Obituaries

Feb 28, 2023

Elfrieda “Maria” Gavin passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 28, 2023.  She was born on December 3, 1953 to George and Johanna Gavin in Nuremberg, Germany where her father was serving in the U.S. Army.

Although Maria was born with many challenges, she never let those challenges stop her.  She was...

Feb 27, 2023

Eunice M. Koch (nee Butz), entered eternal life on February 27, 2023, under the watchful eyes and caring staff at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

Eunice was born on April 22, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Gustave and Elsie (nee Risch) Butz. She was united in marriage to Norman A. Koch on May 20, 1950 at...

Feb 26, 2023

David “Dutz” Dreher, 71, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

He was born on April 29, 1951, to the late Earl “Pat” H. Dreher and Minnie (nee Knowles) Dreher in West Bend, WI. David graduated from Kewaskum High School. He honorably served in the United States Army. On...

Feb 26, 2023

Daniel “Dan” A. Mueller, 79, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on June 24, 1943 to the late Erwin and Viola Mueller in Milwaukee, WI. Dan graduated from Shorewood High School in 1961. He honorably served...

Feb 24, 2023

Melissa Elizabeth Lombardo-Lafalgio, 47, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2023 at her home.

Melissa was born on August 6, 1975, in Garnerville, New York, to William and Elizabeth (nee Fusco) Lombardo. Melissa was a mother of 2 and step-mother to 3. She loved being a mom. She was re-united with her High School sweetheart Anthony and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...