Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

Mary L. Ketelhohn (Marquardt), age 85 years, of Mayville, was called home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2024.

Mary was born on April 12, 1938 in Marshfield to Frederick and Meta Marquardt (Bahn). Mary was raised on a small farm outside of Athens, WI and graduated from Athens High School in 1956. She then...

Mar 31, 2024

Elisabeth “Liz” Jane Garriety (nee Feucht), 82, of Lomira, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday with her family by her side.

She was born on October 19, 1941, to the late Anton and Katherine (nee Kral) Feucht on the family farm in rural Knowles. Liz attended grade school down the road from the homestead at...

Mar 28, 2024

Jeanne Marie Bird Culver, 90, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home.  She was born April 8, 1933, to Bennett and Ethel Bird (Kintzler) on a farm in Byron, Wisconsin.  She attended elementary school at Byron #7 rural school and graduated from Oakfield High School in Oakfield, Wisconsin in May 1951.  She then attended the...

Mar 27, 2024

Michael “Mike” R. Obermeier, age 70, of West Bend, passed away on March 27, 2024.

Born on October 31, 1953 in Madison, Mike was the oldest child of Romaine and Verlene (Cantrell) Obermeier. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary (Gadow) Obermeier, on May 22, 1981.

Mike received his Undergraduate...

Mar 24, 2024

Jeneane “Jene” Marie Laehn (Halling), age 78 years, of Pepin, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2024, at 8:20 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.

Jeneane was born on December 7, 1945, in Plum City, WI to Glenn and Dolores Halling (Rundquist).  She graduated from Pepin High School, Buffalo County Teachers...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...