Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2021

Bill P. Patnode, 67, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

He was born on March 18, 1954, to the late Kenneth and Mary (nee Ashworth) Patnode in Milwaukee, WI. Bill was the first of five children, followed by four sisters. Early in his childhood, he would spend time with his siblings in...

Jun 15, 2021

Patricia A. Hannah (nee Knight), 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Sage Meadows Assisted Living in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 8, 1944 in Chicago IL, the daughter of the late Leonard and Bernice Wieczorek. She graduated from Lucy Flower High School in 1960. Pat loved cooking, baking, and making candy. Above all...

Jun 12, 2021

Gloria E. Menzel, passed into eternal peace with our Lord, June 12, 2021.

Born in the town of Richfield to Henry and Etta (Hartleb) Schneider. Gloria was raised on the family farm. She graduated Hartford High School and attended UW Oshkosh, earning her teaching degree. She taught in a one room schoolhouse grades one through...

Jun 10, 2021

Martin W. Ensinger, died suddenly on June 10, 2021, at the age of 81.

Martin was born on February 23, 1940, to the late Walter and Mary Ensinger (nee Valentine). He was married to Carol Hansen for the past 41 years. He was a loving husband and best friend to Carol. He attended the University...

Jun 6, 2021

Janice M. Haefs (nee Heuer), formerly of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Sage Meadows Memory Care of Fond du Lac where she lived for the past 19 months.

She was born on May 26, 1937, to the late William and Dolores (nee Heinz) Heuer. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage...

Jun 5, 2021

Miguel Antonio Mariano Marquez Jr, an infant son of the happily engaged and very much so in love, Teilor Larson and Miguel Marquez, was a stillborn passing on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Baby Miguel Jr. will be remembered by his mother Teiler Larson and guardian angel in heaven, father Miguel Marquez, Sr.;...

Jun 1, 2021

LaVerne F. Schoebel, 85, a lifelong resident of the town of Theresa, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend.

She was born on June 23, 1935, in Newburg, the daughter of the late Wenzel and Marie (Gruber) Slavik. LaVerne attended school in Newburg and later on earned her GED....

May 31, 2021

Gerald Roland Yearling, age 82, of Boltonville passed away on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice with his family by his side.

Gerald was born on November 28, 1938 in Boltonville to Peter Yearling, Sr. and Anna (Knetzke). He was united in marriage to Eileen Laatsch on December 3, 1960 by Father M. Urban...

May 31, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Bollhoffer, 83, of West Bend was called home to his heavenly Father on Monday, May 31, 2021.

He was born on October 28, 1937, to the late August and Sophie (nee Dziobas) Bollhoffer in Chicago, IL. Ron grew up in Cudahy and graduated from Cudahy High School in 1955. He honorably served in the United...

May 31, 2021

Richard Joseph Herriges, age 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on May 31, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on August 24, 1928, to the late Anton and Ann Herriges (nee Staehler) in Washington County. He was united in marriage to Audrey Uelmen on June 23, 1956 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Audrey...

May 27, 2021

Sylvester F. “Skeeter” McNamara, 96, of Kewaskum peacefully joined Jesus and his family in heaven on May 27, 2021.  Born in Cleveland, WI on April 7, 1925, to the late Francis “Frank” and Anna (nee Schneider) McNamara, he was the youngest son and one of seven children on the Campbellsport family farm.  On April 28, 1956, Skeeter was joined...