Obituaries

Jul 22, 2021

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Amerling, age 73 years, of Kewaskum was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home.

Ronnie was born on August 20, 1947 in Kewaskum to Arnold and Cordell Amerling  (nee Ruplinger).  He was united in marriage to Joanne E. Rauch on May 10, 1969 at Holy...

Jul 21, 2021

Irene E. Todd, 64, of Mayville, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home.

Irene was born on July 2, 1957, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Manuel “Manny” and Maryann (Nee Miller) Silva. On July 7, 1995, she was united in marriage to Steven Lee Todd in Milwaukee. Steven preceded Irene...

Jul 20, 2021

Dawn M. Coulter, 58, of Mayville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home.

She was born on November 14, 1962, to Kermit and Gertrude (nee Grulke) Coulter in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1981. Dawn started her working career at The Dinner Bell Restaurant and then worked...

Jul 18, 2021

Joseph Milone, Jr, age 81, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18th, 2021.

Joseph was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Joseph Milone, Sr, and Sue Marie. We are so honored that Joseph served three years in the United States Army. After he returned from serving...

Jul 17, 2021

Rose Audrey Borchardt (nee Gerber), age 96, of West Bend, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Ivy Manor II in West Bend.  She was born on July 4, 1925 in Milwaukee.  Daughter of Virginia Anderson (nee Mihelcich). Rose graduated from West Allis Central High School.  On November 28, 1942 she was united in marriage to Francis A. Borchardt at...

Jul 16, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Harter, 84, of West Bend passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.

He was born on March 17, 1937 to the late Alousius and Bertha (nee Werner) Harter in Guttenburg, Iowa. Joe graduated from Kewaskum High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh...

Jul 15, 2021

Ardell C. Priest (nee Poch), 92, of Lomira died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

She was born on May 26, 1929, to the late Herman and Adeline (nee Immel) Poch in the Town of Forest, Fond du Lac County, WI.  She was baptized and...

Jul 14, 2021

Margaret L. Lechner, 90, of West Bend, passed away on July 14, 2021, at New Perspective in West Bend with her family at her side.

Margaret was born on June 27, 1931, in Phelps, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late William and Francis (nee Strong) Wyant. On September 3, 1949, she was united in marriage to Neal...

Jul 2, 2021

Richard “Kapper” Kapfenstein, age 69 years, of Kewaskum was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021.

Richard was born on November 13, 1951 in Prescott to Lester and Doris (nee Larson) Kapfenstein.  He was united in marriage to Kathy Ann (nee Boone) on June 25, 2005 in Kewaskum.

Richard graduated...

Jul 2, 2021

Ruth B. Kuklinski (Stachowiak), age 98 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Ruth was born on October 7, 1922 in Milwaukee.  She was united in marriage to Edward Kuklinski on October 2, 1943 in Milwaukee.

Ruth graduated from Bayview High...

Jun 29, 2021

Reneé Marie (nee Mortag) Herrmann, 53, of the Village of Richfield, passed away on June 29, 2021 with her family at her side.

Reneé was born on April 21, 1968 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Ray and Janis (nee Krueger) Mortag.  On August 24, 1992 she was united in marriage to Richard P. “Rick” Herrmann, Jr.

Jun 29, 2021

Grace A. Kusick (nee Zellmer) of West Bend peacefully passed away and was reunited with her husband on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at her home.

She was born to the late William and Josephine (nee Slabosheski)  Zellmer in Princeton, WI. She attended St. John the Baptist and Montello High School where she was drum majorette. On May...

Jun 25, 2021

Randy S. Strassman, 50, of Lomira, started his new journey on Friday, June 25, 2021.

He was born on September 8, 1970, to Neil and Claudia (nee Jaeger) Strassman in Waupun, WI. Randy grew up on the family farm in Brownsville by the Horicon Marsh. The family then moved to their farm in St. Kilian. He worked...

Jun 25, 2021

Anne C. Luedke (nee Dimich), 89, of West Bend, WI passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.

She was born on May 30, 1932, to the late Paul and Manda (nee Vojuovich) Dimich. Anne was the former owner and operator of Saukville Meats. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Saukville and enjoyed...

Jun 24, 2021

Donald “Donny” P. Verbanac, 59, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

He was born on June 25, 1961, to the late Ralph Verbanac and Barbara Nolan (nee Mayer) in West Bend, WI. He grew up in Newburg and graduated from West Bend High School. Donny worked for...

Jun 23, 2021

William “Bill” J. Jacomet, age 82 years, of Hartford was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Bill was born on August 24, 1938 in Ramona, South Dakota to Jacob and Blanche Jacomet  (Barkell).  He was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” M. Howard on January...

Jun 20, 2021

Janis L. Faber, 85, of West Bend, passed away on June 20, 2021 at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Janis was born on October 19, 1935, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Henry and Esther (nee Herman) Kirchner.

Those Janis leaves behind to cherish her memory include four children, James...

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Thomas Michael Tellier, loving husband and father of 6, passed away after a long battle with illness.

Thomas was born on October 16,1940 in Milwaukee. He was the son of the late Ralph and Florence Tellier (nee Andres). He attended Pius XI High School and graduated in 1958. Thomas was a jack...

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday morning, June 19, 2021, Roman “Romy” A. Roskopf passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Patricia and Gerald Kohn, with his family at his side at the age of 90.

Roman was born on January 19, 1931 to Louis and Elsie Roskopf (nee Jacque) at home in Menomonee Falls, the fifth of nine...

Jun 18, 2021

Herbert A. Ritger, 90, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2021,

He was born on October 23, 1930, to the late Gerhard and Gertrude (nee Aufdermauer) Ritger in the Town of Addison. Herbert graduated from West Bend High School. He honorably served in the United States Army. On...