Obituaries

Debora "Deb" Stathas

Jun 15, 2024

Debora “Deb” L. Stathas (nee Johns), 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her home.

She was born on March 11, 1957, to the late Ervin and Lorraine (nee Lochowicz) Johns in Milwaukee, WI. Deb graduated from Bay View High School in 1975. She worked at Aurora Medical for many years, Then, worked at...

Barbara (Ahrens) York

Jun 15, 2024

Barbara York, 86, mother, teacher, accomplished traveler, arts aficionado, expert bridge player, and fancy nails enthusiast, died on the evening of June 15th due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. The memory of the resident of Lomira, WI for over 50 years is honored by her son Jeff York in Chicago, IL, cousin Marlene Lunow in Princeton, WI, and many,...

Frank D. Werhanowicz

Jun 13, 2024

Frank David Werhanowicz, 68

With Judi by his side, Frank went peacefully to join his loved ones on the other side.

Frank loved life and his family and to all his family and friends,

" He doesn't say good bye but see you later."

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Deborah A. "Deb" Bunkelman

Jun 13, 2024

Deborah A. “Deb” Bunkelman, 66, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Deb was born on July 27, 1957, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Wallace and Marion Kuehl. On December 31, 1995, she was united in marriage to Lee Bunkelman at their home in the town of Kewaskum....

Fred "Buzz" Carl Berthlein

Jun 11, 2024

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Fred “Buzz” Berthlein passed peacefully at Froedtert West Bend Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on December 17, 1946, to Fred and Evelyn (nee Wennstrom) Berthlein, Buzz was their only son. He grew up in Chicago and worked as a Union printer with various companies, including Noral and Quad Graphics.

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Christa H. Haessler

Jun 10, 2024

Christa Helene Haessler (nee Rudolph), age 42 years, of West Allis, formerly of West Bend left this world too soon on June 10, 2024.

Christa was born on August 1, 1981, in Milwaukee, WI to Glenn and Elisabeth Rudolph (nee Gieske).

Christa graduated from West Bend East High School in 1999.  She had various jobs...

Iva Lee (Hayes) Fowke

Jun 9, 2024

Iva Lee Fowke, 87, of Kewaskum formerly of Atlanta and Blackshear, Georgia passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum after a brief battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, and Registered Nurse.

Iva Lee was born on November 5, 1936, to the late John and Iva (nee Minchew)...

Cheryl Ann Grosskreutz

Jun 3, 2024

Cheryl Ann Grosskreutz, age 66 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2024 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl was born on June 28, 1957 in Wausau to Jerry and Mary Grosskreutz (Crothers).

Cheryl graduated from Wausau West High School in...

Roger Lewis Kelley

Jun 3, 2024

Roger Lewis Kelley, 88, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Roger was born on November 11, 1935, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to the late Albert and Gladys (nee Boeman) Kelley. Roger grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, and spent most of his childhood there. Roger proudly served our country...

Timothy "Tim" Michael Drover

Jun 2, 2024

Timothy “Tim” M. Drover, 55 of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at home with his family by his side.

He was born on April 11, 1969, to John and Carol (nee Signer) Drover in Oshkosh, WI. Tim grew up in Waukesha and attended both Waukesha North and South High Schools. After high...

Betty L. Reul

Jun 2, 2024

Betty L. Reul, 97, of Random Lake, passed away on June 2, 2024, at her daughter’s house surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on January 21, 1927, in Batavia, the daughter of the late Adolph and Aurelia (nee Hetzel) Zimmerman. On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Howard Reul at St....

Duane Arnold Plath

May 30, 2024

Duane A. Plath, 75, of West Bend, WI, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Duane was born on September 27, 1948, to the late Arnold and Frances (nee Klitzke) Plath, and grew up in Brownton, MN. Duane’s early year escapades are still talked about around town today, and occasionally come up in the local newspaper’s...

Nancy J. Nolte-Ermer

May 29, 2024

Nancy J. Nolte-Ermer, 80, of Campbellsport, formerly of Fillmore, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport, with her family at her side.

Nancy Nolte entered the world on November 10, 1943, in Milwaukee, born to her parents, the late Harry and Mary Nolte. Her heart was full of love for...

Herbert N. "Butch" Donath

May 27, 2024

Herbert N. “Butch” Donath, 79, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Butch was born on November 26, 1944, in West Bend, the son of the late Herbert and Marcella (nee Uelmen) Donath. Raised on a farm, he pursued a lifelong career...

John H. Roethel

May 25, 2024

John H. Roethel, 76, of West Bend found peace on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1948, to the late Harold and Harriette (nee Imler) Roethel in Milwaukee, WI.

John, best known as Hortie, was a cat lover who loved a good cocktail with friends and had an infectious smile. John’s legacy to...

Louis "Joe" Vorpahl

May 24, 2024

Louis D. “Joe” Vorpahl, age 89 years, of West Bend passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at his home under the loving care of his wife of 67 years, Rachel.

With the challenges of the past 34 years of being disabled, he was still able to be a loving and supportive Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Friend.  ...

Gene William Kissinger

May 24, 2024

Gene William Kissinger, age 91 years, of West Bend passed away on May 24, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born on May 21, 1933, in Jackson, son of Harry and Lilly Kissinger (Bauer).  He was united in marriage to Ann M. Kingsbury on September 8, 1962, in Menomonee...

Debra Ann Miller

May 24, 2024

Debra Ann Miller (nee Damon) age 71 years, went to Heaven on Friday, May 24, 2024.  She was born June 16, 1952, to Lee F. and Barbara Jane Damon (nee Simpson) in Milwaukee.

Debra was married to Richard A. “Rick” Miller Jr. on Veterans Day, November 11, 1972.  Rick served in the United States Air Force.  The...

Danielle Christine May

May 19, 2024

In loving Memory of Danielle Christine May

Danielle Christine May, our cherished angel, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada at the tender age of 25. Born on May 17, 1999, in Hamilton, Ontario. Danielle was the precious daughter of Jeff and Karla May, and a beloved sibling...

Larry Gene Hammen

May 19, 2024

Larry Gene Hammen, age 63 of Random Lake, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Larry went home to heaven after his valiant battle with Metastatic Melanoma in the loving embrace of his wife Karen, son Scott, and family gathered around him.

Born on February 28, 1961...