Obituaries

Aug 8, 2016

Beverly J. Kober, 78, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, at her home in Kewaskum with her family at her side.

She was born May 29, 1938, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Otto and Kathryn (nee Schlosser) Ramthun.  On June 29, 1957, Beverly was united in marriage to William Kober at Holy...

Aug 6, 2016

LaRene “Rene” Hardy, age 73, of West Bend, found peace Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

She was born on December 9, 1942 in Reedsburg and she graduated from Elroy Royal High School.  LaRene was previously married to James Bloor and later to Dale Soukup.  In 1985 she married William “Bill” Hardy. ...

Aug 6, 2016

Carol Nothem nee Beisbier, the beloved wife of Pastor David Nothem, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the age of 58. Carol was surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was a 1976 graduate of Kewaskum High School, and a 1995 graduate of Maranatha Baptist University. She graduated...

Aug 3, 2016

Gordon L. “Gordie” McFarlane, 68, of West Bend, formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

Gordie was born on June 19, 1948, in Chippewa Falls, the son of the late Wilbur and Lucille (McIlquham) McFarlane. On September 6, 1969, he was united in marriage to his best friend and soulmate, Susan...

Aug 2, 2016

Judith A. “Judy” Giessen, 72, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Judy was born on August 22, 1943, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Alex and Irene (Krueger) Goeden. On December 29, 1962, Judy was united in marriage to Lyle Giessen at...

Aug 1, 2016

Kenneth “Ken” C. Haack, 69, of West Bend, was called home on Monday, August 1, 2016, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 15, 1947 to the late Alfred J. and Ruth E. (nee Zielesch) Haack in Milwaukee and on June 24, 1969, he was united in marriage...

Jul 29, 2016

Roger E. Kaufman, 88, of Byron, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on December 26, 1927, in Mattoon, the son of the late Edward and Nellie (Ringstad) Kaufman. On July 15, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Liesch at Waubeka Community Church in Waubeka. Betty preceded...

Jul 25, 2016

Marilynn K. Jaastad (nee Kime), 101, went home to Heaven on Monday, July 25, 2016 with her loving family at her side.

Marilynn was born on May 20, 1915, in Kentland IN, to the late Louis and Grace Kime (nee Crewes).  She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, WI and worked as a professional model for...

Jul 25, 2016

Carl A. “Cracker” Kircher, 88, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, July 25, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carl was born on December 16, 1927, in West Bend, son of the late Clarence and Norma (nee Schlegel) Kircher.  Carl graduated from West Bend High School with...

Jul 23, 2016

Penny J. Sabin, 72, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

She was born on September 2, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa. She is the daughter of the late Peter J. Kjergaard, Jr. and the late Norma (Snyder) Kjergaard. Penny attended high school in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated in...

Jul 23, 2016

Tony T. Marchese, 48, of Theresa, entered eternal life on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

He was born on April 15, 1968, in Milwaukee, the son of Joseph Marchese and Susan Bumpke.

Tony was a welder by trade and was currently employed by Jor Mac Industries in Lomira.  He enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2016

Bruce “Rooster” Kopischke, 68, of Fond du Lac, drove down his last road on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac.

He was born on November 10, 1947 to Violet Tudor and adopted by Edwin Kopischke in Fond du Lac. He attended High School in Lomira. He owned and operated the...

Jul 20, 2016

Randall S. “Randy” Loomis, 55, of West Bend, passed away at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

Randy was born on April 14, 1961, in West Bend, the son of Ronald and Vivian (Daye) Loomis.

Randy attended Barton, Silverbrook and West Bend West Schools. He was a heavy equipment operator at RAMS Excavating and a...

Jul 19, 2016

Edna E. Reysen, 101, formerly of Adell, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the Waterford of Plymouth.

Edna was born on September 26, 1914, in the town of Scott, to the late Emil and Emilie (Schultz) Gessner. On April 3, 1938, she was united in marriage to Ray Reysen at St. John Lutheran Church in...

Jul 18, 2016

Genevieve M. (nee Kirmse) Kurtz, 91, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence R. Kurtz and the mother of Roland (Eileen) Kurtz, Carol (Joe) Waters, Kenneth (Gail) Kurtz, Julie Ann (David) Taylor and a very special niece, Dawn (Jim) Goad. She...

Jul 13, 2016

Shirley M. Stern (nee Otto), 87, of Kewaskum found peace on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born September 19, 1928 to the late Timotheus and Frieda (nee Schmidt) Otto in West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1946. She worked for the local electric company. On February 28,...

Jul 12, 2016

Donna Jean Pautz Kehle was born January 25, 1929, in Reedsville, Wisconsin to Earl and Hilda Pautz. She had one older brother, Zane. As a child, Donna loved school, paper dolls, and playing with her cousins. In addition to learning piano, she learned to play the snare drum with her father in the Reedsville marching band, and also string...

Jul 12, 2016

Roger A. Bauer, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

Roger was born on May 22, 1934, in LeRoy, the son of the late Louis and Evelyn (Ertl) Bauer. On April 30, 1955, he was united...

Jul 11, 2016

Leonard J. Weisling, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Leonard was born on August 11, 1930, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Henry and Suzanne Weisling. On June 26, 1954 he was united in marriage to Victoria Waldbauer at Holy Redeemer Church in...

Jul 9, 2016

Marion F. Carpenter, 91, of West Bend found eternal peace on Saturday, July 09, 2016 in her residence at Cedar Bay West, West Bend.

She was born on February 5, 1925 to the late Frank and Anna (nee Manales) Fuerst in Sheboygan, WI. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School and went on to nursing school at...