Obituaries

Oct 8, 2021

Donald “Don” N. Kempf, 84, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 8, 2021.

He was born on August 5, 1937, to the late Otto and Marie (nee Koenings) Kempf in West Bend, WI. Don grew up in Barton. He graduated from West Bend High School. Don honorably served in...

Oct 7, 2021

William P. “Bill” Garrison, 76, of Kewaskum, passed away on October 7, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Bill was born on August 9, 1945, in Milwaukee, the son of the late William and Eunice (nee Collins) Garrison. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and Dale Earnhardt was his favorite driver. He worked as...

Oct 5, 2021

Joyce Ann Kreif, 80, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Froedtert Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls with her family at her side.

Joyce was born on March 24, 1941, the daughter of the late Arnold and Malinda (nee Haas) Aupperle. On January 23, 1963, she was united in marriage to...

Oct 3, 2021

Erin A. Holihan, 39, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home.

She was born on May 24, 1982, to Timothy and Joanne (nee Bozora) Holihan in Islip, NY. Erin grew in New York and moved to Wisconsin when she was 5 years old. She attended West Bend East High School....

Oct 2, 2021

Alexander David Klaeser, 21, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Alex was born December 17, 1999, to Annette Thieme Polaske and Edward Klaeser, Jr. Alex loved playing on the computer with his very best friends, Julie, Carlos, Mark, Davey, and many more that he cherished. He enjoyed...

Oct 1, 2021

Keith Marcus Grantman, age 40, of Lomira, WI, with his family by his side, has transitioned to his Heavenly home on Friday, October 1, 2021, at St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI.

A Memorial Service in Remembrance of Keith will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 7:00 pm at Myrhum-Patten Funeral...

Sep 25, 2021

Inurnment will be on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois.

In a spirited discussion of whit and determination, Alice Garfield Byrne of West Bend, WI (formally of Franklin Park, IL) lost a 100-year debate with the Almighty in the early morning hours of September 25, 2021. ...

Sep 24, 2021

Walter “Wally” Schwichtenberg, age 95 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2021 at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira.

Wally was born on May 23, 1926 in Dortmund, Germany to Adolf and Mathilde Schwichtenberg  (Scheer).  He came to the United States with his family when he was six months...

Sep 24, 2021

Susana “Sue” DeLeon Blomstrom, 80, of West Bend, passed away on September 24, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend, with her family at her side.

Susan was born on April 7, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Juan G. and Eloisa (nee Vasquez) DeLeon. On April 27, 1970, she was united in...

Sep 24, 2021

Jean Minz, 72, of West Bend, passed away on September 24, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Jean was born on October 13, 1948, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Hugo and Marie (nee Bohn) Minz. Jean was an avid crafter and worked at numerous self-serve gas stations...

Sep 23, 2021

Michael G. Walsh, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Froedtert Kenosha.

Michael was born on September 10, 1938 in Milwaukee. He was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Bogenberger) Walsh. He was united in marriage to Kay Walsh (nee Hanson) on February 14, 1996, in Waupaca, WI.

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Sep 23, 2021

Katie Lee Good (nee Drapp), age 37 years, of Mequon, formerly of New Berlin, went home to her Savior on Thursday, September 23, 2021 held closely by her family and surrounded by endless love.

Katie was born on June 23, 1984 in Milwaukee to Gary and Mary Beth (nee Durbahn) Drapp.  She was united in marriage to...

Sep 23, 2021

Audrey Jane Johnson, nee Bruessel, was called to her eternal home, Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 91.

Audrey was born on February 17, 1930 and married Russell C. Johnson on September 14, 1946. Russell preceded Audrey in death on November 14, 2017. They had seven children, Russell L. Johnson of Slinger, Gerald...

Sep 23, 2021

Francis “Frankie” Volm, 93, of Kewaskum, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Kettle Moraine Gardens surrounded by his loving family.

Frankie entered into life on May 13, 1928. In life he was many things, but none more important to him than his role as dad and grandpa.

Sep 22, 2021

Debra “Deb” Adelmann (nee Erickson), 58 of Kewaskum passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

She was born on December 12, 1966, to Clyde and Sandra (nee Maddock) Erickson in St. Paul, MN. Deb graduated from Burnsville High School in 1985. On December 10, 1994, she was united in marriage to Patrick Adelmann at Ft. Drum,...

Sep 21, 2021

God’s precious little Angel, Violet Lynn Gomez, was gathered into the arms of Jesus on September 21, 2021.

Violet was born on April 26, 2021, the daughter of Rebecca Moreno and Damien Gomez.

Those Violet leaves to cherish her memory include her mother, Rebecca and her father, Damien; her siblings, Angelo,...

Sep 20, 2021

Joseph J. “Joe” Beder, 58, of the town of Scott, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls with his family at his side.

Joe was born on May 18, 1963, in West Bend, the son of the late Oscar and Rita (nee Spaeth) Beder. On September 12, 1992, he...

Sep 20, 2021

Lucille Ida Geidel (Degnitz), age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her family.

Lucille was born on April 29, 1934 in Random Lake to Walter and Ida Degnitz (Broetzman).

Lucille attended Liberty Grade School and Random Lake...

Sep 18, 2021

Leilani Niese (nee Hein) 84, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

She was born on April 30, 1937, to the late Ezra and Evelyn (nee Hackl) Hein in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Rufus King High School and went on to Mt. Mary College for teaching. On...

Sep 17, 2021

Elroy A. Voigt, 74, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Roy was born on December 23, 1946, in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of the late Elroy and Magdalene (nee Flick) Voigt. He graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1965. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in...