Local Obituaries
Patrick Joseph Heiman
Dec 1, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Joseph Heiman, 54, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025.
Patrick was born on December 19, 1970 in Menomonee Falls to Carl and Rita (nee Morgan) Heiman.
Patrick met his wife, Courtney Haeuser in 2006. They fell in love quickly and spent 15 years building a beautiful life together before becoming husband and wife on October 2, 2021. Patrick and...
Michael Gregor Nigh
Dec 11, 2025
Michael Gregor Nigh, age 67 years, of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025.
Michael was born on January 15, 1958, in West Bend to Vincent and Elvira Nigh (nee Meyer).
Michael graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1976. He went on to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1980.
He enjoyed hunting,...
Catherine "Debbie" Benike
Dec 9, 2025
Catherine “Debbie” Benike, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away after a short battle with cancer on December 9th, 2025, at the age of 70. She was surrounded by her loving family at Aurora Grafton Medical Center.
Born November 26th, 1955 in Shreveport Louisiana, Debbie was the daughter of Jim and Estelle Lee. She grew up in West Bend, WI and...
Valeria Lois Heidtke
Dec 8, 2025
Valeria “Val” Heidtke (nee Quaas), 85, was called home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025.
Val was born on May 4,1940 in Sheboygan to the late Elmer and Lucille Quaas (nee Stautz). Val was united in marriage to Reuben Heidtke on June 22, 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church in West Bend. Her first husband, Warren Sekas, preceded her...
Judy Mae Prom
Dec 6, 2025
Judy Mae Prom (née Weber), 85, left the loving arms of her husband and family and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Judy was born on October 17, 1940, in Slinger to the late Roland and Bernice Weber (née Streblow). She grew up in a close, caring family and carried that same warmth...
Christina "Tina" A. Mueller
Dec 6, 2025
Tina (Christina) Mueller, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, on December 6th. She was born on May 3, 1961, daughter of Edward and Elisabeth (Feucht) Garriety.
She married her husband Mark, on July 11, 1981, and together they raised their 4 children, while also growing the family farm.
After high...
Ronald C. Kegley
Dec 6, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Kegley, age 87, walked through the Pearly Gates into Heaven on December 6th, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Ron, the second son of the late Talmage and Millie (nee Radtke), was born in Crandon, Wisconsin, on May 30th, 1938.
Ron grew up on the family farm just outside of Crandon. He attended schools in Crandon from K-12. During his...
Barbara A. Timmler
Dec 5, 2025
Barbara A. Timmler (nee Nigh), 81 of West Bend, passed away with her loving family at her side on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1944, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Schmidt) Nigh.
She was a graduate of Kewaskum High School. She worked for the West Bend Company as a silk screener for more than 30...
Kathleen A. Kougl
Dec 4, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we share that Kathleen (Kathy) A. Kougl entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 4, 2025, having been born on April 15, 1940, to Joseph and Myrtle (Pope) Merkt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kathy is welcomed into Heaven by her parents Joseph and Myrtle, her beloved son Thomas Kougl,...
Merlin Frederick Wilde
Dec 2, 2025
Merlin Frederick Wilde, 81, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2025.
Merlin was born in Winona, Minnesota on March 15, 1944 to the late Erwin A. Wilde and Laverna (Grimm) Wilde. He was one of three children. Merlin was baptized and confirmed his faith in Christ, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lewiston, MN....
Marlene M. Yoost
Dec 1, 2025
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Marlene M. Yoost, 70, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Marlene entered the world on April 17, 1955, in West Bend, the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Irene (nee Thill) Esselman. On September 21, 1974, she pledged her love to James “Jim” Yoost in a...
Thomas E. Potter
Nov 29, 2025
Thomas Edward Potter
September 3, 1946 – November 29, 2025
Thomas Edward Potter, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1946, to Wilford and Bernice (nee Kocher) Potter.
Thomas graduated from West Bend High School in 1964 and later attended the University of Oshkosh. Throughout his life, he worked numerous jobs, demonstrating a strong work...
Lori S. Hron
Nov 27, 2025
Lori Hron, age 74 of West Bend, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1951 daughter of Howard and Darlene (Casper) Glander. She was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East High School in 1971. She attended Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing...
Craig Stephen Lichtig
Nov 26, 2025
Craig Stephen Lichtig, 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Craig was born on August 8, 1960 in Milwaukee to the late Arnold Lichtig. Craig found his love of sea while serving his Country in the Navy. He spent his career out at sea as a Chief Engineer working in the Fishing Industry and spending time with his family out...
Jan Peter Dengel
Nov 26, 2025
Jan Peter Dengel, age 83 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Jan was born on June 28, 1942, in West Bend to Howard and Marie Dengel (Rinn). He remained a lifelong resident of West Bend. Jan graduated from Holy Angels...
Richard "Dick" Mathew Kohn
Nov 24, 2025
Richard “Dick” Mathew Kohn, age 83 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025.
Dick was born on March 30, 1942, in Campbellsport to Franklin and Myrtle Kohn (Hodge). He met Judith “Judy” Abel in high school. They were united in marriage on August 14, 1965, at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in...
Nancy Ann Ladwig (nee Handke)
Nov 24, 2025
Nancy Ann Ladwig (nee Handke), 92, was called home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025, with her Daughter by her side.
Nancy was born on August 24, 1933 in Manitowoc to the late Leslie and Marvel Handke (nee Kummerow). She was united in marriage to Frederick Ladwig who preceded her in death on April 24, 2017. Nancy taught...
Orville "Chuck" Charles Kocher II
Nov 22, 2025
Orville C. “Chuck” Kocher, age 73, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with aggressive cancer.
Chuck was born on May 19, 1952, in West Bend, WI, to the late Orville and Lucille (nee Liermann) Kocher. On November 25,...
Allen B. Schoofs
Nov 22, 2025
Allen B. Schoofs, 94, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.
Allen entered the world on December 3, 1930, in Washington County, born to Joseph and Catherine (nee Becker) Schoofs. On October 8, 1955, he married the love of his life, Paula Beisbier, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in...
Gregory Joseph Pokrzywinski
Nov 21, 2025
Gregory Joseph Pokrzywinski, 71, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 with his family by his side.
Gregory was born on February 14, 1954 in Milwaukee to the late Gilbert and Florence Pokrzywinski (nee Schoch). Gregory was united in marriage to Janice Melcarek on September 7, 1985. He was a dedicated worker and spent over 30 years in the food industry....
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