Local Obituaries
Jon Sison
Feb 15, 2026
Norman J. “Jon” Sison, 59, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2026. Jon was born on March 26, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Cesar and Aurora (nee Alonzo) Sison.
Jon carried a lifelong love for all things Disney, a spark of wonder that never dimmed no matter how old he grew....
Charles J. "Chuck" Respondi
Feb 7, 2026
Charles J. “Chuck” Respondi Jr., 70, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on February 7, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
Chuck entered this world on November 20, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, a blessing to his parents, the late Charles Sr. and Annette (nee Ernst) Respondi. On April 1, 1976, he joined hands and hearts with...
Herbert "Herb" F. Wolf
Feb 17, 2026
Herbert “Herb” F. Wolf, age 77 years, of West Bend, WI was called home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026, after an extensive battle with heart conditions and cancer. Herb was born on July 6, 1948, in West Bend to Herbert P. and Luciana Wolf (Simon).
After graduating from West Bend High School, Herb went on to join...
DuWane "Butch" H. A. Diels
Feb 14, 2026
DuWane “Butch” H.A. Diels, age 83 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Butch was born on September 14, 1942, in West Bend to Floyd and Marjorie Diels (Schubert). He was united in marriage to Janet Anne Neuy on June 15, 1963, at St....
Marilyn L. Holmquist
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Luise (Moeller) Holmquist, 93, of West Bend, WI was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of February 12, 2026.
A native of West Bend, Marilyn was born on October 4, 1932, to Arnold and Verna (Dobbratz) Moeller. She attended grade school and high school in West Bend, graduating in 1950. She studied for two years at...
Caroline A. Theusch
Feb 11, 2026
Caroline A. Theusch, 85, of Lomira, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Caroline was born on October 28, 1940, in Elmore, the daughter of the late Gregor and Margaret (nee Thill) Weis. On February 11, 1961, she was united in marriage to Francis “Frank” Theusch at St. Matthew’s Church in Campbellsport. Caroline found...
Tammy Ann Koenig
Feb 10, 2026
Tammy Koenig, 64, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by family on February 10, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Tammy’s life was defined by a 44-year love story with her soulmate, Randy. Together, they built a world centered on family. Whether she was meticulously planning a summer cookout or simply gathering everyone for the holidays, Tammy...
Marian M. Kreif
Feb 10, 2026
Marian M. Kreif, of West Bend passed away peacefully during a prayer on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Cornerstone Assisted Living at the age of 79 years.
Marian was born on September 26, 1946, in Hartford, Wisconsin to John and Iremina (nee Linden) Schairer. She married Richard Kreif on January 30, 1965. Together they raised three daughters: Rita, Esther, and Amy.
Marian...
Dean Howard Roe
Feb 9, 2026
Dean Howard Roe passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, while on Hospice at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.
Dean was born on August 21, 1934, in Whitewater, Wisconsin to Wilfred and Virginia (nee Howard) Roe. He attended the Spring Brook School in Lima Township, Rock County, Wisconsin. He then went to Whitewater High School graduating in 1952. He was in the...
William Lewis
Feb 9, 2026
William Jeffery Lewis, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026.
William was born on June 26, 1952, in Milwaukee to the late Donald and Mildred (nee Foell) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a lifelong machinist and mechanic with many talents. When he was younger, he took numerous motorcycle trips across the United States and one to British Columbia. After...
Randall Richard Menzel
Feb 5, 2026
Randall “Randy” R. Menzel, 73, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026, following a short battle with cancer.
Randy was born on June 17, 1952 in West Bend to the late Robert and Gloria (nee Schneider) Menzel. Randy attended West Bend High School and went on to a culinary course at MATC College....
Wayne E. Jessup
Feb 3, 2026
Wayne E. Jessup, age 100, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord, on February 3, 2026. He grew up in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and graduated from Cudahy High School and Layton Art School, Milwaukee. He was a navy veteran of WWII and after discharge in May 1946, he worked as a commercial artist in Milwaukee and Serigraph...
Randall E. "Randy" Boeldt
Feb 3, 2026
Randall E. “Randy” Boeldt, 74, of the town of Trenton, passed away on February 3, 2026, at home, doing what he loved to do.
Randy entered the world on August 29, 1951, in West Bend, born to the late Elroy and Laverne (nee Krahn) Boeldt. On July 21, 1973, he married the love of his life, Jayne Hoffmann, at St. John’s...
Rev. Gerald "Jerry" O'Connor
Jan 30, 2026
Rev. Gerald “Jerry” O’Connor, 90, of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Jerry was born in Chicago, IL on August 31, 1935. He was the son of Richard and Mildred (Urlaub) O’Connor. He graduated from Austin High School, Chicago in 1953 and received his B.A. from Elmhurst College in 1958. He...
Constance "Connie" Jean Hammack
Jan 30, 2026
Constance “Connie” Jean Hammack (nee King), age 82, of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, entering her eternal rest.
Born on December 28, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN to William and Jean King (nee Syme). Connie was raised in Newburg and West Bend, WI. She attended West Bend High School and went on to earn her master’s degree...
Leslie "Les" Schwartz
Jan 30, 2026
Leslie “Les” Schwartz, age 88 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2026, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Les was born on November 14, 1937, in Fond du Lac to Herman and Agnes Schwartz (nee Nehring). He was united in marriage to Marlene Daun on May 2, 1987, at...
Mary Jean Fiegel
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Jean Fiegel (Jeanie), was born on March 22, 1954 in Waupun, WI to the late Norbert and Dorothy (Wappler) Fiegel. She passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was a resident of West Bend at the time of her passing. Mary was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairwater, WI.
Mary attended Prairie View Elementary School in...
Connie Jean Puerling
Jan 29, 2026
Connie Jean Puerling (nee Westphal, formerly Beimborn), age 82 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born on December 11, 1943, in West Bend to Charles “Chuck” and Leona “Lee” Westphal (nee Terlinden). She was united in marriage to John Beimborn in 1962....
Michael Frederick Riebe
Jan 28, 2026
Mike was born in Milwaukee on December 14th 1942 to Elaine (Loeding) and Frederick Riebe, he passed away at the age of 83, on Wednesday January 28, 2026.
Mike was a devoted family man, and often said his wife Paula of over 58 years, had been the strength of their family. This includes daughters, Stephanie (Eric) and Heather; their grandchildren, Jenna,...
Jerome A. Mueller
Jan 28, 2026
Jerome A. Mueller, 85, of the town of Trenton, passed away on January 28, 2026, at his home, with his family at his side.
Jerome entered the world on January 20, 1941, in West Bend, born to the late Roman and Frances (nee Eisenmann) Mueller. On September 21, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Butz, at St. Mary’s...


