Obituaries

Joyce June Schmidt

Apr 23, 2024

Joyce June Schmidt (nee Stahl), 95, went to her eternal home with the Lord on April 23, 2024, with family at her side.

Joyce was born on June 5, 1928, in Beechwood at the family farm. She was the second oldest child born to Monroe “Bob” and Lorena Stahl (nee Krueger). Joyce attended grade school in Beechwood...

Gary D. Bath

Apr 20, 2024

Gary David Bath, a cherished member of the Kewaskum community, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 55. Born on April 7, 1969, and raised on the historic "Bath" family homestead, Gary graduated from Kewaskum High School and remained deeply connected with his high school friends throughout his life.

Gary dedicated...

Gordon E. Kraemer

Apr 20, 2024

Gordon Edward Kraemer, of Richfield WI, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 20th 2024 at the age of 91 after a brief hospital stay.

Gordon was born November 27th, 1932, to Edward and Leona (nee Kasten) on the family homestead in Richfield, the last member of the family to be born on the...

Donna L. (Mowrer) Ogi

Apr 17, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 17, 2024, Donna L. Ogi (nee Mowrer), our Mom was called to her Eternal home, reuniting and reaching for the hand of the love of her life. She left this earth surrounded by the love of her family in the home we grew up in.

Mom was born...

Mary A. Lamarche

Apr 17, 2024

Mary LaMarche, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on May 31, 1929 in Merrill to Jacob and Eleanor Callsen. She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” LaMarche on March 27, 1948 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Mary was preceded in death by her...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Drews

Apr 15, 2024

Gerald A. “Jerry” Drews, 83, of West Bend, passed to Eternal Life on April 15, 2024, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

Jerry was born on July 19, 1940, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Arthur and Iva (nee Allard) Drews. He was united in marriage to Catherine Lechner in Milwaukee. Catherine preceded him in...

Helen C. Wagner

Apr 13, 2024

Helen Wagner, of West Bend, died Saturday, April 13 at Kathy’s Hospice at the age of 84.

She was preceded in death by her mother Marcella Wagner, aunts, Catherine Wagner, Eleanore Wagner, Dorothy Wagner, Ethel (Matt) Klein and uncle John (Odela) Wagner.  She is survived by multiple relatives and friends who loved her dearly.

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Thomas Patrick Ferguson

Apr 13, 2024

Thomas Patrick Ferguson, age 63 years, of Lomira passed away on April 13, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on March 17, 1961, in Waupun to Francis and Gloria Ferguson (nee Rozek).

Tom graduated from Lomira High School in 1979.  He worked in manufacturing...

Palmer "Jiggs" Groth

Apr 10, 2024

Palmer “Jiggs” A. Groth, 90 of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

He was born in the house at Groth’s Country Garden and Greenhouse on August 29, 1933, to the late Henry and Emma (nee Schreiber) Groth in Germantown, WI. Palmer was a farmer his whole life. He...

Sandra "Sandy" Remmel

Apr 9, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Remmel (nee Ramthun), age 85 years, of Campbellsport, formerly of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2024 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on November 12, 1938, in Fond du Lac to Harvey and Jean Ramthun (nee Kraft).  She was united in...

Kenneth "Ken" Robert Bird

Apr 7, 2024

Kenneth Robert Bird, age 77 years, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at New Perspectives, West Bend.

Ken was born on February 2, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Kenneth and Theresa Bird. He was the youngest of six children. He is survived by his older brother Allen Bird (Arlen), his older sister Allene Friede (Ken),...

Janet "Jan" M. (Gauerke) Dorsch

Apr 5, 2024

Janet “Jan” M. Dorsch (nee Gauerke), 86, entered Eternal Life on Friday, April 5, 2024.

She was born on October 12, 1937, to the late Harry and Emma (nee Riehle) Gauerke in Wausau, WI. Jan graduated from Wittenburg High School in 1955. On September 5, 1959, she was united in marriage to Frederick “Rick” Dorsch in Wittenburg,...

Barbara A. Moritz

Apr 5, 2024

Barbara Moritz (nee Frenzel) was born to Ivan and Agnes (nee Tremmrle) on Valentines Day 1937. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she met her future husband, Roger. They got married in 1987 and enjoyed the last 36 years together, sharing in love and good times.

After Barb moved to West Bend, she became...

Ralph J. Eckert

Apr 3, 2024

Ralph J. Eckert of Slinger, Wisconsin passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 95.

Ralph was born on March 12, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John and Vlasta (nee Stauber) Eckert. He was united in marriage to Greta Allen in East Chicago, Indiana on July 11, 1953.

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Harvey O. Klein

Apr 2, 2024

Harvey O. Klein, 91, of the town of Wayne, passed away on April 2, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Harvey was born on December 2, 1932, in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Melvin and Lenora (nee Guntley) Klein. On August 2, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Faber...

Mary Louise Ketelhohn

Mar 31, 2024

Mary L. Ketelhohn (Marquardt), age 85 years, of Mayville, was called home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024.

Mary was born on April 12, 1938 in Marshfield to Frederick and Meta Marquardt (Bahn). Mary was raised on a small farm outside of Athens, WI and graduated from Athens High School in 1956. She then...

Elisabeth "Liz" Jane (Feucht) Garriety

Mar 31, 2024

Elisabeth “Liz” Jane Garriety (nee Feucht), 82, of Lomira, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday with her family by her side.

She was born on October 19, 1941, to the late Anton and Katherine (nee Kral) Feucht on the family farm in rural Knowles. Liz attended grade school down the road from the homestead at...

Jeanne M. Culver

Mar 28, 2024

Jeanne Marie Bird Culver, 90, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home.  She was born April 8, 1933, to Bennett and Ethel Bird (Kintzler) on a farm in Byron, Wisconsin.  She attended elementary school at Byron #7 rural school and graduated from Oakfield High School in Oakfield, Wisconsin in May 1951.  She then attended the...

Michael "Mike" Romaine Obermeier

Mar 27, 2024

Michael “Mike” R. Obermeier, age 70, of West Bend, passed away on March 27, 2024.

Born on October 31, 1953 in Madison, Mike was the oldest child of Romaine and Verlene (Cantrell) Obermeier. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary (Gadow) Obermeier, on May 22, 1981.

Mike received his Undergraduate...

Jeneane M. Laehn

Mar 24, 2024

Jeneane “Jene” Marie Laehn (Halling), age 78 years, of Pepin, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2024, at 8:20 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.

Jeneane was born on December 7, 1945, in Plum City, WI to Glenn and Dolores Halling (Rundquist).  She graduated from Pepin High School, Buffalo County Teachers...