Obituaries

Evelyn P. "Evie" Thiemer

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...

Robert Frederick Peters

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...

Austin A. Cochran

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,...

Timothy "Tim" Sullivan Dds

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...

Dawn I. (Neuy) Missall

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...

Faith Wilanna (Luedtke) Beck

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...

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...