Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Raymond M. "Ray" Gutjahr

Raymond M. "Ray" Gutjahr

Mar 4, 2022

Raymond M. Gutjahr, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Ray was born on July 8, 1930, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Lydia Gutjahr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ray worked at the Gehl Company in...

Shelby "Shellie" J. Koenig

Shelby "Shellie" J. Koenig

Mar 4, 2022

Shelby “Shellie” Jean Koenig, 71, passed away on March 4, 2022, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Shellie was born on October 26, 1950, in West Bend to the late Floyd and Marjorie (nee Schubert) Diels. She was united in marriage to Gene Koenig on August 1, 1992. She was deeply in love with her High...

John Robert Munk

John Robert Munk

Mar 3, 2022

John R. Munk, 56, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on November, 24, 1965 to Robert and Janet (nee Riemenschneider) Munk in Milwaukee, WI. John graduated from Wauwatosa High School. He worked in maintenance at Lasata Senior Living for many years...

David Michael Lundberg

David Michael Lundberg

Mar 2, 2022

David M. Lundberg, 73, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on October 21, 1948 to the late Earnest and Virginia (nee Shelander) in Superior, WI. David grew up in Superior, WI. He graduated from Bayview High School in 1966. David honorably served in the United...

Theodore Meilahn

Theodore Meilahn

Feb 28, 2022

Theodore (Ted) Meilahn passed away on February 28, 2022. Ted, aged 86, was born in the Town of Kewaskum on March 27, 1936. He was the eldest son of Walter Meilahn and Ada (Schulz) Meilahn. Ted was raised and worked on the family farm, then the property just south of the Village of Kewaskum and now the center of...

Harvey D. Depas

Harvey D. Depas

Feb 26, 2022

Harvey D. DePas, 86, of Kewaskum, formerly of Wilson, MI, is now in eternal peace as he entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on April 22, 1935, to the late Eligher and Mildred (nee Routheaux) in Gourley Township, MI. Harvey attended...

Evelyn E. (Meiners)  Wornardt

Evelyn E. (Meiners) Wornardt

Feb 25, 2022

Evelyn E. Wornardt (nee Meiners), 93, of West Bend is now at peace in her heavenly home; passing on February 25, 2022 at New Perspective in West Bend.

She was born on September 10, 1928 to the late Franklin and Mathilde (nee Muenkel) in Caledonia, MN. Evelyn became a child of God through Baptism on October 14,...

Daniel "Dan" T. Missall

Daniel "Dan" T. Missall

Feb 24, 2022

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel “Dan” Thomas Missall. Dan was 34 years old when he unexpectedly passed away on February 24, 2022, in his home in West Bend, WI.

Daniel was born on August 18, 1987, to Dawn (nee Neuy) and Ervin Missall. He grew up in West...

Richard S. Theusch

Richard S. Theusch

Feb 24, 2022

Richard Silvin Theusch, 83, passed away on Thursday February 24, 2022, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk with his family at his side.

Richard was born on April 4, 1938. The son of the late Walter and Regina (nee Wiesner) Theusch. He enlisted and served his county from 1957 to 1959...

Morris "Morrie" W. Belger

Morris "Morrie" W. Belger

Feb 23, 2022

Morris “Morrie” Belger, 68, of Allenton, God welcomed him home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, when He saw that he was tired and couldn’t fight any longer after a long and courageous battle with cancer and its complications.

He was born May 20, 1953, to the late Myron and Viola (nee Rick) Belger in West Bend. Attended...

Shari D. (Fellner)  Muckerheide

Shari D. (Fellner) Muckerheide

Feb 23, 2022

Shari D. Muckerheide (nee Fellner), 59, of West Bend found peace after a long battle with her family by her side on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

She was born on September 7, 1962 to John and Betty (nee Nichols) Fellner in Waukegan, IL. When Shari was 13 years old, she told her father that she met the...

Donald James Cook

Donald James Cook

Feb 23, 2022

Donald James “Don” Cook, age 96, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on July 26, 1925 in Milwaukee to the late Harvey and Anne (nee Shefky) Cook. On September 20, 1947, Don was united in marriage to LaVerne Isabelle Meide in Milwaukee.

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Susan "Sue" Smithers

Susan "Sue" Smithers

Feb 23, 2022

Susan “Sue” J. Smithers (nee Calhoun), 82, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at St Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

Sue was born on December 19, 1939 to the late Robert and Elsbeth (nee Toepfer) Calhoun in Milwaukee, WI. On April 23, 1960 she was united in marriage John Smithers at St. Frances Cabrini...

Melvin "Mel" Hilger

Melvin "Mel" Hilger

Feb 20, 2022

Melvin Henry “Mel” Hilger, age 95, of West Bend, died peacefully with his family by his side on February 20, 2022.

Melvin was born October 30, 1926 in David City, Nebraska.  Mel grew up on a farm in Elgin, Nebraska. After High School in 1944, Mel had the call for serving his country and...

Paul A. Thull

Paul A. Thull

Feb 19, 2022

Paul Andrew Thull, 79, of Mayville, passed away on February 19, 2022 at Autumn Oaks in Slinger.

Paul was born on July 19, 1942, the son of the late John and Alice (nee Otten) Thull.

When he wasn’t working on the farm, Paul enjoyed visiting historic prisons such as Alcatraz. He...

Ella Mae Haas

Ella Mae Haas

Feb 18, 2022

Ella Mae Haas (Flom) of West Bend, 87, died peacefully with the love of her life, Larry, and family at her side on February 18, 2022.

Ella Mae was born on May 5, 1934 in Iron Mountain, Michigan; parents Lawrence and Frances Flom. Ella Mae graduated from Random Lake High School in 1952. Some of Ellas closest...

Lucille A. Marquardt

Lucille A. Marquardt

Feb 17, 2022

Lucille Marquardt, age 89 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2022.

Lucille A. Marquardt was born on April 17, 1932 to John and Viola (Hagner) Falk. She was baptized into God’s Kingdom. She attended Myra School and St. John’s Lutheran School. She was confirmed April 29, 1945 at St....

Richard "Dick" Edwards

Richard "Dick" Edwards

Feb 16, 2022

Richard Lenard “Dick” Edwards was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 26, 1930 to Richard G. “Doc” and Alma Edwards (Zimpel). Dick passed away peacefully at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2022 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.

Dick is survived by his wife, Marilyn Edwards (Lemke); sisters,...

Roy W Meyer

Roy W Meyer

Feb 14, 2022

Roy W. Meyer, age 104 of Lomira, was peacefully called to eternal life on February 14, 2022 at his home.

He was born September 9, 1917 in Lomira the son of Charles F. Meyer and Christina (Voight) Meyer. He attended the Lomira Public Schools and graduated from Lomira High School in 1935.

On April 24,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Klapka

Cynthia "Cindy" Klapka

Feb 13, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Joy Klapka (Rome), age 54 years, passed away peacefully after a long-fought battle on February 13, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born on October 7, 1967, in West Allis to Keith “Tony” Rome. She was joined in marriage to Robert C....