Obituaries

Oct 28, 2021

Carl H. Vogt IV, 71, of Jackson, died peacefully on October, 28, 2021under the loving care of the staff at the Samaritan.

He was born on September 16, 1950 in Marquette, MI to the late Carl Henry III and Claire Louise (nee Burke) Vogt.

Carl worked in an automotive salvage yard. He enjoyed traveling when...

Oct 28, 2021

Byrdell C. “Birdie” Schulz, 94, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac.

Birdie was born on August 25, 1927, in New Fane, the daughter of the late Alfred and Eleanor (nee Quandt) Firks. She was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church...

Oct 27, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Bath, 86, of Menomonie, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on October 27, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic in Menomonie.

Robert was born on November 22, 1934, in Milwaukee. He was an orphaned from birth and lived with the Capuchin Nuns in Milwaukee until the age of 10 where he then went to...

Oct 25, 2021

Nancy J. Schoenbeck, 67, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Nancy was born on June 9, 1954, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Lowell and Marjorie (nee Burdick) Cox. On May 3, 1975, she was united in marriage to Joel Schoenbeck in West Bend at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church....

Oct 25, 2021

Margaret C. “Muggie” Borchardt, age 100 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021.

Margaret was born on August 23, 1921 in Milwaukee to Peter and Christine Borchardt (nee Schoch).

Margaret graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee.  She honorably served in the United States Army as...

Oct 23, 2021

Donald Stefanich, age 70 years, of Random Lake was called to eternal rest on October 23rd, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

When Don became ill, he was asked by his family what he would like to have written in his obituary. Don responded “I don’t care, it is mostly bullshit anyway”. As Don was...

Oct 22, 2021

Virginia L. Fieweger, 72, of the town of Barton, passed away at her home on October 22, 2021.

Virginia was born on July 28, 1949, in Cody, Wyoming, the daughter of Gordon and Donna (nee Larkin) Olds. On November 2, 1992, she was united in marriage to Paul Fieweger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Oct 21, 2021

James R McGath came into this world on a Friday and left this world on a Thursday evening lovingly surrounded by his wife and four daughters. His sunrise was December 3, 1943, and his sunset was October 21, 2021. Jim was welcomed by many loved ones, especially his mother Ruth McGath (nee Alderman) and his adopted son, Dean McGath....

Oct 20, 2021

Eileen Ramthun (Hansen), age 65 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2021.

Eileen was born on October 19, 1956 in Kewaskum to Edward and Florence Hansen  (Schultz).  She was united in marriage to Harold Ramthun on November 22, 1975 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church in West Bend....

Oct 16, 2021

Anna C. Severance, a loving mother of two and a thriving realtor from West Bend, WI, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2021, at the age of 28.

Anna was born September 19, 1993, in West Bend to Rod and Barb Severance.

Anna had so much love for her two beautiful girls, Aveya and Milena....

Oct 16, 2021

Dawn Elaine Seibel, age 65, was taken to the eternal glories of heaven by her loving Savior Jesus on October 16, 2021, at UW-Hospital in Madison after many years of battling a variety of autoimmune diseases.

Dawn was born July 29, 1956, in Brownsville, WI, to John Sr. and Elaine (Jesse) Muentner. She was born again of...

Oct 16, 2021

Kayli A. Wagner, 25, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

She was born on February 20, 1996, to Philip and Janet (nee Taylor) Wagner in West Bend. Kayli graduated from West Bend West High School. She worked at Carpe Diem Hair Studio since she was 19. Kayli...

Oct 16, 2021

John Michael Klein, 73, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, of a ruptured aorta at the Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin.

John was born March 13, 1948 in Manitowoc and brought home to live with his loving mother, Beatrice (nee O’Hearn) and father, William Klein, and older brother Bill “Billy”.  He attended St....

Oct 15, 2021

Sylvia “Tibbie” Bohn, nee Matenaer, 93, of West Bend, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021 after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.

She was born on January 14, 1928 in Kewaskum to the late Joseph and Florence (nee Berres) Matenaer.  As a child, Tibbie lived on a large farm...

Oct 15, 2021

Clyde Everett Gerner, age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2021 at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Clyde was born on April 1, 1934 in Fillmore to Lawrence and Elda (Gruhle) Gerner.  He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Kirmse...

Oct 15, 2021

Donna M. Schmidt (nee Fillion), age 84 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2021 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on September 22, 1937 in Kingsford, Michigan to Samuel and Mary Jane (nee LeClaire) Fillion.  She was united in marriage to Arthur Schmidt on...

Oct 13, 2021

Brian L. Ogle, 63, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

He was born on November 9, 1957 to the late Donald and Irma (nee Schaar) Ogle in Oakfield, WI. On January 25, 1985, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen “Mel” Smithers at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. He began...

Oct 11, 2021

Grace L. Kletti (nee Clausing), 88, of Germantown, entered Eternal Life on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Ellen’s Home in Germantown.

Grace was born on January 13, 1933 to the late Walter and Ella (nee Brandt) Clausing in the town of Cedarburg.  On May 15, 1954, she was united in marriage to Donald Kletti at Grace Lutheran...

Oct 9, 2021

Cody A. Nuernberg, 28, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord, on October 9, 2021.

Cody was born on November 12, 1992, in Menomonee Falls, the son of Gary Nuernberg and Michele Manyo. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2011 and went on to graduate from UW...

Oct 8, 2021

Gwendolyn “Gwen” A. Christianson (nee Swanberg), 85, of Brownsville, WI, passed away on Friday, October 8th, 2021, with her family at her side.

Gwen was born the daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth (nee Bostrom) Swanberg on November 13, 1935, at Silver Cross Hospital, in Joliet, IL. She was married to Clifford Christianson on October 16,...