Local Obituaries
Gaylord S. De Witt
Aug 20, 2017
Gaylord S. “HAP” De Witt, 72, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home with his loyal companion Smedley by his side. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Harry and Angela De Witt (nee Stamm). Gaylord proudly served his country in the US Army during the...
Lois Jean (Schoewe) Werner
Aug 18, 2017
Lois J. Werner (nee Schoewe), 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord, on Friday, August 18, 2017. Lois was born on June 16, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Max and Ella (nee Peterson) Schoewe. She married the love of her life, Edward Werner on July 1, 1950. Lois worked at...
Mable (Oelhafen) Peters
Aug 17, 2017
Mable O. (Kufahl) Peters (nee Oelhafen), 91, of West Bend, flew to Jesus on Thursday, August 17, 2017.
She was born on April 16, 1926 to the late Edward and Leona (nee Kelling) Oelhafen in West Bend WI. She graduated from West Bend high school in 1943. On August 30, 1947 she was united in marriage to...
John Tessar
Aug 16, 2017
John R. Tessar, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.
John was born on May 27, 1931, to the late John and Lorinda (Schaefer) Tessar. On August 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Wickert...
Merlin R. Graff
Aug 15, 2017
Merlin R. Graff, 87, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Lillian Graff (nee Ollinger). On April 25, 1952, Merlin married the love of his life and best friend Carol Marschke in Whitefish Bay. Merlin honorably served in...
Myron E. Lamers
Aug 15, 2017
Myron E. Lamers, 89, of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.
Myron was born on January 9, 1928, in Wrightstown, the son of the late Theodore and Cecilia (Klister) Lamers. On April 23, 1949, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Coulter at St. Theresa Catholic Church...
Cyrilla Alma (Vogt) Thull
Aug 15, 2017
Cyrilla A. (nee Vogt) Thull, 91, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.
She was born on May 2, 1926, in the town of West Bend, the daughter of the late Nick and Helena (nee Jansen) Vogt, and on October 18, 1947, she...
Veryl D. (Frohmann) Eichenseer
Aug 14, 2017
Veryl D. Eichenseer (nee Frohmann), 97, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Cedar Bay East, West Bend.
She was born on March 13, 1920 to the late Edwin and Esther (nee Gruhle) Frohmann in Boltonville WI. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1937. Veryl worked in the office as a...
Anthony Harold Thoma
Aug 12, 2017
Anthony H. “Tony” Thoma, 81, of West Bend, passed away on August 12, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1936, to the late Vincent and Ramona Thoma. Tony was married to Donna Baumhardt on November 15, 1969.
Tony is survived by his wife Donna; a daughter, Angela (fiancé Ron Blood) Thoma; two grandchildren, Trisha (fiancé Michael...
Ralph W. Liepert
Aug 10, 2017
Ralph W. Liepert, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 5, 1926 at home in the town of Farmington and was the fourth of 8 children to Walter and Martha (Quaas) Liepert.
Ralph attended Washington one room school for...
Richard E. "Dick" Stange
Aug 7, 2017
Richard E. “Dick” Stange, 72, of Campbellsport, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, after battling with lymphoma brain cancer.
Dick was born on January 12, 1945, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Carl “Jack” and Irene (Backhaus) Stange. On October 1, 1966, he was united...
Arlyn Leroy Rose
Aug 6, 2017
Arlyn L. Rose, 82, of Lomira, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family by his side.
He was born on September, 22, 1934, in Winona, MN, the son of the late Ervin and Vera (nee Garb) Rose and on November 13, 1954, Arlyn was united...
Elizabeth J. Manthei
Jul 31, 2017
Elizabeth J. Manthei, 92, of Beechwood, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Beechwood Home Away From Home in Beechwood.
Elizabeth was born on September 20, 1924, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Laatch) Laubach. On September 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold “Muggs” Manthei at...
Kay G. Roy
Jul 28, 2017
Kay G. Roy (nee Mayer), 79, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017.
She was born on August 6, 1937 to the late Joseph and Lucille (nee Dietrich) Mayer in Milwaukee. Kay graduated from Minocqua High School. On May 23, 1959 she was united in marriage...
Mary K. (Kaiser) Lehn
Jul 27, 2017
Mary K. Lehn (nee Kaiser), 92, of West Bend, found peace on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Samaritan, West Bend.
She was born on June 17, 1925 to the late George and Catherine (nee Maier) Kaiser in Milwaukee WI. On November 29, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harvey Lehn in West Bend. Mary worked...
Ted "Fred" Yahnke
Jul 20, 2017
Ted “Fred” Theodore A. Yahnke, 47, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his home.
Ted was born on August 24, 1969, in Milwaukee, the son of Terrance and Kathleen (Sweeney) Yahnke. He was an avid hunter, softball player, but Ted loved spending time with his family and friends above all else. Generous...
Bernice B. Prom
Jul 20, 2017
Bernice B. Prom, of West Bend, found peace Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the age of 94.
Bernice was born on February 9, 1923, in Germantown, the daughter of the late Emil and Otillie (Glamm) Dippmann. In May 31, 1942, she was united in marriage to Alvin Prom. Alvin preceded Bernice in death in January...
Maryann Ella (Gron) Borchert
Jul 19, 2017
MaryAnn E. Borchert, 84, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice (nee Samuels) Gron and on May 3, 1958, she was united in marriage to James Borchert.
MaryAnn...
Elisabeth R. "Betty" Ledwith
Jul 19, 2017
Elisabeth P. “Betty” Ledwith, 87, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Betty was born on October 1, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Schnell) Potts. On August 26, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert Ledwith in Whitefish Bay....

Theodore "Ted" H. Geisler
Jul 18, 2017
Theodore H. “Ted” Geisler, 64, of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
Ted was born on March 14, 1953, in Eldred, Illinois, the son of the late Herbert and Virginia Geisler. On February 13, 2016, he was united in marriage to Margaret Graves. After Ted graduated from Carrollton High...