Local Obituaries
Terry Steven Thorin
Mar 20, 2022
Terry S. Thorin, 75, of Jackson passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on December 1, 1946, to the late Roy and Helen (nee Kolak) Thorin in Milwaukee, WI. Terry graduated from Washington Union High School in Germantown. On July 11, 1964 he was...
Richard "Dick" Zimmermann
Mar 20, 2022
Richard G. Zimmermann, 95, of West Bend, WI was greeted by our Heavenly Father on March 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Dick was born on March 8, 1927, in Sheboygan WI to Gerhard and Erna (nee Runge) Zimmermann. After Erna’s death in 1947, Gerhard married Tryphine Nelson, who had a remarkable influence on his life....
Evelyn A. (Bodden) Martin
Mar 20, 2022
Evelyn A. Martin (nee Bodden), 86, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
She was born on March 26, 1935, to the late Joseph and Irma (nee Bintzler) in the Town of Theresa. Evelyn graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1955. On February 12, 1955, she was united in...
Beverly Geschke
Mar 19, 2022
Beverly Lydia Joyce Geschke (nee Wolter), age 83 of Fond du Lac went to her heavenly home Saturday March 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on July 30, 1938 to Reinhart and Julia (nee Wasko) Wolter of Mayville. She lived in Mayville most of her life until 2019 when she...
Lucille Annette Koschak
Mar 18, 2022
Lucille Annette Koschak (Oberg) of Batavia passed away on March 18, 2022 at the age of 100 at Cedar Community in West Bend.
Lucille was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann Oberg (Lorentzen). She was the beloved wife of the Joseph Koschak.
Loving mother to Janice (Robert) Hartmann, Susan (Doug) Smith, Steven (Pat) ...
Emary "Em" Burton Schwark
Mar 15, 2022
Emary Burton “Em” Schwark, age 89 years, of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2022 at his home. Em was born on February 4, 1933 in Milwaukee to Roy and Verna Schwark (Tuttle).
Em graduated from Custer High School, North Milwaukee in 1952. He proudly served in the United States Army....
Eldred "Ellie" R. Haeuser
Mar 15, 2022
Eldred “Ellie” R. Haeuser, 79, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home with family by his side.
He was born on May 4, 1942 to the late Harland and Erna (nee Wolfgram) Haeuser in Port Washington, WI. On September 19, 1975 he was united in marriage to Darlene Schroeder. Ellie...
Lauretta Kay Woelz
Mar 14, 2022
Lauretta K. Woelz, 76, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville, WI.
She was born Lauretta Kay Brandt on September 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late E. Robert and Evelyn (nee Hardy) Brandt. On September 11, 1971, she was united in marriage to Donald...
Linda Lucille Plath
Mar 14, 2022
Linda L. Plath (Krienke) 72, of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022, with her family by her side.
Linda was born on August 3, 1949, to the late Victor and Esther (Klaustermeier) Krienke in Glencoe, MN, and grew up on the family farm in Lester Prairie, MN. She was united in marriage...
Ervin Parlow
Mar 13, 2022
Ervin Parlow, age 92 years, of Waubeka was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022 at the Samaritan Home in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Ervin was born on March 19, 1929 in West Bend to Ernst and Augusta Parlow (Hetebrueg). He was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Hartmann in...
Edward "Ed" Huettner
Mar 13, 2022
Edward G. “Ed” Huettner, age 86 years, of White Lake / Horicon was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born on January 9, 1936 in Hartford to Edward and Linda Huettner. He was united in marriage to Virginia M. Sellers on June...
Sherry Darlene Reid Lesniak
Mar 12, 2022
On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Sherry Darlene Reid Lesniak, loving wife and mother of two children, fell asleep in death at the age of 73 after battling many illnesses.
Sherry was born on October 15, 1948 in Greenville, SC to Herman and Claudia Reid (nee Lawrence). Sherry attended North Carolina State University and enjoyed...
Richard B. "Rick" Wilkens
Mar 11, 2022
Richard B. “Rick” Wilkens, 52, of the town of Addison passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2022.
Rick was born on April 29, 1969, in West Bend, the son of Warren and Joan (nee Beimborn) Wilkens. He enjoyed snowmobiling, UTVing, and being outdoors at Rick and Angie’s house up north. He loved going to the...
Lawrence "Larry" Richter
Mar 10, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Richter, age 78 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Larry was born on January 19, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Leonard and Leona Richter (nee Frankwick). He was united in marriage to Cheryl (nee Wingad)...
Russell L. Feltz
Mar 10, 2022
Russell L. “Russ” Feltz, age 74 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2022 at Cedar Community in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Russ was born on March 24, 1947 in Baraboo to Carl and Marie Feltz (nee Russell). He was united in marriage to Sandra J....
Bruce Alan Witt
Mar 9, 2022
Bruce Alan Witt, O3E USAF Retired, 71, of West Bend, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after a long battle with multiple health complications. His loving wife and family were a comfort to him in his final days at Kathy’s Hospice.
Bruce was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 19,...
Dimitra Gregoriou
Mar 7, 2022
Dimitra Gregoriou, age 79, of West Bend passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
Dimitra was born on September 13, 1942 in Port Sudan, Sudan, the daughter of the late George Barberoglou and Joann (nee Glytsos) Barberoglou. Dimitra worked for Wonderbread in Brown Deer for 25 years.
...Robert J. Dufrasne Jr.
Mar 6, 2022
Robert “Bob” J. Dufrasne Jr., 75, of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2022, at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.
Bob was born on August 21, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Philadelphia. He honorably served in the military. He was united in marriage to Ann Marie Slepitis. Together, they raised their ...
Edna L. (Schaefer) Sepersky
Mar 6, 2022
Edna L Sepersky, 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Slinger with family at her side.
She was born December 4, 1925 in the town of Kewaskum to the late Edward and Helene (Klukas) Schaefer. Edna graduated from Kewaskum High School with the class of 1942. On August...
Jean B. Kochanski
Mar 4, 2022
Jean B. Kochanski (nee Carlson), 87, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Gables on the Pond, in Random Lake. She had been surrounded in her final years and days by cherished family members and wonderful caregivers.
She was born on November 26, 1934, to the late Reuben...