Obituaries

Local Obituaries

David John Kasten

David John Kasten

Apr 17, 2023

David John Kasten, age 75 years, of West Bend passed away on Monday April 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Michael Kasten and Craig (Ashly) Kasten; three grandchildren, Cooper, Croix, and Penelope.

To honor David’s wishes, no service will be held.

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Barbara Schodeberg

Barbara Schodeberg

Apr 15, 2023

Barbara Schodeberg, 50, of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on Sept 14, 1972, to the late Hank and Mary (nee Lukomski) Schodeberg. Barbara grew up in Milwaukee. She worked at many different places in the restaurant industry over the years. Barbara enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved...

Gloria A. Ferguson

Gloria A. Ferguson

Apr 15, 2023

Gloria A Ferguson, age 93 years, formerly of Lomira, WI was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at St Francis Home, Fond du Lac, WI.

Gloria was born on August 24, 1929 in Fond du Lac to Roman & Adelheid (Bartelt) Sterr.  She was united in marriage to David Ferguson in 1949....

Norman E. Martin

Norman E. Martin

Apr 14, 2023

Norman E. Martin, 97, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Hope Nursing Home in Lomira.

Norman was born on February 22, 1926.  He was the son of Eleanora (nee Griepentrog) and Edward Martin. His mother passed away when he was 1½ years old, and he was then raised by his foster parents,...

June C. Price

June C. Price

Apr 13, 2023

June C. Price (nee Russell), 83, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her home with family by her side.

She was born on July 25, 1939, to the late Harvey and Evelyn (nee Rodgers) Russell in Milwaukee, WI. June was united in marriage to Paul Price. She...

Sylvia T. Wearnisch

Sylvia T. Wearnisch

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...

Judy Jo Schultz

Judy Jo Schultz

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...

Robert L. Oelke

Robert L. Oelke

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...

Audrey J. (Johnsen)  Schowalter

Audrey J. (Johnsen) Schowalter

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...

Dennis E. Campbell

Dennis E. Campbell

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...

Joaquin Perez Rodriguez

Joaquin Perez Rodriguez

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...

Ronald "Ron" Shaw

Ronald "Ron" Shaw

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...

Alan M. Kriegel Sr.

Alan M. Kriegel Sr.

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...

Howard Victor Fry

Howard Victor Fry

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...

Carol A. (Miller)  Libecki

Carol A. (Miller) Libecki

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...

Merle L. Schultz

Merle L. Schultz

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...

Julie Ann (Reis)  Fuller

Julie Ann (Reis) Fuller

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...

James G. Droese

James G. Droese

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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Gregory N. Gard Sr.

Gregory N. Gard Sr.

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,...

Martha (Guenther)  Petri

Martha (Guenther) Petri

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...