Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Diane Marie Czecholinski

Diane Marie Czecholinski

May 26, 2023

Diane “Deena” Czecholinski, age 64, resident of New Perspectives Senior Living in West Bend, previously of Shorewood, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Diane was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Czecholinski. Diane worked as a clerical assistant for many years until she became disabled. She was able to put her talents and...

David E. Hodge

David E. Hodge

May 26, 2023

David Edwin Hodge, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 26, 2023. Dave, known to many as “Hodgie”, was born on August 18, 1955, the only child of William and Hazel Hodge.

He lived his entire life on the farm on the edge of the Horicon Marsh. In the early years, he farmed...

Ruth Ann Wolf

Ruth Ann Wolf

May 25, 2023

Ruth Ann Wolf (nee Schneider), 90, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Ruth was born on August 23, 1932, in West Bend, to the late Alfred and Clara (nee Ollinger) Schneider. Ruth was united in marriage to Howard John Wolf on March 31, 1948 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Howard passed away on...

William "Bill" Robedeau

William "Bill" Robedeau

May 24, 2023

William “Bill” Robedeau, age 83 years, entered eternal life on May 24, 2023 while vacationing in New Zealand.

Bill was born on June 21, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Lolita (nee Scherer) Robedeau.  He attended Chase Elementary School, Woodland High School, and the University of Toledo all in Ohio.  On July 1, 1961 he was...

J. Geoffrey "Geoff" Washa

J. Geoffrey "Geoff" Washa

May 22, 2023

J. Geoffrey “Geoff” Washa, 81, of West Bend found peace on Monday, May 22, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

He was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Joseph and Laura (nee Koudelka) Washa in Milwaukee.

Most of you know him as Geoff, Coach, or Mr. Washa, but he began...

Dennis H. Krueger

Dennis H. Krueger

May 21, 2023

Dennis H. Krueger, 76, of Mayville passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home with his loving family surrounding him.

Dennis was born to Harvey and Doris (nee Karnitz) Krueger on March 22, 1947. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1965. Dennis then enlisted in the Army for 3 years, spending 2 years in...

Jerry L. Weisser

Jerry L. Weisser

May 20, 2023

Jerry L. Weisser, 48, met the Lord on May 20, 2023 and is now at peace.

Jerry was born on April 30, 1975 in West Bend to Roland and Orgenia (nee Goehring) Weisser. Jerry was a beloved Green Bay Packers fan and never missed a game on TV. He loved watching shows, listening to music, and playing...

Russell W. Oelhafen

Russell W. Oelhafen

May 20, 2023

Russell W. Oelhafen, Age 73, passed away on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born September 30, 1949, to the late Mary (Hauschel) Oelhafen Smith. Russell was united in marriage to Janice Campbell on October 16, 1981, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a...

Herman R. Panzer

Herman R. Panzer

May 18, 2023

Herman R. Panzer, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Herman was born on May 3, 1935, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Herman and Vera (nee Koepke) Panzer. Herman was a graduate of Kewaskum High School Class of 1953. On September 24, 1955, he was...

Ronald "Ron" Gresbach

Ronald "Ron" Gresbach

May 17, 2023

Ronald “Ron” John Gresbach, age 60 years, of West Bend found peace on May 17, 2023 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa surrounded in the love of his family.

Ron was born on November 27, 1962 in Milwaukee, son of Ellen and Gerald Gresbach.

Ron attended Hartford High School.  He was a computer and...

Ronald T. "Ron" Plagemann

Ronald T. "Ron" Plagemann

May 17, 2023

Ronald T. “Ron” Plagemann, 59, of Random Lake, passed away with his wife at his side on Thursday, May 17, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Ron was born on January 6, 1964, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Thomas Plagemann and Frances Barth. On December 20, 2009, he was united in marriage...

Rebecca J. Trotter

Rebecca J. Trotter

May 17, 2023

Rebecca J. Trotter, age 55 years, of Iron Ridge was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by her loving family.

Rebecca was born on November 13, 1967 in Hartford to Thomas and Myra Trotter (Larson).

Rebecca...

David E. Schultz

David E. Schultz

May 16, 2023

David Edward Schultz, 67, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2023, at home.

David was born on January 15, 1956, in Batavia, New York to the late Frank and Violet (nee Coxen) Schutlz. He loved hunting, his dog Benny, fishing, and putzing around the house. David served his Country while in the Navy. David was united in...

Patricia M. (Simon)  Mertzig

Patricia M. (Simon) Mertzig

May 14, 2023

Patricia “Pat” M. Mertzig (nee Simon), 71, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

She was born on March 17, 1952, to the late DuWayne and Nancy (nee Sonnenberg) Simon in West Bend. Pat graduated from West Bend East High School. On July 8, 1972, she was united in...

Hanna Ingeborg (Doering)  Bruenn

Hanna Ingeborg (Doering) Bruenn

May 13, 2023

Hanna Ingeborg Bruenn (nee Doering), 82, of Campbellsport passed away on May 13, 2023 with her loving family at her side.

Hanna was born on February 27, 1941 in Quedlinburg, Germany to Curt and Alice Doering. Hanna left Germany and moved to the U.S. at the age of 15 with her mother in 1956. She was united...

Gary E. Kalkofen

Gary E. Kalkofen

May 13, 2023

Gary E. Kalkofen, 90, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on January 6, 1933 to the late Ervin and Gunda (nee Schultz) Kalkofen in Goodman, WI. On July 29, 1972 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Stallman at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church...

Sandra "Sandy" Eichsteadt

Sandra "Sandy" Eichsteadt

May 12, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Eichsteadt, age 84 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on September 4, 1938 in the Blue Hills of Bruce, Wisconsin as a daughter to Gwen and Ed Benson.

Sandy...

Sherrilyn Hannon

Sherrilyn Hannon

May 12, 2023

Sherrilyn Hannon, 65, of West Allis, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Sherrilyn was born on June 29, 1957, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Florian and Valerie (nee Janovec) Plachinski. On October 9, 1982, she was united in marriage to James Hannon, Sr. at Luther Memorial Chapel...

Jeanette M. (Gassner)  Stipanovic

Jeanette M. (Gassner) Stipanovic

May 9, 2023

Jeanette M. Stipanovic (nee Gassner), 92, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Jeanette was born on August 2, 1930, to the late Marcus and Ottilis Gassner in Nasbro, WI. She was united in marriage to Danny Stipanovic on Sept 8, 1956, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira,...

Lester A. "Les" Kuehl

Lester A. "Les" Kuehl

May 7, 2023

Lester Arnold “Les” Kuehl, age 82 of Kewaunee, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 7, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on January 5, 1941, the son of the late George and Theresa (nee Hilgers) Kuehl in Sigel, Wisconsin. He married Karen Armbruster on June 23, 1962, in Vesper, WI....