Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Lois E. Stefanich

Lois E. Stefanich

Apr 26, 2025

Lois (Aspenleiter) Stefanich, age 72 years, was called to eternal rest on April 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born on July 18, 1952, to Paul and Doris (Bagnall) Aspenleiter. Lois grew up in Milwaukee, WI with her three siblings, Mary, John, and Jean. She attended Pius XI High school, where she met the love of her life,...

Ronald Joe Yerges

Ronald Joe Yerges

Apr 26, 2025

Ronald Joe Yerges, 53, passed away on April 26, 2025.

Ron was born on May 25, 1971 in Beaver Dam to the late Theodore and Violet (nee King) Yerges. Ron was a proud owner-operator of his own Dump Truck Company R & H Logistics. Ron was united in marriage to Heather Wolf on April 1, 2021.

Those left to cherish Ron’s memory...

Jo Ann Swanke

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

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...

Mary L. Castro

Mary L. Castro

Apr 22, 2025

Mary L. Castro (nee Deleon), cherished matriarch and a friend to all who crossed her path, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 with her family by her side. She was 84 and lived in Kewaskum, WI.

Mary’s love for Filipino cuisine was legendary. Her lumpia, perfectly rolled and fried to golden perfection, became a staple at family gatherings and community...

Kenneth "Ken" Leon Hed

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

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

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

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,...

George James Baumann

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,...

Robert W. "Bob" Nell

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

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...

Judith Mylly

Judith Mylly

Apr 17, 2025

Judith L Mylly, 78, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 17, at Serenity Villas, West Bend, WI.

She was born on January 13, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI. The daughter of the late Larry Joe and Renata Weidow Howard. She was united in marriage to O. William Mylly at Capital Drive Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.

Those Judy leaves behind include sisters...

Audrey Mae Wilk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...