Obituaries

Sep 29, 2024

Helen E. Charlton, 91, of the town of Trenton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, with her husband Jim by her side.

She was born the daughter of Edward and Rose (Ritger) Sauer on April 24, 1933, in Rubicon, WI.

She married the love of her life, James R. Charlton, on July 26, 1963, and...

Sep 28, 2024

Marjorie “Margie” B. Bubb (nee Belger), 68, of Campbellsport, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, with family by her side.

Margie was born on February 13, 1956, in West Bend to the late Myron and Viola (nee Rick) Belger. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1974.  On January 24, 1975, she was united in marriage...

Sep 27, 2024

Marion “Todd” D. Shafer, 91, of the town of Byron, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home.

Todd was born on June 1, 1933, in Richland Center, WI, to the late Hubert and Susan (nee Walton) Shafer. On October 17, 1953, he was united in marriage to Anna Walley in Harvard, Illinois.  He was...

Sep 26, 2024

Norbert John Krautkramer, age 93 years, of Saukville passed peacefully while sleeping on September 26, 2024 at Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by loving family.

He was born on December 12, 1930 in Random Lake to Frieda (nee Giese) and Robert Krautkramer. At the birth, Frieda was ill with a terrible strain of flu and...

Sep 26, 2024

Darlis Ann Wilfer (nee Justman) peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the age of 88 with her family at her side. We are grateful for Mom’s beautiful life, and comforted by the faith we have that she is in a better place united with her husband, Chuck Wilfer, Sr.

Darlis was born on December...

Sep 24, 2024

Kelly M. Kind, 41, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Dad, on September 24, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Kelly was born on July 18, 1983, in West Bend, the daughter of Richard and Sharon (nee Weinfurter) Kind. She graduated from West Bend East in 2001 and pursued her passion for...

Sep 22, 2024

John C. Lawrenz, 81, of Watertown, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on September 22, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side and the sounds of his grandkids enjoying each other’s company in the background.

John was born on August 26, 1943, in Fond du Lac to the Rev. Carl and Irene (née...

Sep 19, 2024

Mary A. Rady, 86, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

She was born on May 22, 1938, to the late Joseph and Louise (nee Reitmeier) Goeppert in Mayfield, WI. Grew up on the farm in Newburg and worked there until she was 16 years old. At 18 she was united in marriage...

Sep 16, 2024

Curtis R. Manthey, 77, of Mayville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 16, 2024.

He was born on August 31, 1947, to the late Richard and Lorraine (nee Qualmann) Manthey in Beaver Dam, WI. Curtis graduated from Mayville High School in 1965. He worked as a farmer his whole life as well and many...

Sep 15, 2024

John Raymond Carini of Watertown, WI joined his family in Heaven on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

John was born on March 5, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, along with his twin sister, Josephine, to the late Albert Dominic Carini and Margaret Lalicata Carini. He grew up in the Third Ward which was predominately an Italian Community at the...

Sep 12, 2024

Sandra L. Wamser (nee Wise) 77, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.  She was the beloved wife of Patrick for 52 years and the dedicated mother of Jeffrey (Wendy) Wamser and Nancy (Craig) Braidigan. Proud grandmother of Kaitlynn, Ava and Addison.

Sandy was born in Glen Ellyn IL to the...

Sep 12, 2024

Ann M. Kissinger (nee Kingsbury), age 83 years, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Ann was born on August 4, 1941, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late James and Eva (Hansen) Kingsbury and Anita (nee Poenisch) Kingsbury.  She was united in marriage to Gene W. Kissinger on...

Sep 11, 2024

Daniel “Dan” C. Survis, age 78, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on January 15, 1946, to the late Forest F. and Ruth C. (nee Bandle) Survis in West Bend. Daniel was a lifelong member of...

Sep 11, 2024

Virginia M. “Ginny” Backhaus, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend surrounded by her family.

Ginny was born on May 8, 1932 in West Bend, the daughter of the late Edward and Ella (nee Bauer) Haack. On May 3, 1952 she was united in marriage to David...

Sep 10, 2024

Nancy P. Fraedrich (nee Pitt), age 87 years, of West Bend, formerly of Weyauwega, was called home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Nancy was born on April 1, 1937 to Horace and Nelda Pitt (nee Sommer).  She was united in marriage to Lester C. Fraedrich on October...

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Ann Kutz (nee Bath), age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Mary Ann was born on July 28, 1937, in Kewaskum to Matt and Olive Bath (nee Fellenz).  She was united in marriage to Wilbert O. Kutz on May 19,...

Sep 7, 2024

Ronald A. “Ron” Struck, 67, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Born on August 28, 1957, to the late Gerald and Dorothy (Bailey) Struck, Ron lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by those he loved. He is survived by his children, Amber (Matt) Jones and Meagan...

Sep 3, 2024

Emma Tracy (nee Arvelo) age 101 years, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Fields of Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Emma was born on March 20, 1923 in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico to Matildo and Agripina (nee Ramos) Arvelo. She met her husband William Tracy...

Sep 2, 2024

James “Jim” Jaeger, 89 of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024.

He was born on August 27, 1935, to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (nee Schoepke) Jaeger in Campbellsport, WI. On Saturday, May 18, 1974, he was united in marriage to Judy Zehren at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Jim worked various jobs...

Sep 2, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Dreikosen (Bowen), age 66, was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 7, 1957, in Germany to Robert “Bob” and Isolde “Sue” Bowen (Kaiser). Sandy was united in marriage to Alan Dreikosen on...