Obituaries

Jul 20, 2024

David “Dave” J. Lochen, 79, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home.

He was born on November 23, 1944, to the late Herbert and Eleanor (nee Roden) Lochen in West Bend. Dave graduated from West Bend High School. On December 6, 1969, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Kleman at...

Jul 19, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Bender (nee Wendorff), 91, of West Bend (previously of Brookfield) passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Cedar Community Cottages in West Bend.

She was born on February 8, 1933, to the late Elmer and Marjorie Wendorff (nee Matasek) in Milwaukee. Kathy grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Washington High School. On...

Jul 17, 2024

James “Jim” H. Pasbrig, 77, went home to heaven on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He died peacefully, at his home in West Bend, WI.

James Harold Pasbrig was born on December 19, 1946, the second of three children born to Harvey and Evelyn Pasbrig in Milwaukee, WI. He was baptized on February 9, 1947, and confirmed in...

Jul 17, 2024

In the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Halsne (Kray) went to eternal rest in the comfort of her home and the love of her family.

Born on June 2, 1950 in Appleton, Wisconsin, Cathy was a daughter of Gordon and Bernice (Dercks) Kray. She graduated from Milwaukee County General Hospital School of...

Jul 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of an incredible man, Steven "Steve" J. Peterson of West Bend, WI. He became an angel to watch over us on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Steve brought immeasurable joy and light into the lives of many with his kind heart and selflessness. Steve absolutely adored his family, especially his grandkids and the...

Jul 13, 2024

Emryn Elizabeth Schied, infant daughter of Rebecca Schied, was born Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and met the arms of angels on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin NICU. While she only lived a few short days, she was spunky and a true fighter, and touched many of our lives.

She is survived by her...

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...