Local Obituaries
Thomas "Tom" R. Bokelman
Mar 21, 2024
Thomas “Tom” R. Bokelman, 72 of Newburg found peace on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
He was born on October 18, 1951, to the late James and Pearl (nee Guske) Bokelman in Milwaukee, WI. In his youth he spent most of his time outdoors developing a love for nature and animals. Hunting and hiking through the woods was...
David "Dave" W. Wendt
Mar 15, 2024
David “Dave” W. Wendt, 74, of Kewaskum, passed away after a courageous battle on Friday, March 15, 2024.
He was born on September 28, 1949, to the late Wilton and Joan (nee Larson) Wendt in Sleepy Eye, MN. Dave grew up and graduated from Fairfax, MN. He worked on the family farm until he joined the Army....
Virginia "Ginny" A. (Neubert) Karstedt
Mar 13, 2024
Karstedt, Virginia A., “Ginny” (nee Neubert) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at age 93 in West Bend, Wisconsin.
She raised her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren with a mission to fill the world with love, generosity and compassion. Her home was always a refuge for those struggling – and...
Mary Jane Ciriacks
Mar 9, 2024
Mary Jane (nee Benter) Ciriacks, 74, of West Bend, was peacefully called to her eternal home in heaven on March 9, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Jane was born on August 7, 1949, in Beaver Dam, WI to Erwin H. and Lucille A. (nee Beck) Benter of the town of...
Kenneth E. "Ken" Buchmeier
Mar 8, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Buchmeier, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, at The Waterford in West Bend.
Ken was born July 13, 1941, the second youngest of six sons, to Alvin and Hilda Buchmeier of rural Lowell, Indiana where he grew up on the family farm tending to horses, dairy cows, chickens, and crops. In...
John Douglas Frizzell
Mar 6, 2024
On Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024, John Douglas Frizzell was called home to be with Jesus. John was surrounded by the love and comfort of family as he made his heavenly transition.
To put the life of John into a few short paragraphs cannot be done. Although this is an obituary, we are not saying that John...
Stacy C. (Walsh) Ameringer
Mar 5, 2024
Stacy C. Ameringer (nee Walsh), 37, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
She was born on April 20, 1986, to Scott and Denise (nee Jacobs) Walsh in West Bend. Stacy grew up in West Bend and graduated from West Bend West High School. She received her associate degree with High Honors from Moraine Park in...
Richard Kreif
Mar 4, 2024
Richard O. Kreif, 80, of West Bend, peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Virginia Highlands Care and Rehab Center in Germantown.
Richard was born on May 28, 1943. He was united in marriage to Marian (nee Schairer) on January 30, 1965. Richard and Marian recently celebrated 59 years of marriage.
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Donald J. Lemens
Mar 3, 2024
Donald “Duncle” J. Lemens, 48, of Shorewood, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
He was born on March 10, 1975, to Michael and Ruth (nee Marks) Lemens in Green Bay, WI. Don graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1993. He honorably served the United States Marine Corp. Don worked...
Vivian "Viv" Sekeres
Mar 2, 2024
Vivian “Viv” E. Sekeres (Yesko), age 98 years, of Fillmore, was called home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Viv was born on August 25, 1925 in Milwaukee to Steven and Francis Yesko (Matsek). She was united in marriage Joseph Sekeres, Sr. on October 21, 1944 in Milwaukee.
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Alan Craig Dunn
Mar 1, 2024
Alan “Al” Craig Dunn, age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2024 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Alan was born on August 31, 1948 in Milwaukee to Lee and Sylvia Dunn (Malak). He was united in marriage to Michelle Marks on September...
Kenneth "Ken" Drake
Feb 28, 2024
Kenneth R. “Ken” Drake, age 88 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on July 9, 1935 in Laona to Wade and Addie Drake (Spencer). He was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Rauguth...
Gerald "Jerry" Herman Meulemans
Feb 27, 2024
On February 27, 2024, a sun-splashed and unseasonably warm day, Gerald “Jerry” Herman Meulemans, age 84 years, of West Bend began his eternal life at home surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born on September 6, 1939 in Green Bay to Herman and Marian (Vandenberg) Meulemans. He was united in marriage to Doris Speich on June 13,...
Thomas "Tom" Thadeus Gmirek
Feb 26, 2024
Thomas “Tom” T. Gmirek, 56, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2024.
He was born on December 28, 1967, to the late Leo and Carol (nee Nieme) Gmirek in Milwaukee, WI. Tom graduated from Hustisford High School in 1986. He received his BA degree from the University of...
Donovan "Don" A. Donner
Feb 26, 2024
On Monday, February 26, 2024, Donovan “Don” Donner ascended to his heavenly home surrounded in the love and comfort of his family.
Born on March 23, 1934 in Swanville, Minnesota, Don was the child of the late Paul and Hylma (nee Koenig) Donner. Don married the love of his life, Nancee “Nan”, with whom he shared 68...
Eugene R. "Gene' Roell
Feb 26, 2024
Eugene R. “Gene” Roell, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Waterford in West Bend with his family at his side.
Gene was born on June 29, 1940, in West Bend, the son of the late Milton and Ella (nee Koch) Roell. On July 9, 1960, he was united...
Marian L. White
Feb 25, 2024
Marian L. White (nee Backhaus), 95, of the town of Scott, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.
Marian was born on December 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Arno and Elda (nee Ramel) Backhaus. Marian was united in marriage to Douglas D. “Doug” White...
Wolfgang Oskar Alfred Engel
Feb 24, 2024
Wolfgang Oskar Alfred Engel, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Clement Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee.
Wolfgang was born on January 15, 1950, in Schwarmstedt, Germany to the late Adolf and Martha (nee Semrau) Engel. The Engels immigrated to the United States in 1951 and made their family home in Milwaukee, WI. Wolfgang attended...
Carol M. Koth
Feb 24, 2024
Carol Mae Koth (nee Schmidt), 90, went to her Heavenly home to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Hamilton House Assisted Living in Cedarburg.
Carol was born on July 11, 1933, in the Town of Mitchell, to the late Otto and Erma Schmidt (nee Wittenberg). She was baptized, confirmed, and married at...
Thomas A. "Tom" Bauer
Feb 23, 2024
Thomas A. “Tom” Bauer, 71, of Campbellsport, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Tom was born on March 26, 1952, in West Bend, the son of the late Clement and Rita (nee Weyer) Bauer. Tom graduated from West Bend West High School in 1971. He was...
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