Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Michael "Mike" S. Kohler

Michael "Mike" S. Kohler

Aug 24, 2018

Michael “Mike” S. Kohler, 34 of Shorewood found peace on Friday, August 24, 2018.

He was born on June 21, 1984 to David and Beth (nee Bingen) Kohler in West Bend WI. He graduated from West Bend West High School. Mike worked for the Bartolotta group for several years first at Bacchus Restaurant and then worked as...

Dave Dymale

Dave Dymale

Aug 23, 2018

Dave J. Dymale, age 52, of West Bend passed away on August 23, 2018, at home after a long illness.

Dave was born on March 30, 1966, in West Bend to George and Nancy Dymale (Sceper).

Dave was an amazing bass player and played in several bands.  He loved his music, his friends and was...

Ferdinand "Fred" Andes

Ferdinand "Fred" Andes

Aug 22, 2018

Ferdinand “Fred” Andes, 86, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at his home.

Fred was born on January 22, 1932, in Yugoslavia, the son of the late Johann and Sophie (nee Heppenstiel). He departed from Bremerhaven, Germany and arrived in New York in 1952 and taught himself the English...

Myrtle Kumrow

Myrtle Kumrow

Aug 22, 2018

Myrtle E. Kumrow (nee Lueke), age 83 years, of Random Lake was called home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center Grafton.

Myrtle was born on February 21, 1935 in Sheboygan County to Walter and Clara Lueke  (nee Klabuhn).  She was united in marriage to Vernon O. Kumrow on August 21,...

Richard E Schemmel

Richard E Schemmel

Aug 21, 2018

Richard E. Schemmel, age 88 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on June 27, 1930 in Beaver Dam to Erwin and Mildred Schemmel (Rabehl).  He was united in marriage on October 29, 1955 to Leona...

Patricia "Pat" Kopp

Patricia "Pat" Kopp

Aug 20, 2018

Kopp, Patricia Ann “Pat” (nee Girardot), age 86 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2018 at Kettle Moraine Gardens surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born on May 24, 1932 to Cletus and Verona Girardot (Buuck).

Pat is survived by sister, Diane Bryant...

"Mickey" Larraine Ehlers

"Mickey" Larraine Ehlers

Aug 19, 2018

“Mickey” Larraine Ehlers (nee Newman), age 84 years, was born on April 14, 1934 in the sunny town of Bear River, Minnesota to the late Albert and Stella Newman (nee Mishaw). With family by her side, Mickey peacefully went home early Sunday morning, August 19, 2018 to join her late husband Ronald “Ron” Ehlers in their next chapter.

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John J. Jozwiak

John J. Jozwiak

Aug 19, 2018

John J. Jozwiak, 62, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

He was born on May 15, 1956 to the late Alois and Louise (nee Fernette) Jozwiak in Milwaukee WI. During high school at the age of 15 is when he met Patty. On April 28, 1979 they were united in marriage. John...

Jamy Marie Rojas

Jamy Marie Rojas

Aug 19, 2018

Jamy M. Rojas, 53, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer.

Jamy was born on January 5, 1965, in Hustisford, the daughter of James and Alice (nee Ondrejka) Boerst. She was united in marriage to...

Jerry Kenneth Schmidt

Jerry Kenneth Schmidt

Aug 15, 2018

Jerry K. Schmidt, age 76, of West Bend, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his loving family by his side.

Jerry was born on January 16, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Clarence and Lorraine (nee Bostrom) Schmidt.  He was a 1960 graduate of Nathan Hale High...

Cody S. Bennett

Cody S. Bennett

Aug 14, 2018

Cody S. Bennett, 25, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 14, 2018.

He was born on December 26, 1992 to his mother, Wanda Miller and his Father, Terry Bennett. During high school he worked at Dairy Queen. Cody graduated from West Bend East High School in 2011. After high school he worked at JK Rentals...

Ruth (Barth)  Richter

Ruth (Barth) Richter

Aug 13, 2018

Ruth Richter (nee Barth), age 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Samaritan Health Center with her loving family by her side.

Ruth was born on April 15, 1916 in West Bend to the late Walter and Julia (nee Richter) Barth.  On October 25, 1941, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry”...

Lisa A. Alexander

Lisa A. Alexander

Aug 13, 2018

Lisa A. Alexander, 53, of Kewaskum, WI passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI.

Lisa was born on September 29, 1964, the daughter of Stewart and Patricia (nee Watts) Gudmundsen. On June 16, 1990, she was united in marriage to Jon Alexander in Midland, Michigan. On December 2, 2017,...

Lois Ann Kramraj

Lois Ann Kramraj

Aug 9, 2018

Lois Ann Kramraj (nee James), age 68 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2018 at Virginia Highlands surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born on August 1, 1950 in Antigo to LeRoy and Joan James (Bamke).

Those Lois leaves behind to cherish her memory include...

Darold Jay Wulff

Darold Jay Wulff

Aug 8, 2018

Darold Jay Wulff, 57, of Eden unexpectedly passed away due to a cardiac arrest on August 8, 2018.

Darold was born on June 4, 1961 in West Bend to the late Vernon and Joyce Wulff (nee Coulter).  He graduated from Lomira High School and worked many jobs; most recently at Quad Graphics in Lomira.  Darold...

Carolyn Anne Ohs

Carolyn Anne Ohs

Aug 6, 2018

Carolyn Anne Ohs (nee Fedder) Age 85 years, longtime resident of Elmhurst, IL, recently of West Bend, WI, died August 6, 2018.  She was born August 24, 1932 to Herbert and Lydia (Dehning) Fedder in Chicago, IL.  Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late George N. Ohs. Dear mother of Sandra (John Rybarcyzk) Ohs, Susan (Robert) Buczkiewicz and...

Lloyd "Bud" Kiel

Lloyd "Bud" Kiel

Aug 5, 2018

Lloyd “Bud” F Kiel, 96 of West Bend made an address change and was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2018.

He was born on June 24, 1922 to the late Frederick and Ora (nee Schuette) Kiel in Manitowoc, WI. He grew up on a dairy farm and spent...

Donald E Geib

Donald E Geib

Aug 5, 2018

Donald E. “Don” Geib, age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2018 at the Samaritan Center surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial Service for Don will be held at 1pm on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St....

Gail A (Butzke)  Kougl

Gail A (Butzke) Kougl

Aug 4, 2018

Gail A. Kougl (Butzke), age 53 years, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was born on November 3, 1964 in West Bend to Glenn and Nila Butzke (Smith).  On October 17, 1981 she was united in marriage to Tim Kougl at St. John...

Robert R Zimmerman

Robert R Zimmerman

Aug 3, 2018

Robert R. “Bob” Zimmerman, age 87 years, of Fond du Lac passed away on August 3, 2018 at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on April 21, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Gustave and Helen Zimmerman (Volling).  On July 2, 1952 he was united in marriage to the late June...