Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

May 6, 2023

August B. “Ted” Hochrein passed away on May 5, 2023 – one month before his 90th birthday.

Ted was born on June 5, 1933, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late August and Helen (nee Haensgan) Hochrein. On February 21, 1955, he married the love of his life, Joleen Heitz, who was also from Fond...

May 6, 2023

Mary Carol Barrett (nee Kielley), age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 6, 2023, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend following a courageous six-year battle with cancer.

Mary was born on December 10, 1947 in Town of Trenton, Wisconsin to Donald and Meta Kielley. She grew up in a small cottage on Wallace...

May 5, 2023

Paul W. Jensen, 39, of Hartford, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home.

Paul was born on May 16, 1983, in Milwaukee, the son of Gerald Jensen and Dominique Green. Paul owned and operated Universal Renovations LLC where he was creative and skilled builder and renovator. Paul loved shooting pool and playing...

May 4, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Rose DeBelak, age 59, of West Bend, WI, passed away on 5/4/2023. Kathleen was born on 12/17/1963 to parents Mary Fisher and Norman Murray.

In 2017 Kathy met her partner in life and soulmate Craig Zellmer. Craig was Kathy’s rock and their personalities perfectly complemented one another.  They lived in West Bend with their two...

Apr 30, 2023

Jason Lawrence Wisman, 41, of the town of West Bend, passed away on April 30, 2023, unexpectedly at his home.

He was born on June 25, 1981, in Oconomowoc, WI, the son of Larry G. Wisman (Cheryl) and Kathleen Beach, and on August 21, 2010, he was united in marriage to Natasha Kempka.  Jason loved the outdoors!...

Apr 29, 2023

John B. Grotelueschen, 91, of Fredonia, formerly of Mayville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Forest Haven in Fredonia.

John was born on May 22, 1931, in the Town of Saukville to Walter and Pearl (nee Jamrosy) Grotelueschen. John grew up on the family homestead and graduated from West Bend High School in 1948. On...

Apr 29, 2023

Charles Hugh “Chuck” Wilfer, Sr., of West Bend, was called home to his Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023, one month shy of 89 years, surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on May 27, 1934 in Milwaukee to the late Edward and Minerva (nee Bates) Wilfer, later moving to Newburg, WI. Chuck graduated from West...

Apr 29, 2023

Erwin F. “Erv” Lenk, Jr., age 91 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Erwin was born on December 2, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Erwin Sr. and Rose Lenk. He was united in marriage to Geraldine “Gerrie” Pokora on May...

Apr 28, 2023

Paul Joseph Ripple, 97, of West Bend, was called home to be with his wife, daughter, and their Lord at Cedar Bay West on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Paul was born on September 11, 1925, to the late Gerald and Grace (nee Holmes) Ripple. Paul was united in marriage to Elaine Hildagarde Fischer on September 2, 1950....

Apr 28, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Rodamer, 86, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023.

He was born on December 7, 1936, to the late Frank and Hester (nee Landrum) Rodamer in Newark, OH. After High school, he attended Ohio University. Then joined the Marines. After the Marines, he worked on the Iron Ore Freighters on the...

Apr 25, 2023

Gerald C. Liepert, Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)

05/08/1929 - 4/25/2023

Gerald Liepert of Willow Park, Texas died peacefully on April 25, 2023 with his daughter, Jamie, at his side. Jerry was the eldest son of Ida and Willard Liepert of Boltonville, Wisconsin. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of nearly...

Apr 22, 2023

Clarice M. LaChapelle (Jorgenson) age 95 years, was embraced into her Lord and Savior’s arms on April 22, 2023 after a short battle with congestive heart failure.  She died peacefully at Cedar Lake Hospice.

Claire was born on April 12, 1928 in Milwaukee to Lawrence and Maude (McBoyle) Jorgenson.  She attended West Allis Elementary, graduated from West...

Apr 19, 2023

Karen S. Allison (nee Leopold), 83, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at The Gardens in Hartford, WI.

She was born on May 24, 1939, to the late Howard and Irene (nee Tesch) Leopold in Milwaukee WI. On April 25, 1959, she was united in marriage to...

Apr 17, 2023

Ryan W. Howell, Jr., 34, of Mayville found peace on Monday, April 17, 2023.

He was born on May 27, 1989 to Ryan and Sandy (nee Koepke) Howell, Sr. in Milwaukee, WI. Ryan graduated from Horicon High School. Ryan was very artistic and talented, loved music, writing songs. He was a natural, having the ear for music....

Apr 17, 2023

Rita Rae Joan Marsh, age 76, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa.

Rita was born on December 8, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee to the late Kenneth and Loretta (nee Kautza) Marsh. Growing up, she attended Holy Redeemer Catholic...