Local Obituaries
Anne L. Neja
Mar 16, 2026
Anne L. Neja, 89, of West Bend, passed away on March 16, 2026, at her home with her family at her side.
Anne was born on July 20, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Heiser) Poehlmann. On June 30, 1956, she was united in marriage to Robert Neja at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church...
Kenneth Garrett Keel
Mar 14, 2026
Kenneth Garrett Keel, age 86, passed away on March 14, 2026 with his family by his side.
Ken met and married the love of his life, Karen, 65 years ago. Their marriage produced a daughter, Susan (Kevin), a son, Daniel, granddaughter, Kari (Paul) Oshinski, granddaughter Melissa Montie and Aiden. Ken was a great husband, father and grandfather. Ken and Karen knew...
William "Willie" Richard Fisher
Mar 13, 2026
William “Willie” Richard Fisher, age 74 years, of West Bend found peace on March 13, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Willie was born on November 16, 1951, to the late Richard and Elizabeth Fisher (nee Winders) in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School. On April 28, 1981, Willie was united in...
Dennis Dale Noel
Mar 13, 2026
Dennis Dale Noel of Campbellsport, WI was called to his Heavenly Home on March 13, 2026 at the age of 82. Dennis was born on October 12, 1943 and lived in Steger, IL with his parents, the late Clarence and Doris (nee Fox) Noel. They moved to Crete, IL where he attended elementary school and graduated from Crete-Monee High School....
Kathleen Baumann
Mar 8, 2026
Kathleen Baumann (Abraham) of Slinger passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 72 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and laughter.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Kathryn (Flynn) Abraham. Kathleen graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and went on to study for her Medical Assistant certification from Concordia College. Later, she pursued her fondness...
Ione Marie DePas
Mar 7, 2026
Ione Marie DePas (nee Walechka) completed her journey, taking God’s loving hand on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in her home at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living Center in Kewaskum, Wisconsin at the age of 89.
Ione was born on November 24, 1936, to the late Bouhmil and Anna Walechka (nee Janofski) in Gourley Township, Michigan. She graduated from Powers-Spaulding High School...
Roger Van Ryzin
Mar 6, 2026
Roger Van Ryzin of Cedar Community in West Bend passed away on Friday, March 6th, 2026, while living at the Cottages at Cedar Run.
Roger was born January 6th, 1933, in Freedom, Wisconsin, To Roger T. and Grace (nee Wenzlaff) Van Ryzin. He Spent his childhood years in Freedom and move to Appleton, Wisconsin as young teen.
He married Kathleen Scholz in...
Marie E. Heider
Mar 5, 2026
FUNERAL CANCELED FOR MONDAY - RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, VISITATION, 10:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH IN NEW FANE WITH SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT NOON
Marie E. Heider, 90, of Campbellsport, was called to her heavenly home on March 5, 2026.
Marie was born on March 12, 1935, to the late Arthur and Hildegard Meyer of rural...
Thomas J. Staehler
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas (Tom) J. Staehler, of Kewaskum, WI, peacefully met his loving Creator, who greeted him with welcoming arms at Heaven’s gates on March 5, 2026. He passed peacefully, surrounded by supportive and loving family. Tom was happily married to Pat for 52 wonderful, and occasionally challenging, years. Pat will miss her soulmate and partner in crime.
Tom was a prayer warrior...
Rita L. Bunke
Feb 27, 2026
Rita Bunke, 86, died at New Perspective in West Bend on February 27, 2026.
Rita was born on April 14, 1939 in Addison, WI to the late Math and Rose (née Pfeifer) Schaefer. She was born at home on her family’s farm during a snowstorm. Rita married Milt Bunke on April 19, 1958 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Addison, WI.
Rita...
Ruth A. Dommer
Feb 26, 2026
Ruth A Dommer (Peszko, nee Balog), age 84 years, residing at Hope, Health, and Rehab in Lomira, WI was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 26, 2026 after a longtime battle with Parkinson’s. Ruth was born on June 29, 1941 to Nicholas and Mildred Balog.
After graduating from Washington High School in Milwaukee,...
Ethel Jane Martin
Feb 26, 2026
Ethel J. Martin, of Lomira, formerly of Slinger, was called to home to be with the Lord on February, 26, 2026, at Hope Health Care Center in Lomira.
Ethel was born on February 7, 1948 in the town of Wayne to the late Edward and Martha Martin (nee Jung). She lived on the family farm for many years.
Ethel enjoyed playing sheepshead,...
Richard "Rick" C. Averill
Feb 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard “Rick” Averill, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Rick was born on February 13, 1956, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to the late LeRoy and Marilyn (Thelen) Averill and was called home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2026, at the age of 70.
Rick lived a wonderful full life...
Richard J. Schultz
Feb 24, 2026
Richard John Schultz, known lovingly as Rick, passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on December 20, 1961, Richard built a life rooted in hard work, deep love, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
Richard spent nearly 20 years as a dedicated welder at Germantown Iron & Steel, where he took great pride in...
Clare J. Lehmann
Feb 24, 2026
Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Clare Jane Lehmann, 83, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2026.
Clare was born on December 9, 1943, to Edward and Mae Miller in West Bend, Wisconsin. Clare grew up the youngest of nine children in Kewaskum. Early in life, she attended Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School, where she became a...
Mary M. Smith
Feb 24, 2026
Mary M. Smith, age 67, of Mayville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on May 20, 1958, in Jefferson, WI to James and Mildred (Lenz) Connelly. Mary graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dietetics and Education from the University of Wisconsin -...
Mary Ann Anderson
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Ann Anderson (Koppelman), 73, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Ann was born on May 22, 1952, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Henry William Koppelman and Ruth Alice (Sherry) Koppelman. She was raised with strong values of faith, service, and devotion to family—principles that guided her throughout her life.
On...
Bernice Elizabeth Mueller
Feb 22, 2026
Bernice E. Mueller, nee Breuer, 83 of Jackson, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
She was born on December 13, 1942 in Hartford, WI to the late Sylvester and Marie (nee Loosen) Breuer. On October 6, 1962 Bernice was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Theodore...
Dorothy Joanne Draeger
Feb 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Joanne Draeger, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who was called home to be with her Lord on February 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 4, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Lorraine Langenkamp (nee Petermann), Dorothy enriched the lives of all...
David Roger Polster
Feb 18, 2026
David R. Polster, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
David was born on August 12, 1951 in New Holstein, WI to the late Gordon and Serena (nee Weber) Polster. He was united in marriage to Susan Streblow in 1974. They had two children together, Stacy and Chris. Dave was very hardworking and had many jobs in the food...
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