Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Sylvia Wearnisch, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, current resident of Cedar Ridge, West Bend, WI.

She was born to Eternal Life on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 93. Sylvia was born on May 19, 1929 to her parents the late Louis and Kunigunda (nee Eckstein) Wearnisch on the farm in Lodi, WI.

Sylvia...

Apr 12, 2023

Judy Jo Schultz, age 71, of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on April 12th, 2023 at 4:57 p.m. surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, and grandchildren.

Judy was born on July 17th, 1951 in Milwaukee to Marlene Baxter (deceased) and David Moser (deceased). She was united in marriage to her husband Richard for...

Apr 8, 2023

Robert Oelke of Keowns, near West Bend, 63, passed into the Lord's caring hands Easter weekend, after a second battle with cancer.

Robert was born on January 27, 1960 in Hartford to Leland and Sharon Oelke (nee Sullivan). He was a talented artist, especially enjoying painting and drawing, selling several paintings even before he graduated from West...

Apr 8, 2023

Audrey June Schowalter (nee Johnsen), 93, of West Bend, passed away on April 8, 2023, with family by her side.

Audrey was born on June 16, 1929, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Norman and Marie Johnsen (nee Herzog). She graduated from Harding High School in 1947 and later got her degree from Lakeland...

Apr 7, 2023

Dennis E. Campbell, son of Cyrus F. and Lauretta E. (nee Wittemann) Campbell, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Tomah VA Residential Living Center in Tomah, WI.

Dennis was born on April 4, 1950, and was raised on a farm in the Town of Barton. He was baptized, went to grade school, and was...

Apr 7, 2023

Joaquin Perez Rodriguez, 45, of West Bend, was called home to be with his sister and our Lord on April 7, 2023, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, with his family at his side.

Joaquin was born on April 26, 1977, in Irimbo, Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Jose Pedro Perez and Maria De Jesus Rosa...

Apr 5, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Shaw, 87, of West Bend went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

He was born on September 15, 1935, to the late Harry and Emily (nee Allen) Shaw in Chicago, IL. Ron honorably served in the United States Air Force for seven years. Later he worked for the US Navy...

Apr 5, 2023

Alan M. Kriegel Sr., 74, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his home.

Alan was born on June 11, 1948, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Shirley (nee Micholovitz) Kriegel. He was an autobody repairman for numerous years, beginning at the age of 20. Alan enjoyed fishing...

Apr 3, 2023

Howard Victor Fry, 52, of Campbellsport passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 3rd, 2023.

Howard was born on May 24th 1970, to Mike & Kathy Fry in Port Washington, WI.

He attended Slinger High School, and afterwards began his lifelong career in carpentry.

Howard, also known as “Howie” or “Howard the...

Apr 3, 2023

Carol A. Libecki, (nee Miller), 87, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Crossroads Care Center in Fond du Lac, WI.

She was born on August 30, 1935 to the late Perry and Evelyn (nee Jakubowski) Miller in Milwaukee, WI. Carol graduated from Riverside (East) High School in 1953 and went on to work in banking...

Apr 2, 2023

Merle L Schultz, 85, of Cecil, WI went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

He was born November 30, 1937, to the late Fred and Lillian (nee Schubert) Schultz in West Bend, WI

Merle grew up in West Bend, WI Living and helping on the family farm. In the mid...

Apr 1, 2023

Julie Ann Fuller (nee Reis), 57, of Slinger found peace and contentment with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

She was born on April 8, 1965 to Thomas and Joan (nee Strupp) Reis in West Bend, WI. Julie grew up in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East High School in 1983. She enjoyed drawing...

Apr 1, 2023

James “Jim” G. Droese, 74, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023.

He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee on June 17, 1948 to the late Clemence and Hazel (nee Kissling) Droese and lived in Menomonee Falls. The family later moved to Richfield. After Clemence’s death, Hazel married Ed Weidmeyer.

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Mar 30, 2023

Gregory “Greg” Nicholas Gard, Sr., 80, of Lomira, WI was called home to Heaven on Thursday, March 30, 2023 with family by his side.

Greg was born on November 13, 1942 to his late parents Herbert and Edna (nee Pelzinski) Gard in Mapleton, WI where he resided until his kindergarten year when the family moved to Oconomowoc,...

Mar 29, 2023

Martha Petri (nee Gúenther), 87, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, with her daughter by her side.

She was born on August 19, 1935, to the late Anton and Emilie (nee Czernik) Gúenther in Grundmeullen, CZ. Her family fled to Germany during World War II. On November 23, 1957, she was united in...

Mar 27, 2023

Tanya M. Davila (nee Capello), 38, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on April 7, 1984, to Dale Capello and Patricia Fink in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Port Washington High School. Tanya worked briefly as a CNA and later...

Mar 25, 2023

Mary Kathryn Jacobs (nee Weber), 85, of West Bend, WI was called home on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Mary was born in Crandon, WI on Tuesday, January 18, 1938 to the late Thomas and Doris (nee Walker) Weber. As a young child, her family moved south to Milwaukee. She had her...

Mar 25, 2023

Francis James “Frannie” Michels, 88, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

Francis was born on March 27, 1934, the son of the late Oscar and Ruth (nee DeVoy) Michels. He attended Lomira High School graduating in the class of 1953. Francis proudly...

Mar 23, 2023

George Jeffrey Ward, age 44 years, from Carrollton, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home in Slinger, Wisconsin.

George  was born on September 16, 1978 in Columbia, Missouri to Bill and Shirley (Goolsby) Ward.

George graduated from Carrollton High School in 1996. He went on to attend some college and...

Mar 22, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Boldt, 87, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

Jerry was born on March 20, 1936, in Wauwatosa, to the late Raymond and Lucy (nee Neufeldt) Boldt. On September 29, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marlis Jean Boeldt at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in West Bend....