Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

Nicholas Robert “Nick” Kaufmann, 29, of Oshkosh, found peace on July 13, 2024.

Nick was born on January 21, 1995, in Topeka, Kansas, to Scott Kaufmann and Susan Jung. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 2013 and proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Nick had a deep love for music, especially...

Jul 13, 2024

Floyd Edward Swanke, 88, of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend on July 13, 2024.

Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather was born in Berlin, WI on March 29, 1936, to the late Edward and Martha (nee Brown) Swanke. Floyd graduated from...

Jul 13, 2024

Ronald W. Stange

March 18th, 1934 – July 13th, 2024

Ronald “Pops” Walter Stange, age 90, of Kewaskum, was called to his heavenly home at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend on July 13th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 18th, 1934, at the family homestead to Walter...

Jul 13, 2024

Virginia “Ginni” Verthein, 72, of West Bend, passed away on July 13, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with her family at her side.

Ginni was born on January 3, 1952, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late George Jr. and Genevieve (nee Malmarowski) Johnson. Ginni was a resident at Cedar Ridge...

Jul 11, 2024

Daniel Leroy Harter, 80, of West Bend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 11, 2024. Dan (known to those close to him as “Honey”) was born on March 20, 1944, and stayed true to his West Bend roots throughout his lifetime.

From birth to death, Dan’s life centered on his family. Dan was the...

Jul 10, 2024

Jac S. Ward, 60, of West Bend, passed away on July 10th, 2024, in Stevens Point, WI, after a long battle with chronic health conditions.

He was born on September 1st, 1963 in West Bend, WI to the late Maurice and Dorothy (nee Smail) Ward. He resided here until he moved to Stevens Point to...

Jul 9, 2024

Charles Eldon Roethke, Sr., age 91 years, of Fond du Lac, formerly of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2024, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Charles was born on February 12, 1933, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac the only child of Eldon and Phyllis (nee Baetz)...

Jul 7, 2024

Dennis “Grandpa Daisy” Coulter, 65, of Lomira passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

He was born on January 22, 1959, to the late Ronald and Janet (nee Giese) Coulter in Fon Du Lac, WI. Dennis grew up in Theresa. He worked in construction before working as a forklift operator...

Jul 6, 2024

Susan Marie “Sue” (nee Schramm) Voigt, age 74, of West Bend passed away on July 6, 2024 at her home while under the loving care of her daughter, Michelle and Vitas Hospice Care.

Sue was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on August 3, 1949 to Gerald and Dottie (nee Plush) Schramm. She grew up in the Milwaukee...

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley B. Stasiewicz (nee Plizka), 88, of Franklin, WI was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2024. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Kenneth G. Stasiewicz, and her parents, Steven & Helen (nee Wilber) Plizka.

Shirley was born on June 9, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Pulaski High School...

Jul 4, 2024

Michael Paul “Mike” Wimmer, age 73 years, of Slinger was called home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2024 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on July 27, 1950 in Milwaukee to Russell and LaVerne Wimmer (Meyer).  He was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” Schwichtenburg on...

Jul 4, 2024

Beatrice H. “Bea” Weiss, 77, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on July 4, 2024, at her home with her family at her side.

Bea was born on August 26, 1946, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Adeline (nee Tackes) Flasch. She was baptized, had her First Communion...

Jul 2, 2024

Kathy A. Zastrow (nee Backhaus), 67, of Mayville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

She was born on December 7, 1956, to the late Orville and Dorothy (nee Kranz) in Beaver Dam, WI. On November 3, 1979, she was united in marriage to Michael S. Zastrow in Lomira, WI. Together they raised their three children....

Jul 1, 2024

Matthew J. Bowen, 50, of Jackson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024.

He was born on January 15, 1974, to James and Virginia (nee Fink) Bowen in Brookfield, WI.

Above all, Matt was a devoted father to his two daughters, Ava and Sophia. His pride in them was immeasurable, and he often spoke...

Jun 29, 2024

Evelyn P. “Evie” Thiemer, 101, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 29, 2024, at The Fields in West Bend, with her family at her side.

Evie was born on April 12, 1923, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Emily (nee Hassinger) Kuehl. On February 10, 1945, she was united in marriage to...

Jun 29, 2024

Robert (Bob) F. Peters, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at the age of 74, surrounded by his family at Kathy Hospice on Saturday, June 29, 2024 after suffering complications from Chemotherapy. Robert was born September 28, 1949 to Robert and Marie (Van Beek) Peters in West Bend. He was raised on the farm and enjoyed helping his dad...

Jun 23, 2024

Austin A. Cochran, 34, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 23, 2024.

Austin entered the world with a vibrant spirit on March 24, 1990, in West Bend, born to parents Andrew and Joan (née Beisbier) Cochran. His entire life was a canvas of creativity, brimming with a passion for art, an innate sense of humor,...

Jun 21, 2024

Timothy Richard “Tim” Sullivan DDS, age 77 years, of West Bend found peace on June 21, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Tim was born on January 10, 1947, in Chippewa Falls to Thomas and Marilyn Sullivan (Murphy).  He was united in marriage to Faith Ziegler on September 7, 1968, at Holy...

Jun 19, 2024

Dawn I. Missall (nee Neuy), 56, of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

She was born on July 27, 1967, to Arthur and Linda (nee wood) Neuy in Racine, WI. Dawn grew up in West Bend. On July 13, 1985, she was united in marriage to Ervin Missall. She stayed home and raised her...

Jun 16, 2024

Faith Wilanna Beck (Luedtke), age 91, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at Adelaide Place, Fond du Lac, WI. Faith was born on October 2, 1932 to Louis and Mary (Ablard) Luedtke in rural Campbellsport on the farm her parents built. She was baptized at Ebenezer Church, and confirmed at Salem Evangelical Church. Faith graduated from Lomira High...