Obituaries

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 17, 2024

Norman F. Hinze, Sr, 94, entered Eternal Life on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Norman was born on May 1, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Fred and Ella (nee Bethke) Hinze. Norman was united in marriage to Arlene Figge on October 7, 1950, at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Arlene passed away on February 26, 2015.  In...

May 17, 2024

David “Dave” Robert Mount, age 69 years, of Random Lake was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024, at Belgium Gardens in Belgium surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on May 5, 1955, in Wauwatosa to Robert and Elenor Mount (Shelby).  He was united in marriage to Marjorie Ellen Blank on...

May 16, 2024

Mary Ann Gierach (nee Dragich), 75, of Trenton, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Also known as “Smiley” or “MayAnn”, she was born on June 3, 1948, in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Marion (nee Nelson) Dragich. She attended Washington Union High School and was then united in marriage...

May 11, 2024

David (Dave) Allen Domasky passed away peacefully at Kettle Moraine Gardens, where he was a resident for seven months, on the morning of Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 27, 1939, to Alice Domenosky. He spent the early years with relatives in Chicago before moving to the Town of Farmington by his mother...

May 10, 2024

Christopher “Chris” L. Scott, 52, of West Bend passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on October 24, 1971, to Edward and Linda (nee Craft) Scott in Minneapolis, MN. Chris grew up in Thiensville and graduated from Homestead High School. He went on to receive...

May 10, 2024

Kathye A. Wierman, 80, of West Bend found peace on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

She was born on October 11, 1943, to the late William and Joyce (nee Wiskirchen) Coughlin in West Bend, WI. Kathye was a lifelong resident of West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School, she went on...

May 8, 2024

Deborah E. “Deb” Sonn, 69, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with her family at her side.

Deb was born on November 21, 1954, in Eagle, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby (nee Putnam) Hodorowski. Deb attended St. Mary’s Academy High...

May 3, 2024

On Friday, May 3, 2024, Amy M. Crumer, 38, of Allenton, passed away peacefully at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on July 30, 1985 to Bruce Crumer in Menomonee Falls. In her school years at Slinger, Amy was all about sports; she was very athletic and was an All-Star Baseball player....

May 2, 2024

Robert A. (Bob) Staehler, age 93 of Kewaskum entered eternal life on May 2, 2024, at Kettle Gardens Assisted Living Facility where he had been a resident for a short time.

Bob was born August 29, 1930, in Kewaskum.  He was the son of the late Alois and Margaret (Karius) Staehler.  Bob was a graduate of Kewaskum...

May 2, 2024

Gladys Louise Hron (nee Kraemer) passed away on the morning of May 2nd 2024 after 98 fulfilling years.

Gladys was born on November 18, 1925, in Richfield, WI to Edward and Leona (nee Kasten) Kraemer on the kitchen table at the family homestead. Gladys grew up alongside her big sister Ruthe and her younger brother...

May 1, 2024

David E. Kollmansberger, 79, of West Bend was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

David "Dave" was a man of unwavering faith, whose love for Jesus and devotion to his Bible was evident in every aspect of his life. Born and raised in Barton and Young America, Dave's upbringing instilled in him a...

May 1, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Fay, 68 of Boltonville passed peacefully on Wednesday May 1st, 2024, at The Kathy Hospice, West Bend.  He was born on August 7th 1955, to the late Thomas and Mae (nee Riley) Fay in West Bend, WI.

Tom grew up in the town of Farmington where he attended elementary school.  He graduated from Kewaskum...

Apr 29, 2024

Michael M. “Mike” Hanley, 69, of West Bend, passed away on April 29, 2024, at his home.

Mike was born on May 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Vernon and Dolores Hanley. On October 1, 2004, he was united in marriage to Deborah Wilson in Burlington.

Those Mike leaves behind to cherish...

Apr 28, 2024

William Matthew Hayes, age 94, West Bend, formerly of Wauwatosa, died peacefully on Sunday April 28, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of Matthew Hayes and Rosella Hayes, nee Heppe. He graduated from Marquette University High School and from Saint Francis Seminary. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. In 1955 he married Mildred...