Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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...

Herbert J Schwichtenberg

Herbert J Schwichtenberg

Aug 3, 2018

Herbert J. Schwichtenberg, age 96, of Slinger, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI.

Herbert was born on May 23, 1922 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to the late Anton John and Elsie (nee Dudie) Schwichtenberg.  He honorably served his country during WWII as a Sargent in...

Leah Diane (Klukas)  Hartmann

Leah Diane (Klukas) Hartmann

Aug 2, 2018

Leah D. Hartmann (nee Klukas), 69, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 2, 2018 with her family by her side.

She was born on August 27, 1948 to the late Arthur and Adela (nee Moldenhauer) Klukas in West Bend. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1966. On September 6,...

Carol (Klemens)  Dirkx

Carol (Klemens) Dirkx

Aug 1, 2018

Carol Dirkx (nee Klemens), 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  She was born May 26, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Steve and Lucille Klemens.  She married Albert Dirkx on September 2, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Harrison, WI in 1961 where they began farming and raising their nine children.

Carol was known for...

Eugene "Gene" R. Christophersen

Eugene "Gene" R. Christophersen

Jul 31, 2018

Eugene “Gene” R. Christophersen, 84, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

He was born on October 31, 1933 to the late Andrew and Violet (nee Bartels) Christophersen in Marinette WI. Gene honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On July 21, 1953 he...