Local Obituaries
Dawn Elaine Seibel
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...
Kayli A. Wagner
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...
John Michael Klein
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....
Sylvia "Tibbie" (Matenaer) Bohn
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...
Clyde E Gerner
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...
Donna Mae Schmidt
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...
Brian L Ogle
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...
Grace Louise Kletti
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...
Cody A. Nuernberg
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...
Gwendolyn "Gwen A. (Swanberg) Christianson
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,...
Donald "Don" N. Kempf
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...
William P. "Bill" Garrison
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...
Joyce A. Kreif
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...
Erin A. Holihan
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....
Alexander "Alex" D. Klaeser
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...
Keith M. Grantman
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...
Alice Garfield Byrne
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. ...
Walter "Wally" Schwichtenberg
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...
Susana "Sue" Blomstrom
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...
Jean Minz
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...