Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Karen A. Ackerman (nee Moran), 87, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Karen was born on September 30, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edward and Dolores (nee Hauck) Moran. On June 16, 1956, she was united in marriage to Alfred...

Nov 14, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Bellin (Siegesmund), age 101 years, of Appleton, formerly of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Betty was born on October 28, 1922 in Wauwatosa to William and Adele Siegesmund (Kalies).  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, where...

Nov 13, 2023

Cordell M. Kern, 99, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her nieces at her side.

Cordell was the daughter of Peter and Susan (nee Kraemer) Hurth. She was born April 15, 1924, in St. Killian, Wisconsin where she attended Catholic School, graduating in 1938. On...

Nov 12, 2023

Mary C. Hoffmann (Dixon), age 76, of West Bend passed away on November 12, 2023, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Mary was born on May 24, 1947, in Milwaukee to Herman and Helen Dixon.  She graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee.  Mary was a Lithographic Stripper for the Ken Cook Company.  She enjoyed cooking and...

Nov 11, 2023

John N. Gindt, ­89, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, on Veteran’s Day at the age of 89, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.

He was born on the 4th of July 1934 on the Gindt Farm Homestead in Lomira township to the late Barney and Florence (nee Lehman) Gindt.  John graduated from Lomira High...

Nov 11, 2023

Kenneth J. Kremer, age 84 years, of Fond du Lac was called home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2023, at Oak Hills Terrace Assisted Living Waukesha.

Ken was born on May 29, 1939, in Fond du Lac to Herbert and Margaret Kremer (Lohry).  He was united in marriage to Carol Ann Schwartz on October...

Nov 10, 2023

Scott F. Burns, 82, of Mayville, stepped into Eternity to be with our Savior on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 14, 1941, to the late Charles and Emily (nee Heseman) Burns in Burbank, California. On January 29, 2005, he was united in marriage to Shellie Zuehlke.

As a...

Nov 10, 2023

Robert “Bob” James Weis, age 82 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord and joined his late wife, Nancy, on November 10, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on May 2, 1941, in Marshfield to Joseph and Marie Weis (Hornick).  He was united in marriage to Nancy...

Nov 9, 2023

Hans P. Weber, 74, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

He was born on April 13, 1949, to the late Hans and Sofie (nee Wiederkehr) Weber in Menziken, Switzerland. In 1966, his family moved to the United States and settled in Neillsville, WI to pursue his father’s dream...

Nov 8, 2023

Mercedes “Marcy” Gonzalez (nee Longoria), 88 years, passed away in the love and comfort of her family on November 8, 2023, at The Waterford of West Bend.

Born on September 24, 1935, in Mexico, Marcy was the daughter of the late Michael and Luz (nee Rocha) Longoria. She attended St. Augustine School in Mexico City, Mexico.

Nov 8, 2023

Terry A. Laatsch, 66, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, November 08, 2023.

She was born on September 14, 1957, to Kenneth and Patricia (nee Meyer) Laatsch in Milwaukee WI. Terry grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. She received her BS degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Terry went on to...

Nov 6, 2023

Richard “Dick” Otto Weigel, 89, died peacefully on November 6, 2023, after three days at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. A resident of the city of West Bend, Richard lived in the Washington County area for the past 47 years.

Born February 25, 1934, in the small farming village of Stratford, Wisconsin, in Marathon County, Richard...

Nov 2, 2023

On Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023, Shirley Mae Birkholz, of The Cottages at Cedar Run, found eternal peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior at the age of 90.

Born on April 13, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (nee Reul) Birkholz, Shirley grew up in Boltonville and lived there her entire life until...

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia “Pat” A. Phillips (nee Dieringer), 87, of Cedarburg, formerly of Menomonee Falls found peace on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

She was born on December 31, 1935, to the late Alfons and Gertrude (nee Schuh) Dieringer in Sheboygan, WI. On November 5, 1955, she was united in marriage to Foster Phillips in Milwaukee, WI. Pat worked for...

Oct 31, 2023

Patricia A. Keller, age 78, formerly of Pembine, Wisconsin, passed away on October 31, 2023 while under the care of The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Born on March 15, 1945, Pat was one of five children of Jacob and Louise (nee Dellman) Abt. She attended high school, and married Christopher Keller on September 23, 1978...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles E. “Chuck” Rhein, 77, of the town of Byron, passed away on October 29, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Chuck was born on December 5, 1945, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Kenneth and Jocelyn (nee Henning) Rhein. On June 17, 1972, he was united in...

Oct 28, 2023

John Podgorski, age 79, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home.

John was born on October 27, 1944 in Milwaukee to the late John and Wandra (nee Krass) Podgorski. John was united in marriage to Janet Wojcinski on May 8, 1971. Janet passed away on April 7, 2019. John proudly served...

Oct 28, 2023

Rosemary Frank, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 93 ½.

The world will be dimmer without Rosemary’s bright shining light, yet, those who knew and loved her will carry a spark of that within them.

The flow of visitors over the past weeks...

Oct 27, 2023

Francis “Fritz” Zemski, age 90 years, of Hales Corners, formerly of Theresa and Brown Deer was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Fritz was born on October 2, 1933 in Athens, WI to Frank and Sophie Zemski  (Prodzinski).  He was united in marriage...

Oct 27, 2023

Betz, Pamela E. joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 27th, 2023, at the age of 69. She is preceded in Heaven by her loving husband, Richard Allen.

Loving Mother of Jim (Tracy), Josh (Kendra), Tim (Danielle), and Carrie (Adam) Bitter. Doting Gamma to Kiley, Caleb, Sophia, Matthew, Adelyn, Carsen, Elijah, Owen and Liana....