Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Allan Cooley Kieckhafer

Allan Cooley Kieckhafer

Jan 25, 2023

Allan C. Kieckhafer, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away at the age of 99 on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Allan was born in West Bend on December 25, 1923 to the late Albert and Lorena (nee Cooley) Kieckhafer.  He graduated from West Bend High School in 1941.  He graduated from Midshipman School at Columbia University in N.Y....

Donald "Don" Collien

Donald "Don" Collien

Jan 24, 2023

Donald “Don” Arnold Collien, age 86 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023 at Christian Home in Waupun surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on January 15, 1937 in Fond du Lac to Arnold and Genevieve Collien (Jaber).  He was united in marriage to Linda Jean Samp...

Barbara A. Schneider

Barbara A. Schneider

Jan 24, 2023

Barbara Ann Schneider (nee Flasch), 81, passed away on January 24, 2023 peacefully at home.

Barbara was born on June 27, 1941, in West Bend to the late Wilmer and Adeline (nee Tackes) Flasch. She was united in marriage to Douglas Schneider on July 11, 1959. Douglas passed away on March 16, 1998. Barbara loved...

Dianne L. Disler

Dianne L. Disler

Jan 23, 2023

Dianne L. Disler (nee Nickel), 72, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Froedtert in Wauwatosa.

Dianne was born on July 11, 1950 in West Bend to the late Roland and Bernice (nee Minz) Nickel. She was united in marriage to Harold Disler on April 29, 1972. Harold passed away on October 14, 2020.  She...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Case

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Case

Jan 22, 2023

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Case, age 53, of Jackson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully after a short stay in hospice on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Jeff was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on April 23, 1969 to parents, Jerry and Judy Case (nee Kenyon). He graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1987, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992,...

Carol A. (Hansen)  Ensinger

Carol A. (Hansen) Ensinger

Jan 21, 2023

Carol A. Ensinger (nee Hansen) was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023, after a full life of 84 years.

She was born on August 22, 1938, to the late Ralph and Pearl (nee Hahlbeck) Hansen in Milwaukee, WI. Carol graduated from Greendale High School in 1956. In June of 1964 she...

Evelyn "Evie" H. (Weis)  Beisbier

Evelyn "Evie" H. (Weis) Beisbier

Jan 21, 2023

Evelyn “Evie” H. Beisbier (nee Weis), 88, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Cedar Bay East in West Bend.

She was born on a farm at home in Elmore on February 21, 1934, to the late Gregor and Margaret (nee Thill) Weis. Evie...

Valli Stetler

Valli Stetler

Jan 21, 2023

Valli Stetler, 68, of Hartford, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Valli was born on February 15, 1954, in Illinois, the daughter of the late Frances (Frank) Kral. She was employed by RR Donnelley for over 30 years. Valli enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and ...

May C. (Klumb)  Naab

May C. (Klumb) Naab

Jan 20, 2023

May C. Naab (nee Klumb), 93, of Madison, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.

She was born on May 9, 1929, to the late Harvey and Eunice (nee Bauer) Klumb.  May spent her childhood in Rockfield, WI where she was an avid student. She loved everything about school and was an early and eager reader. Her...

David "Dave" L. Tiemann

David "Dave" L. Tiemann

Jan 19, 2023

David “Dave” L. Tiemann, 82, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, with his wife and family by his side.

Dave was born on April 18, 1940, to the late Theodore “Ted” and Rose (nee Mihm) Tiemann in Milwaukee, WI. Dave lived and worked in Milwaukee as a heavy equipment operator in road construction...

Janet R. Bastian

Janet R. Bastian

Jan 16, 2023

Janet Rose Bastian (nee Dobberpuhl), 91, of West Bend, passed away on January 16, 2023, with her family by her side at The Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac.

Janet was born on July 16, 1931, in the Town of Hubbard to the late Hilbert and Alice (Wagner) Dobberpuhl. She married Burdet “Bud” Griep on December...

Connie K. Holfeltz

Connie K. Holfeltz

Jan 15, 2023

Connie Kay Holfeltz, 81, passed away on January 15, 2023, at Azura Memory Care in Fox Point.

Connie was born on June 14, 1941 in Antigo, WI the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Pagel) Krueger. Connie attended Peace Lutheran grade school and graduated from Antigo High School in 1959. On March 10, 1979 she was...

Marilyn L. Anderson

Marilyn L. Anderson

Jan 15, 2023

Marilyn L. Anderson, 93, of Kewaskum, passed away on January 15, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Marilyn was born on July 16, 1929, in Jackson. On July 23, 1955, she was united in marriage to Walter Anderson at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend. Walter preceded Marilyn in death on December...

Verna E. Faisst

Verna E. Faisst

Jan 14, 2023

Verna Evelyn Faisst

May 13, 1928 ~ January 14, 2023 (age 94)

Obituary

Verna E Faisst (nee Niehaus), age 94 years, of West Bend passed peacefully on January 14, 2023.

Verna was born on May 13, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri to her parents, Albert Daniel and Verna Eunice...

Tracey A. Leffin-Hedrick

Tracey A. Leffin-Hedrick

Jan 14, 2023

Tracey Ann Leffin-Hedrick, 62, of Fredonia passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 with her loving family at her side.

Tracey was born in Sheboygan on April 4, 1960, the daughter of the late Frederick and Margene (nee Pantel) Leffin. Tracey graduated from Grafton High School before going on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s...

Diana L. Kobishop

Diana L. Kobishop

Jan 11, 2023

Diana Lynn Kobishop (Dolly) age 60 died peacefully at her sisters home in Kewaskum with her daughter and sister at her side the evening of January 11, 2023.

Dolly was born in Fon Du lac and grew up in the Kewaskum area. She later moved to Mayville where she raised her daughter.

Dolly worked in...

Dwight C. Meinholz

Dwight C. Meinholz

Jan 10, 2023

Dwight Craig Meinholz, 79, of West Bend went to meet his Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Dwight was born in Madison, WI on December 28, 1943, to the late Amand and Evelyn (nee Anderson) Meinholz. Dwight loved sharing the word of God with anyone who would (or wouldn’t) listen. He fully enjoyed life...

Anthony J. Curreri

Anthony J. Curreri

Jan 10, 2023

Anthony J. (Tony) Curreri of West Bend passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. His wife Shirley (Egeland), son Anthony, and brother-in-law James Egeland were at his side.

He was born on September 2, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Anthony (Tony) and Rose...

James "Jim" Gaffke

James "Jim" Gaffke

Jan 9, 2023

James “Jim” Gaffke, age 67 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on January 20, 1955 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Shirlee Gaffke (Backus).  He was united in marriage to Lynn Kempf on September 9, 1978...

Allen "Peewee" Kreif

Allen "Peewee" Kreif

Jan 8, 2023

Allen “PeeWee” Kreif, age 68 years, of the town of Auburn was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Allen was born on December 19, 1954 in Port Washington to Albert and Avila Kreif (Kurth).  He was united in marriage to Donna E. Theisen...