Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Allen "Al" Norem

Allen "Al" Norem

Feb 23, 2023

Allen “Al” Norem, age 81 years, of Theresa went with the Lord to play the great game of Chess on February 23, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center of Washington County surrounded by his loving family.

Al was born on October 26, 1941 in Milwaukee to Endre and Hazel Norem  (Hartman).  He was united in marriage to Pauline...

Joan (Bossler)  Albers

Joan (Bossler) Albers

Feb 23, 2023

Joan Albers (Bossler), age 88 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2023 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born on June 12, 1934 in Port Washington, WI to Joseph and Katherine (Solms) Bossler.  She was united in marriage to Peter Albers on...

Allen Edwin Hron

Allen Edwin Hron

Feb 23, 2023

Allen E. Hron, 86, of Kewaskum, WI, died on February 23rd, 2023.  He was surrounded by loved ones and died peacefully after a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Allen was born Dec. 30th, 1936, in West Bend to Edwin and Irene Hron.  He graduated from West Bend High School in 1956.  At 16 years of age, he...

Timothy Wayne Elmer

Timothy Wayne Elmer

Feb 22, 2023

Timothy W. Elmer, age 62, was called home to rest on February 22, 2023 while surrounded by loved ones.

Timothy was born on January 4, 1961. He was born in Oshkosh to Cheryl (nee Goetschus) Elmer. He was an amazing brother, father, and grandfather. He was a proud Army Veteran, expert machinist, and amazing guitar player. Family...

Patricia R. "Patty" (Renner)  Puestow

Patricia R. "Patty" (Renner) Puestow

Feb 22, 2023

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You’ll never know dear how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.”

Patricia Renner Puestow was born on May 10, 1958, at St. Joseph Hospital in West Bend. She was the first-born daughter...

Rita J. (Beistle)  Eisenmann

Rita J. (Beistle) Eisenmann

Feb 21, 2023

Rita J Eisenmann (nee Beistle), 83, of the Town of Farmington was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

She was born on April 10, 1939 to the late John and Marie (nee Van Beek) Beistle. Rita was a proud graduate of Slinger High School. On...

Fawn G. (Goodwin)  Pusateri

Fawn G. (Goodwin) Pusateri

Feb 13, 2023

Fawn G. Pusateri (Goodwin), age 57 years, of West Bend entered Eternal Life on February 13, 2023 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Fawn was born on December 31, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska to Nathaniel Goodwin and Shirley Stapleton. She was united in marriage to Peter Anthony Pusateri on September 4, 1989.

Fawn...

John N. Mertzig

John N. Mertzig

Feb 12, 2023

John N. Mertzig, 56, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

He was born on October 19, 1966 to the late Raymond and Betty Mae (nee Kober) Mertzig in West Bend, WI. John graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1985. He played football, participated in the 1983 team’s historic trip to state, enjoyed baseball,...

Mary J. Menzel

Mary J. Menzel

Feb 12, 2023

Mary J. Menzel (nee Williams), age 87 years, of Beechwood entered Eternal Life on February 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on November 5, 1935 in Elgin, Illinois to Owen and Mabel Williams (nee McAuliffe).  She was united in marriage to Lester L. Menzel, Jr. on April 6, 1957 in...

Ronald J. Johann

Ronald J. Johann

Feb 11, 2023

Ronald Joseph Johann, 83, of Kewaskum, was called home to the Lord on February 11, 2023.

Ronnie was born on April 5, 1939 in Jackson to the late Marvin and Agnes (nee Uelmen) Johann. Ronnie was united in marriage to Karen Jean Oelhafen on August 29, 1970. He loved the Brewers, Packers, and being with his grandchildren....

Grace "Graci" A. (Grantman)  Bucklen

Grace "Graci" A. (Grantman) Bucklen

Feb 9, 2023

Grace “Graci” Ann Bucklen (nee Grantman), 73, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Lomira, passed away at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, on February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Graci was born on December 4, 1949 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Melvin and Betty (nee Potter) Grantman. Graci...

Marcella Maryann (Schreier)  Jaeger

Marcella Maryann (Schreier) Jaeger

Feb 5, 2023

Marcella M. Jaeger, age 101, formerly of Brownsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac, where she resided since January of 2020.

She was born May 6, 1921, the daughter of Emil and Frieda (Geschke) Schreier of Theresa. Marcella attended Sunny Slope School in rural Lomira....

Richard "Rich" Kaeppler

Richard "Rich" Kaeppler

Feb 5, 2023

Richard “Rich” Louis Kaeppler, age 77 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2023 at Waterford of West Bend.

Rich was born on February 18, 1945 in Sheboygan to Roland and Florence (nee Landwehr) Kaeppler.  He was united in marriage to Carol Kasproski on May 20, 1978 in Menomonee...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Larsen

Kenneth "Ken" J. Larsen

Feb 4, 2023

Hi everybody! Not your usual obituary. I was born Kenneth Joseph Larsen on June 11, 1949, to the late Irv and Pearl Larsen. I am survived by my Earth Goddess Char, four great kids, Nathan (Andie), Sarah, Jeremy (Kelly), and Zylea (Bryan); grandkids, Sensei, Una, Alli, Jake, Edmund, Arlen, Ella, Nora, and Celia; and great-grandchildren, Olivia and Mackenzie. Also...

Judy E. Justman

Judy E. Justman

Feb 4, 2023

Judy E. Justman (nee Galabinske), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Judy was born on November 11, 1947, in West Bend to Clarence and Mildred (nee Kertscher) Galabinske.  She was united in marriage to Howard C. Justman on September 8,...

David Alan Schulz

David Alan Schulz

Feb 1, 2023

David A. Schulz, 60, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home.

David was born on July 9, 1962, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Kenneth Schulz and Rosemary Hoffert. On August 6, 1988, David was united in marriage to Joyce Kustelski in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together the raised two children. David...

Larry Venne

Larry Venne

Jan 30, 2023

Larry Venne, age 72 years, of West Bend, formerly of Racine, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2023 peacefully at his home.

Larry was born on March 28, 1950 in Racine to Clayton and Lucille Venne (Schrader).  He was united in marriage to Peggy Stegman on May 6, 1972 at Atonement...

Donna Mae Bernice (Liegl)  Albinger

Donna Mae Bernice (Liegl) Albinger

Jan 28, 2023

Donna Mae B. Albinger (nee Liegl), 83, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on January 19, 1940 to the late Adolph and Beatrice (nee Oeschner) Liegl in LeRoy, Wisconsin. Donna graduated from West Bend High School in 1958. On September 30, 1961, she...

Maryellen T. Schodeberg

Maryellen T. Schodeberg

Jan 28, 2023

MaryEllen Theresa Schodeberg (nee Lukomski), 76, was called home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2023.

MaryEllen was born on January 11, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Antosiewicz) Lukomski. MaryEllen was united in marriage to Henry Schodeberg who passed away in 1986.

Those left...

Caroline A. Barr

Caroline A. Barr

Jan 27, 2023

Caroline Ann Barr (nee Riley), 83, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2023.

Caroline was born March 23, 1939 in West Bend to the late William and Clara (nee Thill) Riley. Caroline was united in marriage to Ben Barr Jr, on December 4, 1971 at St. John of God in Farmington. Ben...