Obituaries

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Jerome "Jerry" William Hansen

Jerome "Jerry" William Hansen

Oct 24, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Hansen April 17, 1939 – October 24, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Hansen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025 at the age of 86.

Jerry was born on April 17, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Willam and Loraine (nee Schober). He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force at Carswell...

Virginia Lee Sehmer

Virginia Lee Sehmer

Oct 21, 2025

Virginia “Gini” Lee Sehmer (nee Henderson), 98, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Gini was born on May 14, 1927 in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Phillip and Ermal Henderson (nee Lung). Gini was proud to be a graduate class of 1945 of Howe High School in Indiana. Her passion for writing was demonstrated...

Bryan Arlyn Buchholz

Bryan Arlyn Buchholz

Oct 21, 2025

Bryan Arlyn Buchholz, age 73, left this life on earth on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The son of Arlyn and Betty (Drews) Buchholz, Bryan was born in New London, Wisconsin on August 24, 1952 and grew up on the family farm in Manawa, Wisconsin.

He attended elementary school at St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Little Wolf High School in...

Anastas Qerimi

Anastas Qerimi

Oct 21, 2025

Anastas Qerimi, 80, of West Bend, passed away at his home on October 21, 2025, with his family at his side.

Anastas was born on July 3, 1945, in Albania, the son of the late Harallamb and Agathia (nee Bisha) Qerimi. Anastas was an ear, nose, and throat doctor his whole life in Albania, serving countless families. Anastas had a deep...

Leander A. "Lee" Oppermann

Leander A. "Lee" Oppermann

Oct 19, 2025

Leander (Lee) A. Oppermann, age 82, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home in Kewaskum.

Lee was born on September 28, 1943 on the family farm in Campbellsport to the late Henry and Verna (Butzke) Oppermann. He was united in marriage to Janis Kohn on May 1, 1965 at St....

Steven Henry Otten

Steven Henry Otten

Oct 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Henry Otten, age 77, of West Bend, WI, who passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 16, 2025, after a long and challenging battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Steve was born on April 14, 1948, to the late William and Jeanne (Boesewetter) Otten. He is survived by...

Joan May Brasch (nee Bratz)

Joan May Brasch (nee Bratz)

Oct 16, 2025

Joan May Brasch was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 24, 1930 in Weyauwega to the late Anton and Bernice (Moeller) Bratz, Joan was raised with strong faith and a caring heart. On April 27, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Leon Brasch....

Allen E. Holtz

Allen E. Holtz

Oct 15, 2025

Allen E. Holtz, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away at his home on October 15, 2025.

Allen was born on April 24, 1942, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Howard and Ruth (née LaCroix) Holtz. On January 28, 1967, he married Georgianna M. “George” Kaminske at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Milwaukee.

A dedicated and hardworking man, Allen took great pride in...

Wallace "Wally" Ingraham, Jr.

Wallace "Wally" Ingraham, Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

Wallace H. Ingraham Jr, age 60 years, of Brownsville, WI was called home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025.

Wallace was born on November 12, 1964, in Waupun, WI to the late Mr. Wallace H. Ingraham Sr. and Mrs. Delores M. (Miller) Ingraham.

Wally "Buddy" graduated from Lomira High School Lomira, WI in 1983. Wally spent many years...

Charles L. Pagel

Charles L. Pagel

Oct 8, 2025

Charles L. Pagel, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with his family by his side.

Charles was born on July 9, 1941, in Antigo to the late Fred and Clara Pagel (nee Koudelka). He was united in marriage to Nancy Trzebiatowski on May 15, 1971, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Charles...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Fischer

Sandra J. "Sandy" Fischer

Oct 8, 2025

Sandra J. Fischer, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

She was born on December 23, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Esther (Holmgren) Miller. On April 28, 1973, she married the love of her life, Gary Fischer, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon.

Sandy graduated from Lisbon High School in 1965 and went on...

Wilmer "Bill" Bunkelmann

Wilmer "Bill" Bunkelmann

Oct 8, 2025

Wilmer E. “Bill” Bunkelmann, age 99 years and 11 months of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Bill was born on November 13, 1925, in Kewaskum to William and Malinda Bunkelmann (Klumb). He was united in marriage to Doris M. Stahl on April 3, 1948, at Peace...

Mary Lou Winnabell Gerner (nee Kirmse)

Mary Lou Winnabell Gerner (nee Kirmse)

Oct 7, 2025

Mary Lou Gerner, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, with her children by her side. Born on January 28, 1937, she lived a full and vibrant life until the age of 88.

Mary Lou was united in marriage to Clyde Gerner on November 10, 1974, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newburg. They...

Joseph William Kreis

Joseph William Kreis

Oct 6, 2025

On October 6, 2025 the trumpet was sounded & the gates were opened as Heaven gained a new resident.

Joseph W. Kreis passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and Tucker, his dog.

Joe was born on August 22, 1943 in Milwaukee to his loving parents, Ray and Mary (nee Ricica) Kries. He had three siblings, Maryann...

Phyllis Ruth Nordgren (nee Knop)

Phyllis Ruth Nordgren (nee Knop)

Oct 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Phyllis Ruth Nordgren (nee Knop), 91, of West Bend, WI on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Mom was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 10th, 1934, to Albert and Helen (nee Schmidt) Knop. She was joined in the next few years by brothers Allen and Mike, the best...

Audrey J. Buerger

Audrey J. Buerger

Oct 4, 2025

Audrey June Buerger (Beck)

June 17, 1935 – October 4, 2025

With heavy hearts but immense gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we share that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Audrey Buerger, passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, on October 4, 2025 surrounded by her family, who adored her.

She was born on June 17, 1935, to Martin and...

Gustave Francis Mog

Gustave Francis Mog

Oct 3, 2025

Gustave Francis Mog, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025.

Dad, who was one of 10 children, was born on December 4, 1934 to the late Gustave and Hilda Mog (nee Eckhardt). He was united in marriage to Carol Piper on May 7, 1960, in West Bend. Mom passed away on May 4, 2022.

Dad enjoyed...

Evelyn "Evie" Mae De Smidt

Evelyn "Evie" Mae De Smidt

Oct 3, 2025

Evelyn “Evie” Mae De Smidt, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 97 on October 3, 2025, in West Bend, WI. She was born on February 2, 1928, to Harold C and Doris Mae (nee Wrucke) Johnson in Campbellsport, Wisconsin where she grew up and graduated from Campbellsport High School.

Evelyn married Myron Foster De...

Barbara Ann Nicolaus

Barbara Ann Nicolaus

Oct 2, 2025

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed Death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Let us remember with Thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Barbara Ann Nicolaus.

Barbara Ann Nicolaus, age 87, of Jackson, WI was called home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving...

Richard Augustine

Richard Augustine

Oct 1, 2025



Richard Frederick Augustine, 91, formerly of Monona, IA, was gracefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Oct 1, 2025 at Cedar Community in West Bend, WI. Richard had four children; son John (Jenny) Augustine of Milwaukee, WI, daughter Brenda (Mark) Gabriel of River Falls, WI, daughter Linda (David) Bures of Dubuque, IA, and son Lee Augustine of Pewaukee, WI;...