted...

Jun 6, 2020

Ronald Leroy “Ronnie” Hanson, age 85 years, of West Bend passed away on June 6, 2020 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Ronnie was born on September 2, 1934 in Strum in Pepin County, Wisconsin to Ralph and Gladys Hanson  (Larson).  He was united in marriage to Janet Buechel (nee Hughes) on November 16, 1968 at...

Jun 4, 2020

Joyce M. Ohl (nee Wedlund), 88 of Kewaskum passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Beechwood Rest Home surrounded by family.

She was born on January 24, 1932 to the late Axel and Gerda (nee Swanson) Wedlund in Ashland WI. Joyce was a resident for more then 70 years in Racine. On November 17, 1951 she...

Jun 4, 2020

Leslie A. Kuehl, age 55, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

Leslie was born on August 8, 1964 in Port Washington, WI, son of Lester and Karen (nee Armbruster) Kuehl.

Leslie was blessed to have two beautiful daughters Erin and Krista, a brother...

Jun 4, 2020

Norman Schultz, age 80 years, of Saukville was called home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2020 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Norman was born on January 22, 1940 in Grafton to Wallace and Leona Schultz  (Opper).  He was united in marriage to Caroline Brueggen on October 29, 1977 in St. John...

Jun 3, 2020

Dolores (Banaszak) Lange, 93 - Peacefully departed June 3, 2020

Born in Milwaukee in 1926, as the daughter of a butcher. She would tell the story of saying to her father during the depression, “steak, again?” little knowing how good she had it. She was of strong will in keeping up with three brothers and this was...

Jun 3, 2020

Dennis P. Jacak, 69, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on November 22, 1950 to the late Lambert and Irene (nee Heinecke) Jacak in West Bend, WI. He graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1969. He...

May 31, 2020

Daniel William Lauters Sr., age 71, of Kewaskum, found eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020 with his loving family by his side while in the comfort of his own home.

Dan was born on April 14, 1949 in Holy Cross, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Margaret (nee Leider) Lauters.  At a young age, Dan moved...

May 30, 2020

Gregory “Greg”  Roland Vidal, 61, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Greg was born on January 31, 1959, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Roland and Ruth (nee Waltermath) Vidal. On October 10, 1987, he was united in marriage to Bridget Aquino...

May 27, 2020

Donna Sue Loke, age 68 years, of Grafton, formerly of Milwaukee passed away in her sleep on May 27, 2020 at Samaritan Health and Rehab in West Bend.

Donna was born on December 17, 1951 in Milwaukee to Clarence Walter and Dorothy Ann Loke (Gerke).

Donna attended Nicolet High School in Glendale.  She was a...

May 25, 2020

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Lochen, 74, of the town of Trenton, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with her husband and son at her side.

Kathy was born on April 1, 1946, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Raymond and Della (nee Krause) Kleman. On...

May 24, 2020

Gary A. Emmer, 34, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 24th, 2020.

Gary went to college to become a mechanic. He enjoyed horseplay with his siblings, WWE wrestling, watching movies, helping people and spending time with family and friends.

Those Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory include his parents,...

May 21, 2020

Patti A. Crass (nee Klug), 76, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on November 21, 1943 to the late Howard and Dorothy (nee Gross) Klug in Milwaukee, WI. On October 6, 1962 she was united in marriage to Gerald Crass...

May 21, 2020

Leroy “Coach Lee” Young, age 72 years, of West Bend found peace on May 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born on May 1, 1948 in Reedsburg to Everett and Elsie Young (Gerhke).  He was united in marriage to Janice Czaplewski on March 23, 1985.

Lee graduated from Reedsburg High School in...