Obituaries

Local Obituaries

David "Dave" Ritter

David "Dave" Ritter

Aug 30, 2021

David A. “Dave” Ritter, age 84 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on November 9, 1936 in Milwaukee to George and Gladys Ritter  (nee Jenkinson).

Dave was a machinist at Babcock...

Keith "Keitzie" Lerch

Keith "Keitzie" Lerch

Aug 27, 2021

Keith “Keitzie” Lerch, 80, of Brownsville passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021.

He was born on November 20, 1940, to the late Kenneth and Gladys (nee Bishop) Lerch in Fond du Lac, WI. Keith graduated from Oakfield High School in 1959. Right after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served...

Wesley E. Groth

Wesley E. Groth

Aug 25, 2021

Wesley E. Groth, Age 77, of Mayville, passed away on August 25th, 2021.  He was born on November 20th, 1943 and was the son of the late Elnora and Roman Groth.

Wes worked and retired from Metalcraft of Mayville.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter and loved spending his time with his friends.   His artistic talents with...

Walter "Wally" Ewert

Walter "Wally" Ewert

Aug 25, 2021

Walter “Wally” Ewert, 78, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his wife and her sister by his side.

He was born on February 5, 1943. Wally was an eagle scout in his younger years. When Wally was 16, he started to work with his dad with the trucking...

Carole Lynn Gundrum

Carole Lynn Gundrum

Aug 21, 2021

Carole Lynn Gundrum (nee Le Capitaine), age 73 years, was called to Heaven to be with Jesus on August 21, 2021 from her home in West Bend surrounded by her family.

Carole was born on August 30, 1947 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Charles and Jean Le Capitaine (nee Lewis).  She was united in marriage to Paul...

Judith "Judy" Ann Guenther

Judith "Judy" Ann Guenther

Aug 21, 2021

Judith A. “Judy” Guenther (Wagner), 80, of the town of Scott, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 19, 1940, in Cudahy, the daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Wagner, and on September 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Eugene Guenther...

Jerold J. "Jerry" Grosso

Jerold J. "Jerry" Grosso

Aug 19, 2021

Jerold J. “Jerry” Grosso, 88, of Theresa, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Prairie Ridge in Beaver Dam, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on April 25, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Bernard and Johanna (nee Vigo) Grosso. On April 30, 1953, Jerry enlisted into the U.S. Army...

Dorothy R. "Dot" Blumer

Dorothy R. "Dot" Blumer

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy R. “Dot” Blumer, 90, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Dorothy was born on August 17, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (nee Whitkowski) Ronkowski. On July 28, 1951, she was united in marriage to Merlin “John” Fellenz in Milwaukee....

Janet M Stange

Janet M Stange

Aug 17, 2021

Janet Stange (Van Vleet), 74, of Random Lake passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home under the care of Sharon Richardson Hospice after battling COPD for many years.

Janet was born on March 14, 1947 in Menomonee Falls, the daughter of late Merl Van Vleet and Faye (Calkins) Stange.  On October 1, 1966 she...

Patricia A. Jeske

Patricia A. Jeske

Aug 15, 2021

Patricia Anne “Pat” Jeske, age 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on August 15, 2021 at her home.

Pat was born on October 5, 1939 in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Alice (nee Bremser) Volm. Pat loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her favorite TV show was General Hospital, and those who knew...

Sharon A Dworschak

Sharon A Dworschak

Aug 15, 2021

Sharon A. Dworschak (nee Leemon), age 69, of Lomira, passed away on August 15, 2021 at her home.  She was born on January 22, 1952 in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Ralph and Shirley Leemon (nee Ninneman).  On October 15, 1973, she married Wayne “Dupa” Dworschak at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira.  Wayne passed away in 2005....

Arthur "Art" C. Luedtke

Arthur "Art" C. Luedtke

Aug 13, 2021

Arthur “Art” Cornelius Luedtke, age 91, of West Bend, passed away on August 13, 2021 at Ivy Manor.

Art was born on December 12, 1929 in Sheboygan to the late August and Olga Luedtke (nee Schachtschneider). Art served in the Army from September 1951 until August 1953 from then he served in the Reserves until...

Nancy Ann Mitchell

Nancy Ann Mitchell

Aug 12, 2021

Nancy Ann Mitchell (nee Mueller), age 74 years, of Milwaukee, formerly of  Wausau, found peace on August 12, 2021 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on February 9, 1947 in Wausau to Harold and Betty Mueller.  She was united in marriage to David John Mitchell on February 10, 1968...

Donald Leo Frank

Donald Leo Frank

Aug 11, 2021

Donald Leo Frank, age 64 years, of Jackson, WI was called home to be with our Lord on August 11, 2021. Don was born on March 29, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Geraldine (nee Ehley) Frank. He resided in Germantown, WI. He was united in marriage to Linda (nee Thrune) Frank on October 10, 1981 at Trinity...

Nancy S. (Gerstman)  Pruim

Nancy S. (Gerstman) Pruim

Aug 11, 2021

Nancy S. Pruim, 87, of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born on June 11, 1934, to the late Albert and Elizabeth Gerstman in Milwaukee, WI. Nancy graduated from Milwaukee Girls Tech with honors. On September 22, 1956, she was united in marriage to Edward Pruim in Milwaukee. Nancy worked as a legal secretary...

Janet C. (Kane)  Uhlman

Janet C. (Kane) Uhlman

Aug 10, 2021

Janet C. Uhlman (nee Kane), 74, of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

She was born on October 10, 1946, to the late William and Mary (nee Bennet) in Appleton, WI. After high school, Janet graduated with her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. She lived out her life ambition to...

Marion Mae Herber

Marion Mae Herber

Aug 8, 2021

Marion Mae Herber (nee Gocker), age 90 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2021, at Froedert West Bend Hospital.

Marion was born on November 8, 1930, in Milwaukee to Rupert and Ina Gocker (nee McKinnon).  She was united in marriage to Donald R. Herber on September 8, 1951,...

Mary L. Huenemann

Mary L. Huenemann

Aug 5, 2021

Mary Lou Huenemann of West Bend WI died on August 5, 2021.

She was born in Green Bay WI in 1923 and attended grades 1-12 in Milwaukee WI. She attended UWGB and Mission House (now Lakeland University) where she studied English poetry and met Lorenz (Larry) Huenemann. They married in August 1945.

Mary Lou always...

Jane Hesprich

Jane Hesprich

Aug 5, 2021

Jane Hesprich, age 58 of the town of Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2021, at Froedtert Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born on April 4, 1963, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Tory and Mary (nee Schaefer) Russell. She was united in marriage...

Gene Lester Koenig

Gene Lester Koenig

Aug 4, 2021

Gene Lester Koenig, age 72 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital with his wife by his side.

Gene was born on April 15, 1949 in West Bend to Lester and Esther Koenig  (Crass).  He was united in marriage to Shelby Jean Diels...