Obituaries

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,...

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.