Local Obituaries
Cora Ann Robinson
Aug 31, 2026
Cora Ann Robinson (nee Oelrich)
September 9, 1937 – August 31, 2026
Cora Robinson, age 88, of Appleton, Wisconsin was called to her heavenly home on Monday, August 31, 2026. Cora was born in Lincoln Township, Wood County, Wisconsin on September 9, 1937 to the late Alfred and Ruth (nee Ziehlsdorff) Oelrich.
Cora spent her childhood years on the family farm near Spencer,...
Vicki Sue McElhatton
Aug 29, 2026
On August 29, 2026, Vicki Sue McElhatton (Nee Russart), 71, died peacefully surrounded by family at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. Sue was born December 7, 1954, in West Bend, WI to the late Richard and Audrey (Betz) Russart. She graduated from West Bend East High School in 1973. On June 22, 1974, Sue married Bruce McElhatton of Kewaskum...
Joy F. Oelhafen
Aug 29, 2026
Joy F. Oelhafen, 83, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Joy was born on April 3, 1943 in Louisiana, to the late Wilson Fontenot and Murdis Fontenot (nee Ardoin). Joy was united in marriage to Ira N. Oelhafen on June 21, 1991 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend. Ira preceded Joy in...
Alice A. Koehler
Aug 29, 2026
On August 29, 2026 the Lord took Alice Anita Koehler home to be in his loving arms forever. We will miss you here on earth, a kind and caring soul. Alice was a rock to so many, a calming voice to all, a woman who loved everyone she came in contact with. Alice loved her husband of 69 years, she...
Michael Phillip Schmidt
Aug 28, 2026
Michael (Mike) Phillip Schmidt, 67, formerly of Beechwood, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. His spirit was strong while his body could bear no more.
Michael was born on May 7, 1959 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Phillip and Margaret (Ansay) Schmidt. Michael started life two months premature, after a difficult delivery, yet Michael never let his cerebral...
Kenneth Alan Swenson
Aug 27, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Swenson, 74, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026.Born on December 27, 1951, to Roy and Adeline Swenson, Ken followed in his father’s footsteps and devoted his life to education. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1970 and earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Stout....
Robert "Bob" W. Ostrander
Aug 25, 2026
Robert W. “Bob” Ostrander, 87, of the town of Trenton, passed away on August 25, 2026, at his home.
Bob was born on August 18, 1939, in West Bend, the son of the late Robert and Rosella (nee Saueressig) Ostrander. Bob graduated from West Bend High School in 1957. He then joined the National Guard and proudly served his country from...
David Earl Jansen
Aug 24, 2026
David Earl Jansen, age 79 years, of West Bend concluded a life well lived on August 24, 2026 after close care by his loving family.
David was born on January 23, 1947, in West Bend to Earl and Dorothy Jansen. He was united in marriage to Cathy Jansen (Fisher) on October 9, 1970, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend.
They...
Daniel Robert Mertzig
Aug 23, 2026
Daniel “Dano” Robert Mertzig, 80, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Dano was born on September 13, 1945 in Port Washington, to the late Milton and Viola (nee Purgundy) Mertzig.
Dano lived life to the fullest, enjoying many moments with friends and family. He had a passion for racing and you could find him...
Jennifer "Jenny" Roedig
Aug 21, 2026
Jenny Roedig, age 52 years, of Lomira, WI passed away suddenly August 21, 2026, at her home.
Jenny was born on August 15, 1974, in Manitowoc, WI.
Jenny grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1992. She was a dedicated employee as the general manager of Lomira Inn and Suites where she worked since 2022.
Her passion was her...
Roberta "Kay" Wagner
Aug 21, 2026
Roberta Kay Wagner “Kay” (nee Tromblay), age 85 years, of Barton was called home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026, at Serenity Villa in Slinger surrounded by her loving family.
Kay was born on September 9, 1940, in Milwaukee to Albert and Mary Tromblay (nee Weller). She was united in marriage to David Lee Wagner at Crossroad Presbyterian...
Jeffrey "Jeff" A. May
Aug 21, 2026
Jeff May passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21 at the age of 59. He was immediately welcomed into heaven.
Jeff was born on October 27, 1966 to John and Joan May. On June 19, 1998 he was united in marriage to Rebecca May (Schuster)
Jeff was a man of strong faith who lived a life of integrity. Jeff was the President...
Margaret Ann McFadden
Aug 20, 2026
Mugs McFadden, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Margaret Ann “Mugs” (nee Meents) McFadden was born on September 2, 1944, in Colorado Springs, CO, to the late Barnhard and Dorothy (nee Deakin) Meents. After her graduation from Wasson High School in 1962, she attended Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA. She returned home and...
Janice C. Thill
Aug 18, 2026
Had she made it to her 90th birthday, Janice Catherine Thill might have celebrated by visiting the Bonlender dairy farm. The milking parlor and all those cows fascinated her. Or had it been possible to go to an auction, she would have been there, standing near the front, opening the bidding if the auctioneers were taking too long in their...
James "Jim" L. Bradford
Aug 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Bradford
James Leroy Bradford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home Monday, August 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.
Jim was born September 10, 1939, on a farm north of Sumner, Iowa, and graduated from Sumner High School in 1957.
Jim married his first wife, Phyllis Van Eaton, and together they welcomed four...
Mary Beth Berchild
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Beth Berchild, 65, of Jackson, WI, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Froedtert West Bend Hospital, after a 14-year struggle with Myotonic Dystrophy. Mary Beth was born in Appleton, WI, on September 12, 1960, to James and Phyllis (Marek) Sylvester. In 1964, the Sylvester family moved to Wauwatosa, WI, where Mary Beth spent the remainder of her...
Gregory "Greg" Sr. Simons
Aug 14, 2026
Gregory A. “Greg” Simons, Sr, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Greg was born on March 6, 1950, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to the late Robert and Violet (nee Iverson) Simons. He later moved to West Bend, where he graduated from West Bend High School in...
Gerald "Runty" Marx
Aug 11, 2026
Gerald E. “Runty” Marx, age 77 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2026.
Jerry was born on May 12, 1949, to Joseph and Gertrude Marx (nee Theusch). He was united in marriage to Patricia A. “Patty” Lewandowski on April 15, 1972, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Michael.
Jerry attended St. Michael Parochial...
Marjorie A. Hebert
Aug 8, 2026
Marjorie A. “Margie” Hebert, 85, of Jackson, passed away on August 8, 2026, at Cedar Community in West Bend.
Margie was born on December 13, 1940, in Black River Falls, the daughter of the late Hubert and Norma (nee Helle) McNamer. She spent most of her life growing up in Milwaukee, where fate brought her together with the love of her...
Milton Paul Griepentrog
Aug 6, 2026
Milton Paul Griepentrog, age 95, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in Madison.
He was born on December 23, 1930, in the town of Wayne to Oscar and Vinelda (nee Boettcher) Griepentrog. He worked in construction for Super Excavators for 36 years in Butler. Milton loved fishing on the lakes at his cottages,...
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