Local Obituaries
George James Baumann
Apr 18, 2025
George James Baumann, 46, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.
George was born on March 10, 1979 in Milwaukee to Gerald and Laura (nee Post) Baumann. He was united in marriage to Andrea Nitka on September 10, 2011. George lived life to the fullest and always worked hard to uplift those around him. He loved being out on the motorcycle,...
Thomas "Tom" Alvah Lathrop
Apr 27, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Alvah Lathrop, age 64 years, of West Bend passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family and dear friends.
Tom was born on July 25, 1960, in Milwaukee to Patrick and Lois Lathrop (nee Littmann). He was united in marriage to Diane M. Harmon on March 21, 1992, at St....
Jo Ann Swanke
Apr 24, 2025
Jo Ann Swanke, 88, of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side on April 24, 2025.
Beloved wife for 65 years with her husband, Floyd, who preceded her in death in July 2024. Loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 26,...
Douglas "Doug" G. Petermann
Apr 24, 2025
Douglas “Doug” G. Petermann, age 75, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Kathy Hospice after a battle with COPD. He was born on April 29, 1949. Son of Arnold and Arlene (Letson) Petermann, he was raised in Milwaukee with his 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
Doug bravely served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He trained to be...
Kenneth "Ken" Leon Hed
Apr 22, 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Leon Hed, formally from Mankato, MN passed away on April 22, 2025 after a five-year battle with Parkinsons and Lewy Body Dementia.
Ken was born in Gaylord, MN to Roland and Rose (Mielke) Hed on February 23, 1949. Ken graduated from Mankato High School, Mankato MN in 1967. After serving two years in the US Army Ken returned to...
Samuel Kidd
Apr 20, 2025
Samuel Kidd “Sammy” died unexpectedly at his home in Wayne, WI on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 93. Sam is survived by his son; Anthony (Dustene Simpson)-Kidd, step-daughter; Kristina (David) Lewis, step-son’s; Anthony (Lorie) Alvarez and Thomas (Debra) Alvarez, his grandchildren; Anthony Kidd, Kiondra Kidd, Benjamin Bernal, Anna-Maria Bernal, Vincent Alvarez, Blake Alvarez, Abegail Alvarez and...
Teri Lyn Tamez
Apr 20, 2025
Teri Lyn Tamez, age 62 years, of New Market, Alabama was called home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 with her loving husband by her side.
Teri Lyn was born on May 18, 1962 in West Bend. Daughter of Ben Barr, Jr. and Caroline Barr (nee Riley). She was united in marriage to Gerardo Tamez on...
Christine Ann Johnston-Buerger
Apr 19, 2025
Christine Ann Johnston-Buerger
March 30, 1961 - April 19, 2025
After a stoic battle with colon cancer, Christine (Chris) Ann Johnston-Buerger (nee Barr), 64, of Brownsville peacefully succumbed on Saturday, April 19, at home surrounded by family.
Chris was born on March 30, 1961, in Phillips, Wisconsin, to Allan and Virginia (nee Konetchy) Barr. She graduated from Wauwatosa West in 1979. Growing up,...
Robert W. "Bob" Nell
Apr 18, 2025
Robert “Bob” Wayne Nell, 84, passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida, due to complications of Parkinsons Disease.
Born on May 12, 1940, in Milwaukee, Bob Nell came into the world as the beloved son of William and Bernice (née Schmidt) Nell. On November 18, 1961, he embarked on a lifelong journey with his wife, Nancy...
Lisa Jo Zurn
Apr 18, 2025
Lisa Jo Zurn (nee Dorzok), 54, entered eternal life on Friday, April 18, 2025 with her family by her side.
Lisa was born on May 31,1970 to Eugene Dorzok and Jean (nee Roemer) Jacoby. She was united in marriage to Thomas Zurn on June 25, 1988. She dedicated her life to her family, grandkids, daycare kids, and animals. She was an...
Audrey Mae Wilk
Apr 11, 2025
Audrey M. Wilk, age 96 years, of 6090 Scenic Dr, West Bend, WI, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at The Cottages at Cedar Run.
Audrey was born August 13, 1928, in Wauwatosa, the daughter of the late William and Edna Reinke (Seibt).
She married LeRoy Wilk in Wauwatosa on September 4, 1948. Her husband died in 1983, Audrey lived in Random Lake...
Alvin A. Wiesner
Apr 11, 2025
Alvin A. Wiesner of Brownsville was reunited with his loving wife Frances on April 11, 2025. Born on April 5, 1935, he was the son of Alvin and Clara Wiesner (Theusch).
Alvin attended St. Kilian grade school and graduated from Kewaskum High School. He worked at Mercury Marine for over 35 years. Alvin was an active member at St. Kilian Catholic...
Ann M. Beverly
Apr 9, 2025
Ann M. Beverly of Adell, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 9, 2025. Ann was born in Fond du Lac on May 27,1936 to Esther and Clarence Murray. She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs Academy, then UW Oshkosh graduating in 1958 with a degree in Education.
Ann began teaching in 1958 with most of her 35-year...
Roberta "Bobbie" Herman
Apr 9, 2025
Obituary for Roberta Ann Herman
Bobbie Herman, age 83 years, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Lomira, WI. Mrs. Herman was a resident at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center for just over one year.
Bobbie was born in Benton Harbor, MI on August 4, 1941. She was the only child of Leslie and Evelyn Heppler (Hennesy)....
Brad N. Schaub
Apr 8, 2025
Brad N. Schaub, age 54, entered eternal peace on April 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 20, 1970, to Norman and Mary Elizabeth Schaub (Pesch), Brad grew up in Fond du Lac and West Bend, attending St. Frances Cabrini grade school where he forged lifelong friendships and graduated in 1988 from West Bend West High School. He married...
Patricia "Pat" Gilles
Apr 5, 2025
Patricia "Pat" L. Gilles (nee Plzak), of Oshkosh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
She was born on June 25, 1956, to Eugene Plzak and Donna (nee Conley) Klein in West Bend. Pat graduated from Lomira High School. After high school she worked at multiple jobs. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, bowling, and reading. Pat especially enjoyed spending time...
James "Jim" Koput
Apr 5, 2025
James “Jim” Joseph Koput, age 86 years, of Cascade was reunited with his late wife, Janice, on April 5, 2025.
Jim was born on October 9, 1938, in Waukesha to Joseph and Agatha Koput (Smerlinski). He was united in marriage to Janice Sook on August 16, 1958, at First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha.
Jim graduated from Waukesha High School in 1956. He...
John D. Clifton
Apr 5, 2025
John Clifton, of Mayville, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 79 . He was born on May 27, 1945 to Mary & Estle Clifton Jr. During his younger years, John often spent time with his beloved cousins at his grandparents home forming close, lifelong bonds. He attended South Division High School where he played football. He...
Harvey A. Ramthun
Apr 5, 2025
Harvey Allen Ramthun JR, 82, of town of Kewaskum, passed away on April 5, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 18, 1942, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of the late Harvey and Jean Ramthun nee Kraft, and on September 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Helen Schiek.
Harvey and Kathie...
Brunhilde J. "Bonnie" Harrison
Apr 4, 2025
Brunhilde J. “Bonnie” Harrison, 87, of West Bend, passed away at her home on April 4, 2025.
Bonnie entered this world on May 29, 1937, in Milwaukee, born to the late Carl and Louise (née Epple) Burst. She later married Joseph Harrison, beginning a lifelong partnership. A proud graduate of West Division High School in 1955, Bonnie balanced the demands of...
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