Obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

Tonya L. Kirmse (nee Kohn), 47, of Random Lake passed away peacefully with her family by her side after losing her 14-month battle with Leukemia.

She was born on November 10, 1970 to Harold Kohn and Lonna Karnitz (nee Schladweiler) in Port Washington. She graduated from West Bend East High School in 1989. Tonya started her family...

Jun 9, 2018

Thomas “Tom” Henry Knorr,74, of the Town of Auburn went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 with his wife and family members by his side. Tom died after a courageous seven-year fight with cancer.

Tom was born on July 4, 1943 in Butler, WI.  The son of late Pastor...

Jun 8, 2018

Diana K. Pamperin, (nee Sterr), age 86, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Friday, June 08, 2018 while at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Diana was born on January 28, 1932 in the town of Lomira to the late Alvin and Lydia (nee Heldt) Sterr.  She graduated from Mayville High School in the class of...

Jun 8, 2018

Iris M. Seefeldt, 85, of New Fane, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Iris was born on April 18, 1933, in Parnell, the daughter of the late Lauren and Norma (nee Suemnicht) Falk. On June 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harold Seefeldt...

Jun 7, 2018

Christine L. “Chris” Meyer, 65, of Richfield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Chris was born on August 28, 1952, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Phyllis (nee Tell) and Arlen Ortlieb. Chris loved her children and grandchildren. She also loved music, baking, and movies. Everyone called her mom whether they...

Jun 7, 2018

Kurt E. Halvorsen, 43, of Fredonia, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Kurt was born on October 8, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leif and Cathy (nee Carlson) Halvorsen. On June 26, 1999, he was united in marriage...

Jun 7, 2018

Kathleen “Kate” Helen Gunderson formerly Zehren (nee Emmer), age 84 years, of Lomira found peace on June 7, 2018 at Kettle Moraine Gardens after her battle with Alzheimer’s.

Kate was born on November 19, 1933 in Ashford to Edward and Adela Emmer (nee Bingen).   On August 20, 1955 she was united in marriage to Marvin P. Zehren...

Jun 3, 2018

Glen C. Seideman, 56, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Glen was born on July 21, 1961, in West Bend, the son of Gerald Seideman and Mary Lou Kirmse. In his early years, Glen volunteered for Newburg Fire Department. Glen enjoyed building farm models and...

Jun 1, 2018

Kenneth George Fehrer, age 91 years, of West Bend passed away on June 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born on May 29, 1927 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Rose Fehrer (Laabs). On September 9, 1950 he was united in marriage to LaVerne Conrad in Kiel.

He was employed at the Wisconsin...

May 29, 2018

David “Dave” A. Malm, 53 of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

He was born on February 15, 1965 to David and Georgine (nee Pflughoeft) Malm in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Cedarburg high school in 1983. Dave went on to Cardinal Stritch University and received his bachelor’s degree. Dave specialized in audio and...

May 27, 2018

Diane M. Jordan, 71, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Life Care Hospital in Pewaukee.

Diane was born in February of 1947, the daughter of the late Milton A. Jordan and Shirley (nee Schaefer) Jordan, in Racine. She graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine and from UW Whitewater...

May 25, 2018

Lois C. Jung (Weinreich), age 84 years, of West Bend found peace on May 25, 2018.

Lois was born on October 27, 1933 in West Bend to Robert and Martha Weinreich (Klumb).   On October 22, 1955 she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” W. Jung at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend.

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May 24, 2018

Bernard J. “Bernie” Kaehne, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his home.

Bernie was born on August 27, 1933, in Campbellsport, the son of the late Leo and Agnes (Serwe) Kaehne. On May 19, 1956, he was united in marriage to Linda Volm at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in...

May 24, 2018

Clinton D. Bratten, 27, of Omro found peace on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

He was born on September 16, 1990 to his parents Dawn Bratten and Scott Bratten. Clinton graduated from West Bend and worked as a landscaper. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping. Clinton liked racing and loved making people laugh. He always was willing to...

May 23, 2018

George M. Kirst, age 88 years, of Kewaskum found peace on May 23, 2018.

George was born on November 25, 1929 to Matthew and Veronica Kirst (Gasper).   On April 19, 1952 he was united in marriage to Rita M. Schommer in Port Washington.

George honorably served in the Army from 1948 – 1952, which included...

May 21, 2018

Ralph J. “Ralphie” Schmidt, 75, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Ralph was born on December 12, 1942, in West Bend, the son of the late Emil and Margaret (Doll) Schmidt. On April 4, 1970, Ralph was united in marriage to Joyce Goeden at Holy Angels Catholic...

May 19, 2018

Brooke A. Rumbuc, 19, of Mayville, found peace on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Brooke was born on August 8, 1998, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Scott Rumbuc and Kim Batterman. Brooke was a graduate of Mayville High School and was very proud that she received her diploma and excelled in her CNA course at Agnesian...

May 17, 2018

Everett W. Strehmel Jr., 64, of Allenton was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2018

He was born on February 22, 1954 to the late Everett and Hilda (nee Muehlius) Strehmel Sr. Everett worked as a truck driver for many years as well as drove school bus. On July 26, 1997 he...

May 15, 2018

Dorene M. Condon (nee Werner), 80, of West Bend found on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Samaritan Heath Center in West Bend.

She was born on January 14, 1938 to the late Oscar and Hilda (nee Manske) Werner in West Bend. Dorene grew up on the family farm near Waubeka and she attended High School in...

May 15, 2018

Laverne E. Gruendeman (nee Moldenhauer), 89, of Markesan found peace on Tuesdays, May 15, 2018 at the Markesan Resident Home.

She was born on August 28, 1928 to the late Elmer and Meta (nee Backhaus) Moldenhauer in New Fane, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum High School and later went on to cosmetology school in Milwaukee. On July...