Obituaries

Nov 23, 2023

Peter J. “Pete” Lieven, 68, of the Town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Mineral Point.

Pete was born on September 30, 1955, in Hartford, the son of the late Donald and Lorraine (nee Reis) Lieven. On September 18, 1982, he was united in marriage to Mary McKinley at Holy...

Nov 22, 2023

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Reigle, age 72, of Kewaskum, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born on March 12, 1951, in West Bend to James “Jim” and Patricia “Patty” Reigle (Hawk).  He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1969.  Jeff earned his Business/Economics Degree from Carroll University. ...

Nov 21, 2023

Mary Lou Augustine (Thiese), 89, formerly of Monona, Iowa, passed away on November 21, 2023, at Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin, where she and her husband, Richard have lived for the last three years.

Mary Lou suffered a broken hip and entered hospice care in September. She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, John (Jenny)...

Nov 19, 2023

Ardys E. Wellso, 91, of Lomira, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.

Ardys was born on October 19, 1932, in Greenville, the daughter of the late Edwin and Ella (nee Bruins) Lemke. Ardys attended Hortonville High School – class of 1950 where she was the class valedictorian. She...

Nov 18, 2023

Diana “Susie” Mae Wildt (nee Planinshek), age 82, of Kewaskum, passed away at her Kettle Moraine Gardens home on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was surrounded by her loving family in the days and hours leading up to her time of passing.

Diana was given the nickname “Susie” by her father at a very young age and...

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...